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.

Find the most effective way to construct and manage a hospital. Build your hospital smart and avoid excess time and resources consumed by examining your patients unnecessary. You can choose to micromanage your patients or hope that your doctors are able to identify the cause of their symptoms. Aim to avoid malpractice, and become the best hospital administrator in the world.

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Single-Player

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 240 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 a realistic approach to hospital management with real symptoms and illnesses.
Some players appreciate the depth and options for designing and customizing hospital operations.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or bug fixes for years.
It is riddled with bugs, poor optimization, and significant pathfinding issues that make it nearly unplayable.
Many players feel misled by the developers, as the game appears unfinished and lacks the promised content.

stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates from the developers, suggesting the game may be abandoned. Overall, the consensus is that the game's stability is a significant drawback, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “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 with 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 has received mixed reviews, with players praising its initial fun and smooth mechanics but criticizing the lack of long-term depth and the presence of bugs that disrupt the experience. Many users feel the game needs to be streamlined and offer easier modes, as it quickly becomes unchallenging and lacks clear goals after a few hours. While some appreciate the developers' efforts and the engaging concept, the overall sentiment suggests that significant improvements are needed for a more satisfying and sustainable gameplay experience.
- “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 users express disappointment, hoping for a modernized aesthetic akin to "Theme Hospital," but instead encountering bland visuals and occasional glitches. Overall, the graphics detract from the game's potential, leaving a lackluster impression.
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its straightforwardness and lack of depth, with missions often feeling repetitive and overly rewarding. Players have reported bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as characters getting stuck or behaving erratically, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. Additionally, there is a call for a more engaging mission system to enhance the storytelling.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users expressing hope that future updates will address bugs and performance issues, potentially improving the overall experience.
- “Poor optimization.”
- “Poor optimization.”
- “Poor optimization.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it very funny and noting the inclusion of realistic diseases that enhance the comedic experience. Overall, it stands out as a humorous take compared to its predecessor, Theme Hospital.
- “It's a very funny game with a unique sense of humor.”
- “The humor is spot on, making it a delightful experience.”
- “The game features realistic diseases, adding a humorous twist to the gameplay.”