View Full Version : Trauma Center - us version Hands-on article
Apossum
09-10-2005, 02:55 PM
sounds like everything I hoped for: intense surgery and an awesomely ridiculous story-line (a greek god gives you the ability to perceive things twice as fast a normal human? wtf?)
http://www.gamerz-edge.com/ds/previews/traumacenter.html
Fallout911
09-10-2005, 03:07 PM
Sounds fun!
MorPhiend
09-10-2005, 03:09 PM
It's by Atlus? I wanted to try it out before. But now I guess it's pretty set in stone!
Parathod
09-10-2005, 03:17 PM
I think this game will probably be rare in a year or so. The concept won't interest American consumers and Atlus will only do a limited print like they do with most of their games.
Sarang01
09-10-2005, 03:45 PM
I think this game will probably be rare in a year or so. The concept won't interest American consumers and Atlus will only do a limited print like they do with most of their games.
I have to say I'm disappointed by the graphics. I was hoping they'd be photo realistic and such. I wanted this of a high enough quality to be a surgical training tool if anything. I'll probably buy it because no one will make the surgical training tool for me as well as hospitals even though I'd pay an easy $100 for one of those programs.
Apossum
09-10-2005, 04:25 PM
I have to say I'm disappointed by the graphics. I was hoping they'd be photo realistic and such. I wanted this of a high enough quality to be a surgical training tool if anything. I'll probably buy it because no one will make the surgical training tool for me as well as hospitals even though I'd pay an easy $100 for one of those programs.
Wasn't there something for the PC like that......Theme hospital, maybe?
Sleepkyng
09-10-2005, 04:58 PM
it looks like a fun game to play drunk!
Shion
09-10-2005, 05:05 PM
I have to say I'm disappointed by the graphics. I was hoping they'd be photo realistic and such. I wanted this of a high enough quality to be a surgical training tool if anything. I'll probably buy it because no one will make the surgical training tool for me as well as hospitals even though I'd pay an easy $100 for one of those programs.
You're kidding right?
It's a game...
On a screen...
Who in their right mind would give you a real scalpel for just having practiced on a screen?
It's a game, it knows that it's a game and it doesn't try to be something else.
Rare in a year? I don't know, but it won't be because of low consumption, this game will do even better than Kirby DS because it fully utilizes the DS touch screen and sports a story and themes geared towards an older audience.
Prepster
09-10-2005, 05:11 PM
I am really looking forward to this game, since it is somewhat of a teaching tool seems pretty cool too. Thanks for the link.
Ikohn4ever
09-10-2005, 05:17 PM
I have to say I'm disappointed by the graphics. I was hoping they'd be photo realistic and such. I wanted this of a high enough quality to be a surgical training tool if anything. I'll probably buy it because no one will make the surgical training tool for me as well as hospitals even though I'd pay an easy $100 for one of those programs.
paging Dr. Nick Riviera, your wanted in the O.R.
Sleepkyng
09-10-2005, 05:50 PM
paging Dr. Nick Riviera, your wanted in the O.R.
Hi Everybody!
http://www.citynerd.com/simpsons/nickvoice.gif
banpeikun
09-10-2005, 05:51 PM
Hi Everybody!
Hi Doctor Nick!
Stoneage
09-10-2005, 05:55 PM
Did you go to Hollywood Upstairs Medical School, too?
Apossum
09-10-2005, 06:19 PM
well if it isn't Mr. McGreg, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg!
2poor
09-10-2005, 06:25 PM
"Just call 1-800-DOCTORB" "The B is for bargain!"
dcfox
09-10-2005, 06:47 PM
"Inflammable means flammable? What a country!"
Apossum
09-10-2005, 09:22 PM
The coroner? I am so sick of that guy!
