Two Point Hospital

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Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition is a hospital management simulation game that includes the base game and additional DLC content. The Jumbo Edition features two DLC packs: Close Encounters and Off the Grid. Close Encounters introduces new hospitals, illnesses, gameplay, music, and items, while Off the Grid takes players to the wilderness with new hospitals, visual illnesses, and gameplay challenges. With these additions, players can enjoy a more expansive and entertaining hospital management experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,624 reviews

humor2.1k positive mentions

grinding207 negative mentions

humor
2,083 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Two Point Hospital" is widely praised for its quirky, whimsical nature, reminiscent of its predecessor, "Theme Hospital." Players enjoy the clever puns, absurd illnesses, and humorous animations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining. While some find the humor repetitive over time, many appreciate the engaging radio commentary and the game's ability to blend comedy with strategic management, making it a delightful experience for fans of simulation games.
- “The sense of humor in this game is unreal, I'm always laughing at little things that pop up in the game, whether it be an illness, an outfit, or a description of some random thing, and the commentator is just hilarious.”
- “It's a perfect blend of simulation and comedy that keeps you engaged and chuckling as you navigate the chaos of healthcare management.”
- “Two Point Hospital offers a hilariously wacky take on the hospital management genre, where players are tasked with curing bizarre ailments like 'lightheadedness' (where patients have lightbulbs for heads) and 'cubism.' The game’s tongue-in-cheek humor shines through in everything from the absurd illnesses to the quirky animations of your staff and patients, all while you try to keep the chaos in check.”
- “I don't know how to react to the way they parody each illness and how to treat it; I guess it's supposed to be funny, or maybe a dark humor thing. I mean, when I look at leopard skin... ugh, it's quite disturbing for a parody.”
- “Instead, the in-game announcer will not stop taking you by the hand for every issue that ever comes up. The 'newly added' puns for diseases are shallow and unfunny, and they implemented a whole lot of features known from Facebook games such as comparing your score with your friends list and 'challenging' other friends for a high score (why?).”
- “I would love more humor over the intercom.”
gameplay
1,381 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Two Point Hospital" is largely described as a nostalgic revival of the classic "Theme Hospital," featuring easy-to-learn mechanics, quirky humor, and engaging management elements. While many players appreciate the charm and humor, some criticize the gameplay for becoming repetitive and lacking depth as the game progresses, with a core loop that can feel monotonous after several hours. Overall, it offers a fun and accessible experience for fans of simulation games, though it may not provide enough variety or challenge for those seeking a more complex management experience.
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up, the humor is on point, and managing a quirky hospital never gets old.”
- “The gameplay is simple and oh so addictive.”
- “The quirky characters, humorous scenarios, and engaging gameplay kept me thoroughly entertained.”
- “The game mechanics are wholly divorced from a real hospital, which was a bit of a let-down when I expected something at least a little bit clinical (whereas it mainly functions as a 'process' simulator in a very frustrating way).”
- “Gameplay gets old fast as you run into the usual management sim mechanics: balance your budget and wait to earn enough cash to expand your facilities to do more of the same.”
- “The gameplay becomes monotonous very quickly and the humor can only carry so much.”
graphics
1,149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Two Point Hospital" have been widely praised for their charming, cartoonish style that evokes nostalgia while offering modern enhancements. Many reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors, smooth animations, and humorous design elements that contribute to the game's light-hearted atmosphere, making even the more stressful gameplay enjoyable. However, some players noted that while the graphics are visually appealing, they can be demanding on system resources, leading to performance issues in larger hospitals.
- “The graphics are vibrant, the gameplay mechanics are smooth, and the level of detail is impressive.”
- “The cartoony art style adds to the game’s charm, making even the most stressful scenarios feel playful and enjoyable.”
- “The graphics have a beautiful timeless quality to them, and the numerous conveniences the game has made over the original theme hospital is fantastic.”
- “The graphics are simplistic, but in a cartoony way that really works for the tone of the game.”
- “The graphics bog down my computer, and there isn't much to do other than build rooms, hire staff, and decorate the lobbies of your hospitals.”
- “The graphics are a little too cartoonish and it's missing some of the funny announcements but it surpassed my expectations in terms of enjoyment.”
music
596 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Two Point Hospital" is generally described as catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's lighthearted atmosphere. However, many players note that it can become repetitive over extended play sessions, leading some to turn it off or replace it with their own music. The inclusion of humorous radio commentary and the ability to customize the soundtrack are appreciated features that enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is catchy.”
- “The soundtrack is infectious, providing a lively and upbeat backdrop to your hospital management endeavors.”
