Dead Space 2

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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. Ghostflakes
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    A step up from the first Dead Space. The controls are fluid and responsive. Graphic are crisp and look amazing. The only downside that I had was it felt more like a running and gunning game instead of a horror game. Sure there are moments that made me jump, but not many. If you played the Dead Space, you'll probably know what your getting into, and soon you'll be "numbed" to what going on.A step up from the first Dead Space. The controls are fluid and responsive. Graphic are crisp and look amazing. The only downside that I had was it felt more like a running and gunning game instead of a horror game. Sure there are moments that made me jump, but not many. If you played the Dead Space, you'll probably know what your getting into, and soon you'll be "numbed" to what going on. Playing through the game, all I was saying was, "Ah these guys again"… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    8
    Takes the original and builds on it, especially on the character of Isaac who was previously the silent faceless hero you projected yourself upon. Mechanics-wise there's not a huge leap forward but the game works, so it didn't need a complete change.
  6. 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.
  7. pnoozi
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    Bought immediately after finishing Dead Space. The gameplay is pretty much the same as the first game. The scavenging, the dismembering, the upgrading, it's all there and improved. Game was fairly challenging even on normal. Yes, Isaac talks! This might not be such a bad thing. It actually works. Visceral introduces some new gameplay elements, for example zero gravity floating,Bought immediately after finishing Dead Space. The gameplay is pretty much the same as the first game. The scavenging, the dismembering, the upgrading, it's all there and improved. Game was fairly challenging even on normal. Yes, Isaac talks! This might not be such a bad thing. It actually works. Visceral introduces some new gameplay elements, for example zero gravity floating, general improvements. As for the story, it's a little worse. I had a harder time following the story. It took me over 10 hours, closer to 13. Disappointingly, the game seems to challenge you by throwing endless waves of monsters at you. It's cheap and annoying. The same technical problems from the first game exist in DS2. Vsync runs at 30 fps, must force vsync externally to play at 60 fps. Also, Origin in-game overlay is incompatible with FXAA injectors and programs like Afterburner and D3DOverrider. EA is too lazy to fix these big problems. Not quite DS2, but still a great game. Must-play.… Expand
  8. Jerad_2142
    Aug 22, 2013
    3
    It was a good game, multiplayer was fun, but I only played through the single player once, so in comparison to the first and third games it didn't have much reply value. I was really annoyed with it because the expansion could only be played on console, so I had to buy the game just to play the little single player mission. I will say that the DLC single player mission was actually more ofIt was a good game, multiplayer was fun, but I only played through the single player once, so in comparison to the first and third games it didn't have much reply value. I was really annoyed with it because the expansion could only be played on console, so I had to buy the game just to play the little single player mission. I will say that the DLC single player mission was actually more of a horror game then Dead Space 2 itself.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. Duskspark
    Aug 8, 2013
    9
    I'm not an easy fan of the horror genre. I prefer horror games a bunch over horror movies, simply because I like to have control over how I deal with certain fears. When I played other horror games, like "Amnesia: the Dark Descend" or "Resident Evil", the feeling of control got to a certain point where it wasn't horrifying anymore, but more like a 'do this, prevent that' kind of thing.I'm not an easy fan of the horror genre. I prefer horror games a bunch over horror movies, simply because I like to have control over how I deal with certain fears. When I played other horror games, like "Amnesia: the Dark Descend" or "Resident Evil", the feeling of control got to a certain point where it wasn't horrifying anymore, but more like a 'do this, prevent that' kind of thing. Putting out your lantern and hiding behind a barrel could easily get you further or stocking up on herbs and ammo was basically the key to survival although the atmosphere was top notch, the game failed to scare toy on the moments you least expected it to do so. In "Dead Space 2" however, I do believe I shat my pantaloons multiple times in rapid succession before the first hour even passed. Maybe it's a beat of the classic steam blow and sudden explosion that made me jump like crazy, but the fear you get when four enemies come screaming and clawing towards you is terrifying at its highest level. You often need tactics, but you panic, and therefore you create an extra difficulty that hides within the human mind itself. The visuals look great, the story is immersive, and the space ship feels believable. A top notch horror game that definately is my favorite of its genre. 9/10… Expand
  11. tenmuter
    Jun 18, 2013
    7
    7/10: Fantastic game, far above average. But Still has flaws.

    I loved how fluid the combat and movement systems were in this game but the story and scariness of the game were really lacking. I did not find that this game was very scary and after about an hour of playing it, the experience became mind-numbing. The game is startling at its best but in all honesty, the game became    7/10: Fantastic game, far above average. But Still has flaws.

    I loved how fluid the combat and movement systems were in this game but the story and scariness of the game were really lacking. I did not find that this game was very scary and after about an hour of playing it, the experience became mind-numbing. The game is startling at its best but in all honesty, the game became predictable because of music and sound changes in the game.

