The newest installment of the Trauma series is the third-released, New Blood.
Although the game is based entirely on original characters and stories much like its predecessors, Trauma Center: New Blood brings much more to the (operating) table.
Trauma Center New Blood Review
Presentation, game play, flow, and more intense features create a whole new experience from the previous installments.
In this version, two doctors who begin the story working in a remote Alaskan hospital, are being followed – male surgeon Markus Vaughn, and female Valerie Blaylock.
Each character is equipped with a different ‘Healing Touch’ ability. This one-time-use special move is playable during each chapter of the game. Each mission ends with nine ranks based on your performance during the procedure.
The game play is essentially the same, so anyone who was a fan of the previous Trauma Centers may fall back into old habits. Same as always, select your tool with the Nunchuk, then use A and/or B button to use said tool.
The game is anime inspired and features clean surgeries – no blood or gnarly organs.
All problems however are real, and the procedure can get stressful and intense as in real-life, but thankfully stays light enough for you to still be aware its only a game.
Second Opinion had a very basic presentation for the storyline. New Blood however, expands slightly on the visuals. The character voice-overs are more engaging, and the game now runs in 16:9 wide screen with 480p display. A small improvement from the previous game, but an improvement none-the-less.
The core operating tools in this installment are basically the same. The two ‘Healing Touch’ abilities, however, mean you’ll have to use the right doctor for the right procedure. Vaughn slows down time with his, while Blaylock stops all damage to the patient with her touch – making it important to choose wisely.
The tools being the same as before doesn’t mean they will be used in the same way. There is far more for the basic equipment to do, and there is much more moment-to-moment- improve, more multi-step procedures and a much higher level of difficulty. Having far more to see and do, you may need to have someone around to wipe your brow when the going gets tough.
Are There Any Trauma Center Issues
There are a few minor game play issues, but they won’t – for the most part – get in your way of a pleasurable experience; just minor annoyances. Sometimes the mission statements aren’t very specific going into the surgery. You may have to spend a couple attempts just to figure out exactly what is expected of you.
Some may find this irritating, some of you may like the aspect of figuring it out on your own. The other annoyance that creeps up is the very sensitive laser. It’s sometimes a challenge to get the “perfect” incision, although with practice it does get a little easier.
A really great aspect of New Blood is the co-op play. Its quite an experience working with another person on the missions, trying to find the coordination and speed to rank highly in this mode. There’s limitless replay value for high score challenges, and you can upload your scores onto the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
So scrub up and grab a partner, or go solo, into the world of Trauma Center: New Blood. Whatever your preference, you’ll get hours of intense game play from this very wonderfully addictive game.
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