When comparing Surgeon Simulator vs Gang Beasts, the Slant community recommends Gang Beasts for most people. In the question“What are the best split-screen PS4 games?” Gang Beasts is ranked 5th while Surgeon Simulator is ranked 39th. The most important reason people chose Gang Beasts is:
Gang Beasts features local co-op for up to 8 players, which makes this a great game to play when many people are around such as at a party or large gathering.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Rewarding exploration based gameplay
There is not much in the way of hand holding in the game as many situations can be passed more easily once the payer understands the ins and outs of the game. Things like a green serum not being explained that it helps with a patient bleeding will only be discovered through trial and error, which in the end is rewarding to finally learn all of the mechanics of the game.
Pro Purposefully difficult controls create slapstick humor
In the game the player controls the movements, rotation, raised/lowered stated of the surgeons hand as well as each finger separately. It's purposefully difficult to control the movements of the hand well. The difficulty of controlling actions creates lots of opportunities for slapstick.
Pro Works great as a party game with large gatherings, thanks to the large number of players allowed by the built-in local multiplayer
Gang Beasts features local co-op for up to 8 players, which makes this a great game to play when many people are around such as at a party or large gathering.
Pro Outlandish ousting of opponents can be quite a surreal experience
Players can throw their opponents into huge industrial shredders or under the wheel of traffic to hilarious and gross effect. This is the goal of the game: taking out one's opponents in any way possible.
Pro Easily play on multiple platforms thanks to it being available on multiple operating systems
Gang Beasts is available on both Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems.
Pro The game engine can lead to unexpected outcomes.
From funny to just outright weird glitches along with random mechanics can lead to a replayed level to have a completely different outcome, regardless of button mashing skills.
Cons
Con Can get frustrating
While lack of accuracy of the controls is the main draw of the game it can at times get unnecessarily frustrating.
Con Not child friendly
While the graphics are cartoon-like and seemingly geared towards children, the gameplay is anything but. This is definitely not a game for small children due to the violence found within.