Dead Space 2

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1472 Ratings

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  1. Pixxip
    Feb 9, 2011
    7
    no bad.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  2. JeffBarentine
    Feb 27, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is perfect as a sequel. There are times I was like, "No, they didn't just do that!" It is intense just like the first, but the weapons are much more fun. Weapons from the first also have different Alternate fire than the first game. The best part of this game is revisiting the Ishimura. While the game has improved on many features and graphics, I was really disappointed with the boss fights. They were fewer than the first game and the final boss fight was very anti-climactic. I would wait for this to drop in price to $40 before purchasing as I paid $60 and do not feel that it was worth it. It felt more like an expansion than a sequel.… Expand
  3. jeffreynichols
    Mar 3, 2011
    8
    I tried Dead Space (1) and couldn't get into it. Quit after the 2nd level. BUT Dead Space 2 is amazing. Crysis 2 is getting a lot of hype, but Dead Space 2 has better graphics and is more original. FTW
  4. StumpBeefknob
    Mar 8, 2011
    7
    I think StevenH basically said everything I wanted to say to a T. So I'm going to keep mine a little shorter.
    I think this game should be called Dead Space 1.2... It was a huge letdown with regards to innovation, creativity, and story-telling. I thoroughly enjoyed the improved gameplay mechanics, and some of the scares, but.. that's about it.
    The rest of the game felt like a familiar    I think StevenH basically said everything I wanted to say to a T. So I'm going to keep mine a little shorter.
    I think this game should be called Dead Space 1.2... It was a huge letdown with regards to innovation, creativity, and story-telling. I thoroughly enjoyed the improved gameplay mechanics, and some of the scares, but.. that's about it.
    The rest of the game felt like a familiar ritual. At first I was fully expecting new twists and innovations, but that expectancy quickly gave way to an ever deepening sense of disappointment. Way too linear, some recycled environments, stupid puzzles, very few visual improvements, and worst of all for a survival horror; it was dreadfully predictable. I still enjoyed the game though, and will most likely purchase the next effort in the franchise, but I'll never again pre-purchase a Dead Space game, or purchase it at their full asking price... I'll simply wait for the Steam sales.    … Expand
  5. Slackerman
    Mar 15, 2011
    8
    A very pleasant surprise, and a sequel that's actually better than the original. They fixed or improved the problems with Dead Space 1. DS2 is more action oriented, which suits me fine, but still has a lot of moments that made me jump and laugh. It was only after finishing the game on every difficulty level that I placed it on the shelf - and I'll still be going back to it in the monthsA very pleasant surprise, and a sequel that's actually better than the original. They fixed or improved the problems with Dead Space 1. DS2 is more action oriented, which suits me fine, but still has a lot of moments that made me jump and laugh. It was only after finishing the game on every difficulty level that I placed it on the shelf - and I'll still be going back to it in the months ahead. Stellar graphics, intense combat, thrilling cutscenes, decent story. One of the few games that's come out in the past few months that's actually worth the money.… Expand
  6. Darthudd
    Mar 12, 2011
    8
    Got to give this game a solid 8, would have been a 9 but they had me running around i'n a straight jacket for ages. My fault because i didn't notice the the help tip to beat the first nasty off me, but hell i'm vindictive. Joking aside, the games well worth the entry price and alot of your downtime.
