Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game is a game developed by Longtail Studios[2] and published by Ubisoft in collaboration with ABC Studios.[3] It was released in March 2009 for Nintendo DS, Wii, and Windows. The game is set during the fourth season of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy in an original storyline in which the doctors have to deal with a diphtheria outbreak.[4] The game takes the form of a visual novel interspersed with minigames.
| Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Longtail Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Director(s) | A. J. Morales |
| Producer(s) | Jeff Lindsey, Kevin Simon |
| Programmer(s) | Vincent Martineau |
| Writer(s) | Sam Strachman |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, Wii, Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Visual novel, puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editThe game is split into five episodes, each themselves split into smaller acts and scenes. The player switches character each scene and plays a different minigame, which are either a medical procedure (such as a surgery or changing dressing) or based on controlling emotions, such as "flicking away doubts" or controlling breathing with a rhythm game.[2]
Plot
editThe game's main plot revolves around an outbreak of diphtheria at Seattle Grace hospital, forcing the characters to remain in quarantine in the hospital.[4] Each of the main characters also have their own subplots, with Derek and Meredith's mostly focusing on their relationship, Cristina's attempting to secure a fellowship and having a new love interest created specifically for the game in Dr. Vince Bennet, and Bailey worrying about her new son.[2]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DS | PC | Wii | |
| GameRankings | 50.40%[9] | 34.50%[10] | 60.17%[11] |
| Metacritic | 47/100[12] | 36/100[13] | 65/100[14] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DS | PC | Wii | |
| GameZone | 5/10[5] | N/A | N/A |
| IGN | 6/10[6] | 6/10[6] | 6.3/10[7] |
| PC Zone | N/A | 9%[8] | N/A |
The game received an aggregate score of 36/100 for its Windows version from Metacritic, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews",[15] and a 65/100 for the Wii version, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]
IGN gave the game 6/10 points, stating that the storyline was "hilariously random much of the time" while the gameplay was "about as challenging as trying to run into a wall".[2] GamesRadar+ gave the game 1.5/5 stars, also citing the simplicity of the minigames and calling it "bizarre".[17]
References
edit- ^ Ronaghan, Neal (March 13, 2009). "Game Releases and DLC for the Week Ending March 14". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ocampo, Jason (2009-03-12). "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Bozon, Jimmy Thang and Mark (2009-01-07). "Grey's Anatomy Game Announced". IGN. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ a b Savvides, Natalia. "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game review: Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game". CNET. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ David, Mike (April 23, 2009). "Grey's Anatomy - NDS - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Ocampo, Jason (March 11, 2009). "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game Review". IGN. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Ocampo, Jason (March 11, 2009). "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game Review (Wii)". IGN. Archived from the original on July 14, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ PC Zone staff (July 2009). "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game". PC Zone: 76.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for DS". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for PC". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for Wii". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for PC". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game review". GamesRadar+. 2009-04-17. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-03-29.