Ruined Nurse

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Ruined Nurse is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by eTIRUe and was released on December 2, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Explore the hospital by Thwarting the creatures that are trying to stop you and solving puzzles. Successfully install the internet and surprise customer...

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and quirky survival horror experience with a humorous story and interesting character designs.
Gameplay includes enjoyable puzzles and a variety of enemy types, making it engaging despite its simplicity.
The graphics and visual effects are high quality, and the game provides a decent amount of content for its price.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during combat and when interacting with certain objects.
The narrative is weak and poorly written, with some dialogue lines containing grammatical errors.
Controls can be uncomfortable, especially for keyboard and mouse users, and the game lacks voice acting.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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52%
6%
The game's story is a mix of quirky humor and absurdity, often described as "stupid fun" with a charming yet nonsensical plot centered around fixing the internet while evading deadly nurses. While some players found the narrative engaging and humorous, others noted its lack of depth and coherence, suggesting it may not appeal to those seeking a more serious storyline. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining and enjoyable, particularly for its price, with moments of character development and unexpected twists.
- “The story and dialogue are absolutely hilarious!”
- “It's wild and unhinged story keeps you moving forward and the combat is simple and easy enough for anyone to enjoy.”
- “The story here is definitely quirky!”
- “The story make no sense.”
- “As for the story, we don't really get to learn enough about it but what's there is pretty interesting, I think.”
- “Now while the story has everything going for it, including great characters... if you go into the game expecting the same powerful, emotional moments like in the last saintess or abyss school, you might be disappointed.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Gameplay is generally accessible, with some challenging sections that may require multiple attempts. While the mechanics are functional and there are interesting elements like light and sound interactions, the overall experience can be marred by confusing puzzles and janky moments. Despite its flaws, the game offers good value for its price, especially for fans of the developer's previous titles.
- “The performance is great, and the mechanics work pretty well.”
- “I really liked how a few of the enemies had different mechanics relating to light and sound.”
- “Retains that etirue charm from all the previous games but shows more improvement in the actual gameplay part of the game.”
- “Confusing, boring, terribly animated, no voices, no fun plot, no interesting mechanics.”
- “Game would be easier with better usage of the controller layout.”
- “Spent most of the time getting stuck on puzzles and unlocking the lockers with the scuffed [left - right - left] mechanic.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game has been widely reported as unstable, with numerous bugs affecting weapons, combat, and animations, as well as graphical glitches like characters getting stuck. While the developers are actively working on fixes post-launch, players are advised to wait a week or two for a more polished experience. Overall, the game is enjoyable but marred by its significant stability issues at release.
- “The game runs incredibly smoothly, with minimal bugs or crashes, making for a very stable experience.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability of the game is impressive.”
- “The developers have clearly prioritized stability, as I've encountered very few glitches during my gameplay.”
- “Combat feels buggy as well as animations at times.”
- “Graphical glitches, such as nurses getting stuck in the floor when you kill them.”
- “The game is extremely buggy.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as offbeat and unintentionally funny, with a mix of crude and schlocky elements that contribute to its charm. Players appreciate the humorous storylines and the lighthearted approach, despite the serious premise, making it an entertaining experience overall.
- “You play as an internet technician working at a hospital, and while the premise sounds like it could be serious or creepy, it’s more funny and offbeat than anything else.”
- “They are all crude, cheap, schlocky and funny.”
- “It still is, but the gameplay is decent and the story is humorous.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating the variety of options available for customization to enhance performance. However, some users have reported graphical glitches, such as characters getting stuck in the environment. Overall, the visuals are considered enjoyable, complementing the game's campy tone without causing significant lag.
- “Don't go into this game expecting a world-changing narrative; just lean into the campiness of it all and enjoy the visuals.”
- “The graphics are great; I did not experience any lag so far.”
- “Graphical glitches, such as nurses getting stuck in the floor when you kill them.”
- “There are more graphics options to tweak for smoother gameplay than in other titles.”
- “Although there are more options in the graphic settings to tweak.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere is described as interesting and survival-oriented, with some users finding it effectively horror-themed, while others feel it lacks a strong horror element. Overall, opinions on the atmospheric quality are mixed.
- “The atmosphere is interesting and filled with horror elements.”
- “The atmosphere is survival-oriented and immersive.”
- “The atmosphere is not that horror.”
- “The atmosphere feels survival-oriented.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
Character development in the game is highlighted by unique enemy and character designs, complemented by an engaging story that unfolds through sequential cutscenes. While the character development is present, it is primarily driven by the narrative rather than deep personal growth. Overall, the combination of strong design and storytelling contributes to a compelling experience.
- “Amazing story, amazing character design; just great in all fields.”
- “It has some level of character development, with a plot being sequentially told through cutscenes.”
- “Unique enemy and character designs.”
- “It has some level of character development, with the plot being sequentially told through cutscenes.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally perceived to have limited replayability, with many users noting that it lacks compelling reasons to revisit after the initial playthrough. Some suggest that additional content could enhance its value and encourage repeated play.
- “Limited replay value.”
- “It's a fine game, but it doesn't really have any replay value.”
- “Not only that, but the continued addition of content has ruined the game's value and replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's performance is strong with well-functioning mechanics, earning an 8/10 rating. However, users have noted some bugs and crashes, along with minor optimization issues, which prevent it from achieving a perfect score. There is optimism that these problems will be addressed in future updates.
- “The performance is great, and the mechanics work pretty well.”
- “Overall 8/10, can't give it a 10 unfortunately because of the bugs and crashes plus maybe a few optimization issues, but I'm sure they'll fix them in the near future; they always do ;) and by then this game will be close to a 10/10!”
- “Overall 8/10, can't give it a 10 unfortunately because of the bugs and crashes, plus a few optimization issues. I'm sure they'll fix them in the near future; they always do. By then, this game will be close to a 10/10!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming story and compelling characters, with notable emotional scenes that resonate with players. However, some users caution that those expecting the same level of emotional impact as seen in titles like "The Last Saintess" or "Abyss School" may find it lacking. Overall, while the game offers strong emotional moments, expectations should be managed.
- “The gunplay is very good, the story is heartwarming, and the design is outstanding.”
- “Ruined Nurse has a very compelling story, with emotional scenes.”
- “Now while the story has everything going for it, including great characters, if you go into the game expecting the same powerful, emotional moments like in the last Saintess or Abyss School, you might be disappointed.”