Dead Space 2

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  • Summary: Hero Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters,Hero Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores epic Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. Survival isn't the only thing on Isaac's mind in Dead Space 2 – this time, he calls the shots. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. GamerNode
    Feb 4, 2011
    100
    Take the multiplayer for what it is -- a fun digression from the enthralling action on The Sprawl -- and DS2 comfortably sits waiting for the other Game of the Year nominees for 2011.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Jan 25, 2011
    95
    Dead Space 2 is the best Survival Horror of this generation.
  3. Play UK
    Jan 24, 2011
    92
    Dead Space 2 is brilliant - no two ways about it. It's everything a sequel should be and it's a fine, poo-your-pants inclusion to anybody's library. [Issue#201, p.90]
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  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 25, 2011
    90
    Dead Space 2 is bigger, better but less scary than the first episode of Visceral Games' horror franchise. This is not a crime, though, because the game is really awesome. The multiplayer is interesting but looks just like a simple extra to the main game.
  5. Gamereactor Sweden
    Jan 28, 2011
    90
    Dead Space 2 is near perfect with its horror trickery and great action.
  6. Gaming Target
    Mar 24, 2011
    88
    With this sequel, Visceral Games has masterfully expanded on the first Dead Space. They've revved up the series with tougher guns, a bigger setting, and online multiplayer, but kept the spirit and, most importantly, the scares of the original in tact.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Jan 31, 2011
    58
    Dead Space 2 isn't bad, it simply isn't the evolution it should or could have been. By the time the closing credits roll, don't be surprised if the only dead space you're feeling is the one in the middle of your chest.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 138
  3. Negative: 5 out of 138
  1. Marcopodomus
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    I have never been so fully blown away by a sequel!!! amazing but the gun with the collector's edition is a tiny POS
    i had to work @ 8 am but    I have never been so fully blown away by a sequel!!! amazing but the gun with the collector's edition is a tiny POS
    i had to work @ 8 am but still was able to get 5 chapters in    … Expand
  2. Random_Terrain
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    This game is a lot of fun! Lots of scary bits, great gameplay, gadgets and weapons to play with, so many ways to fights those terrifyingThis game is a lot of fun! Lots of scary bits, great gameplay, gadgets and weapons to play with, so many ways to fights those terrifying monsters in space, excellent stuff.

    And if you enjoyed the story of the first game, this one is much better still and expands well on it, with some interesting characters and a good atmosphere. I simply can't fault this, it never gets boring and is very addictive. And the trophies are are a great challenge as well, but not impossible. This is definitely one for EA to be proud of. I hope to see another sequel. One of this years best games easily.    … Expand
  4. ghopper168
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    This game in 1 word is Awsome, I'm a but fan of Resident evil, and I have to say this game is like RE on steroids. One of the few games I'veThis game in 1 word is Awsome, I'm a but fan of Resident evil, and I have to say this game is like RE on steroids. One of the few games I've actually completed 3 times.… Expand
  5. MartinSyversen
    Feb 6, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For PS3 this is one of the best game values since "The Orange Box" I found the game for $40, and for that I get 2 full fledged single player games, (Also including Extraction) and a rather fun multiplayer to play with my friends! My only negative responses to this game is that it's not nearly as scary as the first one, and the multiplayer unlocks are rather flat in comparison to other like BFBC2 and Call of Duty. But the game is focused around the single player experience which is phenomenal, *SPOILER*it gets really creepy when you return to the Ishumura *SPOILER* and the story is a lot stronger this time around. It gets a personal 9.5/10 but since you only can score the game with whole numbers it's a 9/10, I recommend that you pick up your copy right this instant!… Expand
  6. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Dead Space 2 is a big step forward from the first game, the game is a lot more polished than the first one and its got a much betterDead Space 2 is a big step forward from the first game, the game is a lot more polished than the first one and its got a much better narrative. The combat has been improved too, melee hits are a lot smoother this time around and Issac has got a voice! This game is very disturbing and creepy, the monster design is terrifying. This game can be very challenging too and the upgrade system has seen improvements as well. Great sequel!… Expand
  7. cycy99
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Excellent game !!! Not as good as the first. I mean the first one was harder than this second episode. The scenario is less attractive thanExcellent game !!! Not as good as the first. I mean the first one was harder than this second episode. The scenario is less attractive than the first. But technically Dead Space 2 is better. Now, Waiting for Dead Space 3 !!!… Expand
  8. deathsmiles
    Jan 30, 2011
    0
    Extremely linear, extremely shallow, and extremely repetitive. You just walk down hallways and shoot things that run at you, and then wait forExtremely linear, extremely shallow, and extremely repetitive. You just walk down hallways and shoot things that run at you, and then wait for the door to open for the next area (and there are a ton of slow-opening doors in this game), then repeat. And despite what you may have heard, this game isn't challenging. Yes, you will die a lot, but only because it's so cheap. Most of my deaths were because I didn't know what was coming at me, or from where, and by the time I figured it out it was too late.... die and restart at checkpoint, and do it again... it's just trial and error. There is no strategy, no depth, and it's just the same thing over and over, and it's not scary in the least. After about 6 chapters of walking, shooting and waiting for doors to open, I turned it off from extreme boredom. This isn't a game; it's a ridiculously long tech demo with a story, like most of today's "video games". Rent it or forget it.… Expand

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#15 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#19 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#32 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011