Theme Hospital, a simulation video game developed by Bullfrog Productions, was released, allowing players to design and manage their own hospital with humorous and challenging gameplay.
Theme Hospital was re-released digitally on GOG.com, making it accessible on modern computers and reaching a new generation of players.
Theme Hospital became available on popular digital distribution platforms like Origin and Steam, further increasing accessibility and preserving its legacy.
The player takes over the management of Squirrel Hill Hospital, the first hospital in the Thames Valley region, to prove their hospital management skills.
Throughout the game, new bizarre and humorous diseases become common challenges in hospitals, such as Bloaty Head and Slack Tongue.
After proving competence at Squirrel Hill, the player is offered opportunities to manage more hospitals across other regions in the Thames Valley, each with increasing difficulty.
Development of more efficient diagnostic rooms like the Diagnosis and Psychiatric exam rooms enable faster patient treatment.
Random emergencies such as power failures and floods begin occurring, requiring immediate player action to maintain hospital stability.
Hypochondriac patients start appearing in hospitals, consuming resources and requiring players to manage patient flow carefully.
Players gain access to advanced hospital equipment and treatments unlocking better therapeutic options to tackle complex diseases.
The player completes all hospitals in Thames Valley, winning the campaign and proving their skills at hospital management.
