Dead Space 2

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  1. Aodecim
    Jul 30, 2011
    8
    A good game with an interesting control scheme. The story was very lacking but character development was something that balanced it out somewhat well.
  2. Dakka
    Sep 20, 2011
    8
    Great! had a blast, turn the lights off and turn the sound up and really get in the vibe to play this to get the most out of this game. My girlfriend who has never gamed before at all actually clocked this and really had a good time :)
  3. Pouketar
    Oct 13, 2011
    8
    First i have to mention that, repetitive Multiplayer based games are taking over the market ... I am not blaming or whining about it, i like Battlefield and CoD series etc, but people are so judgemental about some story based games, because they compare them with MW2 or something.. For me if the game has a great storyline and atmosphere, it's playable.. Well Dead Space 2 has got more ofFirst i have to mention that, repetitive Multiplayer based games are taking over the market ... I am not blaming or whining about it, i like Battlefield and CoD series etc, but people are so judgemental about some story based games, because they compare them with MW2 or something.. For me if the game has a great storyline and atmosphere, it's playable.. Well Dead Space 2 has got more of it, First of all, they fixed the camera, which was irritating in the first game, the controlls are 10x better.. The atmosphere is awesome, one of the best survival-horrors i've experienced so far, the game length is really good, you have to put some effort and time to finish it, and + it also includes a multiplayer mode. Graphics are good, i mean texturing and the modellings are good.. Animations are so realistic.. but i am not going to compare the graphics with more high-end pc games.. The good thing is i've not encountered any bug or some other performance issue while playing. But i would have expected more stuff since Dead Space 1. It is kinda new storyline DLC for Dead Space 1, not a major improvement i saw. But definitely it is worth your money.… Expand
  4. Mashley
    Mar 26, 2012
    8
    Great game, I recommend it.... Shorter than the first game but with a lot more variety. Do play with a controller though, the game is not designed for a mouse and it shows.
  5. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    8
    compared to dead space its not alien feeling game but it has great space action horror game. new suits feels great like "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future " suits or espcialy advance cover suit look like saber rider cartoon lol. after company close thiking dead space game how it was beyond the time still is but dead space 2 want to more action packed style and managed too butcompared to dead space its not alien feeling game but it has great space action horror game. new suits feels great like "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future " suits or espcialy advance cover suit look like saber rider cartoon lol. after company close thiking dead space game how it was beyond the time still is but dead space 2 want to more action packed style and managed too but this maybe was a mistake for future dead space we understand now. people overreact dead space 2 when rlease this makes dead space 3 more action packed and lost. in dead space 2 saturn settings makes game great again you kinda like in space bespin in titan which fits. ı wish there was a dead space game europa with jupiter sky settnig but all we have now. actualy in dead space 3 space sections they try little open word that sections better than dead space 2 more scary there is a single first dead space misson for example. no one playing dead space 2 multiplayer which is lame. if dead space is 9 dead space 2 8 sure. ı am big fan of first dead space imposbbile mode there is a zeolot mode in ds 2 but you can save only 3 times which hard to play also you cant start zeolot in steam version even you changes game comleted mod = 1 in ini file. ı try 100 saves still not work zeolot in start steam version.
    online seems to places in first game eras sorf of and its realy fun ı rememmber game magazins talking about dead space 2 online was not good and mess its totaly not true. even online part little more scary like first game but seems hard to find paly online all time but its good.    … Expand
  6. I_Am_Turok
    May 15, 2012
    8
    If you can get both DS1 and DS2 as a bundle for $25 or so, then we are talking great value. The stories, whilst linear and tedious in middle sections, have enough fun elements to keep things moving along. Graphics are nice and clean, and nice overall ambiance. Paying more would however make any review more harsh, a) PC controls still crap, in the heat of battle especially, b) the singleIf you can get both DS1 and DS2 as a bundle for $25 or so, then we are talking great value. The stories, whilst linear and tedious in middle sections, have enough fun elements to keep things moving along. Graphics are nice and clean, and nice overall ambiance. Paying more would however make any review more harsh, a) PC controls still crap, in the heat of battle especially, b) the single linear story offers no repeat value for me, c) there's not much difference between both games, it feels like one game, and d) in total over both games it gives you about 15-18 hours play, OK but not great. Still if you get a good value bundle, its good fun, has nice guns to shoot things, and at times, some very nice environments that you think, why can't they do more of this and less of corridors! A solid 8/10 for a $25 bundle for PC.… Expand
  7. Benzin
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    What it slightly loses in the Survival Horror department, it makes up for in spades with tighter, more responsive controls, a more fleshed out combat system with guns that pack more punch, character development with a much more personable Isaac from the first. a HUGE variety of environments, from both inside and outside Titan Station. One of the best sci-fi horror action games I've played.
  8. submarino
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    Dead Space é um ótimo game de survial horror Tem uma historia muito envolvente e uma jogabilidade diferente do que conhecemos

    Vantagens: Jogabilade boa,gráficos excelente,historia bastante envolvente , Designer extraordinário ,e uma trilha sonora de arrepiar. O que faltou no Game: Um arsenal de armas mais divertidos Faltou Elementos de    Dead Space é um ótimo game de survial horror Tem uma historia muito envolvente e uma jogabilidade diferente do que conhecemos

    Vantagens: Jogabilade boa,gráficos excelente,historia bastante envolvente ,
    Designer extraordinário ,e uma trilha sonora de arrepiar.

    O que faltou no Game:
    Um arsenal de armas mais divertidos
    Faltou Elementos de ação e
    Um modo que pudesse se esquivar    … Expand
  9. ReubenIsAGod
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    It's genuinely amazing how well Dead Space 2 holds up as a video game!
    after 10 years the game feels just as fresh, just as creative, and just as innovative and well designed.
    It's insane coming back to this and feeling just as positive, just as addicted to the gameplay and narrative. Where third-person action games have become the norm, where the setting is ruled by open-world    It's genuinely amazing how well Dead Space 2 holds up as a video game!
    after 10 years the game feels just as fresh, just as creative, and just as innovative and well designed.
    It's insane coming back to this and feeling just as positive, just as addicted to the gameplay and narrative.
    Where third-person action games have become the norm, where the setting is ruled by open-world time-wasters. it's incredibly refreshing coming back to Dead Space and being immersed right back into its the strange and violent universe.

    Highly recommend playing this. Sincerely my favorite third-person horror game. Nothing has really managed to capture the originality and creativity within the horror genre such as this game. These game's dont need remakes, they need remasters/and a sequals.    … Expand
  10. Nataraja
    Jun 5, 2013
    9
    This is a brilliant follow up to Dead Space. The story logically advances and the feeling of being alone is lessened toward the end but is almost oppressive in the beginning. The writing is excellent; voice acting continues to be superb and to give Isaac a voice is very fitting. The madness is what is the most disturbing part aside from the continuation of the necromorphs.

    The game,    This is a brilliant follow up to Dead Space. The story logically advances and the feeling of being alone is lessened toward the end but is almost oppressive in the beginning. The writing is excellent; voice acting continues to be superb and to give Isaac a voice is very fitting. The madness is what is the most disturbing part aside from the continuation of the necromorphs.