- “The music is relaxing, it will add to the overall experience of playing this game.”
- “The music gets a bit boring really fast, and there should be at least a few levels with more difficulty, because if you are familiar with Theme Hospital, reaching the endgame should be a breeze for you.”
- “The music is pretty elevator-type music which can get annoying pretty fast.”
- “The soundtrack is extremely generic and forgettable.”
story
431 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered minimal and often lacks depth, with many players noting that it primarily serves as a framework for the gameplay rather than a central focus. While some missions introduce unique challenges and humorous elements, the overall narrative is repetitive and can feel tedious as players progress through similar objectives across different hospitals. Despite this, the light-hearted tone and quirky scenarios provide a fun backdrop for the management gameplay, appealing to those who enjoy simulation games with a comedic twist.
- “The story mode adds a new challenge and level gimmick that expands your play without feeling like an extended tutorial.”
- “The missions within each hospital are a good driving point in keeping you working towards something, otherwise it feels quite dull and unfulfilling.”
- “Two Point Hospital hits all the right marks in my gameplay book; it's got a great story mode, super fun graphics, and a pretty funny radio host!”
- “And if you want a game which has proper end points for its levels, and an overarching story, then this is going to disappoint you.”
- “Just a slog of a story mode with lots of stuff gated behind getting to the next hospital.”
- “The story mode is glacially slow when trying to gain 3 stars across the board so I eventually stopped playing the campaign and focused on my mega-hospital.”
grinding
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, especially in later levels where micromanagement becomes overwhelming. While some enjoy the depth of management and the challenge of achieving higher star ratings, others feel that the gameplay devolves into a monotonous cycle of repetitive tasks, making it less enjoyable over time. Overall, players suggest that the game can be fun initially, but the grind can lead to frustration and boredom if not balanced with engaging content.
- “I think personally I would have been happier spending more time on each level working through challenges (not grinding!) to achieve the unlock of the next hospital rather than skip through each one so quickly.”
- “Though be aware that the game becomes a bit tedious after a while - I would love a feature to blueprint my rooms across multiple missions.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “It feels so tedious and unnecessary.”
- “The individual level goals are a bunch of tedious grind objectives that aren't so much challenges as forced waits made all the longer by the restarts.”
- “The management aspects of this game get tedious quickly.”
optimization
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag. While many players report smooth performance and minimal bugs, especially on lower settings or less demanding hardware, larger hospitals tend to experience significant slowdowns and stuttering issues. Some users have noted that the game requires careful management of resources and staff to maintain performance, and there are calls for better optimization features, particularly as hospital size increases.
- “The personnel management aspect mirrors the delicate art of human capital optimization.”
- “With an incredible amount of customization and optimization, it really does not get enough praise.”
- “The game looks great keeping that cartoony feel and runs smoothly; even when you have a full hospital.”
- “After the first few missions and map opens up you will notice a lack of optimization and frames start to drop on the bigger maps.”
- “Unfortunately it's let down by the performance, it's poorly optimized and once you have a large hospital it's pretty bad, 50-60fps so it's not a great experience with freesync/gsync monitor, stuttering, hitching and large framerate variations.”
- “No matter how much I try to change game settings (vsync/gsync on/off, limit fps to 60/100/144, changing graphic details, disable autosave and so on...), game stuttering still exists.”
stability
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly related to AI pathfinding and menu interactions. While some users have experienced a relatively smooth gameplay experience, others have faced significant issues such as freezing, crashes, and game-breaking glitches, especially on certain platforms like Mac. Overall, while the game has nostalgic appeal and fun elements, its stability remains a concern for many players, suggesting that further updates and fixes are needed.
- “I think what people like about it most is that it's not bug-ridden.”
- “Overall it's a bug-free, solid experience which reminds me of a 90's Toyota Corolla: dependable, bland, and full of features you would and would not expect.”
- “Its a wonderful, cheeky, well-running game with no glitches or hiccups that I saw.”
- “Game freezes when opening menus, placing objects, and opening menus.”
- “This game freezes my computer entirely every hour or so, even the reset button doesn't work when frozen.”
- “You will enjoy the game at the beginning, it's fun and entertaining...until you start playing the harder and larger hospitals and you get plagued with bad pathing issues, bad AI, people getting stuck in rooms, people dying but they idle in a death state and stay around forever and all kinds of glitches which kills the enjoyment and ruins the management aspects.”
replayability
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its multiple hospitals, increasing difficulty, and sandbox mode, which offer substantial replay value. However, some users feel that the game can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to diminished replayability after initial playthroughs. Overall, while there are numerous ways to engage with the game, opinions vary widely on its long-term replay potential, especially without additional DLC or mods.