    I loved this game though and I have amassed 50 something odd hours playing it. Overall this is a great game.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  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. 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.
  16. ChrisOzzie
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    Some games give its sequel demanding expectations to meet, and Dead Space is certainly one of them. In Dead Space 2, the gameplay feels much smoother and the controls are more responsive than in its prequel. Isaac Clarke has an entire wardrobe of engineering suits now, each having unique bonuses and advantages in combat. Old weapons are modified and the new weapons bring more excitementSome games give its sequel demanding expectations to meet, and Dead Space is certainly one of them. In Dead Space 2, the gameplay feels much smoother and the controls are more responsive than in its prequel. Isaac Clarke has an entire wardrobe of engineering suits now, each having unique bonuses and advantages in combat. Old weapons are modified and the new weapons bring more excitement into combat. Some of the new enemies will swarm you in a pack, some will charge at you, and some are just overwhelmingly massive, but all present a fun challenge. What really amazes me is that Dead Space 2 still managed to maintain an incredible story. You’ll truly despise some of the characters, but also pray that others survive the necromorph massacre. The graphics are gorgeous and sometimes breathtaking when venturing in space around Saturn. If you enjoyed Dead Space 1, then this is a no-brainer.… Expand
  17. prostynick
    Apr 4, 2013
    10
    I'm a male, 30 years old, and after playing Dead Space 2 right after Dead Space (sequel is even better!) I'm so stressed of constant feeling of fear, that I'm unable to choose next game for myself. Simply, whatever trailer I see, I think to myself: "Will I be so scared again? I don't want to be scared anymore!". I'm feeling like a boy I was 15 years ago playing Quake 1 at night. I haven'tI'm a male, 30 years old, and after playing Dead Space 2 right after Dead Space (sequel is even better!) I'm so stressed of constant feeling of fear, that I'm unable to choose next game for myself. Simply, whatever trailer I see, I think to myself: "Will I be so scared again? I don't want to be scared anymore!". I'm feeling like a boy I was 15 years ago playing Quake 1 at night. I haven't feel that way since.
    The story is great, graphics and lighting is great and Isaac finally talks.    … Expand
  18. dumle
    Mar 22, 2013
    7
    Dead space 2 is a really competent game. The action feels great and there the combat feels good. The enemies are varied enough and there is enough weapons so that you wont get bored. The Sci-fi setting feels great and i really liked the environments not to mention the space sections that i really enjoyed. The story and the character interactions are good enough even though i personallyDead space 2 is a really competent game. The action feels great and there the combat feels good. The enemies are varied enough and there is enough weapons so that you wont get bored. The Sci-fi setting feels great and i really liked the environments not to mention the space sections that i really enjoyed. The story and the character interactions are good enough even though i personally wasn't a big fan of the story. Overall the game feels like a nicely put together shooter without any really serious flaws. The quicktime events are awful though. And i found myself getting a little bit bored of the combat in the later parts of the game since it gets a bit repetitive. I should also mention that i rarely got frightened in the game despite being a bit of a coward so don't go into this game expecting anything like scary. This game is simply put a really well put together third person shooter that hold a high standard all the way through but never really blows you away. The games length should be a bit under 10 hours depending of what difficulty you chose.… Expand
  19. DimosZargarda
    Mar 3, 2013
    10
    I was highly impressed by this game, not only is it scary but it plays so well, the story is good, the acting is good and I loved the controls/UI.