    The game, which I played on Survivalist, was especially challenging toward the end particularly since it was my first play through. The reason this does not get a 10 is that I hit a bug at the very end that prevented me from saving, using the bench and the store and had Isaac stuck in sight mode, making it impossible to run and I needed I say NEEDED to be able to access the store and it also altered the saved game to leave me with the resources that I finished the level with instead of what I started with (only a dozen rounds total and a hell of a bunch of hard rooms to run through) and I ended up just finishing it in casual so I could finish the story and not go through those god awful rooms with no resources.

    This is a great series and a really well constructed story. This game has an excellent balance of action, loneliness and madness and progresses it logically to the much more action oriented Dead Space 3.    … Expand
  11. Klewer
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Everything a sequel should be. Continues the story and adds to the game play that made the original great with out straying too far. Any fan of the original must play this and continue the journey.
  12. FruitCakeHD
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    I guess it is rather prevalent that Dead Space 2, as the direct successor to Dead Space, is generally much "superior" in every way possible. But it is still really unfortunate that this game suffers from linearity, and became more of a shooting gallery than a survival-horror game...
  13. charrudeboy
    May 2, 2013
    9
    Great visuals, very atmospheric had me scared a few times. Story was fun and kept me wanting more. Gameplay was entertaining, shooting limbs is always a good way to spend a evening.
  14. sft
    May 22, 2013
    8
    Isaac hunts again

    The controls for the PC version of DS1 were awful. The good news is that these have been improved in DEAD SPACE 2 and are no longer the issue they were in the original. (There are still some problems with camera angles when boxed into a corner but these are an irritation rather than a deal breaker.) DS2 also handles zero gravity in a far more intuitive, and enjoyable    Isaac hunts again

    The controls for the PC version of DS1 were awful. The good news is that these have been improved in DEAD SPACE 2 and are no longer the issue they were in the original. (There are still some problems with camera angles when boxed into a corner but these are an irritation rather than a deal breaker.) DS2 also handles zero gravity in a far more intuitive, and enjoyable way, with none of the crazy hopping from one surface to another as in the first game. Now you can move freely, as you would expect. Also improved in DS2 is Isaac’s level of interaction. Now he speaks! This actually improves the experience more than might be expected, as it gives a greater sense that you’re involved in an unfolding story. The graphics are above average quality though not outstanding. The gameplay is improved by the introduction of more varied environments (although this is still very much a corridor shooter), and there are still plenty of tense moments when battling with enemies, some of which will be familiar if you played DS1, and some of which are new. When compared with the original DS2 is basically more of the same but with a number of welcome improvements and enhcncements. On a final note: I found it a little easier than the first, but that might be because of the improved controls and my familiarity with the gameplay second time around. Anyhoo, there’s still plenty of nerve-jangling fun to be had. Recommended, especially if you liked the original.    … Expand
  15. NikoNPHG
    May 28, 2013
    9
    This game mixes survival horror and action perfectly. With the creepy music, terrifieng creatures, great atmospher, brutal death scene, good story line, scary level design and difficulty this is a masterpiece in the survival horror genre. My only real complain is that the scares can get old. But if it do it will find a way to keep you playing. It also got a multiplayer mode where there areThis game mixes survival horror and action perfectly. With the creepy music, terrifieng creatures, great atmospher, brutal death scene, good story line, scary level design and difficulty this is a masterpiece in the survival horror genre. My only real complain is that the scares can get old. But if it do it will find a way to keep you playing. It also got a multiplayer mode where there are 2 teams. The aliens and the humans. Where if you are a alien you have to kill the humans. If you are a human you have to save the ship that you are on (or at least that is how i understood it). But it didn't take long until i forgot the multiplayer mode. And just continuet playing the singleplayer campaign. If you love survival games just like me you have to buy this game.… Expand
  16. Neddy
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    First time I tried this game I was in despair. It was so hard. I didn't have the grasp of how to hack. I died so many times, I was screaming at the difficulty of it. Little did I realise I was playing it on the hardest setting.

    It helps lots if you have played DS1 first. Partly because the story is hard to follow otherwise, even though there is a re-cap video involved in the main menu.    First time I tried this game I was in despair. It was so hard. I didn't have the grasp of how to hack. I died so many times, I was screaming at the difficulty of it. Little did I realise I was playing it on the hardest setting.

    It helps lots if you have played DS1 first. Partly because the story is hard to follow otherwise, even though there is a re-cap video involved in the main menu. More importantly you need the experience of the first game to know what to do in situations. DS2 was my first foray into the series and the telekinesis opening panels was unfamiliar. Whereas if I had played DS1 first, it would be second nature. I was constantly referring to youtube coz I was getting stuck every, and I mean everywhere.

    Basically if it's your first DS game, it's tough. The puzzles, are tricky, again, youtube all the time.

    Purely on it's own merit I rate DS2 about 87%. it is as astonishing game, piece of work, whatever you want to call it. The survival horror element is pinned down perfectly, and exactly what I was looking for. It trumped DS1 easily as twice as good. DS1 was old and clunky, and felt like trying to work in a vat of treacle, compared to this.

    My first play through, I think I didn't save a node for stores unlocking. I found myself facing six foes with only seven shots. It was diabolically hard, without the experience of the first game.

    Plus I had an awful bug that made it crash in chapter thirteen, and the game ended there for me. I had to get help from EA to get that sorted. As it happened Ch. 13 is the my favourite level of the game.

    Overall brilliant looking given the modest rig it will run on. Epic concept.    … Expand
  17. Batfan
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best Dead Space game! The controls and camera is much better in this game. Now on to what makes the game great! The opening is probably one of the coolest parts of any game I've ever played! You don't start out gunning down Necromorphs, you start out running for your life. No suit, no weapons, and low health. Now THAT is a way to start a game! The only thing that keeps this from being a perfect 10 is that it isn't scary. It is creepy but not scary. All it is is jump scares. It has great atmosphere. For those of you who didn't know, this game is inspired by System Shock 2. I don't know if the developers had System Shock 2 in mind as an inspiration or not but it has a lot of things that System Shock 2 has. Audio logs, mutated crew members, dark creepy corridors, bio-material growing everywhere, and someone who is helping you but turns out to be someone totally different or has other plans. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  18. fredinator
    Aug 20, 2013
    8
    It did everything right that Resident Evil 5 failed to deliver and improved on the well done things from the first Dead Space. Replayability is there because of the good survival horror gameplay. Multiplayer is a fail. The idea was good but poorly executed. Visuals and Sound are superb but the german voice is horrible.
  19. Screamshaw
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game! One of the best survival/horror games of all time definitely. Good story, strong scare factor, character development (yes glad Isaac talks in this one cos it gives a more in depth view of his persona) and lot's of fun.
  20. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  21. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Graphics: PC 10.

    Sound: Top notch voice acting, creepy themes during gameplay, great soundtrack. 10. Gameplay: Like Dead Space 1 only 10x better. Scripted events are crazier than ever. Newer guns to mess around with, melee has been updated and is much better. The zero gravity is now all free flight which looks fantastic. This is the best horror game I have ever played, tops    Graphics: PC 10.

    Sound: Top notch voice acting, creepy themes during gameplay, great soundtrack. 10.

    Gameplay: Like Dead Space 1 only 10x better. Scripted events are crazier than ever. Newer guns to mess around with, melee has been updated and is much better. The zero gravity is now all free flight which looks fantastic. This is the best horror game I have ever played, tops Silent Hill, and Resident Evil by miles. 10.

    Story: The story continues with the main protagonist Isaac Clark, and I don’t want to spoil anything but I enjoyed it from start to finish, it’s always moving forward, and keeps the player strived to continue playing. 10.

