Update: October 20, 2005
«©NCSX» Slip on the doctor duds, sanitize your hands, and prepare for more virtual surgery to ease the ailments of pained patients. Before operating, it's possible to massage or poke an area to determine the reason for the patient's discomfort. Poke a belly and watch the facial expression to find the focus of pain. If the patient grimaces like death was due at any moment, it's fair notice that you've hit the point of infection or illness. The game is broken up into missions where the doctor and an assistant assess a patient's condition and get to work. Various tools of the trade are available including a scalpel to slice open flesh, surgical clamps to keep skin apart, surgical scissors, forceps, and other shiny metallic objects. Once the operation is done, it's time to sew up the wound with the care and skill of a master seamstress. Most of the surgical procedures require moving the stylus in zig-zag fashion. This includes the sewing of the wound where one scratches in zig-zag motion across the length of the wound. Once done, the game will show the wound being sewn up as it closes and little stitches are seen on the skin. Done. When cutting a patient open with a scalpel or using forceps to manipulate organs, an aqua-colored "Miss" meter keeps track of your performance on the right side of the lower DS screen. If you're cutting or performing on target, it won't drop. If you're shaky and slashing in error or doing something at the wrong location, the "Miss" meter will drop precipitously to let you know that you're risking the patient's life with your butchery. The patient's heartbeat is measured on the lower portion of the top NDS screen. Most surgical procedures are fairly simple and one just has to follow the cues on screen. Use the stylus to scratch away malignancies by performing little strokes that criss-cross the offensive point of disease. Successful performance will be greeted by a sprightly chime. Perform poorly and a sound like a guttural punch rings out. Similar to real surgery, operations are a series of steps which require proper maneuvering for success. Once a mission is complete, scores on your handiwork will be listed . For virtual surgeons oppressed by the daily grind, there are two mini-games that may be enjoyed, one of which is a fishing simulation. There is no golf however. View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCS site. Jan Code: 4940261508708 This document is ©NCSX 2005. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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