  7. Nautilus
    Apr 14, 2011
    7
    The game is good. Solid 9 hours. But it is a Doom 3 clone. Puzzles are very easy to solve, should've been harder. Graphics are not that good. Low resolution textures, not having anisotrophic filtering option and maximum 2xAA kinda sucks. AMD GPU owners should play this game with Morphological AA enabled. There are also several bugs in the game and they're still present even if you installThe game is good. Solid 9 hours. But it is a Doom 3 clone. Puzzles are very easy to solve, should've been harder. Graphics are not that good. Low resolution textures, not having anisotrophic filtering option and maximum 2xAA kinda sucks. AMD GPU owners should play this game with Morphological AA enabled. There are also several bugs in the game and they're still present even if you install the patch. Bugs i've encountered so far are: 1)aiming gets locked sometimes and not letting player to zoom out, 2)corpses or body parts get stuck in between walls and making constant weird noises, 3)there's some kind of graphical glitch with the characters' eyeballs and eyelids which makes them look very weird, as if their eyeballs are coming out.… Expand
  8. mcnultys
    Apr 17, 2011
    7
    ok i won this game in about 6 hours so i would say the story is preety long but this game has some issuses i found serveal glitches in a mission one was were a alien would spawn behind me a kill me this game has a **** ending may have a dead space 3?
  9. Nil
    Apr 21, 2011
    7
    When you make a mute character speak in a sequel it will fail.
    That out of the way, I liked Dead Space 2, it's ok. Of the "BOO! Scared you?" games out there it does deliver a bit of tension and a decent story. Onto the game, I keep loving the claustrophobic experience the camera creates, it is a high point in this franchise. The weapons are quite great, but again a pain to upgrade so    When you make a mute character speak in a sequel it will fail.
    That out of the way, I liked Dead Space 2, it's ok. Of the "BOO! Scared you?" games out there it does deliver a bit of tension and a decent story. Onto the game, I keep loving the claustrophobic experience the camera creates, it is a high point in this franchise. The weapons are quite great, but again a pain to upgrade so basically you have to focus on one or two. And you'll be fine through the whole game. And well, that's. I'd hope it was a bit more memorable, but it'll do.    … Expand
  10. garndass
    Apr 28, 2011
    8
    Dead space 2 is a brilliant, fast paced FPS game... it has excellent graphics, brilliant story structure, character designs were fantastic, but something about it just seems like deja-vu... perhaps the fact that, aside from the storyline, not much was new? however what EA lacks in new-ness, if that actually is a word, they make up for with the fact that you get to slaughter alien zombies! :P
  11. 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
  12. Ghoster
    Sep 28, 2012
    5
    That is game making strange feelings. It seems to be really good game, but somehow didn't fit me well. I really love horror or mystic atmosphere games and also 1st and 3rd person shooters but that game just didn't fit. I tried to play it 3 times and figure what am I missing in game when reading good reviews, but just not fun! Endless walking around killing always the same monsters withThat is game making strange feelings. It seems to be really good game, but somehow didn't fit me well. I really love horror or mystic atmosphere games and also 1st and 3rd person shooters but that game just didn't fit. I tried to play it 3 times and figure what am I missing in game when reading good reviews, but just not fun! Endless walking around killing always the same monsters with silly weapon doesn't seems right. Maybe I should try to play longer. Maybe later it's awesome?! Who would know... ?… Expand
  13. 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
  14. MoroseTroll
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    Dead Space 2 is not as scary as Dead Space 1 is, IMHO. Though it has its own merits: Isaac can now speak (not only just scream, as in Dead Space 1), and his nightmares about Nicole are just wonderful! Also, the speed flights through the vacuum are nice, too. Needless to say, the zero-gravity and vacuum features are still there, which is cool.
    Bottom line: it's a very good game (with less    Dead Space 2 is not as scary as Dead Space 1 is, IMHO. Though it has its own merits: Isaac can now speak (not only just scream, as in Dead Space 1), and his nightmares about Nicole are just wonderful! Also, the speed flights through the vacuum are nice, too. Needless to say, the zero-gravity and vacuum features are still there, which is cool.
    Bottom line: it's a very good game (with less horror and more action, than in Dead Space 1), and I suggest you to buy it, if you love the first game.    … Expand
  15. Enile
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    GOOD SEQUEL. Even if you played Dead Space once before, Dead Space 2's combat is still enjoyable, intense, and sometimes, scary! And Tanya Clarke. Your acting was absolutely perfect. I mean, THAT scene, you know? 'Moment of truth.' Good god...Just awesome. All of dead space 2's assets was fantastic.

