Triage

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Triage is a single player simulation game. It was developed by 5'Digital and was released on May 2, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Triage is a single-player simulation game where you play as a doctor in the town of Stagmarch, battling a mysterious illness that mutates residents. Over three days, you must diagnose patients, craft medicines from herbs, and make difficult decisions about who to save with limited resources. Every choice impacts the community, forcing you to weigh compassion against harsh realities.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and intriguing narrative that encourages players to make tough moral decisions, enhancing replayability.
The art style and audio design are well-executed, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the game's themes.
As a free student project, it showcases impressive world-building and character development, with a clear passion from the developers.

The game is very short and lacks depth in storytelling, leading to a feeling of anticlimax at the end.
Gameplay mechanics are limited, with some players experiencing technical issues that hinder the overall experience.
The dialogue and choices can feel shallow, with a lack of meaningful consequences for player decisions.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
52%
16%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its intriguing moral dilemmas and character diversity, while others find it shallow and lacking depth. Although the narrative offers impactful choices and a compelling mystery, many reviewers express a desire for a longer, more developed storyline to enhance complexity and engagement. Overall, it presents a simple yet interesting tale that leaves players wanting more.
- “In a way, that is kind of my only gripe with it but that's possibly personal bias on my part as the game's dialogue and options seem more steered towards making you think about whose death will affect the town the most or whose survival could benefit you the most - which is awesome in its own right as that, in tandem with the overall mystery and uncertainty of whether your actions will actually be effective or not, adds to the moral quandary of the story.”
- “It felt like every option gave an impactful view into not only the story, but the characters themselves as well.”
- “The soundtrack is great, the art is beautiful, and the story is riveting and full of twists and turns.”
- “With the confusion and lack of any tutorial mechanics or real story, to the clunky and outright cheap world interaction.”
- “"Triage" is a choice-driven mystery game, but it lacks depth and is a bit shallow in terms of storytelling.”
- “The story and characters feel flat, which makes the game feel dull.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics received positive feedback for their striking art style, reminiscent of classic PS1 and PS2 games, which many found appealing. The visuals effectively create a haunting atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The visuals and art style were very striking.”
- “The art style was nice.”
- “Like the graphics and the textures, it reminded me of a PS1 game (in a good way!).”
- “The graphics and textures reminded me of a PS1 game (in a good way!).”
- “Establishes quite a haunting atmosphere in such a short window of time; I'm definitely a sucker for the PS2 type graphics too.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is criticized for its confusion, lack of tutorials, and minimal interaction, leading to a sense of disinterest and limited choices. While there is a simple puzzle element that some find enjoyable, the overall experience feels underdeveloped and could benefit from more engaging mechanics and clearer dialogue. The potential for a richer gameplay experience is acknowledged, particularly if the game were expanded and refined.
- “There's not much 'gameplay' necessarily, but there's a simple puzzle element which is fun.”
- “(If it was a bigger game with more choices and some cleaned up gameplay/dialogue components, I would also recommend it if it had a price tag because the lore is quite interesting even in the minimal amount I was exposed to in my playthrough.)”
- “With the confusion and lack of any tutorial mechanics or real story, to the clunky and outright cheap world interaction.”
- “It lacked gameplay, interest, or a real sense of choice.”
- “I love the idea of almost giving me a choice, and I think it would improve the game if it had more interactions or even mechanics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is highly praised for its eerie quality and effective buildup of urgency, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack as a standout element, complementing the beautiful art style and engaging story.
- “Love the art style and music.”
- “The soundtrack is great, the art is beautiful, and the story is riveting and full of twists and turns.”
- “The music was quite eerie, and hearing the subtle ramp-up in the feeling of urgency as the days went by was a really nice touch.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its incredible and haunting atmosphere, effectively created within a short playtime, reminiscent of PS2 graphics. Reviewers highlight its extensive replayability and suggest it deserves more attention for its atmospheric qualities.
- “The game is relatively short, but it contains incredible atmosphere and has extensive replayability.”
- “Great atmosphere, definitely needs more attention.”
- “Establishes quite a haunting atmosphere in such a short window of time; I'm definitely a sucker for the PS2-type graphics too.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is noted for its decent replayability despite being relatively short, with many players appreciating its incredible atmosphere that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is relatively short, but it contains incredible atmosphere and has extensive replayability.”
- “Overall, this game is short with decent replayability value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's hospital sections are well-implemented, providing a straightforward approach to optimization. This contrasts positively with the common pitfalls of optimization in similar games, where developers often struggle to balance content in the final stages.
- “The implementation of the different sections of the hospital was a great and simple way to deal with optimization, as I know all too well how optimization tends to go for simulation games at times, with trying to cram as much in as possible in the final stretch.”