Found the steam version and played through it there.
Blackout Hospital is a very enjoyable game for the most part. The RPG combat is fairly cookie cutter but given that the main focus is the narrative, setting and overall aesthetics it's something quite easy to overlook.
The cast of characters are varied and interesting, though a few side characters feel one dimensional and could have been fleshed out more. I'm aware some of them show up in other games made by ArcadeKitten but I've yet to properly play them and as such could be missing out on important info which may be part of why they feel this way.
Regardless I really enjoyed my time with the game and felt that it's length and pacing was very well done.
What a wonderful game Arcade! I really enjoyed it especially with you in the chat! From the story twists to character designs it was all top notch! To anyone reading this definitely check out the game yourself, but if you wanna see my playthrough here's the full game with all endings playlist! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkxcnewj9xpUPcowu4E9jf3M5RmxFdeId
English is not my language. I hope this is still understandable.
I haven't played RPGs for long so I'm not very Knowledgeable. I loved the game and played it for a few hours but the next day i no longer had any saves. I had arrived at cerberooze after losing, i saved, closed the game and turned off the computer. I'm sorry for the long message, I'm not even sure if this is where i should ask.
Did you unzip the game? I had the exact same problem as you, and it turns out I was playing the game zipped, hence why the save files couldn't be properly created and stored in the game folder. If not, the directory could also be in a "protected" folder, where new files cannot be created. You should read this ask, as Arcade goes over some more reasons this could be happening.
This game was honestly so good, it took me three days to finish but it was totally worth it! The twist in the endings was just WOW! A clear 10/10 game!
THIS GAME!!!!! IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't even know where to start man I thought it was just gonna be a cute lil rpg at first, but man that story, the characters, the npcs, the art, the atmosphere, all of it just sucks you in. It was so well thought out, so many cool ideas and secrets, and GAAH IT WAS JUST SO GOOD!!!
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spoiler warning below:
One reason it felt like the story was so well thought out because paying attention to it actually mattered in the end. I was rarely stuck just because I remembered npcs, and when I got to the roof and Tetra told me about Mary I immediately knew something was up, which led to me actually getting the good ending first try! I did have to go back in because I forgot about the maternity ward and wanted to check it out, and also couldn't figure out the password to Tetra's computer. But once I did, and with the context of the true end, everything made so much sense (minus the maternity ward thing, no idea what that was. It was cool though.) I got so attached to the characters as well, I couldn't bring myself to do the other two endings so I just looked at a video.
In the bad end Dr. Tetra hits you in the head and blames "trying to attack Mary" on you. He gets you fired from your job, and you get dragged out of the building.
this is a very good game. i had a really good time playing this. the artstyle and gameplay kinda reminds me of omori. love the soundtrack, the characters were pretty good too and while some puzzles did leave me stumped to where i had to look up how to progress, i did have a good time and would recommend this game to anyone. i will be keeping a look out for more games you release in the future.
Hi! I was wondering if you could be a bit more specific about the "medical malpractice" CW. Is it physical, or psychological malpractice? I guess what I'm asking is, is it abusing a physically ill person's body, or is it abusing a behavioral health patient?
I have a trigger of mental institutions but not regular hospitals, but I know that sometimes hospitals have both, so I just want to be sure before I play
1. No, they are not dating--they are only friends. 2. I don't think Vasilis's assigned gender at birth should be important. While I understand some people are just curious or are looking to find characters they relate to when it comes to one's gender experience, I prefer not to make a big show of what they were "born as" because it is often used as an excuse to misgender the character. Vasilis doesn't have a gender and only goes by they/them pronouns, thank you for understanding!
In that boss, Tetra doesn't attack Mary so long as Vasilis still has health. So before you start, buy as many defibrillators as possible and have Mary revive Vasilis when she dies. Until Vasilis dies, have both of them attack Tetra. Both of them were Level 10
i literally made an account just to comment on this game, but i absolutely love it so much. everything about it is perfect, the ost, the art, the puzzles, everything. i did struggle at some parts but got past time pretty quickly. i love the design of every character in this game, they all looks so perfect. i normally hate anything medical related so i was a bit hesitant to play thins game at first, but i just loved it so much. i got both the bad and secret ending, and they were each so good. i love mary anta so much, shes so cute. dr tetra is such a great character, from his design to the writing. everything is just truly perfect.
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the cg scene with ollie and mary was one of the best imo, i love the shading in the hair representing their emotions. i remember seeing it even before playing the game, and still loved it so much despite not knowing the meaning
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There should be instructions on the Steam page for the artbook !!
Found the steam version and played through it there.
Blackout Hospital is a very enjoyable game for the most part. The RPG combat is fairly cookie cutter but given that the main focus is the narrative, setting and overall aesthetics it's something quite easy to overlook.