    Lasting Appeal: Took 8 hours for me to complete on normal, the game also contains multiplayer, it’s worth buying. 10.

    Overall Score: 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  22. Krizuwe
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Bueno...que decir de este juego, es exactamente lo mismo que el Dead Space 1, la trama sigue por donde se quedo la primera entrega aunque un poco mas surrealista, la jugabilidad sigue siendo la misa también...lo único que cambia son algunos enemigos (pocos) y los escenarios, por lo demás estamos ante un juego poco innovador, pero eso si...te engancha hasta el final y tiene toques deBueno...que decir de este juego, es exactamente lo mismo que el Dead Space 1, la trama sigue por donde se quedo la primera entrega aunque un poco mas surrealista, la jugabilidad sigue siendo la misa también...lo único que cambia son algunos enemigos (pocos) y los escenarios, por lo demás estamos ante un juego poco innovador, pero eso si...te engancha hasta el final y tiene toques de tensión (pocos) pero al menos se agradece, un juego que apuntaba alto...pero que decepciono un poco...… Expand
  23. Deadkrysis420
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    An overall beautifully made game, couldn't ask for more out of a game. Out of any of the "Dead Space" series this has to be the best, keep it up EA, can't wait for Dead Space 4!
  24. Futureops
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    ""The poor space engineer""

    Dead Space 2 is a sequel to 2008's Dead Space. Isaac is back but now as a badass engineer! Dead Space 2 tells Isaac's story in a new way, he is no longer a silent protagonist. Here we go. STORYLINE Three years after Isaac Clarke escaped the USG Ishumira fighting hoards of monsters named Necromorphs, he found himself at the Sprawl, a space station on    ""The poor space engineer""

    Dead Space 2 is a sequel to 2008's Dead Space. Isaac is back but now as a
    badass engineer! Dead Space 2 tells Isaac's story in a new way, he is no
    longer a silent protagonist. Here we go.

    STORYLINE

    Three years after Isaac Clarke escaped the USG Ishumira fighting hoards
    of monsters named Necromorphs, he found himself at the Sprawl, a space
    station on the one of planet Jupiter's moon. He soon finds that another
    Necromorph outbreak has spread across the space station, and it's not too
    late for him to stop it. The Marker, the artifact which is turning dead
    bodies in Necromorphs needs to be destroyed in order to stop the outbreak.
    Isaac thought he saw the end of the artifact when he destroyed it back
    in the original Dead Space but things gets too crazy, his dead and annoying
    girlfriend is haunting him in his mind making him hallucinate frequently
    throughout the entire game. Isaac is like "It's time to find a new
    girlfriend!". As Isaac tries to escape the Sprawl, he also finds a few
    survivors, Isaac soon makes up his mind to end The Marker's treat instead
    of escaping, he helps the survivor escapes right after making 1 of them
    his girlfriend and jumps right in front of the Necromorphs like a badass
    as he slays his way to the artifact!

    WORLD

    Uh.... the USG Ishimura, if you have played the original Dead Space game,
    you are gonna miss it. Dead Space 2 takes place on Titan! Jupiter's largest
    moon, so it is a "space zombie outbreak in space". Sprawl is a cool space
    station, people live here which means Sprawl has hospitals, churches or the
    elementary, Dead Space 2 used all these ideas. Dead Space 2 is pretty linear
    but unlike the first one, there is no backtracking. You are going from
    1 side of the narrow, single path map to the other. Unlike the first game,
    this game has many NPCs, I found them very interesting because most of them
    I met throughout the game KILLED THEMSELVES in a minute after I met them, I know
    this is crazy but they really killed themselves because the Marker brainwashed
    them.

    The Church is one of the best level you will find in an horror game, this
    level is extremely decorated, gory and full of Necromorphs. The ambient screams
    will cause you to perform a perfect jumpscare. You will also be able to revisit
    the Ishimura for one last time, and it under reconstruction, as you walk in it,
    it makes you remember of the first mins of the original Dead Space, the tram is
    offline so you have to fly between decks, the Ishimura level is very dark since
    it is under reconstruction and there is no power due to the outbreak, it also
    brings back the original's Dead Space's enemy approach.

    The game also has a few open areas like cargo holds, 3 of the 4 cargo holds I
    found in the game were full of a bird-human hybrid Necromorphs that uses clever
    tactics to finish you for good.
    GAMEPLAY Go there and get this! Dead Space 2's Isaac is a badass when it comes to ripping space zombies off. This iconic Plasma Cutter can be purchased from the store if you have played the original and have a save game of it on your hard drive. The combat in this game is EXCELLENT, unlike the first one, the combat is more fluid and agile. Dismembering the limbs of nasty space zombies work better than ever. After all the great improvements in the combat, I didn't like the way the Necromorphs appoach you, I mean the improved combat is a step away from horror, at the beginning of each fight, you might get scared but when you have sighted you first target, it's like hoard mode, they swarm on you making the game more survival shooter than horror. Dead Space 2 doesn't feature many puzzles unlike the first one, but the puzzles in this one are better than the first game. The new hacking minigame can be fun but once you are interrupted by one of those space zombies, you will lose your hacking progress, things are more complicated and tough on higher difficulties so I recommend clearing all Necromorphs in the room before you focus on the puzzles. SETTINGS The game runs very smooth, the 2 or 3 cutscenes the game has are also well done, the dark visuals makes the game more atmospheric. The game constantly tries to scare you with noises in dark rooms instead of throwing Necromorphs at you. The animations in this game, just like combat has improved a lot, from the gun animations to the unique player death scenes, you remember those right? If you are living under a rock then let me tell what a unique player death is... when you don't concentrate on an Necromorph and if it manages sneaks behind you or near you, it will trigger a unique scene where the Necromorph will try to slice, eat or vaporize Isaac to death, the only way to survive this scene is to spam the "E" button on PC or the "X" button on consoles, otherwise the Necromorph will trigger a cutscene where it kills Isaac, each Necromorph has their own kill cutscene. These cutscenes are so cool that sometimes, you might just wanna be stupid and let the Necromorph kill you so you can just see the cutscene. The game also has no loading screens, once you load the game and you play and complete a chapter, the next chapter doesn't require loading, the game automatically loads it when you are in vents or elevators, it loads to so smooth as you play the game you will never feel that the game is actually loading. The game also features a New Game+ mode which makes the game more replayable on a higher difficulty, you get to keep your weapons, suits and upgrades and the mode also unlocks more of them which pulls you back into the game instantly after your first playthrough. =============================================================================== VERDICT Dead Space 2 is a huge improvement over the first one but the core of the game is still the same, go there, kill stuff, collect loot, solve the puzzle and watch the cool cutscene. This game has it's moments but I didn't like it because the improved combat removed most of the survival horror elements from the game but still I enjoyed it. Dead Space 2 is a MUST BUY game, it took me 10 hours on my first playthrough and I am really looking forward to the series. PROS- + BRUTAL COMBAT + DISMEMBERING + SOME INTENSE MOMENTS + USG ISHUMIRA REVISIT + CHURCH LEVEL + ATMOSPHERIC LEVEL DESIGN + UNIQUE PLAYER DEATHS + NECROMORPH VARIATION + AMBIENT SOUND DESIGN + FUN MULTIPLAYER + CAMPAIGN NEVER FLAWS + ICONIC ENEMY- UBERMORPH + NO LOAD SCREENS CONS- - DULL GO THERE MISSIONS - SAME MECHANICS - FORCES YOU TO SCARE OVERALL SCORE - 8.7 "IMPRESSIVE" ===============================================================================    … Expand
  25. Hack
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    The developers didn't deviate too far from the script with this one, if you enjoyed DS1 you will enjoy DS2 as it feels very similar but improved in almost every way, the biggest change being that the main character is now fully voiced which helps with immersion and connecting to the character. Another big change is they've completely fixed the KB+M controls which work great now. You willThe developers didn't deviate too far from the script with this one, if you enjoyed DS1 you will enjoy DS2 as it feels very similar but improved in almost every way, the biggest change being that the main character is now fully voiced which helps with immersion and connecting to the character. Another big change is they've completely fixed the KB+M controls which work great now. You will notice a ton of little tweaks here and there that just make this a better, more polished game than the first.… Expand
  26. DanteV
    May 23, 2014
    9
    This game truly serves the purpose of being both horror and action game. The new game mechanics make the character able to move more naturally and the game is more responsive than the previous one. The game has a lot of cool new features but without sacrificing much of the old content in the previous game.
  27. Tomle1202
    May 24, 2022
    9
    Dead Space 2 is what every sequel should strive to be: better than its predecessor and able to stand on its own as a great videogame.
  28. doodmonkey
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Great game that made some good improvements one the first one first one. Controls are refined a bit and it still holds its dark and suspenseful roots of the first one. I suggest head phones for extra scary affect.
  29. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    Dead Space 2 is in some way indentical to Dead Space 1, but it has a number of new things that manage to uplift Dead Space 2 from Dead Space 1. One thing that really made the game for me where those interactive cutscene things, just amazingly well-made.
  30. batbaille
    Feb 28, 2015
    8
    Good game, a lot of stress . We hesitate to each corridor corners . the scenario is crazy but we want to understand why.
    Excellent horror games in space and yet I am not too ammateur the genre.
  31. adriano1983pl
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Sound design. Nailed!

