Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 4, 2007 19:32:49 GMT -5
3PS #2
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus (US, Japan), Nintendo (Europe)
System: DS
Do you suffer from boredom and lethargy? Do you have twitchy thumbs and sore wrists? Does the thought of playing another derivative video game sound about as exciting as passing a kidney stone? These are the symptoms of JGS (Jaded Gamer Syndrome), and it’s a serious condition. Fortunately, noted physician Derek Stiles, PhD., has devised a cure. He recommends you get a healthy dose of Trauma Center: Under the Knife on the DS.
Traditionally, Nintendo has always made the most of its own technology, so it was a bit of a surprise that one of the earliest, most creative, and best uses of the DS’s interface came from Atlus. Trauma Center puts you in the position of a surgeon who must perform various operations. Don’t let the idea scare you off. This is not a simulation.
The clever interface puts your nurse (and other characters) on the top screen where they guide you thru each procedure and give you advice. The actual operating happens on the touch screen, and as you can imagine, it’s a truly hands-on experience. Success will depend on speed, dexterity, and memorization. A steady hand goes a long way in the OR.
The gameplay has often been likened to a puzzle game, or a digital version of the board game, “Operation.” However, I think that’s a misnomer. Trauma Center isn’t so easily categorized, and trying to wedge it into one only undermines its unique experience.
Trauma Center has also been remade for the Wii as Trauma Center: Second Opinion, and it takes advantage of the Wii’s interface just as Under the Knife did the DS’s. It also adds some extra features. However, a detailed diagnosis shall be saved for another showcase.
If you have a DS, Trauma Center is an essential. Pick it up, stat, and make sure you don’t become a victim of JGS.
Warning: Contents may be addicting. Do not use while driving or operating heavy machinery. Side effects include excitability, cold sweats, and drawing fan art of nurse Angie. If your Wii stays erect for more than 4 hours, see your doctor.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus (US, Japan), Nintendo (Europe)
System: DS
Do you suffer from boredom and lethargy? Do you have twitchy thumbs and sore wrists? Does the thought of playing another derivative video game sound about as exciting as passing a kidney stone? These are the symptoms of JGS (Jaded Gamer Syndrome), and it’s a serious condition. Fortunately, noted physician Derek Stiles, PhD., has devised a cure. He recommends you get a healthy dose of Trauma Center: Under the Knife on the DS.
Traditionally, Nintendo has always made the most of its own technology, so it was a bit of a surprise that one of the earliest, most creative, and best uses of the DS’s interface came from Atlus. Trauma Center puts you in the position of a surgeon who must perform various operations. Don’t let the idea scare you off. This is not a simulation.
The clever interface puts your nurse (and other characters) on the top screen where they guide you thru each procedure and give you advice. The actual operating happens on the touch screen, and as you can imagine, it’s a truly hands-on experience. Success will depend on speed, dexterity, and memorization. A steady hand goes a long way in the OR.
The gameplay has often been likened to a puzzle game, or a digital version of the board game, “Operation.” However, I think that’s a misnomer. Trauma Center isn’t so easily categorized, and trying to wedge it into one only undermines its unique experience.
Trauma Center has also been remade for the Wii as Trauma Center: Second Opinion, and it takes advantage of the Wii’s interface just as Under the Knife did the DS’s. It also adds some extra features. However, a detailed diagnosis shall be saved for another showcase.
If you have a DS, Trauma Center is an essential. Pick it up, stat, and make sure you don’t become a victim of JGS.
Warning: Contents may be addicting. Do not use while driving or operating heavy machinery. Side effects include excitability, cold sweats, and drawing fan art of nurse Angie. If your Wii stays erect for more than 4 hours, see your doctor.