Ikohn4ever
09-10-2005, 09:29 PM
Sir, calm down, you're going to give yourself skin failure. The symptoms you describe lead me to believe that you are suffering from bonus eruptus, a rare disorder in which the skeleton tries to jump out of the skin. The only way to stop it is through transdental electromicide. I'll need a golf cart motor and a thousand volt capacimator, stat
GizmoGC
09-10-2005, 09:49 PM
:lol:
David85
09-10-2005, 10:42 PM
Sounds like a normal crazy Japanese game. :)
2poor
09-10-2005, 10:53 PM
"Your son is a very sick boy. Just look at these x-rays. You see that dark spot there? Whiplash. And this smudge here that looks like my fingerprint...no, that's trauma!"
i cant effing wait for this game. Its gonna be amazing. Check out Phoenix Wright too. Both are gonna be HUGE
sephitor
09-11-2005, 12:19 AM
Man, I just checked gamestop.com and this is coming out on the same day as Phoenix Wright. Thanks a lot, Atlus and Capcom. Now so many fans of crazy Japanese games are going to have to make the same decision as so many rich suburbanite kids--doctor or lawyer.
Man, I just checked gamestop.com and this is coming out on the same day as Phoenix Wright. Thanks a lot, Atlus and Capcom. Now so many fans of crazy Japanese games are going to have to make the same decision as so many rich suburbanite kids--doctor or lawyer.
What can I say? :)
levi333
09-11-2005, 12:57 AM
Man, I just checked gamestop.com and this is coming out on the same day as Phoenix Wright. Thanks a lot, Atlus and Capcom. Now so many fans of crazy Japanese games are going to have to make the same decision as so many rich suburbanite kids--doctor or lawyer.
Ha, that was good.
I think i'll pick doctor.
Apossum
09-11-2005, 02:19 AM
i don't have a 4.0......so..... lawyer.
Kain Vincent
09-11-2005, 02:38 AM
Man, I just checked gamestop.com and this is coming out on the same day as Phoenix Wright. Thanks a lot, Atlus and Capcom. Now so many fans of crazy Japanese games are going to have to make the same decision as so many rich suburbanite kids--doctor or lawyer.
Oh snap! (http://ohsnap.ytmnd.com)
Why not be a doctor for lawyers? A lawyer for doctors?
Oh snap! (http://ohsnap.ytmnd.com)
Why not be a doctor for lawyers? A lawyer for doctors?
Thats how Philly do it :D
argyle
09-11-2005, 12:52 PM
I think I'm gonna do like Frank Abagnale, Jr. and at least pretend to be both. ;)
Rocko
09-11-2005, 02:21 PM
Doctor for me.
Lawyerism isn't my field...that gam doesn't look too interesting.
Apossum
09-11-2005, 02:41 PM
My lawyer brother will get a kick out of Phoenix Wright. He's into the litigation side of things....I'm going to be more of an office lawyer, if I decide to go into it. either that, or I'll be the next Dr. Gonzo ;-)
ViolentLee
09-13-2005, 07:40 AM
I got reviewable code for this a few weeks back, but all reviews (online anyway) are embargoed for Oct. 4th at last check. Mine will be on GameSpy at that point, as I submitted it late last week. I've been a huge fan of Trauma Center since E3. If you haven't played it yet, you're in for a treat. A bloody treat covered in shards of glass.
Apossum
09-13-2005, 12:40 PM
I got reviewable code for this a few weeks back, but all reviews (online anyway) are embargoed for Oct. 4th at last check. Mine will be on GameSpy at that point, as I submitted it late last week. I've been a huge fan of Trauma Center since E3. If you haven't played it yet, you're in for a treat. A bloody treat covered in shards of glass.
Just send that review copy my way when you get bored, kay? ;-)
carpwrist
09-14-2005, 01:16 AM
me so happy!
Trauma Center only $20 new!!!
hope it stays that way.
Sleepkyng
09-14-2005, 01:17 AM
where's it say it's $20?
Derwood43
09-14-2005, 05:33 PM
If ever you're in doubt, rub it on something. If you can see through it, it's your window to success.
where's it say it's $20?
likely the EB pricemistake that a few of us got in.
Weedy649
09-14-2005, 08:44 PM
Man at this rate.....im going to own over half of the DS games that come out.
psunami
09-15-2005, 11:31 AM
Man at this rate.....im going to own over half of the DS games that come out.
