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2018 business simulation game

Two Point Hospital is a business simulation game developed by Two Point Studios and published by Sega. Released in August 2018 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, the game is a spiritual successor to the 1997 game Theme Hospital. It was later released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in February 2020.

Gameplay

In Two Point Hospital, players are tasked with constructing and managing a hospital with the goal of curing patients of fictional, comical ailments. The game involves designing hospital layouts, hiring and managing staff, and dealing with various challenges such as epidemics and earthquakes. Players must balance the hospital's finances while ensuring patient satisfaction and staff happiness.

The game features a variety of levels, each with unique challenges and objectives. Players can unlock new equipment, rooms, and upgrades as they progress. The game also includes a multiplayer component, allowing players to compete with others in online challenges.

Development

Two Point Hospital was developed by Two Point Studios, a company founded by former Bullfrog Productions employees who worked on Theme Hospital. The game was announced in January 2018 and was developed using the Unity engine.

The developers aimed to capture the humor and charm of Theme Hospital while introducing modern gameplay mechanics and improvements. The game received several updates and downloadable content (DLC) packs post-release, adding new hospitals, illnesses, and features.

Reception

Two Point Hospital received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, art style, and engaging gameplay. It was noted for successfully reviving the spirit of Theme Hospital while introducing new elements to the genre. The game was nominated for several awards and was considered a commercial success.

Related pages

References

External links

Official website

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Cover art of Two Point Hospital

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Screenshot from Two Point Hospital

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-'''Two Point Hospital''' is a business simulation game developed by [[Two Point Studios]] and published by [[SEGA]]. Released on 30 August 2018, the game is a spiritual successor to the 1997 game ''[[Theme Hospital]]'' by [[Bullfrog Productions]]. Set in the fictional Two Point County, players take on the role of a hospital manager tasked with constructing and managing hospitals. The game's objective is to cure patients of comical ailments, expand the hospital network across the county, and improve hospital facilities while managing finances and staff.
+{{Short description|2018 business simulation game}}
+{{Use British English|date=October 2023}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Gameplay ==
+'''Two Point Hospital''' is a [[business simulation game]] developed by [[Two Point Studios]] and published by [[Sega]]. Released in August 2018 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]], the game is a spiritual successor to the 1997 game ''[[Theme Hospital]]''. It was later released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] in February 2020.
-In ''Two Point Hospital'', players assume the role of a hospital manager. The game involves designing and operating a hospital. Players must build various diagnostic and treatment rooms, hire and manage doctors, nurses, janitors, and receptionists, and deal with numerous diseases, some of which are humorous parodies of real-life illnesses. The game emphasizes not just the management of the hospital's facilities and staff but also the treatment of patients with bizarre, fictitious diseases like "Light-headedness" (where the patient's head becomes a light bulb) and "Cubism".
-Players must balance the hospital's budget, patient happiness, and staff satisfaction while striving to cure patients and combat outbreaks. Research can be conducted to unlock new treatments and upgrades. The game features a progression system where players can expand to new areas in Two Point County, each with unique challenges.
+==Gameplay==
+In ''Two Point Hospital'', players are tasked with constructing and managing a [[hospital]] with the goal of curing patients of fictional, comical ailments. The game involves designing hospital layouts, hiring and managing staff, and dealing with various challenges such as [[epidemics]] and [[earthquakes]]. Players must balance the hospital's finances while ensuring patient satisfaction and staff happiness.
-== Development ==
+The game features a variety of levels, each with unique challenges and objectives. Players can unlock new equipment, rooms, and upgrades as they progress. The game also includes a [[multiplayer]] component, allowing players to compete with others in online challenges.
-''Two Point Hospital'' was developed by Two Point Studios, a company founded by former Bullfrog and Lionhead Studios employees, including Gary Carr, Mark Webley, and Ben Hymers. The developers aimed to capture the essence of ''Theme Hospital'' while updating the gameplay and graphics for a modern audience. The game was built using the Unity engine, allowing for more detailed environments and character models compared to its predecessor.
-== Reception ==
+==Development==
-Upon release, ''Two Point Hospital'' received positive reviews from critics and players alike. It was praised for its humor, depth of gameplay, and the modern twist on the hospital management simulation genre. The game's art style, reminiscent of ''Theme Hospital'', was also well-received. However, some critics pointed out a repetitive gameplay loop and difficulty spikes as drawbacks.
+''Two Point Hospital'' was developed by Two Point Studios, a company founded by former [[Bullfrog Productions]] employees who worked on ''Theme Hospital''. The game was announced in January 2018 and was developed using the [[Unity (game engine)|Unity engine]].
-== Expansions and Updates ==
+The developers aimed to capture the humor and charm of ''Theme Hospital'' while introducing modern gameplay mechanics and improvements. The game received several updates and downloadable content (DLC) packs post-release, adding new hospitals, illnesses, and features.
-''Two Point Hospital'' has been supported post-launch with several expansions and free updates. These expansions, such as "Bigfoot", "Pebberley Island", and "Off the Grid", introduce new hospitals, diseases, and gameplay mechanics, expanding the original game's content. Updates have added features like a sandbox mode, allowing players more creative freedom in building their hospitals.
-== Legacy ==
+==Reception==
-''Two Point Hospital'' revitalized interest in the hospital management simulation genre and led to the announcement of ''[[Two Point Campus]]'', a university management game by the same developers. The success of ''Two Point Hospital'' demonstrates the enduring appeal of simulation games that blend strategic management with humor and creativity.
+''Two Point Hospital'' received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, art style, and engaging gameplay. It was noted for successfully reviving the spirit of ''Theme Hospital'' while introducing new elements to the genre. The game was nominated for several awards and was considered a commercial success.
-== See Also ==
+==Related pages==
 * [[Theme Hospital]]
 * [[Business simulation game]]
 * [[Two Point Studios]]
-* [[SEGA]]
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
+==External links==
+* [https://www.twopointhospital.com/ Official website]
 [[Category:2018 video games]]
 [[Category:Business simulation games]]
-[[Category:SEGA games]]
+[[Category:Linux games]]
+[[Category:MacOS games]]
+[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
+[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
+[[Category:PlayStation 4 games]]
+[[Category:Sega video games]]
 [[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]
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+[[Category:Windows games]]
+[[Category:Xbox One games]]
+[[File:Two Point Hospital - Cover Art.jpg|thumb|Cover art of ''Two Point Hospital'']]
+[[File:Two Point Hospital.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from ''Two Point Hospital'']]