Autopsy Simulator
Critic Reviews for Autopsy Simulator
I went into Autopsy Simulator with expectations and hopes for a game that confronted the messy realities of mortality and gave an insight into the neglected world of the mortuary. However, the game at present is so preoccupied with telling a hackneyed story that it is difficult to recommend. Hopefully the promised autopsy only mode will remedy this.
Autopsy Simulator offers an exciting, entertaining story - provided you have no problems with performing virtual autopsies on corpses. You shouldn't expect too much from the gameplay. For the most part, the game plays like a tutorial - it's a far cry from a "simulation". Perhaps this will change when the "Autopsy Only Mode" is available. If you are willing to shell out 28 francs / euros for a good story, you can still pick it up.
Review in German | Read full review
I enjoyed many aspects of this game. The grim setting and horror elements were captivating. Additionally, it was fascinating to dissect the bodies and piece together each crime. However, too much hand-holding and a lack of freedom were annoying. Moreover, the bugs and glitches were awful. Yet, despite the shortcomings, I recommend buying it here! Can you keep it together and complete each job? Take your pills, dissect every body, and solve every crime.
Autopsy Simulator manages to capture the dissection of corpses with great rigor, inviting us to enjoy an interesting experience from the perspective of a forensic doctor. An excellent simulator at a technical level and shines when it comes to capture with great rigor the task of carrying out forensic autopsies. In that sense it is great thanks to the deployment that makes this science, and also for presenting a level of immersion that reaches the point that we can almost feel the smells of a morgue.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Autopsy Simulator tries to present a compelling and suspenseful story about the personal loss of a troubled forensic pathologist, but unfortunately, Woodland Games cuts itself quite badly with this one. The developer attempts to balance psychological horror with a somewhat realistic autopsy simulation, but fails to convincingly present either. The unpredictable, pill-popping protagonist swings mentally from one extreme to another while ticking off the standard checklist with each corpse, as Autopsy Simulator firmly takes control and leaves no room for personal initiative. Ultimately, Autopsy Simulator is a particularly linear experience filled with repetitive fetch quests and minigames that are neither challenging, engaging, nor frightening. This is a shame because there was potential for something really enjoyable here. However, when the game requires you to go through everything on autopilot and draws attention to its shortcomings—such as technical flaws—you’ll soon find yourself hanging up your scalpel, apron, and surgical gloves.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
In the game's current state, I recommend it as an above average, albeit not groundbreaking, psychological horror title - but I can't recommend it as a simulator. Autopsy Simulator ironically isn't a simulator, but it's a pretty good psychological horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Autopsy Simulator surprised us with good graphics, outstanding writing-addressing such impactful topics as substance abuse, trauma, and grief-and well-structured gameplay. At a price of about €25, you really cannot ask more from a game of this type. Sure, the long loading times and strong graphical content might put some people off, but we guarantee that if you grew up on bread and CSI, the game from Woodland Games and Team17 is really worth a try.
Review in Italian | Read full review