You're not the only one. :)
Kayden
09-15-2005, 12:05 PM
I've played a lot of games like this... except I was in a mansion... and there were a bunch of girls... and they all wanted me... oh wait... thats nothing like this game. :lol:
RelentlessRolento
09-15-2005, 05:58 PM
looking more forward to Phoenix write (just for the fact that the main character is fun to listen to), but this game has been on my radar since it was mentioned a while ago.
Parathod
09-15-2005, 06:15 PM
My interest for both games is about equal. Launch pick-ups for me.
Pure Apathy
09-17-2005, 01:30 AM
The game is looking pretty good, I can't wait for it.
dcswirl
09-18-2005, 08:17 PM
Thanks for the article. The game looks interesting, I just hope there is enough variety and challenge.
Sofa King Cheap
09-22-2005, 10:34 AM
Got a 4.5 out of 5 in the latest GamePro, if that's worth anything to anybody.
munch
09-22-2005, 07:29 PM
Have there been any pre-order deals for this game? it would be cool if they gave out a special stylus or some type of mask.
banpeikun
09-23-2005, 02:21 AM
Have there been any pre-order deals for this game? it would be cool if they gave out a special stylus or some type of mask.Haha, a scalpel stylus that cuts your screen and makes the liquid crystal leak out. Then you can use the Nintendogs bone-plush to wipe it up, haha.
opportunity777
09-23-2005, 02:26 AM
Haha, a scalpel stylus that cuts your screen and makes the liquid crystal leak out. Then you can use the Nintendogs bone-plush to wipe it up, haha.
Maybe they should make a game where you can operate and dismember the Nintendogs.
vietgurl
09-23-2005, 03:34 AM
i figure that if i suck at this game, i'm gonna switch majors before it becomes too late.
banpeikun
09-23-2005, 02:09 PM
Maybe they should make a game where you can operate and dismember the Nintendogs.Trauma Center--Lab and friends.
rabidmonkeys
09-23-2005, 02:14 PM
Wasn't there something for the PC like that......Theme hospital, maybe?
HAHAHAAH, right because lokcing the left wing of the hospital off and watching the elderly patients piss themselves is so akin to the real world. Wait...
Apossum
09-23-2005, 03:51 PM
lol
is this definitely coming out 10/4? i seem to remember seeing a November date somewhere...
Scobie
09-27-2005, 07:25 PM
I am really looking forward to this game, since it is somewhat of a teaching tool seems pretty cool too. Thanks for the link.
Man... this could lead to like the worst medical experience ever... the doc comes in wiping at his nose and the white powder on his top lip, shaking a little and saying "it's cool, it's cool... I was just brushing up on Trauma Center so I'm ready to go now."
Anyway, it reminds me a little of an old computer game from back when I had an Amiga 500 (rock!) called Life or Death or something like that. Except cross-breeded with Yu-Gi-Oh or some other anime crap.
asianxcore
09-28-2005, 02:47 AM
definitely going to pick up this game on release day. I got to watch one of my friends play the Japanese demo of it, and it looked really interesting. also does anyone know what the MSRP will be for this? I heard 29.99.
Rocko
09-28-2005, 09:01 PM
definitely going to pick up this game on release day. I got to watch one of my friends play the Japanese demo of it, and it looked really interesting. also does anyone know what the MSRP will be for this? I heard 29.99.
I believe it'll be $29.99.
WildWop
09-28-2005, 11:18 PM
i figure that if i suck at this game, i'm gonna switch majors before it becomes too late.
The use of the magic green injections will obviously be on the med school entry exam, as will your adept execution of the Healing Touch. Without those two skills, youre obviously toast.
Noodle Pirate!
09-28-2005, 11:29 PM
Have there been any pre-order deals for this game? it would be cool if they gave out a special stylus or some type of mask.
Yes they have a special mask and special"stylus" you just have to hang around outside your local hospital. You will find them in the special red plastic bins that say biohazardous material danger on them. ;P
Apossum
10-02-2005, 10:30 PM
shit yeah, can't wait to get this next week!! All the reviews are confirming my hopes for it-- fast, precise gameplay, retarded anime storyline (the Hand of God!!or whatever it's called. it's a good thing, heh), intense challenges...