Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Encyclopedia
is a surgical
simulation game developed for the Nintendo DS
and the fourth in the Trauma Center series. The game is a sequel to Trauma Center: Under the Knife
. The character designs of Under the Knife 2 were provided by Masayuki Doi, who worked on Trauma Center: Second Opinion
, instead of Maguro Ikehata (who worked on the original Under the Knife).
, antibiotic gel
, drain
, forceps
, ultrasound
, magnification tool
, scalpel
, needle, syringe
, defibrillator, wire
, and an air compressor
and penlight in extenuating circumstances. The player can also use the Healing Touch once per operation to slow time.
Afterwards, a terrorist organization called Delphi begins causing outbreaks of new strains of GUILT. The police raid some of their hideouts, but are unable to find their headquarters until they kidnap Derek and Angie. After they escape, the police and a new medical organization called the Hands of Asclepius (HOA) raid the building and arrest Delphi’s leader. The HOA replicates the Healing Touch, using data collected from Dr. Stiles in order to give their surgeons the power. However, this proves to be dangerous to most surgeons attempting the procedure.
Several days later, Angie’s father, who works for the HOA, informs the head of Caduceus that many of the HOA’s doctors are showing symptoms of GUILT. A police raid of Acropolis, a pharmaceuticals company working with the HOA, shows that the head of the HOA, Patrick Mercer, has been creating new strains of GUILT, hoping that one strain could cure his wife, who is in a coma. He tries to escape to another part of the building; Derek and Angie follow Mercer into a room in which the head of Acropolis, Reina Mayuzumi, is attached to a series of tanks. She explains that she is using GUILT to maintain her youth. Mercer injects her with another strain of GUILT, which causes her to age rapidly, and necessitates a final surgery by Stiles. Mercer is shot by police while trying to escape. With the threat of GUILT neutralized, Derek and Angie begin to travel the world to improve their skills.
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After completing the story mode in any difficulty, the player will unlock the Sound Test, where they can listen to the game's 18 tracks, as well as the game's sound effects and voice-overs.
The track "Gentle Breeze", featured in this game, became popular after being used in an internet video meme where still pictures are flashed to the notes of the melody.
rated Under the Knife 2 at 6/10, praising the visuals and controls, while criticising the lack of originality. It was nominated for Best Action Game on the DS in IGN
's 2008 video game awards.
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
simulation game developed for the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
and the fourth in the Trauma Center series. The game is a sequel to Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Trauma Center: Under the Knife, known in Japan as , is a surgical simulation game developed and published by Atlus for the Nintendo DS and is the first entry in the Trauma Center series...
. The character designs of Under the Knife 2 were provided by Masayuki Doi, who worked on Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Trauma Center: Second Opinion known as in Japan, is the second game in the Trauma Center series. Second Opinion is the first to be available on the Wii, was a launch title for the system in North America and Japan, and made full use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attachment...
, instead of Maguro Ikehata (who worked on the original Under the Knife).
Gameplay
The gameplay of Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is similar to its predecessor, featuring improved graphics and surgical instruments. The game is divided into multiple chapters on a linear plotline. In each chapter, the player must complete an operation using the Touch Screen. The player is ranked based on multiple scoring factors. Once a chapter is completed, it can be replayed on another difficulty level. Extra, difficult chapters are unlocked upon the game's completion. Surgical tools used include the surgical laserLaser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...
, antibiotic gel
Antibiotic
An antibacterial is a compound or substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.The term is often used synonymously with the term antibiotic; today, however, with increased knowledge of the causative agents of various infectious diseases, antibiotic has come to denote a broader range of...
, drain
Drain (surgery)
A surgical drain is a tube used to remove pus, blood or other fluids from a wound. Drains inserted after surgery do not result in faster wound healing or prevent infection but are sometimes necessary to drain body fluid which may accumulate and in itself become a focus of infection...
