LifeSigns: Surgical Unit DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreAdventure
DeveloperSpike
PublisherSpike
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Spike, LifeSigns: Surgical Unit arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as an adventure game.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing LifeSigns: Surgical Unit is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Patient Health120328E8 00000080
Infinite Time120328EA 0000D048
Max Red Fruit2218520C 00000063
Max Yellow Fruit2218520E 00000063
Max Green Fruit22185210 00000063

See all LifeSigns: Surgical Unit cheats

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit walkthroughs & guides

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LifeSigns: Surgical Unit FAQ

When did LifeSigns: Surgical Unit come out on the DS?

LifeSigns: Surgical Unit was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made LifeSigns: Surgical Unit?

It was developed by Spike.

Is LifeSigns: Surgical Unit multiplayer?

No. LifeSigns: Surgical Unit is a single-player game.

How long does LifeSigns: Surgical Unit take to play?

As an adventure game, LifeSigns: Surgical Unit typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about LifeSigns: Surgical Unit on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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