Hospital 666 Review Summary

Fun and addictive with friends thanks to creative anomalies, but bugs, punishing difficulty, and repetitive gameplay hold it back.

Best enjoyed with friends: Players consistently report that the game is significantly more fun and engaging when played with friends or in co-op, highlighting it as the best way to experience the game.

Fun and addictive gameplay: The game is widely described as fun, addictive, and interesting, with unpredictable and enjoyable gameplay that keeps players engaged.

Creative and numerous anomalies: Players appreciate the large number of anomalies, which are creative, interesting, and well thought out, adding variety and depth to the game.

Multiplayer and co-op support: The game supports multiplayer and co-op modes, which are considered a plus and enhance the fun and interest of the game.

Neat and cool experience: Players find the experience very neat and the game idea cool, with gameplay that is not annoying or tiring.

Game is very buggy: Multiple reviews report frequent bugs, crashes, and instability, with some saying the game is unplayable. Specific issues include black screens, fatal errors, and crashes in multiplayer.

Difficulty is too high: The game is considered very hard and annoying, with normal mode requiring 16 consecutive successes and hardcore modes resetting progress on a single mistake. Some players find the difficulty balance awkward, with normal mode too hard and easy mode boring.

Repetitive and boring gameplay: Many reviews mention that the game becomes repetitive and boring over time, especially the find-the-difference gameplay and anomaly spotting. The lack of variety and the same anomalies repeating on floors contribute to the tedium.

Multiplayer has many issues: Multiplayer is plagued by crashes, join failures, and progress not being saved for all players. Hosting/joining often fails, and there are glitches like only the host unlocking hell mode or achievements being awarded to only one player.

Anomalies are not scary: Players find anomalies obvious, superficial, and not frightening, with some being ridiculous or unnoticeable. The horror element is diminished as patterns become easy to recognize, and the game fails to scare overall.

Anomaly spotting core gameplay: The game is fundamentally an anomaly detection experience where players must identify irregularities across floors. This core loop is consistently described as the primary gameplay mechanic.

Difficulty modes and unlocks: The game includes multiple difficulty settings, including Easy, Normal, and Hell modes. Hell mode is unlocked only after completing normal mode and is described as very challenging.

Cooperative multiplayer support: The game offers a cooperative multiplayer experience, described as an Exit 8 style co-op game. Multiple clusters confirm both co-op and general multiplayer modes are available.

Elevator-based floor progression: Progression is built around navigating elevators between floors, with players choosing the correct elevator based on whether an anomaly is detected. Elevator door mechanics and travel between floors are central to the gameplay structure.

Exit 8-like game genre: The game is frequently compared to Exit 8, being described as an Exit 8-like game set in a hospital with added unique elements. It builds upon the gameplay loop of Exit 8.

Performance issues and lag: Multiple clusters report significant lag, slow performance, and frame drops, especially on medium settings and over time. This indicates a widespread performance problem affecting gameplay.

Crashes and instability: Several clusters mention crashes, fatal errors, and general instability, including in multiplayer and when changing settings. This suggests the game is prone to crashing in various scenarios.

Poor optimization: Clusters explicitly criticize the game's optimization, noting poor performance on various hardware, including high-end GPUs, and that settings have to be lowered significantly. This points to a lack of optimization effort.

Performance degradation over time: The game becomes laggier over time and has performance issues after level 100, suggesting potential memory leaks or optimization problems that worsen with progression.

Performance on low-end hardware: The game runs poorly on weak PCs and requires minimum settings, indicating a lack of scalability. Even on Steam Deck, performance is limited to low settings with moderate frame rates.

Best played with friends: Multiple reviewers emphasize that the game is significantly better when played with friends or in co-op, and it is not recommended for solo play. Playing with others prevents boredom and maximizes fun.

Buy on sale: A common piece of advice is to wait for a sale or discount before purchasing, as the game is considered worth it at a lower price. Some suggest specific price points like under 5 euros.

Game recommended overall: Several reviewers recommend the game without caveats, stating they would recommend it to others. This indicates a generally positive reception from a portion of the player base.

Not recommended currently: A few reviewers do not recommend the game in its current state, either due to bugs, lack of content, or other issues. This suggests some dissatisfaction among players.

Recommended for genre fans: The game is recommended for fans of specific genres such as horror, observation-based games, spot-the-difference, and similar titles like Exit 8. These players are likely to enjoy the experience.

Community fair range: $3.00 - $5.00.

Game completion: 3.5h.

Story completion: 3.5h.

Session length: 1.5h.

Hospital 666 is immediately fun, especially in co-op, with no significant early friction; technical issues and later repetition exist but do not delay enjoyment.

Co-op Social Player: Plays multiplayer with friends, communicates and coordinates to solve anomalies together. Motivation: Social bonding and cooperative play with friends. Stance: buy.

Genre Enthusiast: Plays anomaly games, tries different difficulties, and evaluates how well the game adapts the genre to co-op. Motivation: Exploring the anomaly/observation genre and comparing to similar games. Stance: buy.

Value-Conscious Critic: Waits for discounts, evaluates content vs price, and may still play but with reservations about full price. Motivation: Getting the game at a fair price or on sale. Stance: sale.

Steam Deck: The game is playable on Steam Deck, including multiplayer, and the user recommends it overall. However, stability is a concern: the user experienced at least two crash events, one a fatal error and another where the screen went dark and the game closed. These crashes are infrequent enough that the user still recommends the game, but they represent a notable friction point for the Steam Deck experience.

Frequent Exit 8 comparisons: Many reviewers compare the game to Exit 8, noting it follows a similar anomaly-spotting gameplay loop. Some say it adds more content and unique elements, while others find it inferior or an imitation.

Anticipation for School 666: Several reviewers express excitement for the developer's next game, School 666, and some have already purchased it. This indicates strong interest in the developer's future work.

Short game duration: The game is generally considered short, with completion times ranging from 3 to 6 hours depending on difficulty and playstyle. Some reviewers note this affects replay value and perceived value for the price.

Co-op experience emphasized: The game is best experienced with friends, with reviewers noting it is more enjoyable in co-op. Some mention playing with friends or buying it as a gift, while others note it may not be as fun solo.

Price concerns raised: Several reviewers feel the game is overpriced, with some suggesting a lower price point like $10-12 would be more appropriate. Others note the game is not worth its full asking price.