    Very successful continuation. A lot of improvements have been made, and the "one" atmosphere has been preserved. On numerous forums, I read that the first part is the best and I was a bit afraid to play the next one, but I was not disappointed. The quality is the same or even higher. The character now moves much more relaxed. Do not feel the strange (in a good    Sound design. Nailed!

    Very successful continuation. A lot of improvements have been made, and the "one" atmosphere has been preserved. On numerous forums, I read that the first part is the best and I was a bit afraid to play the next one, but I was not disappointed. The quality is the same or even higher.

    The character now moves much more relaxed. Do not feel the strange (in a good sense of the word) character weight. The different feel of the movement is the first noticeable change.

    The locations we visit are now much more varied. The graphics seem slightly tweaked (a bit more colourful, less gloomy brown). Environmental riddles, although they are straightforward, are satisfying—a lot of new solutions and references to the previous part. The locations are fascinating.

    There is more combat in this part. It's more action-packed. There are more opponents, and there is a greater variety of opponents. There are also more types of weapons and available upgrades - it made me slightly overwhelmed, but in the end, I was able to choose the ones that suited me best.

    It is also possible to unlock different types of suits and unique versions of weapons, but I haven't played long enough to unlock and check everything. I am not a completist.

    A few frustrating things, but it's possible that I played poorly. 1. Sometimes I ran out of ammo - entirely, and I had to run; 2. The return of the immortal opponent didn't heal - in the first part, I didn't like it either; 3. Sometimes there were so many opponents on the screen that I practically shot blindly.

    The DS3 is already downloading when I write this review. I can not wait.    … Expand
  32. mthlacerda
    May 10, 2015
    9
    One of the best survival horrors of all time, no way to deny. The history has an strong script, they had no laziness to create the enemies, which are great ones. The graphics are terrific, the sounds are flawless (the screams, the weapons, the surroundings are... damn, are amazing), all of that sets the tone for a great atmosphere. It's not for childs, if you're impressive or don't likeOne of the best survival horrors of all time, no way to deny. The history has an strong script, they had no laziness to create the enemies, which are great ones. The graphics are terrific, the sounds are flawless (the screams, the weapons, the surroundings are... damn, are amazing), all of that sets the tone for a great atmosphere. It's not for childs, if you're impressive or don't like hard games you might wanna pass this out, and if you want to be challenged, you will. With terrific gameplay, story and technical elements, the only complain is the multiplayer (which is pretty much a 6/10). If there ever be a ''Hall of fame'' to horror games, Dead Space 2 will surely be there… Expand
  33. nahuelst
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Exelente juego. Me gustó más el 1 pero este es muy recomendable también, especiale para desintoxicarse de los actuales juegos malos y sin contenido alguno.
  34. chumpwithnoname
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Not as good as Dead Space 1, not so scary anymore. Nevertheless it is a good game per se.
  35. JustSomeGamer
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    Holy crap this game is scary. This third person horror shooter does almost everything right. The story is cool, the third person style gives a very unique experience (most horror games are first person), the gunplay was good, and the eerie atmosphere is well done too.
  36. terryfying
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Best Dead Space game out there. Great balance between action and horror. Art, costumes, lore, necromorphs - every aspect of the game is definetily made by super talented people. Ending is genius
  37. touchofheaven
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Эта игра зашла мне гораздо лучше первой части. Качественный, крепкий линейный экшн. Игра апгрейднулась в плане левелдизайна, управление в разы приятнее. 8/10
  38. mugsy
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Best in the series and scariest too. Needle in the eye thing was intense. Part 3 was an abomination
  39. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    This game is like playing Resident evil 4 on space
    which is great
    great graphic, improved gameplay, great story, great atmosphere, heart-beating moments and many more.
    every one should play this once in there live time
  40. Kotofon
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    Шутер от третьего лица DP2 – это трагичная история инженера, спасшего нацию, но которого наградили не по заслугам. В начале сюжета он просыпается в психиатрической лечебнице после того, как его нашли беспутно дрейфующем на космической станции «Ишемура». Как только врачи диагностировали тяжелое заболевание мозга, его отстранили от дел, хотя на него не повесили «подписку о запрете выходить вШутер от третьего лица DP2 – это трагичная история инженера, спасшего нацию, но которого наградили не по заслугам. В начале сюжета он просыпается в психиатрической лечебнице после того, как его нашли беспутно дрейфующем на космической станции «Ишемура». Как только врачи диагностировали тяжелое заболевание мозга, его отстранили от дел, хотя на него не повесили «подписку о запрете выходить в открытый космос». Айзек бродил по лечебнице в поиске своей девушки, но его останавливает сумасшедший герой, прошедший с ним половину испытаний. Он утверждает, что они вместе могут уничтожить обелиск, который сейчас лечит на Титане.… Expand
  41. Danil_Shtangeev
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    One of the best single-player action horror game I've ever played. Awesome storyline, level & UI design.
  42. M1kmik
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    It's like Alien:Isolation, but better in everything.
    Very glad to see developers repair every thing that was not good in 1 part, like less ammo(its plus because it is horror game, and you also can buy it) and better level structure, no more that idiot train between missions.
  43. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    An immensely action packed and scary horror game that may not be as scary as its predecessor, but has some of the best action sequences of any game I've played. It's the Resident Evil 4 of space.
  44. SilverOrlov
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    In my opinion, a quite successful continuation of an unique and magnificent first game. The second part gave a more beautiful graphics and partially revealed the history of the monsters. So I want to give it the highest rating, as well as to the first part.
  45. RomanGor
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Достойное продолжение первой части. Лично мне показалась менее страшной, чем первая часть, но все равно обязательна к ознакомлению...
  46. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Sequel to one of the best games of 2009.
    Game improves everything comparing to the previous one which makes it better installment.
    This atmosphere !!!
  47. Bloodnes
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Вторая часть игры не стала провальной, игра приобрела чуть лучшую графику, захватывающий сюжет и атмосферу настоящего хоррора. 9/10 срочно нужен ремастер!
  48. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Достойное продолжение симулятора инженера в набитом страшилок космосе. Дайте еще.
  49. Alexb1096
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    RECENSIONE (ITALIAN):
    Ho giocato di recente al primo capitolo e l'ho davvero apprezzato, sapevo che il secondo fosse diverso e più "action" ma sono rimasto abbastanza deluso.
    Le valutazioni saranno fatte con un metro di giudizio attuale (2020) e in parte confrontando questo gioco con il predecessore. AUDIO E GRAFICA: Rispetto al capitolo precedente cambia poco o niente, molti    RECENSIONE (ITALIAN):
    Ho giocato di recente al primo capitolo e l'ho davvero apprezzato, sapevo che il secondo fosse diverso e più "action" ma sono rimasto abbastanza deluso.
    Le valutazioni saranno fatte con un metro di giudizio attuale (2020) e in parte confrontando questo gioco con il predecessore.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Rispetto al capitolo precedente cambia poco o niente, molti elementi sono proprio gli stessi (comprese alcune ambientazioni).
    Ho notato un miglioramento nelle animazioni, ora più fluide e "legabili" tra di loro (ad esempio si può finalmente correre e ricaricare).
    Inoltre è stato migliorato il porting per PC, che gestisce meglio la sensibilità del mouse e le alte risoluzioni.