    This game had everything for me a good game should have.
  20. Coeco
    Feb 23, 2013
    5
    A sequel that lost sight of it's original goals for better or worse, DS2 tries exploring too much new territory at once and is forced to take short-cuts in the form of jump-scares, bad graphics, and difficulties dumbed down for the masses while having a very short and straightforward story campaign. Buy this on sales only.
  21. Pureray
    Feb 22, 2013
    10
    This game is fun and the price is tottaly worth it. The story is long and interesting while having to go through lots of scary situations. The multiplayer side of this game is tough/challenging, their is not really much about it, just to play as a necro trying to kill the humans preventing them from completing thier missions which is alright. I'm just plainly giving the single player partThis game is fun and the price is tottaly worth it. The story is long and interesting while having to go through lots of scary situations. The multiplayer side of this game is tough/challenging, their is not really much about it, just to play as a necro trying to kill the humans preventing them from completing thier missions which is alright. I'm just plainly giving the single player part of this game a perfect 10 for well made action, and horror.… Expand
  22. pavi132
    Feb 15, 2013
    8
    Yet again, Isaac Clarke is thrown into the middle of a terrible situation. Unfortunately, our hero is no longer faceless and voiceless. Take that how you will, but for me, it was kind of upsetting. It kind of ruined how I imagined him and his reactions to the horrors around him. This game is not focused so much externally on the environment and discovery as the first game was, but insteadYet again, Isaac Clarke is thrown into the middle of a terrible situation. Unfortunately, our hero is no longer faceless and voiceless. Take that how you will, but for me, it was kind of upsetting. It kind of ruined how I imagined him and his reactions to the horrors around him. This game is not focused so much externally on the environment and discovery as the first game was, but instead focuses more on Isaac's internal struggles and their external manifestations. We experience a hero drowning in madness while fighting a horrifying alien threat. This is much more fast-paced and action-oriented than the first but with the introduction of some new enemies, the game becomes much more frantic. It is still tense, just a different kind of tense.… Expand
  23. lloydy280
    Feb 15, 2013
    10
    Having just this minuet completed this game (it took 8+ hours) I am blown away. Few games have the production values and carry it through the whole game. Perhaps if I am to critique to the extreme I could have seen bit of the story coming towards the end but I have to say wow best survival horror game I have played since... well.. Resi 1 to be honest. Before this i completed Far Cry 3Having just this minuet completed this game (it took 8+ hours) I am blown away. Few games have the production values and carry it through the whole game. Perhaps if I am to critique to the extreme I could have seen bit of the story coming towards the end but I have to say wow best survival horror game I have played since... well.. Resi 1 to be honest. Before this i completed Far Cry 3 and meh it was good(ish) but this was great I really loved this game I recommend it to anyone, preferably on the PC... now onto DS3...… Expand
  24. Dr_Radio
    Feb 15, 2013
    10
    This is definetly one of my favorite horror games of all time. I honestly couldn't find alot of bad things about it. But then again, i never got the chance to play it all the way through, but i did manage to play alot of it. The game is beautiful, has unique puzzles, awesome monsters and characters and weapons and GAH! When monsters suddenly popped out, i wasn't scared, but it still feltThis is definetly one of my favorite horror games of all time. I honestly couldn't find alot of bad things about it. But then again, i never got the chance to play it all the way through, but i did manage to play alot of it. The game is beautiful, has unique puzzles, awesome monsters and characters and weapons and GAH! When monsters suddenly popped out, i wasn't scared, but it still felt intense, even if i was playing on the easiest difficulty (lol i'm a Especially with the enhanced monsters, i would rather never see them again, they scare me. This is a really fun game that i recommend you buy.… Expand
  25. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 5, 2013
    9
    A worthy sequel to one of the best horror games of all time that manages to improve on the originals gameplay by a surprising amount. The game feels slightly less survival horror like as there is a greater focus on combat and set pieces, however playing on higher difficulty's, ammo is still scarce and there are plenty of scary moments. The game overall feels a little less clunky andA worthy sequel to one of the best horror games of all time that manages to improve on the originals gameplay by a surprising amount. The game feels slightly less survival horror like as there is a greater focus on combat and set pieces, however playing on higher difficulty's, ammo is still scarce and there are plenty of scary moments. The game overall feels a little less clunky and controls better and there's alot more variety in the creepy locations you visit. The game is a little shorter than the original but I had more fun with dead space 2 and it certainly has more Holy s*** moments. There is also t=some solid multiplayer that's nothing too special but fits in nicely with the game and dead space universe. Overall a fantastic game, probably my favorite horror game ever.… Expand
  26. ZombieBacon
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    This is a polished sequel that does right what the first game did, which is to scare you and keep your tension high. I recommend always playing this series in the dark with headphones or a loud stereo if you can. Nothing revolutionary in this installment but there are some fun variations, some new annoying enemies and a compelling story polished off with a little more humanizing ofThis is a polished sequel that does right what the first game did, which is to scare you and keep your tension high. I recommend always playing this series in the dark with headphones or a loud stereo if you can. Nothing revolutionary in this installment but there are some fun variations, some new annoying enemies and a compelling story polished off with a little more humanizing of Isaac. Admittedly there can be some tedium at times but I think it may be a result of what can be a stressful gaming experience and a sign that it's time to take a break. Absolutely worth playing if you have limited gaming time.… Expand
  27. Miscreant
    Dec 20, 2012
    10
    If I thought Dead Space one was the best game I've ever played... I might have been wrong! Like its predecessor, the sequel remains nothing but an epic masterpice!!! :)
  28. suneater
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    Better than the original in almost every way. While I enjoyed the isolation of the original, this one still manages a lot of creepiness in a sprawling city environment. I don't think any game will be scarier than Amnesia (at least until Frictional's next game) but this still had some tense moments. The game tends to alternate between beautiful/serene, creepy/disgusting, andBetter than the original in almost every way. While I enjoyed the isolation of the original, this one still manages a lot of creepiness in a sprawling city environment. I don't think any game will be scarier than Amnesia (at least until Frictional's next game) but this still had some tense moments. The game tends to alternate between beautiful/serene, creepy/disgusting, and blast-your-way-through-the-zombie-horde action. If you enjoyed the original you will most likely enjoy this one even more. If you haven't played the original (and you should) they even included a "previously on..." video to explain what happened in DS1.… Expand
  29. CyrusVeber
    Nov 21, 2012
    0
    >crappy "plot", quick-time events, scripted attacks / mini-explosions and gas leaks, insides and blood, everywhere, generic as hell designs, idiotic ending.
  30. birdman3
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    Dead Space 2 is a worthy successor to Dead Space 1. More enemies, more guns, more stories (Isaac becoming a character is a plus!), more hatred for the Unitologists- the only downside is that you don't actually get to fight the religious zealots themselves. This game is intense, gruesome, and overall incredible. It's got lots of replayability in trying out different weapons on higher difficulties.
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#13 Best PC Game of 2011
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Metascore
87

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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