Download Life & Death - DOS, Mac OS game

Released in 1988, Life & Death offers an unusually serious medical simulation where players assume the role of a surgeon responsible for diagnosing illnesses and performing delicate operations. Every procedure demands careful attention, steady timing, and knowledge of proper medical practice rather than arcade reflexes. The educational approach remains surprisingly engaging thanks to its realistic presentation and meaningful consequences for mistakes. Few games have made anatomy feel this tense or rewarding. It also reminds players that surgery is probably best left to trained professionals instead of anyone whose previous experience involved space invaders.

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Life & Death review

ACE magazine (1989): "Despite these reservations, this is a novel program which plays upon our innate fears of illness and fascination with medical procedures. If you persevere through the early stages, it could be a lifesaver for those who thought simulations ended with F-16s."

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The original game included a surgeon's mask and two latex gloves.

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More information on Life & Death

Status: abandonware
Also published for: Apple IIgs, Amiga, Atari ST, PC-98
Abandonware DOS views: 18638

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Jörg 15/03/2020 19:27
I have played this game in the time of DOS and now I can do it again with an emulator in LINUX. I am happy!!
Everett 21/01/2017 05:57
I recognize this from a Vinesauce Joel let's play. Looks fun to try.

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