The cast of characters are varied and interesting, though a few side characters feel one dimensional and could have been fleshed out more. I'm aware some of them show up in other games made by ArcadeKitten but I've yet to properly play them and as such could be missing out on important info which may be part of why they feel this way.
Regardless I really enjoyed my time with the game and felt that it's length and pacing was very well done.
make this game in other idioms, plzzzz <3
I did not play it yet but it looks like undertale 2.0
English is not my language. I hope this is still understandable.
I haven't played RPGs for long so I'm not very Knowledgeable. I loved the game and played it for a few hours but the next day i no longer had any saves. I had arrived at cerberooze after losing, i saved, closed the game and turned off the computer. I'm sorry for the long message, I'm not even sure if this is where i should ask.
Did you unzip the game? I had the exact same problem as you, and it turns out I was playing the game zipped, hence why the save files couldn't be properly created and stored in the game folder. If not, the directory could also be in a "protected" folder, where new files cannot be created. You should read this ask, as Arcade goes over some more reasons this could be happening.
Thank you. I'll try to do what you recommended
This game was honestly so good, it took me three days to finish but it was totally worth it! The twist in the endings was just WOW! A clear 10/10 game!
fyi 27 jan is my bday lol
THIS GAME!!!!! IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't even know where to start man
I thought it was just gonna be a cute lil rpg at first, but man that story, the characters, the npcs, the art, the atmosphere, all of it just sucks you in. It was so well thought out, so many cool ideas and secrets, and GAAH IT WAS JUST SO GOOD!!!
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.
.
spoiler warning below:
One reason it felt like the story was so well thought out because paying attention to it actually mattered in the end. I was rarely stuck just because I remembered npcs, and when I got to the roof and Tetra told me about Mary I immediately knew something was up, which led to me actually getting the good ending first try! I did have to go back in because I forgot about the maternity ward and wanted to check it out, and also couldn't figure out the password to Tetra's computer. But once I did, and with the context of the true end, everything made so much sense (minus the maternity ward thing, no idea what that was. It was cool though.) I got so attached to the characters as well, I couldn't bring myself to do the other two endings so I just looked at a video.
Anyway yeah 10 out of 10 blue lollipops
Can anyone tell me what happened in the Default ending. I don't understand what happened.
In the bad end Dr. Tetra hits you in the head and blames "trying to attack Mary" on you. He gets you fired from your job, and you get dragged out of the building.
Looking back on this comment after replaying the game, I have absolutely no clue how I didn't know what's going on.
this is a very good game. i had a really good time playing this. the artstyle and gameplay kinda reminds me of omori. love the soundtrack, the characters were pretty good too and while some puzzles did leave me stumped to where i had to look up how to progress, i did have a good time and would recommend this game to anyone. i will be keeping a look out for more games you release in the future.
Hi! I was wondering if you could be a bit more specific about the "medical malpractice" CW. Is it physical, or psychological malpractice? I guess what I'm asking is, is it abusing a physically ill person's body, or is it abusing a behavioral health patient?
I have a trigger of mental institutions but not regular hospitals, but I know that sometimes hospitals have both, so I just want to be sure before I play
The malpractice that occurs is not mental-health based. Malpractice is only mentioned, and acts of malpractice are not shown on screen.
thanks!
1. No, they are not dating--they are only friends.
2. I don't think Vasilis's assigned gender at birth should be important. While I understand some people are just curious or are looking to find characters they relate to when it comes to one's gender experience, I prefer not to make a big show of what they were "born as" because it is often used as an excuse to misgender the character. Vasilis doesn't have a gender and only goes by they/them pronouns, thank you for understanding!
how were my only deaths on true ending final boss when Vasilis was at level 8 and mary was at level 7?
granted it was because i had no healing items, but still
Also this is my favourite rpg maker game with actual combat.
I even struggle fighting the final boss with both Vasilis and Mary at level 11 :>
In that boss, Tetra doesn't attack Mary so long as Vasilis still has health. So before you start, buy as many defibrillators as possible and have Mary revive Vasilis when she dies. Until Vasilis dies, have both of them attack Tetra. Both of them were Level 10
i literally made an account just to comment on this game, but i absolutely love it so much. everything about it is perfect, the ost, the art, the puzzles, everything. i did struggle at some parts but got past time pretty quickly. i love the design of every character in this game, they all looks so perfect. i normally hate anything medical related so i was a bit hesitant to play thins game at first, but i just loved it so much. i got both the bad and secret ending, and they were each so good. i love mary anta so much, shes so cute. dr tetra is such a great character, from his design to the writing. everything is just truly perfect.
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the cg scene with ollie and mary was one of the best imo, i love the shading in the hair representing their emotions. i remember seeing it even before playing the game, and still loved it so much despite not knowing the meaning
oh my god i just finished playing all the endings and i'm actually losing my mind it was so good
the true ending made me so happy and i'm so excited to play whatever you release next!!
I'm so happy to see you enjoyed it, thank you so much!! It means the world to me ♡♡♡