Surgeon Simulator

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Surgeon Simulator is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Bossa Studios and was released on April 19, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Surgeon Simulator is a humorous, challenging game that puts you in the role of a surgeon with unsteady hands. Perform complex surgeries, using a variety of unconventional tools, in a realistic 3D operating theater. Your objective? Save patients' lives, but be warned: unconventional techniques may lead to hilarious consequences!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,209 reviews

humor1.2k positive mentions

stability65 negative mentions

The music in the game is catchy and engaging, enhancing the chaotic and humorous gameplay experience.
The dark humor and intentionally clumsy controls create a unique blend of frustration and laughter, especially when played with friends.
The stylized graphics and exaggerated animations complement the game's comedic tone, adding to its charm.

The music can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for an option to turn it off.
The intentionally difficult controls and gameplay can be frustrating, making the experience tedious for some players.
The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience and make it nearly unplayable at times.

humor
1,237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Surgeon Simulator" is characterized by its dark, absurd, and slapstick elements, stemming from intentionally clumsy controls that lead to chaotic and often hilarious surgical mishaps. Players find joy in the game's ridiculous scenarios, such as using inappropriate tools or accidentally causing mayhem, which creates a unique blend of frustration and laughter. While the humor can wear thin after a while, it remains a standout feature that makes the game entertaining, especially when played with friends or while watching others struggle with its mechanics.
- “It’s dark humor, wrapped in clumsy mechanics, and it knows exactly what it is.”
- “It’s hilarious, stressful, and completely ridiculous—the perfect mix of chaos that makes you laugh even while you’re butchering someone’s insides.”
- “The intentionally clumsy controls turn simple surgeries into hilarious disasters, especially with friends watching.”
- “I realize that Surgeon Simulator is supposed to be funny and entertaining, but I don't find it funny mainly because of terrible controls.”
- “Not funny in the slightest.”
- “Not funny, more frustrating and tedious.”
gameplay
291 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Surgeon Simulator" is characterized by its intentionally clumsy controls and chaotic physics, creating a humorous yet frustrating experience as players attempt to perform absurd surgical procedures. While the novelty of the mechanics can be entertaining, many players find the gameplay repetitive and the controls overly difficult, leading to a mix of enjoyment and irritation. Overall, the game excels in providing a comedic take on surgery, but its awkward mechanics may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more traditional simulation experience.
- “Surgeon Simulator is a wildly entertaining and unconventional take on the surgical simulation genre that thrives on chaotic gameplay, humor, and absurdity.”
- “The gameplay itself is deceptively simple: perform surgery within a time limit while keeping the patient alive.”
- “Its unique control scheme and physics-driven gameplay create a chaotic and often side-splitting experience that emphasizes fun over realism.”
- “One potential downside is that the intentionally difficult controls, while central to the game’s identity, can be frustrating for some players, especially those who prefer traditional simulation experiences or more straightforward gameplay.”
- “The gameplay can be frustrating at first, but once you understand all the incision points and how to get to each organ, going for good times and low blood loss is an enjoyable spend of your time.”
- “The gameplay is unique to any other game I've played, but it gets repetitive and basically receives no updates (aside from the 2014 edition DLC).”
graphics
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Surgeon Simulator" are characterized by a stylized, cartoonish aesthetic that complements its comedic tone, featuring exaggerated animations and a clean, minimalistic design. While some players appreciate the quirky visuals and their alignment with the game's absurd humor, others note that the graphics can be inconsistent, with occasional performance issues and a lack of realism. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received for their charm and suitability to the game's theme, though opinions vary on their quality and impact on gameplay.
- “Visually, Surgeon Simulator opts for a stylized, almost cartoonish aesthetic that complements its comedic tone.”
- “The exaggerated animations and over-the-top gore add to the game’s charm without being overly graphic or disturbing, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “The graphics are brilliantly presented, with a simplistic sheen that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The controls are horrible, the graphics are low res, and the jokes are childish.”
- “I open the game and click to open the desk area, I can't read anything; it is all glitchy and bad graphics.”
- “The controls are frustrating, graphics are meh, overall it feels more like an unpolished demo than a real game.”
story
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Surgeon Simulator is largely minimal, with many users noting that the game lacks a coherent narrative and instead focuses on chaotic surgical missions that prioritize humor over depth. While there are some humorous backstories and special missions featuring pop culture references, the overall consensus is that the game is more about the absurdity of its gameplay mechanics than any meaningful storytelling. Players often find themselves creating their own narratives through the gameplay, which is filled with comedic mishaps rather than a structured plot.
- “The second storyline is the beautiful, heartwarming, and emotional tale of a man learning to use his hands for the first time.”
- “It even has some degree of story as you play Nigel in his quest to be a surgeon, and your phone calls reveal more about the character.”
- “Whilst the storyline is a little outrageous, the amount of fun that you'll have getting used to the controls and getting stuck right into a heart transplant far outweighs the outrageousness.”
- “Surgeon Simulator doesn't emphasize narrative, and the story takes a backseat to the chaotic surgical scenarios.”
- “There's no real storyline to this game, just a medical file full of many missions (and extras!) for you to get the most out of this title.”
- “This is by far the worst game I've ever played, its mechanics are terrible, the premise is lacking, there is no driving factor in the story, and it is a completely unsatisfying experience to play.”
music
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, which complements the chaotic and humorous gameplay. Many players appreciate the variety of tunes that correspond to different surgical scenarios, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for an option to turn it off.
- “The soundtrack in this game is a banger.”
