First Steps in the NICU
Take the role of Takei, a high school student, and experience the NICU medical field through a hospital tour. Answer questions and write a report to learn about the role of the neonatal intensive care unit and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration.
TRAILER
Game Trailer
SCREENSHOT
Screenshots
SYSTEM
Game System
Improve understanding by answering questions
Various questions will appear in the game. By answering the options and proceeding, You can naturally learn the role of the NICU and the basics of neonatal care.
Click on the place you're interested in to explore
Just like on a hospital tour, you can proceed by clicking on points of interest. Rather than being passive, it is an experiential structure where you discover and learn on your own.
FEATURE
Features
Learn from a high school student's perspective
Together with the main character, Mr. Takei, we explore the NICU through a hospital tour. With easy-to-understand explanations, you can take your first step into the medical world.
Answer questions and create reports
While answering questions asked in the game, deepen your understanding of NICU, Finally, complete the report.
Understand multi-disciplinary collaboration
The roles and roles of various professions such as doctors, nurses, social workers, etc. You can learn the importance of collaboration through experience.
STORY
Game Overview
About This Game
"First NICU" introduces the medical scene in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This is a serious game in the form of a visual novel that can be experienced from the perspective of a high school student.
The player takes on the role of Mr. Takei, a high school student, and explores the NICU through a hospital tour at Shindai Hospital. While listening to explanations from medical staff including Dr. Miyosawa, we learned what a NICU is. We will learn about what kind of babies are hospitalized and what kind of medical equipment is used.
As you progress through the game, you will answer questions and at the end you will write a report based on what you have learned. For students interested in medicine, those considering a career in the medical field, It is also a teaching material that will be the first step for aspiring medical professionals working in the NICU.
Recommended For
- High school students considering a career in the medical field
- Nursing and Medical Students
- Those interested in NICU
- Health care worker educator
What You Will Learn
- NICU roles and functions
- Basic knowledge of neonatal care
- Types and uses of medical devices
- The importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration
CHARACTER
Characters
Yuka Takei
Protagonist / High School Student
High school students interested in medical work. Visited the NICU on a field trip, Learn about the world of medicine while listening to explanations from teachers and staff.
Yukihide Miyosawa
Neonatologist
A doctor who gives Mr. Takei an easy-to-understand explanation of the role of the NICU and neonatal care. We will also carefully explain the appeal of the medical profession and the way people think in the field.
Mr. Yagi
NICU staff
One of the staff working in the NICU. Roles in the field, Introducing ways to support your baby and family.
Mr. Kamijyo
Hospital Staff
One of the staff members you meet during the hospital tour. This will give you an opportunity to learn how each profession works together.
MEDIA
Media coverage
Also featured in a newspaper article
"My First NICU" has been introduced in the media as an initiative to utilize games in medical education. This work has attracted attention from both its educational value and social significance.
INFORMATION
System Requirements
PC Version (Steam)
OS: Windows 10/11（64bit）
processor: Intel Core i3 equivalent or higher
memory: 4 GB RAM or more
graphic: OpenGL compatible
Storage: 2 GB available
Steam client required.
Mobile Version
iOS:
Available on the App Store
Android:
Available on Google Play
Browser Version
Playable in a modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended)
Internet connection required
Supported Languages: Japanese, English
Price: Free
PLAY NOW
Start Playing Now
"My First NICU" can be played for free.
Explore the world of neonatal medicine on the platform of your choice.