Hospitalize
- September 21, 2016
- Illeris
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a fun hospital management experience.
- It features realistic medical scenarios and allows for a good level of micromanagement.
- The developers have shown commitment to updates and improvements, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates for years, leading to many bugs and poor optimization.
- Gameplay is often hindered by significant pathfinding issues and unresponsive AI, making it frustrating to play.
- Despite its potential, the game lacks depth and content, resulting in a repetitive experience after a short time.
- stability16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Many feel the developers have abandoned the project, as there have been no updates to address these persistent problems, leading to frustration and requests for refunds. Overall, the game's stability is described as extremely poor, with frequent freezing, lagging, and pathfinding errors.
“Do not get this game, it's buggy as hell and the devs aren't updating it at all.”
“Extremely buggy and 99% of the time unplayable due to issues that could easily be fixed.”
“The game itself, as of today, is extremely buggy and nearly unplayable.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant bugs and a lack of depth that leads to a lack of long-term engagement. While the initial experience can be enjoyable and smooth, many feel that the game needs more streamlined mechanics, clearer goals, and options for easier modes to appeal to a broader audience. Overall, it offers fun for a limited time but struggles to maintain interest beyond a few hours of play.
“Having some realism should make for interesting gameplay for those who aren't bothered by my other concerns or who can overlook them.”
“Thumbs up for hours of fun gameplay.”
“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!”
“I was never able to build a big hospital because of bugs, mechanics, or whatever.”
“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.”
“Yes, it lacks in long-term gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized as mediocre and unrefined, often resembling outdated styles reminiscent of other prison architect games. Many users express disappointment, noting glitches and a lack of visual appeal that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics fail to meet modern standards, leaving players wanting a more polished and distinctive aesthetic.
“The graphics can glitch out quite randomly, in some very interesting ways.”
“For me, the graphics are just a little bit too unrefined.”
“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 bit 'bleh' in terms of graphics quality and appeal as it's neither old-school cheery little pixel people, nor edgy stylish characters.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around managing a hospital through various 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 the financial rewards, and a lack of complexity in the mission system, which can make the gameplay feel overly simplistic.
“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).”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users expressing hope that future updates will address bugs and performance issues. While skills impact reputation and performance, the current state leaves much to be desired.
“Skills really affect your reputation and performance.”
“I assume once all the bugs and performance issues have been ironed out, it will be a good game; only time will tell.”
“Poor optimization.”
“Skills really do affect your reputation and performance.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players noting its comedic elements and the inclusion of realistic diseases that add to the fun. Overall, it is considered a very funny experience, surpassing the humor of the original Theme Hospital.
“It's very funny, and unlike the original Theme Hospital, there are realistic diseases.”
“Overall, it's a very funny game.”
