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.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a fun experience for players who enjoy management simulations.
- It features realistic medical scenarios and allows for a high level of micromanagement, which can be engaging for players.
- The developers have shown some commitment to improving the game with regular updates and bug fixes.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or fixes for an extended period, leading to a lack of content and polish.
- It is riddled with bugs that severely impact gameplay, including pathfinding issues and unresponsive AI, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel that the game is not worth the price due to its unfinished state and the lack of meaningful updates since its early access launch.
- stability16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Many feel abandoned by the developers, who have not provided updates or fixes, leading to frustration over the game's unfinished state. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by persistent issues that detract significantly from the experience.
“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 praising its initial fun and smooth mechanics but criticizing the lack of long-term goals and depth, leading to a sense of stagnation after a few hours. Many users noted bugs and the need for a more streamlined experience, including options for easier gameplay modes and sandbox features. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, it currently falls short in providing sustained engagement and challenge.
“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, with characters appearing generic and lacking distinctiveness. Overall, the graphics detract from the game's potential, leaving players wanting a more polished and engaging visual experience.
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its straightforwardness and lack of depth, with missions often feeling repetitive and unchallenging. Players report issues such as bugs that disrupt gameplay and an imbalance in mission rewards, leading to an experience that feels less engaging and immersive. Overall, the narrative elements could benefit from a more refined mission system to enhance player investment.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Missions often feel repetitive and uninspired, leading to a lack of motivation to progress.”
“The narrative is too straightforward, with little room for exploration or character development.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues and bugs. However, there is hope that future updates will improve these aspects and enhance the overall experience.
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
“I was disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the game wasn't properly tested on various hardware.”
- 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.”