    Come per il primo capitolo ho inoltre utilizzato Reshade e le impostazioni di Nvidia per migliorare la grafica del gioco e limitare il gioco a 60 FPS invece che a 30.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Ci sono stati miglioramenti, anche se non particolarmente necessari, ma questi hanno portato anche a situazioni non molto riuscite secondo me.

    Il gameplay base è lo stesso, solo con qualche aggiunta o modifica come nuovi nemici, armi e poco altro.

    Quello che è cambiato davvero tanto è l'atmosfera creata dal gioco. Se il primo capitolo era angosciante e claustrofobico, qui l'atmosfera è più leggera ma allo stesso tempo sono state nettamente aumentate la frenesia e le situazioni action.
    I nemici singoli sono nettamente più deboli rispetto al passato, ma allo stesso tempo ne compaiono molti di più, a volte all'infinito o senza darti la possibilità di reagire. Ho giocato a "difficile" a differenza del primo che ho finito a "medio", ma mi è parso meno equilibrato, quasi punitivo. Spesso capita di prendere danno e non capire perchè o arrabbiarsi perchè non si poteva prevedere la situazione di pericolo.

    Discutibili alcune sessioni di volo che sembrano quasi dei rhythm game, inutilmente difficili, così come non ho apprezzato l'assenza di veri boss, sostituiti da "orde" spesso infinite.

    STORIA:
    In questo genere di giochi la storia serve quasi solo da collante per le azioni da svolgere. Se questa funzione nel primo capitolo era palese, con il puro alternarsi di problemi e soluzioni per motivare le azioni, in Dead Space 2 la situazione è migliore ma anche un po' più confusa.

    Mi è piaciuto il fatto che i capitoli non fossero tutti per forza definiti dallo spostamento a bordo della "metro" dell'Ishimura, ora sono molto più fluidi, e la storia è più uniforme. Allo stesso tempo ho trovato quella del predecessore molto più chiara e comprensibile.

    In conclusione, in attesa di giocare a Dead Space 3 per concludere la trilogia, se dovessi consigliare uno dei primi due capitoli propenderei assolutamente per il primo, secondo me superiore in tutti gli elementi più rilevanti.
    Non mi interessa che quasi tutte le bellissime idee di gameplay del primo siano state riproposte invariate nel secondo, non sono più un fattore decisivo.
    Dead Space 2 è un buon seguito, non molto inferiore tecnicamente ma che con pochi cambi stravolge l'atmosfera del gioco. Se uno preferisce l'azione e la difficoltà all'atmosfera e all'angoscia allora apprezzerà di più il secondo.

