Hospitalize

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Hospitalize is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Illeris and was released on September 21, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Hospitalize" is a single-player simulation game where you manage a hospital and make strategic decisions to balance cost and patient care. Construct and expand your hospital efficiently, manage staff and policies, and decide on patient treatment plans. With lots of bugs and a playtime of about 2 hours, find the most effective way to build and manage a successful hospital.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a fun experience for a few hours.
It features realistic medical conditions and allows for a good level of micromanagement.
The developers have shown some commitment to updates and improvements in the past.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or bug fixes for years.
It is riddled with bugs and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players feel misled by the developers, who have not communicated the game's status effectively.

stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with users reporting it as extremely buggy and often unplayable. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates from the developers, suggesting the game may be abandoned, and highlight persistent problems such as pathfinding errors and frequent freezes. Overall, the game's stability is a major point of disappointment, leading to calls for refunds and warnings against purchasing.
- “Extremely buggy and 99% of the time unplayable due to issues that could easily be fixed.”
- “The game, even though it's been out for some time now, is full of bugs, lacks a real variety of content, and freezes and lags even with less than 200 pawns.”
- “Looks like they abandoned the game, still buggy, no update for a long time on it... wish I could get my refund back on it.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with players appreciating the fun and engaging mechanics but criticizing the lack of long-term goals and depth. Many report encountering bugs that disrupt the experience, and there are calls for streamlined options and easier gameplay modes to attract a broader audience. While the game offers a solid initial experience, it tends to become repetitive and lacks sufficient challenge after a few hours of play.
- “Thumbs up for hours of fun gameplay.”
- “Great developers and gameplay that will kill your social life.”
- “Game is a rare gem in today's times, 1000% cool gameplay full of attractions already and constantly and regularly added by the devs who must be Bullfrog modernized incarnations!”
- “The concept is good, but after a year of testing the game, it is still in a very early stage and it seems the creators did not think through the basics of the game while developing the interface and gameplay.”
- “There's around 1-2 hours of gameplay, where you are mostly bug-free, but after that, all bug hell breaks loose and you find yourself needing to start from scratch again.”
- “Yes, it lacks in long-term gameplay.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics have been widely criticized as mediocre and unrefined, often described as "gross" and reminiscent of outdated prison architect-style games. Many reviewers express disappointment, hoping for a modernized aesthetic akin to Theme Hospital, but instead finding a lack of visual appeal and occasional glitches. Overall, the graphics detract from the game's potential, leaving a sense of dissatisfaction among players.
- “The graphics can glitch out quite randomly, in some very interesting ways.”
- “For me, the graphics are just a little bit too unrefined.”
- “A bit 'bleh' in terms of graphics quality and appeal as it's neither old-school cheery little pixel people, nor edgy stylish characters.”
- “Graphics are mediocre at best, gross looking at worst.”
- “I was hoping this would be like Theme Hospital, but revamped so it's not 90s graphics and AI anymore; I was wrong.”
- “A really promising and exciting idea, let down by unplayable EA and lackluster graphics (everyone looks the same).”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story revolves around managing a hospital through an unlimited number of contract missions that enhance staff skills, boost reputation, and generate income. However, players have noted issues such as bugs affecting mission flow, an imbalance in earning potential, and a lack of challenge due to the game's straightforward nature. Overall, while the mission system offers depth, it could benefit from improvements to enhance engagement and reduce frustration.
- “You can get unlimited contract missions which help your staff improve their skills, add reputation to the hospital, and earn more money.”
- “Appointing your crew to overseas missions allows you to earn extra cash and experience.”
- “The game features a variety of missions that provide opportunities for growth and skill development.”
- “Random bugs like people running almost endlessly between rooms to see that there is no room, missions being stuck.”
- “Missions that make you earn way too much money.”
- “Missions or levels with a learning curve (the game is too straightforward).”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game currently suffers from poor optimization, with users expressing hope that future updates will address bugs and performance issues. Many believe that once these problems are resolved, the game has the potential to be enjoyable.
- “Skills really affect your reputation and performance.”
- “Once all the bugs and performance issues have been ironed out, it will be a good game; only time will tell.”
- “Poor optimization.”
- “Poor optimization.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, with many finding it very funny, particularly due to its incorporation of realistic diseases that add a unique twist compared to the original Theme Hospital. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements throughout the gameplay.
- “It's a very funny game with a unique sense of humor.”
- “The humor is spot on, making the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “The game features realistic diseases, adding a hilarious twist to the original Theme Hospital.”