Trauma Team
Trauma Team

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Trauma Team

2012
Movie
21 min
English

Based on the Atlus video game of the same name. Four young medical prodigies are forced underground and become vigilante doctors by forming a renegade clinic to help desperate patients who have nowhere else to turn.

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Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic81/100
Director: Unknown (Game)Genres: Video Game

Plot Summary

Trauma Team is a Nintendo DS video game where players take on the role of a surgical specialist within a highly skilled medical team. Players must perform various surgical procedures, diagnose complex illnesses, and manage critical patient care under pressure. The game features different medical disciplines, including diagnostic, surgical, and critical care, each with unique challenges and gameplay mechanics.

Critical Reception

Trauma Team received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique gameplay concept, engaging mechanics, and the variety of medical specialties offered. Some reviewers found the game's difficulty curve to be steep at times, while others appreciated the challenge it presented. The game was particularly noted for its innovative approach to simulation games on a handheld device.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative and engaging surgical gameplay.

  • Lauded for offering a unique and challenging simulation experience.

  • Noted for its variety of medical disciplines and realistic (for a game) procedures.

Google audience: As a video game, specific Google user reviews are not typically aggregated in the same manner as films. However, general sentiment suggests players enjoyed the game's unique concept and the thrill of performing virtual surgeries, though some found the controls and difficulty demanding.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for "Best DS Game" at the Spike Video Game Awards in 2010 (though released in 2012, development and early recognition may precede official release year).

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2012, development for Trauma Team began much earlier, and it was initially showcased as a Nintendo DS title with a focus on its touch-screen capabilities.

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