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Review of Galacticare on Xbox Series X/S

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo May 2024
Cover image of Galacticare on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 7
Released: 23 May 2024
Genre: Business Simulation
Developer: Brightrock Games
Publisher: Cult Games

Introduction

Picture this: a far-off galaxy, where instead of exploring the mysteries of the universe, you've decided to become an intergalactic hospital administrator. Welcome to Galacticare, a whimsically chaotic business simulation game that's dropping this May! If you've ever wanted to craft a space hospital tailored for the most bizarre alien species (because who doesn't want to treat a purple, three-eyed creature?), then buckle up! In this review, we'll get into the nitty-gritty of what makes this game tick, or should I say, "beep," since, well... it's a hospital.

Gameplay

As the head honcho of an intergalactic hospital, your job involves an overwhelming mix of building, strategizing, and managing a mix of wacky alien patients and even wackier staff. You'll construct various rooms and amenities-think M*A*S*H meets the Milky Way. Choosing which alien race to treat can reflect the needs of your game's progression: while treating Zoglorbs might involve designing bright and joyous rooms, smartly created facilities for Dullywhams could mean glittery, sensory overloads. You'll dive deep into tasks like researching advanced treatments, setting up alien medical machines that can only be described as bizarre at best, and continuously managing resources to keep everything ticking along smoothly. But beware! If you neglect your responsibilities, chaotic aliens will take matters into their own tentacles! Sure, planning might not sound intense, but trust me, it gets heated when a group of angry Spleen Monsters decides to go on a hospital-wide strike. Who knew aliens could make demands?

Graphics

Galacticare runs on the Unity engine, which inherently garners a diverse art style. The visuals are vibrant and cartoonish, flaunting the efficacy of light-hearted space aesthetics that might remind players of your Saturday morning cartoons after too much sugary cereal. The character animations have a certain charm, from the frantic movement of your alien staff to the melodramatic flair of the patients. However, while everything generally runs smoothly, there are occasional frame drops when you're juggling too much on-screen chaos (which is basically every hour in Galacticare). Still, the graphics do what they need to do, immersing you in an environment that's colorful and engaging-though I wouldn't call it photorealistic. Unless you consider Psychetrons with giant heads realistic.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Galacticare is an amusing blend of hospital simulation and crazy cosmic management. It may not set the bar for innovation in the genre, but it delivers a fun experience, especially for fans of the style reminiscent of classic titles like Theme Hospital. If you've ever dreamed of healing intergalactic patients while managing your crazy staff during an interstellar crisis, this game is for you. Though it has its quirks and may not appeal to everyone (sorry, action junkies), Galacticare manages to put joy into healthcare-well, virtual healthcare, at least. So, grab your stethoscope and get ready for a cosmic adventure. Your space hospital awaits!

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