Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Adventure, Puzzle, Simulator
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Atlus
- Publishers: Atlus, Nintendo
Trauma Center: Second Opinion: A Miraculous Surgery Simulator
Trauma Center: Second Opinion is a surgery simulator video game developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS and Wii. It is the sequel to the 2005 game Trauma Center: Under the Knife. The game was released in Japan in 2006 and in North America and Europe in 2007.
The player takes on the role of Derek Stiles, a doctor who has just completed his residency at Hope Hospital and is now a full-time surgeon. The game takes place in the year 2018, and by this time many diseases thought incurable have been cured. However, people still get sick and are involved in accidents, requiring the attention of doctors such as Stiles.
Dr. Stiles’ career begins rather normally, with a series of routine surgeries to get warmed up. However, it is later discovered that Dr. Stiles has the “healing touch,” a rare ability that allows him to slow down time to perform surgery faster while maintaining accuracy. This ability becomes increasingly important as a new, deadly disease begins spreading.
Trauma Center: Second Opinion is a unique and innovative surgery simulator that offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and a cast of memorable characters. The game’s healing touch mechanic is a lot of fun to use, and it adds a new level of strategy to the gameplay. The game also does a great job of making the player feel like a real surgeon, with realistic surgery scenes and detailed medical information.
Gameplay
Trauma Center: Second Opinion is played from a first-person perspective. The player uses the Wii Remote or Nintendo DS stylus to control Derek Stiles’ hands as he performs surgery. The game features a variety of different surgeries, each with its own unique challenges. The player must carefully examine the patient, diagnose the problem, and then perform the necessary surgery.
The game’s healing touch mechanic allows the player to slow down time to perform surgery faster. This can be very helpful in difficult surgeries, where precision is essential. However, the healing touch can only be used for a limited amount of time, so the player must use it wisely.
In addition to the main story mode, Trauma Center: Second Opinion also features a variety of bonus modes, including a challenge mode and a multiplayer mode. The challenge mode tests the player’s skills with a series of increasingly difficult surgeries. The multiplayer mode allows two players to compete against each other in a variety of different surgery scenarios.
Story
The story of Trauma Center: Second Opinion is told through a series of cutscenes and in-game dialogue. The game follows Derek Stiles as he progresses from a rookie surgeon to a world-renowned expert. Along the way, he meets a cast of memorable characters, including his mentor, Dr. Angie Thompson, and his love interest, Naomi Kimishima.
The game’s story is well-written and engaging. It does a great job of balancing humor and drama, and it keeps the player invested in the characters and their stories.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Trauma Center: Second Opinion are impressive for a Nintendo DS and Wii game. The character models are well-detailed, and the surgery scenes are realistic and gore-free. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a mix of orchestral and electronic music that creates a sense of urgency and excitement.
Overall
Trauma Center: Second Opinion is an excellent surgery simulator that offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and a cast of memorable characters. The game’s healing touch mechanic is a lot of fun to use, and it adds a new level of strategy to the gameplay. The game also does a great job of making the player feel like a real surgeon, with realistic surgery scenes and detailed medical information.
If you are a fan of surgery simulators or medical dramas, then you should definitely check out Trauma Center: Second Opinion. It is one of the best games in the genre, and it is sure to provide you with hours of entertainment.
Review Score
8.5/10
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