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Minecraft
MinecraftThe best-selling sandbox game about building and surviving in blocks.
Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition
Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary EditionClumsy one‑handed surgery chaos for PS4 players
Overview
Description

Minecraft is the iconic block-based sandbox where players mine, craft, build, and survive in procedurally generated worlds. Its creative freedom, multiplayer, and endless mods make it a cultural phenomenon across all ages.

Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition lets you control Doctor Nigel Burke’s flailing arm with a single controller, attempting to save the hapless patient Bob in a hilariously physics‑driven operation. The game adds an exclusive offline co‑op mode, so two players can each control a hand and create even more surgical mayhem together.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $29.99 for Java & Bedrock Edition.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Creative builders and survival-sandbox fans of all ages
Fans of quirky, physics‑based party games
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Bossa Studios
publisher
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Bossa Studios
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Co-operative
critic score
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67/100
General
msrp
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$14.99
release date
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2014-08-12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Endless creative freedom
  • Huge mod and server ecosystem
  • Family friendly
  • Cross-platform Bedrock play
  • Unique one‑handed control scheme
  • Hilarious physics‑based chaos
  • Fun offline co‑op for two players
  • Short, replayable sessions
Cons
  • Basic visuals without mods
  • Java vs Bedrock confusion
  • Can feel aimless to some
  • Limited platform availability (PS4 only)
  • Steep learning curve for precise actions
  • May feel repetitive after many surgeries
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
7
0
User rating
4.0 (2)
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What reviewers say

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4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Minecraft. Family friendly. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Good but flawed

Minecraft has been my go-to lately. Upside: endless creative freedom. Downside: java vs bedrock confusion.

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