- “With multiple hospitals to manage, increasing difficulty, and different goals for each level, the game offers a lot of replay value.”
- “Replayability for days: with multiple hospitals, each with its own challenges, and a sandbox mode for the ambitious builders, there's plenty to keep you coming back for more.”
- “Countless hours of fun, endless replayability, all wrapped up in a brilliantly humorous and relaxed atmosphere.”
- “There's no replay value.”
- “But as a management sim: incredibly shallow, and little to no replay value.”
- “I don't think it will have a lot of replay value - once you understand how to make a successful hospital it becomes somewhat easy.”
monetization
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the presence of frequent upsells and DLCs that feel like cash grabs, particularly in the form of cosmetic items and additional levels. However, several users appreciate the absence of microtransactions, highlighting that the game offers in-game currency earned through gameplay rather than purchases, and they commend the humorous radio ads that enhance the experience without being intrusive. Overall, while some players feel the monetization strategy leans towards exploitation, others value the developers' commitment to avoiding microtransactions and providing substantial content through expansions.
- “I initially feared the base game would be too short and gate off rewards with DLC or microtransactions, but not so!”
- “Let me be clear that there are no microtransactions in this game.”
- “No day one DLC, no season pass, no preorder exclusives, no microtransactions, no loot boxes; really just no other way to make money other than selling the game. It's an instant classic like all the good classic PC games.”
- “Too many upsells (very limited levels without buying additions, with advertisements for them in your face all the time).”
- “The game itself is good (boring after 2 hours but good), but the way the DLCs are coming out is straight cash grab.”
- “Update: I see too many DLCs now, it's looking more like a cash grab at this point.”
atmosphere
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its humor, engaging visuals, and immersive sound design, creating a fun and relaxed environment reminiscent of classic hospital management games. Players appreciate the quirky animations, catchy music, and lighthearted tone, which contribute to a charming and enjoyable experience, despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness. Overall, the game successfully captures the spirit of its predecessor while enhancing the atmosphere with modern improvements.
- “The sound effects, from the humorous patient interactions to the jingles accompanying successful treatments, contribute to the game's immersive and comedic atmosphere.”
- “Countless hours of fun, endless replayability, all wrapped up in a brilliantly humorous and relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The writing, animations, and sounds (music especially) create the perfect atmosphere, just like my best memories of the original theme hospital.”
- “The art style and atmosphere prominently displayed in its marketing materials feature a parade of gurning sub-Aardman plasticine figures and a Facebook feed’s worth of dad jokes; a distinctly British kind of cringeworthy.”
- “It only creates a feeling of hectic atmosphere and imitates problems to keep us from falling asleep while moving medicine cabinets.”
- “So yeah, super efficient hospital that looks like a computer server room; however, all of your food, atmosphere, drink, entertainment, toilet, heat, safety—essentially 75% of the in-game items—then become an actual problem to place. You literally make your hospital worse by providing facilities; basically, the game is broken, and it's a shame, a real shame.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Two Point Hospital" is characterized by a strong sense of nostalgia and warmth, evoking fond memories of its predecessor, "Theme Hospital." Players describe the game as heartwarming and wholesome, with its unique humor and engaging gameplay providing a soothing experience that resonates deeply, often leading to joyful emotional responses. Overall, it stands out as a beacon of positivity in a gaming landscape that can sometimes feel disappointing.
- “The caricature is not only the game’s most defining trait, it also contributes to a truly soothing and heart-warming title.”
- “Nothing else until now has managed to replicate the enjoyment I first had over 20 years ago and I will admit, it has been a heartwarming experience.”
- “The game is not just a successor, it's so good, it made me cry (of joy)... then I start to listen to the announcements... they are the best of the best, like the GTA radios: silly, funny, fun, cynical, sardonic… perfect.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is marked by exaggerated and humorous designs that evoke a playful atmosphere reminiscent of Aardman's style, enhancing the overall comedic experience. While many players appreciate the vibrant animations and thoughtful character designs that immerse them in a hospital setting, some express skepticism about the game's ability to match the charm of its predecessor, Theme Hospital. Overall, the character designs are a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying from praise for their creativity to criticism for lacking originality.
- “The exaggerated character designs, coupled with vibrant and humorous animations, set the stage for a medical world that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- “Character designs are well thought out; the world design actually makes you feel like you're in a hospital or clinic!”
- “Character design is bad.”
- “The game is basically a spiritual successor; even the character design feels similar to the old game.”
- “And while I did like the claymation character designs, which were a spot-on facsimile of Aardman's creations, I was skeptical if the game can truly deliver an experience comparable to the original Theme Hospital.”