- “The music is a godsend and is perfect.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and I would totally listen again.”
- “The music can get a little repetitive though.”
- “Overall: ha ha the control is horrible, the graphics are intentionally wonky and the music will make you want to die after a few minutes.”
- “The soundtrack is mainly the general hospital/emergency theme tune the whole time; I had to turn it off after the first hour or two as it just grew very repetitive very fast.”
stability
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and frustratingly inconsistent controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the chaotic nature of these issues amusing, many agree that the frequent malfunctions make the game nearly unplayable at times. Overall, the game's stability is a major drawback, leading to a mixed reception where fun is often overshadowed by technical problems.
- “It runs great and does what it tries to do well.”
- “There are no glitches I know of, and it has some cool DLC and hidden levels.”
- “Absolute buggy mess.”
- “The actual game is buggy as all hell and items will often refuse to 'stick' to your hand when grasped, and even if you do grasp it, it will often be in a position that is utterly useless.”
- “Glitches and bad design decisions make it difficult and unclear how to proceed, and finicky goal conditions mean you can do everything required but still fail for no reason.”
replayability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Surgeon Simulator offers a mixed bag of replayability, with many players enjoying the absurdity and humor that encourages experimentation with surgeries. While some find the game fun and revisit it for achievements or to improve scores, others note its limited content leads to a lack of long-term replay value. Overall, it provides a decent amount of replayability, particularly for those who enjoy the comedic elements and challenge of the game.
- “Despite its comedic approach, Surgeon Simulator offers a surprising level of depth and replayability.”
- “Surgeon Simulator's replay value lies in its absurdity and the enjoyment derived from experimenting with unconventional surgeries.”
- “The game offers a good variety and replayability because you can perform surgeries in different ways, whether you aim for precision or speed.”
- “One of the game's downsides is its limited replay value.”
- “Most people will beat all challenges in 4-7 hours, and there is no replay value.”
- “I feel as though Surgeon Simulator has very limited and repetitive gameplay, giving it very little replay value.”
grinding
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Many players feel that the challenges presented are not only difficult but also require an unreasonable amount of time and effort, making the gameplay experience feel like a chore. While some find humor in the absurdity of the tasks, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being a major drawback that detracts from the game's appeal.
- “Tasks, though, are tantalizingly varied—no tedious treadmill of sameness here!”
- “It makes no sense and makes the game too tedious and difficult to process through.”
- “Gameplay is exceedingly tedious and will probably leave you with a headache.”
- “Any game that feels tedious and frustrating generally isn't going to convince me to try and master it; a tutorial or free play would have been nice and allowed me to learn the controls, but without it, Surgeon Simulator doesn't promise anything worth hanging around for.”
emotional
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a wide range of emotional responses to the game, from laughter and heartfelt moments to frustration and tears. Many highlight the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, whether through its storytelling, character development, or challenging gameplay, leading to both joy and emotional breakdowns. Overall, the game is noted for its capacity to create a deep emotional connection, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “I might be writing this to own a badge, but I also wanted to say how emotionally bound I feel to this game.”
- “The second storyline is the beautiful, heartwarming, and emotional tale of a man learning to use his hands for the first time.”
- “It was a beautiful and heartwarming story about a man finding true love.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance on lower-end hardware, others criticize it for poor mouse responsiveness and unrefined mechanics that hinder gameplay. Despite its humorous premise, many feel it lacks polish and can be frustratingly unoptimized, particularly for those struggling with controls. Overall, while it runs adequately for some, the experience can be marred by technical shortcomings.
- “Performance is fine; it doesn’t need horsepower to run a chaotic mess.”
- “I haven't found any technical issues; I would think a potato could run Surgeon Simulator; it's a well-optimized game.”
- “Graphics-wise, it runs smoothly and perfectly on my early 2011 15-inch MacBook Pro.”
- “This game used to be fun and all, the trending game in 2013 is now just another poorly optimized comeback.”
- “It has a mouse smoothing feature that can't be changed via settings or the game isn't optimized for Logitech's hero sensor, and that's why it looks like the arm I'm controlling takes too long to respond to my mouse commands.”
- “Not a particularly optimized game in terms of performance.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a chaotic and humorous tone, enhanced by exaggerated sound effects and stylized graphics that contribute to its playful nature. While the sound design and character interactions amplify the comedic elements, the overall experience is marked by intentionally awkward controls and unpredictable gameplay scenarios. Although some aspects may not be memorable, the unique atmosphere effectively engages players and adds to the entertainment value.
- “These moments create a uniquely chaotic atmosphere where success is often less about precision and more about adapting quickly to unexpected situations.”
- “Sound design plays a crucial role, with exaggerated sound effects—squishy organ noises, clumsy tool clanks, and frantic character reactions—that heighten the slapstick humor and reinforce the game’s playful atmosphere.”
- “Its intentionally awkward controls, chaotic surgical scenarios, and humorous atmosphere make it an entertaining and memorable experience.”
- “The character models and environments are stylized, contributing to the game's comedic atmosphere.”
- “While not particularly memorable, the sound design effectively enhances the game's atmosphere and contributes to the humor.”
- “A good few shakes will get it off, but I'm not really feeling how this helps the atmosphere or humor of the game.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab that relies on aggressive advertising for DLC and leveraging YouTube influencers for promotion. Many feel the game lacks substance and is primarily designed to generate revenue rather than provide a meaningful experience. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative and detracting from the game's value.
- “This game is just a cash grab.”
- “It gets boring fast, plus the dev team never stops advertising their DLC in the update news.”
- “It's one of those worthless meme games and shameless cash grabs that was literally made in two days.”