Plague MD

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Plague MD is a single player casual simulation game with comedy and historical themes. It was developed by CosCom Art Group and was released on November 10, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Plague MD" is a strategy simulation game where you play as a disease, evolving and spreading it to infect the world. Manage your plague's symptoms, lethality, and transmission to avoid eradication efforts. Watch as the world panics and responds to your outbreak in real-time, with dynamic events and news reports. Your goal: infect and kill everyone on the planet.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a unique medieval art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with multiple difficulty modes and the challenge of managing time and resources.
The story, while simple, is interesting and provides a humorous take on the life of a plague doctor.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.
There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, such as items not functioning properly or the game crashing.
The game is relatively short, with some players finishing it in just a couple of hours, leaving them wanting more content.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming medieval art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, some express a desire for more complexity and depth, noting issues like repetitiveness and glitches. Overall, the art style is a highlight, particularly for those who enjoy casual time-management games.
- “The graphics are super cool, and the soundtrack makes you feel you are working in a medieval village.”
- “I really loved the visuals, though I didn't find the game to be as long or complex as other time-management games.”
- “The idea is neat and I like the art style, but the game is also short, repetitive, and glitchy.”
- “The graphics are charming and marry well to the atmosphere that the game is trying to produce.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's story is described as engaging and well-written, though it is often criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with some players noting a lack of clear plot or goals. While the narrative offers humor and interesting character interactions, many reviewers express a desire for a more expansive storyline to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is a highlight for some, but its brevity leaves others wanting more.
- “Heavily story-based, so not for everyone.”
- “The story, although rather simple, still takes you along in the life of this unfortunate man.”
- “Has no plot and no goal.”
- “I finished the story in 1.5 hours.”
- “The story is well written and organized, but it would be nice if the story was longer.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews; while some players find it fun and easy to understand, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking complexity. The mechanics can be unclear, requiring experimentation, and while the visuals and concept are appreciated, many feel the gameplay could benefit from more variety.
- “A really fun game with good gameplay and visuals.”
- “But the game itself is good and as long as you're okay not having every achievement, it's a solid game with fun gameplay and writing.”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand and the recipes aren't that difficult.”
- “I tried to enjoy it, but the writing and characters were uninteresting in addition to the gameplay being as repetitive as it was.”
- “I really enjoy the art and the concept, but the gameplay is a bit lacking.”
- “For the price, I would've preferred a little more complexity and variety in gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark comedic elements, where players navigate the absurdity of a timer-based system that leads to dire consequences, such as being burned at the stake. The storyline features amusing scenarios, like a persistent blacksmith, adding to the overall comedic experience of the puzzle-simulation gameplay.
- “You can't mess around too much as everyone is on a timer, and as funny as it is to watch the pile of peasants at the door grow, if you let too many people die, you will be burned at the stake.”
- “It's a well-crafted and funny puzzle-simulation game where you play as a con artist who ends up becoming a doctor for the valley due to unfortunate timing and to avoid getting burned!”
- “The story is good and funny, especially how you deal with the blacksmith who keeps coming back to stare at you despite you telling him to come back in a couple of days—not the next day!”
- “Not funny at all.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's charming graphics effectively enhance its immersive atmosphere, contributing to an engaging and interesting plot. Overall, players appreciate the strong connection between visual design and the game's thematic elements.
- “The graphics are charming and marry well to the atmosphere that the game is trying to produce.”
- “Great atmosphere, interesting plot.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively transporting players to a medieval village atmosphere that complements the impressive graphics.
- “The graphics are super cool, and the soundtrack makes you feel like you are working in a medieval village.”