Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition

 PlayStation 4
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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 70
  3. Negative: 30 out of 70

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  1. Mysterious_Mr_J
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    Oh Surgeon Simulator (2013). The purposely difficult simulator of surgery many have grown to love. Both the iPad and PC versions have been a success and now, we have the Anniversary Edition on PS4. Many would think this game on a console would be crazy to do, as the controls would be very complicated. However, from what I've seen, this game is overall a brilliant console title. To rotateOh Surgeon Simulator (2013). The purposely difficult simulator of surgery many have grown to love. Both the iPad and PC versions have been a success and now, we have the Anniversary Edition on PS4. Many would think this game on a console would be crazy to do, as the controls would be very complicated. However, from what I've seen, this game is overall a brilliant console title. To rotate the hand you move the controller, to move the hand about you use the right directional pad. Now rotating the controller, I can tell, has made people think about your sudden movements while playing. But that is the point, Surgeon Simulator is famous for many reasons and one of those reasons is the controls. It makes the game challenging and can make you laugh when the slightest twitch will cause the drill you are holding to possibly get stuck in the middle of Bob's organs (Bob is the patient) while still on. Bottom line, I would recommend this game. 9/10… Expand
  2. catman1132000
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    Just go get it right now, is all I can say. This game is ridiculously fun. It is one of those games that is stupid fun, and I LOVE IT!!! just go buy it.
  3. neccoguy21
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    I love this game! Yes, the controls are difficult, to say the least. Yes, it's got bugs. Yes, the sheer giggle factor does tend to fade (when you're playing alone. With friends it's still a riot).

    But difficult "simulation-like" controls resulting in epic failure many times is a formula that has worked in the past. Another reviewer said giving Surgeon Simulator easier more precise    I love this game! Yes, the controls are difficult, to say the least. Yes, it's got bugs. Yes, the sheer giggle factor does tend to fade (when you're playing alone. With friends it's still a riot).

    But difficult "simulation-like" controls resulting in epic failure many times is a formula that has worked in the past. Another reviewer said giving Surgeon Simulator easier more precise controls "would be like giving QWOP duel thumbstick controls". Pointless. Even EA's Skate (with its controls that are admittedly just as precise as they are confusing and difficult to use) has it's Hall of Meat for when you crash hard (which is inevitable). However given enough time and practice, you will find that it's not so hard to control. This leads to many fist-raising "f*** yeah!" victory moments of accomplishment.

    Add in the fact that there are little easter eggs EVERYWHERE and you've got a hit in my book.

    P.S. I would also like to take this time to tell everyone to stop blindly buying games because of its name or a screenshot. Of course Surgeon Simulator isn't actually a simulator, but if you had taken 2 seconds to learn about a game you're going to buy first, you would have known that. Don't give a game a bad score because it didn't turn out to be the type of game you thought it was. That's like saying "This poker game sucks! All you do is look at cards!" or "I hate Call of Duty... I never got called!"    … Expand
  4. WARCHILD
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    It's supposed to be hard, frustrating, and pointless... That's what makes it so fun. The game plays as it is intended, it's just not for everyone. There is no real point to the game except for some ridiculous laughs and killing the patient in ever more imaginative ways.
  5. Pardoow
    May 29, 2020
    8
    It’s dumb as **** the controls are extremely clunky and it’s kinda repetitive, but this was what made this game so enjoyable!

    The gameplay is meant to be funny and stupid, and most of the time, it accomplishes just that. Getting to do things your own way, even if it doesn’t make sense, is hilarious, even better with friends. Highly recommended, but don’t expect a serious game or a    It’s dumb as **** the controls are extremely clunky and it’s kinda repetitive, but this was what made this game so enjoyable!

    The gameplay is meant to be funny and stupid, and most of the time, it accomplishes just that. Getting to do things your own way, even if it doesn’t make sense, is hilarious, even better with friends. Highly recommended, but don’t expect a serious game or a narrative experience. It’s a fun cheerful game, worth playing it.    … Expand
  6. Surgeonsim2crap
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best experiences of surgeon simulator there is honestly it can't get better then this unlike a certain sequel

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#85 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. PSNStores
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    This is the kind of game you either instantly fall in love with or stare at in amazement. Surgeon Simulator A&E is a great port of the original title and brings more good new features than bad.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    70
    Equally frustrating and hilarious. [Nov 2014, p.89]
  3. Worth Playing
    Oct 6, 2014
    70
    It isn't a game for everyone, especially those who demand tight controls and realistic simulation titles or Trauma Center, but if you can deal with the silliness of it all, you'll find Surgeon Simulator to be enjoyable enough.
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