Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 Classic
Nintendo DS · Adventure / Simulation
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Adventure, Simulation |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Trauma Center |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Trauma Center: Under the Knife is an adventure game developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo. It blends adventure and simulation elements.
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. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Trauma Center series; on the DS you can also try Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. Atlus also made Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey and Radiant Historia for the DS.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Trauma Center: Under the Knife 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.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Patient Health | 121E6F98
000003E6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Misses | 121E6150
00000000 |
| Max Score | 021E614C
000F423F |
| Infinite Time for Healing Touch | 121E6F38
00002710 |
| Infinite Scalpel | 221E6B08
00000064 |
| Infinite Needle and thread | 221E6B94
00000064 |
Trauma Center: Under the Knife walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife FAQ
When did Trauma Center: Under the Knife come out on the DS?
Trauma Center: Under the Knife was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Trauma Center: Under the Knife?
It was developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo.
Is Trauma Center: Under the Knife multiplayer?
No. Trauma Center: Under the Knife is a single-player game.
How long does Trauma Center: Under the Knife take to play?
As an adventure game, Trauma Center: Under the Knife typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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