, forceps
Forceps
Forceps or forcipes are a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects. Forceps are used when fingers are too large to grasp small objects or when many objects need to be held at one time while the hands are used to perform a task. The term 'forceps' is used almost exclusively...
, ultrasound
Medical ultrasonography
Diagnostic sonography is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs for possible pathology or lesions...
, magnification tool
Magnifier
A magnifier is a device used for magnification.Magnifier can also refer to:*Magnifying glass, an optical device for magnification*Screen magnifier, software that magnifies part of a computer screen...
, scalpel
Scalpel
A scalpel, or lancet, is a small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts . Scalpels may be single-use disposable or re-usable. Re-usable scalpels can have attached, resharpenable blades or, more commonly, non-attached, replaceable...
, needle, syringe
Hypodermic needle
A hypodermic needle is a hollow needle commonly used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or extract fluids from it...
, defibrillator, wire
Wire
A wire is a single, usually cylindrical, flexible strand or rod of metal. Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to carry electricity and telecommunications signals. Wire is commonly formed by drawing the metal through a hole in a die or draw plate. Standard sizes are determined by various...
, and an air compressor
Gas compressor
A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume.Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe. As gases are compressible, the compressor also reduces the volume of a gas...
and penlight in extenuating circumstances. The player can also use the Healing Touch once per operation to slow time.
Plot
Dr. Derek Stiles, the protagonist, and his nurse, Angie Thompson, travel to the African nation of Costigar to help out at one of their hospitals. While there, they begin to research a new fever, which becomes serious enough for Derek to use the Healing Touch on a patient. Soon after this, Derek and Angie are called back to the Caduceus headquarters, Derek’s medical organization, to investigate a new GUILT-related disease tentatively called Post-GUILT Syndrome.Afterwards, a terrorist organization called Delphi begins causing outbreaks of new strains of GUILT. The police raid some of their hideouts, but are unable to find their headquarters until they kidnap Derek and Angie. After they escape, the police and a new medical organization called the Hands of Asclepius (HOA) raid the building and arrest Delphi’s leader. The HOA replicates the Healing Touch, using data collected from Dr. Stiles in order to give their surgeons the power. However, this proves to be dangerous to most surgeons attempting the procedure.
Several days later, Angie’s father, who works for the HOA, informs the head of Caduceus that many of the HOA’s doctors are showing symptoms of GUILT. A police raid of Acropolis, a pharmaceuticals company working with the HOA, shows that the head of the HOA, Patrick Mercer, has been creating new strains of GUILT, hoping that one strain could cure his wife, who is in a coma. He tries to escape to another part of the building; Derek and Angie follow Mercer into a room in which the head of Acropolis, Reina Mayuzumi, is attached to a series of tanks. She explains that she is using GUILT to maintain her youth. Mercer injects her with another strain of GUILT, which causes her to age rapidly, and necessitates a final surgery by Stiles. Mercer is shot by police while trying to escape. With the threat of GUILT neutralized, Derek and Angie begin to travel the world to improve their skills.
Music
The game's music is composed by Manabu NamikiManabu Namiki
is a Japanese video game composer who works mainly on shooter games. He has worked with game companies such as Allumer, NMK, Raizing and Cave...
.
After completing the story mode in any difficulty, the player will unlock the Sound Test, where they can listen to the game's 18 tracks, as well as the game's sound effects and voice-overs.
The track "Gentle Breeze", featured in this game, became popular after being used in an internet video meme where still pictures are flashed to the notes of the melody.
Reception
Reception of Under the Knife 2 has been generally positive, with a 79% on Metacritic and an 81% on GameRankings. EdgeEdge (magazine)
Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. It is known for its industry contacts, editorial stance, distinctive anonymous third-person writing style, yearly awards and longevity....
rated Under the Knife 2 at 6/10, praising the visuals and controls, while criticising the lack of originality. It was nominated for Best Action Game on the DS in IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
's 2008 video game awards.
External links
- North American website
- Japanese website
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