    SAGA continue!
  16. iansarmy1
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    This game improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, while still sticking to the formula that made it great. Dead Space 2 has an amazing setting and atmosphere and some impressive graphics for the age of the engine that was used. Not quite as relentlessly frightening as Dead Space, but it still has well crafted horror elements, coupled with the constant pressure of resourceThis game improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, while still sticking to the formula that made it great. Dead Space 2 has an amazing setting and atmosphere and some impressive graphics for the age of the engine that was used. Not quite as relentlessly frightening as Dead Space, but it still has well crafted horror elements, coupled with the constant pressure of resource management. Titan Station provides a much larger and richer setting than the Ishimaru and allows the story more scope and depth. To me its one of the best and most fully realized sci-fi environments in any game. Isaac also graduates from silent protagonist to fully voiced character which adds greatly to the story. My only complaint is that the game comes in a bit short at around 8-9 hours. I think that games which are sold as mainly single player experiences should be at least over 10 hours, this isn't COD.… Expand
  17. Diabollus13
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Отличное продолжение отличной игры! Разработчики из Visceral Games, потрудились на славу. Они отполировали все до блеска, и вышел гораздо более качественный продукт. Теперь напрягающий сюжет разбавлен динамичными сценами в духе голливудских боевиков, динамика игры возросла, а наш бравый инженер научился говорить и даже материться. Атмосфера тоже изменилась: если раньше игрок чувствовалОтличное продолжение отличной игры! Разработчики из Visceral Games, потрудились на славу. Они отполировали все до блеска, и вышел гораздо более качественный продукт. Теперь напрягающий сюжет разбавлен динамичными сценами в духе голливудских боевиков, динамика игры возросла, а наш бравый инженер научился говорить и даже материться. Атмосфера тоже изменилась: если раньше игрок чувствовал себя обреченной мышью в клетке-лабиринте, наполненной голодными котами, то теперь он становится уверенным ветераном войны с некроморфами, твердый рукой дарящий им смерть во второй раз. Также добавлю, что локации стали гораздо разнообразнее: если раньше мы могли наблюдать только разницу между каютами высокопоставленных чинов на Ишимуре, и ее же инженерные палубы и отсеки, то теперь нам доступен целый город-станция ,где есть и школы, и магазины, и церковь, и станции метро, и правительственный сектор, и опять же инженерные отсеки.
    Игра одна из моих любимых и я оценил ее на все 10 баллов.    … Expand
  18. spzHades
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    I looked at the negative comments and i don't understand people. Resident evil 4 and dead space series are absolute gems. I wish there were more games like this.
  19. CoreGamer1408
    Dec 31, 2018
    8
    Dead Space was a near perfect gaming experience on the PC. I liked the environment, story, playable character, the truly disgusting enemy types and most of all the splatter fest combat. All possible with a array of fun and lethal upgradeable weaponry. Not outright scary, but very spooky, weird, freaky and creepy full of tense brooding atmosphere. Amazing intro start and amazing outroDead Space was a near perfect gaming experience on the PC. I liked the environment, story, playable character, the truly disgusting enemy types and most of all the splatter fest combat. All possible with a array of fun and lethal upgradeable weaponry. Not outright scary, but very spooky, weird, freaky and creepy full of tense brooding atmosphere. Amazing intro start and amazing outro finish with loads of dark fun in the in between. Dead Space really nailed down that sense of being, trapped, isolated and hunted on the edge of distant space beyond all hope and reason.

    Dead Space 2 thinks bigger is better aka the local is a giant space station and spamming mini hordes is the way to go for bigger and better game play. More of the same fun right, but wait for it BIGGER AND BETTER ( no not really ).    … Expand
  20. Thwompthing
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    If John Carpenter's The Thing and Event Horizon had a baby, it would be called Dead Space. Whoops, I accidently gave it a zero out of 10 before, LOL. This is easily a perfect 10. One of the scariest games ever.
