Plague MD

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Plague MD is a single player casual platformer game with comedy, medieval 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 M.D. is a medieval medicine simulator. Become a quack doctor stuck in a backwater village in the 16th century. Your task is to diagnose and cure the patient using the available tools, ingredients, recipes and books. This is a difficult game against time, misdiagnosis and procrastination can lead you to the stake, and every choice has consequences.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Unique and immersive medieval-themed art style that resembles illuminated manuscripts.
Simple, approachable gameplay that offers a fun and occasionally challenging time-management and memory-based experience.
Multiple endings and narrative choices that add some replayability and variation in story outcomes.

The game is quite short and becomes repetitive after a few hours, lacking depth and complexity in gameplay.
Technical issues such as bugs where items get stuck or disappear, unresponsive clicks, and occasional crashes detract from the experience.
Some story elements and characters feel underdeveloped or annoying, and important mechanics like mask usage and fatigue are poorly explained.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally perceived as simple, short (around 1.5 to 2 hours), and somewhat minimalistic, conveyed through still images and text with multiple endings that depend on player choices. While some appreciate its progression and unique narrative approach reminiscent of "Papers, Please," others find it lacking depth and lasting impact, expressing a desire for more developed characters and a longer, richer storyline. Overall, it offers an engaging but brief narrative experience that could benefit from further expansion.
- “I'm looking forward to playing much more and uncovering more of the story.”
- “I feel like it can easily become a comfort game, the graphics are absolutely amazing and I love that it actually has a storyline and a progression and different endings, which make it different from the flash games that I've seen it being compared to.”
- “The story is well written and organised, but it would be nice if the story was longer.”
- “It's got a good art style and a neat enough concept, but its story feels pretty empty (you are pretending to be a doctor to not get burnt at the stake) and the game has enough small technical glitches to make it feel unpleasant to play.”
- “Has no plot and no goal.”
- “ main story lasts only 2 hours.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique and charming medieval manuscript or miniature art style, which effectively enhances the atmosphere and immersion. While visually appealing and carefully crafted, some users note the presence of minor technical glitches and a desire for more depth in visuals. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal despite its simplicity and short length.
- “The graphics are super cool, and the soundtrack makes you feel you are working on a middle age village.”
- “I feel like it can easily become a comfort game, the graphics are absolutely amazing and I love that it actually has a storyline and a progression and different endings, which make it different from the flash games that I've seen it being compared to.”
- “Is a great game with an absolute marvelous medieval miniature art style.”
- “The medieval manuscript visuals were what got me to try the game, but unfortunately, that's all the game really had going for it for me.”
- “The idea is neat and I like the art style, but the game is also short, repetitive and glitchy.”
- “Cutscenes are drawn in the same style as the in-game visuals, with a closer look at the residents.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally easy to understand, fun, and immersive, though some mechanics like the trust meter and fatigue system lack clear explanations. While the core loop is simple, some players find it repetitive and desire more complexity, variety, and meaningful character-driven impacts to enhance engagement. Overall, updates have added new content, but the gameplay still feels somewhat basic for the price.
- “The gameplay loop is simple to master, overall fun, and immersive.”
- “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.”
- “I tried to enjoy it but the writing and characters were uninteresting in addition to the gameplay being as repetitive as it was.”
- “Some other mechanics like the trust meter and fatigue are also not explained very well; I didn't know how to reduce them until I looked around myself.”
- “The last level might increase the difficulty a bit, although I found it annoying since the mechanic revolves around me spamming my left mouse button on an item to equip it.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being clever, hilarious, and well-integrated with the gameplay and story, often providing amusing scenarios and characters. However, a few users found it less funny, indicating humor may be subjective. Overall, the game balances comedy with engaging mechanics in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
- “Very funny, simple, and fun game.”
- “Amazing art, hilarious humor.”
- “Story is good and funny, especially how you deal with the blacksmith who keeps coming back to stare at you despite telling him to return in a few days, not the next day!”
- “Not funny at all.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its authentic and charming art style, immersive sound design, and a cohesive visual tone that enhances the overall experience. This strong atmospheric setting effectively complements the engaging plot, making the game feel captivating and immersive.
- “It is extremely atmospheric and immersive.”
- “Nice authentic art style, atmosphere, and sound.”
- “The graphics are charming and marry well to the atmosphere that the game is trying to produce.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is simple yet effective, complementing the game's medieval village setting and enhancing the overall historical atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack makes you feel like you're working in a medieval village.”
- “History, visual style, and soundtrack blend well together.”
- “The background music is simple and fits the setting perfectly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from several small technical glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished and somewhat unpleasant to play.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game incorporates influences from titles like "Pathologic" and "Papers, Please" but falls short in delivering deep and engaging character interactions. Overall, character development is present but lacks complexity.
- “The game mixes elements from 'Pathologic' and 'Papers, Please,' but lacks depth in character interactions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding is minimal, with only one achievement requiring a brief period of idling rather than extensive repetitive play. Overall, the game avoids tedious grinding mechanics.