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Vital Signs: Emergency Department

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48%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
48% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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Vital Signs: Emergency Department is a single player simulation game. It was developed by BreakAway Games and was released on October 15, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Play an ER doctor in Vital Signs: Emergency Department and challenge your medical knowledge to help treat a wide array of cases who come into the ER. Unlike medical school anyone can enroll in Vital Signs! Reach a diagnosis by selecting from a wide range of tests and prescribe treatments to give your patients the best possible care. However, your decisions and how you handle the influx of cases…

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a great concept for simulating medical scenarios, making it potentially valuable for medical students and professionals.
  • It accurately portrays the chaotic environment of an emergency room, providing a realistic experience for those familiar with medical practices.
  • The game offers a wide range of tools and tests, which can be interesting for players with a medical background.
  • The game is overly complex and requires extensive medical knowledge, making it inaccessible and frustrating for casual players or those without a medical background.
  • The user interface is cumbersome and not intuitive, leading to wasted time navigating menus instead of focusing on patient care.
  • There is a lack of feedback and guidance, which prevents players from learning from their mistakes and understanding the correct medical procedures.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been criticized for their outdated and lackluster 2D visuals, with many players expressing disappointment that the developer has not embraced modern 3D graphics, which have been standard since the mid-1990s. While some users find the graphics acceptable, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration over the game's visual presentation.

    • “Pros: controls are easy to learn, graphics and layout decent-ish, free original game.”
    • “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
    • “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
    • “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic user interface, which primarily consists of 2D static text and images, leading to a feel more akin to a web page than an engaging game experience.

    • “For gameplay purposes, the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static text and images; it might as well be a web page.”
    • “The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to engage with enemies.”
    • “The level design lacks creativity and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay that quickly becomes boring.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the game's replay value is varied, suggesting that different experiences and outcomes can be achieved upon multiple playthroughs, enhancing its overall replayability.

    • “The replay value is impressive, with varied experiences each time you play.”
    • “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
    • “I love how the game encourages multiple runs, offering new challenges and surprises each time.”
    • “The replay value is quite limited, as the game doesn't offer enough variety in its missions.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by the absurdity of the fast-paced shifts and the exaggerated reactions of the chief of medicine, which players find both hilarious and harsh. While the comedic elements add a lighthearted touch, the pressure of failing to meet patient demands can also feel punishing.

    • “The humor in the game is spot on, especially the way the chief of medicine delivers his lines. It's both hilarious and a bit harsh when you miss a few diagnostics tools and he tells you to find a new job!”
    • “I love how the game balances the chaos of managing patients with witty dialogue. The absurdity of the situations and the characters' reactions had me laughing out loud!”
    • “The comedic timing in the game is fantastic! The unexpected twists and the quirky interactions with the patients keep the experience light-hearted, even when things get hectic.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users suggest that repeated engagement with the same patients can lead to improved performance and reduced negative feedback, indicating a potential optimization strategy within the game.

    • “By examining and treating the same patients over and over, you may eventually reduce the negative performance feedback.”
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Vital Signs: Emergency Department is a simulation game.

Vital Signs: Emergency Department is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Vital Signs: Emergency Department was released on October 15, 2020.

Vital Signs: Emergency Department was developed by BreakAway Games.

Vital Signs: Emergency Department has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Vital Signs: Emergency Department is a single player game.

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