  21. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    İlk oyunda dediklerim bunun içinde geçerli ama burada korku öğeleri daha da azalıyor.
  22. SeyeerGame
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Ух, конечно страха стало меньше, как и крипоты. Стало больше экшена, но всё равно, весь этот экшончик ловишь с сжатым очком
  23. NotLies
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Graphics 7
    Sounds 8 Gameplay 10
    Story 6
    Dead space 2 did a incredible thing ! He did better than first game ( for me ) cause of that ill give another 9
    Total: 8
  24. thehoang123
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    I'm the type of person that don't get scared of horror games at all but still, Dead Space 2 is very good horror action game, good graphics but also very well optimized. Highly recommended.
  25. Spartan111
    Sep 6, 2011
    8
    I surprisingly enjoyed this game a lot as i am not such fan of horror games. Pros: The main part of the game play which is the actual combat is very well done, it allows one to not only use aiming skills but also strategies to best vanquish ones enemies and gives a lot of options on the type of weapons one wants to use, the RPG elements are employed very well in the game allowing one toI surprisingly enjoyed this game a lot as i am not such fan of horror games. Pros: The main part of the game play which is the actual combat is very well done, it allows one to not only use aiming skills but also strategies to best vanquish ones enemies and gives a lot of options on the type of weapons one wants to use, the RPG elements are employed very well in the game allowing one to upgrade weapons, bye new weapons, armour and ammunition. The sound is very well done, sets the mood nicely and adds very well to the horror effect. . Neutral: The graphics were good but nothing that makes one go wow ! On your first play through you will take about 7-10 hours to complete the game but if you enjoyed it you will want to play again on higher difficulty, hardcore mode or carry over your weapons to a new game and fully upgrade everything so the game can have decent-ish replayability but there are other games that give much more longevity Cons: The game's story while being okay could have been far more imaginative and had some unclear segments. The zero gravity sequences in the game could have implemented in a better manner making them more fun and interesting. The game is simply not as scary as i thought it would be. A game that overall does very well but each individual aspect of the game isn't anything groundbreaking, except some aspects of the game play are something new and refreshing. 8.5/10.… Expand
  26. HerHavuzun
    Jan 31, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is more like a movie (a mix of Event Horizon and Alien). Some scenes are for my taste disturbing and could have left out. But then again why do I still keep playing this game? The pain, the horror? The Marker knows why.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Gilgafish
    Feb 11, 2011
    8
    Awesome sequel, if I do say so myself. First off, they fixed the mouse acceleration/v-sync problem (which I didn't realize was a problem until Dead Space 2). Second, it blends nicely from the first game, and includes a short "refresher" video of the first game. Campaign is very enjoyable and a decent amount of play time can be put into this. One thing for sure is that Dead Space 2 is stillAwesome sequel, if I do say so myself. First off, they fixed the mouse acceleration/v-sync problem (which I didn't realize was a problem until Dead Space 2). Second, it blends nicely from the first game, and includes a short "refresher" video of the first game. Campaign is very enjoyable and a decent amount of play time can be put into this. One thing for sure is that Dead Space 2 is still sh*t your pants scary, complete with old enemies and new enemies alike. Listen to me: buy this game and play in the dark.… Expand
  29. dondon
    Jun 5, 2011
    8
    Game almost felt the same as the first one. Scares are the same just a little bit more fast paced compared to the first one. Gameplay improved a slight bit. Muiltiplayer is virtually dead, don't expect to play much MP if that's the reason to buy it. Eye appealing graphics, although nothing compared to upcoming "The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim" or "The Witcher 2: Assasins of Kings".
  30. jovonaci
    Oct 15, 2011
    8
    Great game, atmosphere and story all top notch. Because it is a console port, some linear playing is the downside, but amazing locations great storytelling and unmatched gameplay overall, make this one a must -have for every serious gamer.
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#13 Best PC Game of 2011
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#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#56 Most Shared 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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