Dead Space

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  • Summary: Developed exclusively for next generation consoles and PC, raising the level of horror and immersion to unprecedented heights for the franchise through stunning visuals, audio and controls powered by the Frostbite game engine. Fans will experience an improved story, characters, gameplayDeveloped exclusively for next generation consoles and PC, raising the level of horror and immersion to unprecedented heights for the franchise through stunning visuals, audio and controls powered by the Frostbite game engine. Fans will experience an improved story, characters, gameplay mechanics and more as they fight to survive a living nightmare aboard the desolate mining starship, the USG Ishimura, all while uncovering the dreadful mystery of what happened to the slaughtered crew and ship.
    In Dead Space, Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast, sprawling starship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship's crew has been slaughtered and infected by some alien scourge...and Isaac's beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board. Now Isaac is alone with only his tools and engineering skills as he attempts to uncover the nightmarish mystery of what happened aboard the Ishimura. Trapped with hostile creatures called "necromorphs", Isaac faces a battle for survival, not only against the escalating terrors of the ship, but his own crumbling sanity.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Inverse
    Jan 26, 2023
    100
    Dead Space is a shot-for-shot recreation of the original that manages to recapture the 2008 game as you want to remember it — meaning it’s actually better than ever.
  2. INVEN
    Feb 2, 2023
    90
    Dead Space (2023) deserves to be a sample of what we call a good remake. While inheriting the merits of the original work, it managed to completely improve the shortcomings like frustrating control and weapon balances. As a title that will be the cornerstone of the series' reboot, the game successfully made us look forward to the future.
  3. GameSpace
    Feb 8, 2023
    90
    This Dead Space remake was done exactly how any remake should be. It was brought to life in a new engine with updated mechanics while staying true to the source material, and it looks beautiful when you play it. The combat, the exploration, the side quests, everything was meticulously put together in this remake to make it better than the original. It makes you wonder how long it will take for Dead Space 2 and 3 to be remade.
  4. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Feb 5, 2023
    87
    Dead Space Remake manages to stay faithful to the already very successful original game and adapts it beautifully to the present day with the changes made.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 26, 2023
    85
    Whether you're indoctrinated or a neophyte, there's a place for you in this blood vessel that looks like a ghost train, because yes, Dead Space is scarier than ever.
  6. PCMag
    Jan 26, 2023
    80
    The Dead Space remake is a brilliant shooter that delivers horrific body horror and satisfying gunplay, but spices up the familiar elements with new weapons and frights.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Feb 24, 2023
    80
    More striking are the zero-gravity sections. [Issue#382, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 66
  3. Negative: 16 out of 66
  1. TheBestAccountE
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This game is a perfect example of a remake done right, it feels just like how I remember the original back in 2008. I was worried that theyThis game is a perfect example of a remake done right, it feels just like how I remember the original back in 2008. I was worried that they would **** it up as motive has not done a lot of games but they managed to knock it out of the park.… Expand
  2. TheTechHazard
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Great game and what a classic! Happy that they spoiled us with this release. Congratulations to Motive Studio for doing such an awesome jobGreat game and what a classic! Happy that they spoiled us with this release. Congratulations to Motive Studio for doing such an awesome job with this and improving upon an already fantastic game. I was scared at first but I’m glad that this team did it and did it right. I’m very confident in this studio now and I hope it keeps the series alive. It’s been so long and has been missed by tons of fans. Dead Space is Back!… Expand
  4. Sooner333
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible remake. I have been craving this game since I played through it several times back in 2008, and several hours in, I amAbsolutely incredible remake. I have been craving this game since I played through it several times back in 2008, and several hours in, I am really impressed. Atmospherics---sound, lighting, effects, etc., are just incredible in 4k HDR@144fps on my rig and create an even more amazing, gooey, gorey sci-fi thriller than before. The voice characterization of Isaac works great, and truly fleshes out his character. Side missions aren't much so far but add to the great story. Excellent gameplay on an XBox Elite controller with zero issues playing. It seems to be optimized superbly for PC, so those without beefy gaming rigs should still get a rich, smooth, immersive experience. The AI director keeps things interesting---nothing wrong with some good ol'-fashioned jump scares in surround sound, right? Well done and so damn fun!
    Playing on my ultimate dream rig in 4k HDR10 on a 32in ROG Swift monitor @144fps with Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate, Liquid-Cooled 12th-Gen Intel Core i9 12900k, 128GB GDDR5 RAM @4800mHz, MSI Z690 Godlike Motherboard, 8TB of storage--2TB NVME x2 & 1 4TB SSD, ROG Strix 1000W Power Supply, and an RTX 4090 Founder's Edition graphics Card, all snug inside of a green and black Mantis case.
    Update: I completed it twice and really enjoyed the Game+ mode on the second playthrough. The weapons at full strength are a true joy to slaughter necros with. Increasing my original score of 9 to 10.    … Expand
  5. ANIMALMOTHERX
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Politics aside and bugs, I really love the remake feels good looks good. Honestly, don't think you could ask for more in a remake.
  6. SuperCurry30
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    It's a well-made game, except for the irritating stuttering and overlapping control systems (and the very minor issue that Kendra Daniels'It's a well-made game, except for the irritating stuttering and overlapping control systems (and the very minor issue that Kendra Daniels' body has become less attractive).… Expand
  7. Breikzer
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Cons: The graphics didn't quite convince me, the game doesn't look bad but I expected a better evolution. Excess WOKE references. I felt thatCons: The graphics didn't quite convince me, the game doesn't look bad but I expected a better evolution. Excess WOKE references. I felt that the game was quite easier than the original.

    Pros: The game is faithful to the original Dead Space in general, adding new mechanics. I have to say that several mechanics like Zero Gravity are taken from Dead Space 2 but they feel well implemented. Adding a voice to Isaac was also a nice addition to the story.    … Expand
  8. SargeX
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Why these lazy developers keep releasing these REMAKES/REBOOTS/REIMAGININS?
    Well, because they don't have any creativity and talent necessary    Why these lazy developers keep releasing these REMAKES/REBOOTS/REIMAGININS?
    Well, because they don't have any creativity and talent necessary anymore... to come up with something new that can be well received, so they have to go for what was once popular.    … Expand

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