    VOTO: 7.5/10

    P.S.: Il fatto che con un aggiornamento abbiano sbloccato gratuitamente varie armi e corazze speciali dall'inizio della partita secondo me è un abominio. In un gioco single player e di questo genere bisogna sudare tutto e, anche se possono semplicemente non essere acquistati, solo la loro presenza è sintomo di qualche cosa che non va.    … Expand
  50. roberto__ww
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Una de las pocas secuelas que a mi parecer es mejor que el juego original, la atmósfera de terror sigue intacta y hasta cierto punto es mejor, si bien la historia deja un poco que desear, no es mala per se, me hubiera gustado un poco más de trasfondo en la historia de la efigie y las criaturas, pero hasta me quedo satisfecho, si te gustan los juegos de horror, el 1 y este sonUna de las pocas secuelas que a mi parecer es mejor que el juego original, la atmósfera de terror sigue intacta y hasta cierto punto es mejor, si bien la historia deja un poco que desear, no es mala per se, me hubiera gustado un poco más de trasfondo en la historia de la efigie y las criaturas, pero hasta me quedo satisfecho, si te gustan los juegos de horror, el 1 y este son obligatorios, no hay más que decir.… Expand
  51. AlanJay
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    I actually didn't play this game on release. The Dead Space remake was the first Dead Space game I've played, and I liked it so much that I went back and bought Dead Space 2.... And I have to say... Dead Space 2 is phenomenal! One of the best games I've ever played. I didn't expect to like it as much as the remake (just because it's an old game), but honestly I might like it even more thanI actually didn't play this game on release. The Dead Space remake was the first Dead Space game I've played, and I liked it so much that I went back and bought Dead Space 2.... And I have to say... Dead Space 2 is phenomenal! One of the best games I've ever played. I didn't expect to like it as much as the remake (just because it's an old game), but honestly I might like it even more than the remake. I finished the campaign multiple times and enjoyed it every single time. Isaac is so freaking likable in this game, and Ellie too! I really hope they remake this one too!… Expand
  52. Piruz
    May 11, 2022
    10
    I liked first game, but couldn't find something exceptional of thrilling about it. But this game, oh boy, rock'n'roll stars with your first second in game. 10 from 10, 12/10. Over the top. This is my impression about the game.
  53. Chubac
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Dead Space 2 takes what made the first one great and makes it even better. For me it's even scarier than the first one.
  54. Rustick
    Jun 23, 2022
    8
    Как первая часть, но лучше сюжетно, больше боевых моментов
  55. Jessislegend
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Remains to this day, one the most consistently fun games I've ever played. Also, this game is almost entirely one-shot, something that sadly is never brought up. Not very scary, but I'm pretty hardened to that kind of thing. Anyway, don't miss out on this masterpiece.
  56. johnobudiman
    Oct 27, 2020
    9
    Salah satu game third person shooter horror terbaik dalam 10 tahun ini. you need to play this game at least once while you still alive.
  57. sikkoshade
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    Goddamn, beautifully written, well executed, well paced all around a great game. It is a general upgrade over the first game regarding animations, the gameplay, gun feeling, the engine, and the zero-g gameplay. The game is actually less scary because of some of the newer mechanics and maybe because it's a sequel and most of the time, the thing that scares you is the atmosphere, speaking ofGoddamn, beautifully written, well executed, well paced all around a great game. It is a general upgrade over the first game regarding animations, the gameplay, gun feeling, the engine, and the zero-g gameplay. The game is actually less scary because of some of the newer mechanics and maybe because it's a sequel and most of the time, the thing that scares you is the atmosphere, speaking of atmosphere; the game is **** dark as hell. Like really really dark compared to the first game. So, you actually have to use the flashlight that is given to you to survive. What this game excels at is the atmosphere I talked about, unlike the first game where majority of the time you're onboard Ishimura, you're now at one of the stations in Saturn's moons. And the air around you feels different yet familiar to the first game. Overall one of the best horror games, or maybe best games of it's generation.… Expand
  58. EsteticBomzh
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Идеальное продолжение серии. Игра стала намного разнообразнее, чем первая часть, показали больше интересных локаций, углубили лор.
  59. DarkLine
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    В игре очень интересный сюжет. Костюмы все очень хорошо проработаны. Та же ситуация и с оружием, очень хорошо. Но у игры есть минус. Если ты играл в первую часть, то вторая тебя не напугает.
  60. LironesAlviento
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Gran secuela de un juego insuperable, si te gusto el primero este esta a su altura, pierde el factor sorpresa pero no defrauda, lastima la tercera parte que si tiene factor sorpresa pero para mal.
  61. kultigin
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    In 2020, it still rocks. After playing this game, I decided to play all the Dead Space series. Now I m playing the 3rd game and in spite of the bad reviews of it, I still liked it due to my liking of this very game. Will continue playing the first game later on.
  62. JGar07
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    This game just never stops bringing action and scary moments. Isaac as a character is so much better than one, which greatly improves so many aspects of the game.
  63. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    This game is slightly better than the first Dead Space game in some ways, but slightly worse in others. The action is faster and smoother, with more responsive controls and the welcome ability to fly around in zero-gravity areas. The level design is excellent and offers a bit more variety than the first Dead Space game. Unfortunately, the fear component is slightly diminished compared toThis game is slightly better than the first Dead Space game in some ways, but slightly worse in others. The action is faster and smoother, with more responsive controls and the welcome ability to fly around in zero-gravity areas. The level design is excellent and offers a bit more variety than the first Dead Space game. Unfortunately, the fear component is slightly diminished compared to the first game... it's still very scary, but not quite pants-crapping scary. Although perhaps the first game simply desensitized me. This game adds a squeamishness factor with the use of eyeballs as a recurring theme.… Expand
  64. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  65. APPLETHIEF21
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    The first was a great game and this was even better. Good, bit spotty, story. Atmosphere is fantastic. As most important of all, it's fun to play. A great experience!
  66. L0st_
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    The second part of the Dead Space series, compared to its predecessor, has been improved and improved in many aspects, but in the process it lost or changed to some extent an important part ... the atmosphere. As we acquire more and more equipment, the game begins to take the form of an FPS rather than remain in the form of horror and awakening a sense of terror. As a result, the game doesThe second part of the Dead Space series, compared to its predecessor, has been improved and improved in many aspects, but in the process it lost or changed to some extent an important part ... the atmosphere. As we acquire more and more equipment, the game begins to take the form of an FPS rather than remain in the form of horror and awakening a sense of terror. As a result, the game does not scare as much as the first part. However, the creators added a few new mechanics and diversified the overall gameplay, improved flying in the zero gravity zone, increased the variety of locations, re-created a story that asks intriguing questions.… Expand
  67. gotterpotter56
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    Если для для первой части поставил такую слабую 8, то для второй ставлю крепкую 8. Многое сделали лучше, но к сожалению сюжет не сильно прокачался. Конечно он более богат на события, но ничего значимого до конца игры не происходит.Если для для первой части поставил такую слабую 8, то для второй ставлю крепкую 8. Многое сделали лучше, но к сожалению сюжет не сильно прокачался. Конечно он более богат на события, но ничего значимого до конца игры не происходит.
  68. prostopopez
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Good story game. However, compared to the first part, due to the acceleration of the pace, the horror element is very blurred. The plot has become more predictable, the screamers are deliberately bright and ridiculous.
  69. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    Amazing take on the horror shooter genre that actually had me on the edge of my seat. Mechanics are alright not amazing but the lighting and scenery it's perfect along with a good 8-10 hour campaign this game can give you some well need enjoyment. The game is an easy 9/10 I'm debating on putting it a 10/10 solely because it's a perfect horror science-fiction game but it's a good game wouldAmazing take on the horror shooter genre that actually had me on the edge of my seat. Mechanics are alright not amazing but the lighting and scenery it's perfect along with a good 8-10 hour campaign this game can give you some well need enjoyment. The game is an easy 9/10 I'm debating on putting it a 10/10 solely because it's a perfect horror science-fiction game but it's a good game would get scared again.… Expand
  70. MGamer490
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    I am a big fan of horror games and it was in 2020 that I decided to finally work on the Dead Space trilogy, I had played both Dead Space 1 and 2 prior but never made it very far, probably around Chapter 4-6 for each of them but I struggled with these types of games back then, however now I am not only much better but I love these types of games now. I completed Dead Space 1 in 2020 andI am a big fan of horror games and it was in 2020 that I decided to finally work on the Dead Space trilogy, I had played both Dead Space 1 and 2 prior but never made it very far, probably around Chapter 4-6 for each of them but I struggled with these types of games back then, however now I am not only much better but I love these types of games now. I completed Dead Space 1 in 2020 and aimed to complete Dead Space 2 in 2021 which I have done. Also just a side mention, I played on PC but I used my Xbox controller, did not experiment with the keyboard and mouse so not sure how that is for some people.

    Story - We left the first game with quite the cliffhanger, was a really awesome ending that made you wonder what happened, we got the answers to that here. The story is all good, just a little standard, you take control of Isaac Clarke once again who has been kept in a facility for several years, having his mind experimented on before the station it is overrun by Necromorphs once again. The whole plot isn't anything all that amazing, aside from some new information, it mostly feels like Dead Space 1 again. Regardless of that, I still enjoyed it and the ending was a nice little nod to the ending of the first game.

    Gameplay - Not much to say here, felt like the first game also, I found myself mostly sticking with 3-4 weapons and not experimenting much, early on I was going through my supplies rather quick and didn't feel like risking credits on a new weapon when I didn't know if I would take to it or not. My suggestion would have been to just have guns accessible to you as you play through the game, not locked behind in-game money that you needed to spend. The enemies this time around were familiar yet had some fresh stuff too, I did struggle a little more with this one than in the first game, not sure why but it felt like they throw multiple enemies at you from time to time and it was a little hard to deal with when Isaac doesn't have any means of dodging or blocking attacks, once a few enemies gang up on you, you are done. If you enjoyed the gameplay for Dead Space 1, you will be right at home here, I loved it despite the difficulty being a little harder.

    Scares - I am pretty tough when it comes to horror games, I loved the atmosphere of the first Dead Space, definitely got some good jump scares outta me, much like this one, though I definitely found myself to be less creeped out this time around, I was able to go from room to room without freaking out or looking at every corner. I don't know if that was just me, or if others felt the same, still has some truly spooky moments though. One of the creepiest moments for me was a scripted section where you can peek through a window and you see a woman call an infected baby to her, they cuddle for a moment and the baby just explodes, it was a intense and awesome! Love that stuff.

