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Microsurgeon

You're a microsurgeon, and your patient is in critical condition! First you need to examine the patient's medical chart to find out what's wrong, and which conditions are the most critical. Now to save the…

31 December 1982

Microsurgeon is a shooter developed by Imagic, released 31 December 1982 on Intellivision, DOS and Texas Instruments TI-99.

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What Microsurgeon is

Microsurgeon is a shooter game developed by Imagic and released in 1982. It is available on Intellivision, DOS and Texas Instruments TI-99.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A tanker carrying hazardous material was damaged during an accident, allowing the gas inside to escape. Those exposed to the fumes begin to suffer a range of immune disorders, such as rampant bacterial infections, rapidly growing tumors, and widespread tar deposits in the lungs. Patients are being rushed to Xenon Medical Center for emergency microsurgery before their conditions become fatal; the player assumes the role of a member of the surgical staff.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, educational and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players.

What it launched against

Microsurgeon launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Microsurgeon — frequently asked questions

When did Microsurgeon come out?
Microsurgeon was released on 31 December 1982 for Intellivision, DOS and Texas Instruments TI-99.
Does Microsurgeon have multiplayer?
Yes. Microsurgeon supports multiplayer.

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