Andrew Farrell
PC InvasionSurgeon Simulator 2 review – Anathema to some, anesthesia for others
Published 8/30/2020
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 8/27/2020
Surgeon Simulator 2
Surgeon Simulator is back! Arriving 2020, this electrifying sequel injects a delirious dose of adrenaline straight into the heart of the original, cranking everything up to a whole new level. ...expect a handful (or four?) of surprises along the way!
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- Bossa Studios
- Publisher
- Bossa Studios
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Critic avg
68
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The critic average is 68 across 11 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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