    Graphics - The game look fantastic on my PC. Cannot believe it is over a decade old! Still looks incredible. You can definitely see the age in faces and such, but the environment is great and doesn't feel nowhere near dated to play. The overall look of the game I am a big fan of, even if it does feel very similar to the first game.

    Music - Not much I can say in terms of score, but the ambient noises felt a little lacking here, which is something that was super common in Dead Space 1, it really built some tension, it wasn't like it was gone completely in this one but just felt like it had been dialed back a bit. Whoever is responsible for either game in terms of the sounds though, they are amazing, some of the creepiest sounds you will ever hear in a video game, mad props to those people.

    Final Rating - I am so happy to mark Dead Space 2 off my list of games, and I will most definitely be jumping into Dead Space 3 in 2022 to wrap up the trilogy completely. If you enjoyed Dead Space 1, definitely play this one, it is very much similar but still a lot of fun!    … Expand
  71. Zeneko90
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  72. MaZ_TeR_
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Perfect example of how you do a proper sequel to a game. The horror, the action elements which aren't overblown like with the third, the customization and the story are a huge step-up from the first game. I have to mention that the graphics look amazing even 10 years later in 2021, which is hard to say with a lot of old games.

    I'll take one star off because some of the content is    Perfect example of how you do a proper sequel to a game. The horror, the action elements which aren't overblown like with the third, the customization and the story are a huge step-up from the first game. I have to mention that the graphics look amazing even 10 years later in 2021, which is hard to say with a lot of old games.

    I'll take one star off because some of the content is completely locked out of PC users, like the Severed DLC, the locked bonus rooms and the unique outfit you get from playing Dead Space: Ignition. I do wish that you could also disable all the million DLC outfits and weapons, or if you could categorize DLC and base game content in the store.    … Expand
  73. Edik191
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Ну что сиквел Dead space 2
    Ахуэнный как и первая часть, более динамичный и немного больше разнообразия оружия и костюмов.
    Айзека сажают в дурку и он выбирается на погрузном корабле, и он встретится со старым добрый космическим корабльом Ишимура. Короче рекомендую как и первую часть    Ну что сиквел Dead space 2
    Ахуэнный как и первая часть, более динамичный и немного больше разнообразия оружия и костюмов.
    Айзека сажают в дурку и он выбирается на погрузном корабле, и он встретится со старым добрый космическим корабльом Ишимура.
    Короче рекомендую как и первую часть
  74. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    violent, grotesque, scary, uncomfortable and that's what I have to say about this work from the 2010s. What leaves a little to be desired in this game is the lack of ammunition in many difficult moments.
  75. Nekrips
    Aug 16, 2022
    8
    More dynamic and spectacular than the first part, but not with such a deep and interesting story.
    The atmosphere in the game is still good, and the action takes place in more large-scale locations.
    The graphics have received noticeable improvements and look good. By the way, the optimization of the game is at the highest level. The interface, in the style of the first part, is now    More dynamic and spectacular than the first part, but not with such a deep and interesting story.
    The atmosphere in the game is still good, and the action takes place in more large-scale locations.
    The graphics have received noticeable improvements and look good. By the way, the optimization of the game is at the highest level.
    The interface, in the style of the first part, is now slightly expanded. More interactivity was also added in this part.
    The combat system has remained almost unchanged. Only trampling on corpses can now be even more active.
    The number of different weapons has increased, as well as the number of costumes, which now have different properties.
    A few new ones have been added to the old types of enemies.
    In general, a worthy continuation of the first part.    … Expand
  76. george_bondo
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    thats a wonderful game, better than the first part, so i really enjoy it too strong
  77. Czechinator
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    Even better than the first one.
    Great combat
    Great atmosphere a sounds
    An immersive story.
    Still looking pretty nice .
  78. TastieToasty
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    Bigger game overall but less horror (but there still is in alot of areas)

    Great Story again
    Great Guns with many new ones for multple playthroughs.

    I wished we could have explored more because the setting and the areas are amazing.
    maybe even more NPC events with humans or more soldiers. (the beginning was awesome but it became a "Dead Space" after chapter 7).
  79. Mastereed
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    A LOVELY SPACEWALK AMONG NECROMORPHS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game has been completed multiple times and in all difficulty levels present, as well, the platinum trophy has been achieved. It has also been tested at both 30 fps and 60 fps. EXTRACTION: Unlike its predecessor, Dead Space 2 throws the player immediately into the middle of the action. In the first few minutes of the game,    A LOVELY SPACEWALK AMONG NECROMORPHS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game has been completed multiple times and in all difficulty levels present, as well, the platinum trophy has been achieved. It has also been tested at both 30 fps and 60 fps.

    EXTRACTION:
    Unlike its predecessor, Dead Space 2 throws the player immediately into the middle of the action. In the first few minutes of the game, the story of the original is briefly hinted at with a nice cutscene following that brings up the beautiful necromorphs that clearly begin to slaughter anyone breathing inside the facility. Clearly, as is the first chapter, a chasing sequence will begin from which the player must escape unharmed, or nearly so, and then learn the game's first basic mechanics useful for mere survival. These are brilliantly placed in rapid sequence, making their learning and combined use, much more intuitive.

    FLYING THROUGH THE SPACE:
    The gameplay of the game, as an excellent sequel to an already established still excellent game should do, brings back all those mechanics already present in the original, adding, as one would expect, new weapons, enemies and puzzles. The fluidity of movement has been greatly improved, making both dodging enemies, and catching them, from enemies, faster and smoother (Small note to Xbox Game Pass and PC, which make with 60 fps gameplay borderline to modern gaming). One of the big differences is the improvement of the Zero-G system, now adjusted for smoother and less restricted free movement, and consequently the addition of combat sequences and puzzles appropriate to the new mechanics.
    The presence of new weapons of course is not to be ruled out, including the Javelin, a powerful spear-shooter capable of piercing enemies and then detonating them; the Seeker rifle, a high-caliber sniper rifle; the force gun, useful for throwing enemies against walls and keeping them well away and the Detonator, a simple grenade launcher. The game then has several difficulty levels as in its predecessor, including the infamous Hardcore Mode, which, however, will now be tied to a maximum of 3 possible saves for the player, making it a great challenge for any player. The reward for this feat will be the world-famous Pew Pew gun, also known as Devil's Horns or Hand Cannon, a baseball cheer mitt capable of one-shotting virtually any creature in the Dead Space world. The new enemies are many, and they go to highlight everything that might have been missing on Dead Space.

    THE SUN NEVER SHINES:
    Visually Dead Space 2 also comes across as more arrogant than the original. By not being tied to a single spaceship design, the designers had much more field in which to express their talents, creating huge space cities, moon bases, deep space flight sections, and even a few goodies for those who played the original. The graphics turn out great for the year of release, and because of that it has managed not to age. Let alone the wonderful designs of the new weapons, characters, and enemies, which always look impeccable.

