Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room

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Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room is a first person, cinematic medical horror experience dedicated to precision, tension and trauma. As the Chief Medical Officer on the TRH Rusanov, Samuel Edwards must triage, examine and operate on his crew-mates, as disaster builds and shady figures set the events in motion that will eventually lead to Negative Atmosphere.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a strong visual presentation with impressive graphics and sound design, showcasing the developers' talent.
Despite being a short experience, it offers a unique and intriguing premise that hints at greater things to come in the full release.
It's free to play, making it an accessible option for players to try out and support the developers as they continue to improve the game.

The current content is extremely limited, with only a short tutorial and one operation available, leaving players wanting more.
The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.
Many players feel that the game was released too early, lacking sufficient polish and features to provide a satisfying experience.

atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room" is described as intense, gory, and psychologically disturbing, effectively immersing players in its world. While the game serves as a prequel and testing ground for the main title, it successfully builds intrigue and lore, hinting at a promising future for the franchise. Overall, players appreciate the atmospheric presentation and are optimistic about the potential improvements in the full release.
- “An excellent taster session for Negative Atmosphere's world and a great way for the devs to trial concepts live on the market.”
- “Only has one operation at the time of making this review, but the atmosphere, presentation, and gameplay are on point.”
- “But if you're looking for a truly immersive and thought-provoking gaming experience, look no further than Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room.”
- “The voice acting, gameplay elements (limited as they were), style, and atmosphere of the experience hint at big things for negative atmosphere (full release).”
- “Really really really hoping this won't reflect how negative atmosphere will be like.”
- “Another thing I don't understand is why the studio uses their resources and releases a spin-off to negative atmosphere when that game isn't even out yet.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as intriguing and promising, with users expressing excitement for its development despite the current early access status and limited content. The sample mission provides a brief but enjoyable introduction to the game's lore and themes, hinting at a deeper narrative that will unfold in the full release. Overall, players appreciate the passion behind the project and are eager to see how the story evolves in the main game.
- “It's just the sample mission, as of 22/6/24, so don't expect a game, but it's a really interesting premise for a game and I'm excited for the real deal!”
- “The 3 phases of this mini-game ease you into the theme of the game while also giving you a bit of backstory about the origins of whatever happened aboard the Rusinov.”
- “This introduction game is in contrast with what we can already see from the main game's footage (available on the developers' YouTube channel); in the upcoming main game, Samuel Edwards' situation will change and events will push him outside his comfort zone to survive the missions of the main horror sci-fi adventure that this game is a prelude to!”
- “I wish it had detailed further into the story, but I'll see how the full game turns out.”
- “The three phases of this mini-game ease you into the theme of the game while also giving you a bit of backstory about the origins of whatever happened aboard the Rusinov.”
- “This introduction game is in contrast with what we can already see from the main game's footage; in the upcoming main game, Samuel Edwards' situation will change and events will push him outside his comfort zone to survive the missions of the main horror sci-fi adventure that this game is a prelude to!”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and attention to detail, showcasing impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the stunning reflections and realistic depictions of anatomy, particularly for a first-time indie developer. However, some users note minor bugs that affect gameplay, but overall, the graphical presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
- “Graphical quality is top notch, from the reflections and medical instruments to accurate and gory human anatomy.”
- “Visuals are definitely incredible, especially for a first-time indie dev.”
- “The graphics are top-notch and the attention to detail is astounding.”
- “There is still a long way to go with game mechanics, graphics, and story.”
- “It's graphic, violent, and emotionally taxing.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay is currently limited, resembling more of an interactive experience than a traditional game, with no fail conditions and primarily point-and-click mechanics. While it offers a fun and immersive atmosphere, it is still in early development, showcasing potential for future enhancements in features and mechanics. The single operation available highlights the game's medical theme, but there are notable issues, such as awkward interactions during inspections.
- “Despite being an early build, Neat: er has shown us the potential the main game can have once the features and mechanics in Neat: er are adapted into the bigger project.”
- “Only has one operation at the time of making this review, but the atmosphere, presentation, and gameplay are on point.”
- “There is still a long way to go with game mechanics, graphics, and story...”
- “I'd definitely like to reinforce that this is more of an interactive experience than a game, as there aren't any fail conditions yet and most of the gameplay that's there is more like a point-and-click game.”
- “This is a medically themed and focused gameplay experience within that universe and serves as an appetizer for the main game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with many users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, making it largely unplayable. While some players acknowledge potential and express hope for future improvements, the overall experience is marred by technical flaws and shallow content.
- “I'd really like to recommend this game and be patient with the developers, but this game is so buggy that it's unplayable.”
- “While it seemingly is a decent proof of concept, design and technical prowess, the actual game hopefully will offer in the near future. Right now, this spin-off/prologue is extremely buggy and very shallow in content.”
- “A little buggy (I did have my camera clip through the guy) and the character said three variations of the same line twice, but it's pretty good regardless of the stuff that I'm sure will be fixed.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the game's quirky bugs, such as characters passing through each other, and enjoy the comedic potential of intentionally failing tutorial challenges, like messing up with lasers. Overall, the humor seems to stem from both unexpected glitches and playful interactions within the game.
- “The game is free, the graphics are good, and I experienced a hilarious bug where I tried to look at a character, and he went right through me.”
- “After completing the tutorial and mission 1, which I don't think I can fail, I went back to the tutorial and deliberately messed up with the laser, and it was really funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The demo showcases impressive optimization, indicating a strong foundation for performance, even though there isn't much content available yet.
- “Not a lot to see yet, but the demo is a great showcase of the optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its graphic and violent content, which contributes to an emotionally taxing experience for players.
- “It's graphic, violent, and emotionally taxing.”