| Life & Death | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Jake Smith & Don Laabs (Atari ST & Amiga conversions by Simon Beal) |
| Publisher(s) | The Software Toolworks |
| Designer(s) | Dr. Myo Thant |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS, MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST, Apple IIgs, FM Towns, NEC PC-9801, X68000 |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
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Life & Death is a computer game published in 1988 by The Software Toolworks. The player takes the role of an abdominalsurgeon. The original packaging for the game included a surgical mask and gloves.[1] A sequel, Life & Death II: The Brain, was published in 1990. In this sequel, the player is a neurosurgeon.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Hospital Surgery Game Mac 1990 Free
In the role of a resident abdominal surgeon at fictional hospital Toolworks General, the player must diagnose and treat a variety of maladies including kidney stones, arthritis, appendicitis, and aneuritic aorta. The last two require the player to perform surgery.
Reception[edit]
Compute! complimented Life & Death's graphics and sound, stating that the game effectively used CGA's four colors and the PC speaker, and stated that the game's warning to those queasy of blood was accurate.[3] An author on Gamasutra praised the game for its attention to detail and the way it offers significant depth and challenge despite only the mouse.[4]
Macworld reviewed the Macintosh version of Life & Death, noting its gore and level of difficulty, stating that 'If the embossed photo of a bloody brain on the box doesn't get to you, the challenge and frustration of playing the game just might.' Macworld praises Life & Death's difficulty and educational value, but criticized the 'annoying' copy protection, monochrome graphics, and lack of a save function. The reviewer for Macworld is stated to be a doctor of medicine.[1]
Life & Death was nominated for Software Publishers Association (SPA) awards for Best Game, Best Simulation and Best Use of Technology.
References[edit]
- ^ abFranklin N. Tessler, M.D. (March 1990). 'Life & Death 1.01 Review'. Macworld. Mac Publishing. p. 182-184.
- ^Cobbett, Richard (August 27, 2011). 'Saturday Crapshoot: Life and Death'. PC Gamer. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- ^Latimer, Joey (May 1989). 'Life & Death'. Compute!. No. 108. pp. 71–72. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^''A Matter Of Life And Death', Leigh Alexander'. gamasutra.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
External links[edit]
- Life & Death at MobyGames