    SUFFOCATING SILENCE:
    Everything that is already present in Dead Space 1 applies here. To make a long story short, the audio is always perfectly dedicated to what it's supposed to achieve, whether it's the suffocating silence of space, or the swarming noises of necromorphs in the ducts, or the heartbreaking screams of dying commoners, Dead Space 2 always gets it right, setting the atmosphere that every horror game should have.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Dead Space 2 is the sequel in every way to its predecessor. Valueting the original an 8, cannot help but getting the sequel a 9, improving on or maintaining virtually all of the merits and eliminating most of the flaws. The gameplay is still fun even after multiple runs, even just dismembering necromorph bodies is highly addictive. The story is a continuation of the first, and it is much more extensive, explaining facts unknown in the first and giving the basis for the third. Objectively Dead Space 2 is a great game in the Horror genre and an expansion of the already established first Dead Space.

    CONS:
    The path toward Action. This is what you feel when playing Dead Space 2, that middle ground between a true horror and a third-person action shooter. Obviously for those who have played the third chapter it will be clear why, it bridges the two genres. This is obviously a flaw that , however extreme, led to the downfall of the third chapter, and the subsequent closure of the development team, Visceral Games. Also, a second flaw, the game turns out, because of its size and setting, to be much more alive. This might be a pro for some, but in a horror game where the loneliness of the space is the focal point it goes to take away that side of eeriness that the first one had.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 10
    Music:8
    Story: 9
    Horror: 8.5
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  80. LT_Gruber
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great sequel with just the right amount of change.

    After the masterpiece called Dead Space, I was thrilled to see what would come next. When Dead Space 2 was announced, it was one of the few times that I bought the collector’s edition immediately. In came in a nice shiny box with an artbook and, best of all, a toy Plasma cutter with 3 dots of light in it. Epic.

    The game itself picks up where the first one ended. You are still Isaac Clarke, that is treated for its declining sanity in a hospital on Sprawl space station on the planet Titan. Then, out of the blue, the Necromorphs attack the station and Isaac starts the second round of fighting for his life, while still in his restrictive clothing that the hospital put on him. I really liked this intro because it made you feel so helpless and vulnerable.

    In this game, your mental health is declining fast, and because of this, your dead girlfriend Nicole, that you tried to save so desperately in the first game, but who killed herself when the outbreak started on the USG Ishimura, starts to torment you with hallucinations and even attacks. It is all just an hallucination, but it feels very real.

    The rest of the story is kind of the same as the first game, you need to get of the Titan Space Station and, most importantly, stay alive. However, in this game, you also search for the “new marker”, that is apparently in the space station and recreated from the mind and hallucinations from Isaac where he was in the mental hospital by the government on this planet. This thing started the whole outbreak. On your quest, you meet a new character, Ellie, who helps you trough the game and who becomes your new girlfriend later on.

    The action is intense and the feeling of the first game is right back. There are, however, more people alive in this game, making you feel less alone and helpless like in the first game.

    There are some new enemies introduced in this game and they are even more disturbing than the original ones. You got small kids that turn into bald alien creatures with sharp claws, crawling babies with an explosive tumor on their backs and worst of all, the Stalkers. I found the Stalkers the most annoying enemy in the game. This is mainly because they hide themselves all the time, peek around the corner (in which you cannot murder them), and when you are not looking, they charge towards you, dealing massive damage. You got split seconds to react. Overall, I like the new skins of the Slashers and the added mutations.

    The controls are the same and just as fluent as the first game. The game still got the lack of GUI and all your statistics are either on you, on weapons or in your hologram computer.

    The graphics are nice but, I did not think it was that big of an upgrade from the previous game. They are also a little bit brighter, and dark places with small beams of light are not present anymore so everything gets less scary. Still, they are nice to look at

    The sound design is still as good as the previous game.

    The rest of the mechanics are the same as the first game, you collect some hard cash to buy ammo and health packs in the stores and you collect power nodes to upgrade your gear and health.

    The ending of the game is, once again, open for another sequel and like with the first game, you feel that it is not over yet. On one hand, this provides opportunity for a sequel, but on the other hand, I kind of felt that this game should be the last one in the series.

    Overall, I had a very much fun with Dead Space 2 and its was a worthy sequel for the first game.    … Expand
  81. Pmstz
    Jan 25, 2023
    8
    An Excellent horror game.
    One of the best ever made. (WIth Dead Space 1)
    You have to do it
    ++++
  82. Ladtus
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    A way better follow up game, everything was great about this game, they really improved the mechanics from the last game, and also the story is way better.

    but the game alot of times did feel like a horde game later on, also Nicole jumpscares were way too often as well, wich just became iritating hearing her.
  83. Zudarr
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    It's 12 years since the first time i played this game, and it's still one of the best video game i have ever played. if you're a gamer, you must try it at least once, It won't disappoint you. Good luck and have fun =))
  84. Ace-Trainer-Jax
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This is my favourite horror game of all time for a few reasons.

    1. It expands on the brilliant stuff brought forth by the first game but takes it in new directions. 2. Isaac's plight of feeling like he sent Nicole to her death and the marker exploiting that weakness was a story point that I felt deeply moved by, the cutscene that shows this the most has to e where you are grabbed by    This is my favourite horror game of all time for a few reasons.

    1. It expands on the brilliant stuff brought forth by the first game but takes it in new directions.

    2. Isaac's plight of feeling like he sent Nicole to her death and the marker exploiting that weakness was a story point that I felt deeply moved by, the cutscene that shows this the most has to e where you are grabbed by Nicole and have to mash to get out, this encounter has unique dialogue depending on if you beat it, one is Isaac refusing to believe that his guilt is real and shoving it away which results in him effectively killing himself or if you beat it, he let's out that he simply cannot let go of that fact and that it haunts him to do so, that is how you do a broken character.

    3. the enemies old and new are all great with massive props to the stalker necromorph and it's **** terrifying screaming noises as it chases you down.

    4. Javlin gun my beloved.

    5. the final cutscene before Ellie comes to rescue Isaac is genuinely **** sad but makes complete sense that a man like him would simply be looking for death to take him after everyone else is either dead or sent away to be safe.

    6. Tidemann is a dick in the best way possible and killing him is amazing as your first and last face to face encounter with the man.

    7. Most of the bosses are far better here than they were in 1, though they aren't going to be winning any master classes in boss design at least they aren't the leviathan ADS cannon turret minigame.

    All in all this game is just an amazing blend of action and horror with some genuinely awesome moments, some truely haunting moments and truely tense moments, if you want a horror game that's a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish in the most satisfying way possible, I can't recommend dead space 2 enough.    … Expand
  85. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  86. Suprizer
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    DEAD SPACE 2 IS GREAT, not as good as first one tho. At first i couldnt stand Isaac talking just made me feel dissociated to the character unlike the first one where i felt like i was Isaac. I am unbothered by silent protagonists in games. And kinda prefer it honestly. The game itself is great first game was a horror game second is more into the action side but i am not bothered. F*CKINGDEAD SPACE 2 IS GREAT, not as good as first one tho. At first i couldnt stand Isaac talking just made me feel dissociated to the character unlike the first one where i felt like i was Isaac. I am unbothered by silent protagonists in games. And kinda prefer it honestly. The game itself is great first game was a horror game second is more into the action side but i am not bothered. F*CKING DAYCARE PART MADE ME S*** MY PANTS. That part made me snap back to the fact that this is a horror game.… Expand
  87. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. 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.
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  2. PC Games (Russia)
    Mar 21, 2011
    90
    An absolute blockbuster that makes the superb original look like a B-movie. [Mar 2011, p.87]
  3. PC Format
    Mar 18, 2011
    86
    It's just a huge shame that it's not as terrifying as it should be. [Apr 2011, p.98]
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