Dead Space (2008)

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  1. maluigario
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    TL;DR: You're an engineer in a spaceship who has to dismember crewmates-turned-murderous-horde. One of my all time favorite games.

    Dead Space puts you in the role of Isaac Clarke, an engineer as part of a small crew heading out into deep space to help repair a mining vessel who sent out a distress call. The game takes the survival-horror genre and flips it on its head...or, more    TL;DR: You're an engineer in a spaceship who has to dismember crewmates-turned-murderous-horde. One of my all time favorite games.

    Dead Space puts you in the role of Isaac Clarke, an engineer as part of a small crew heading out into deep space to help repair a mining vessel who sent out a distress call. The game takes the survival-horror genre and flips it on its head...or, more specifically, off its head. Like a typical zombie survival horror, the members of the spaceship which you're there to repair have all been transformed by some unknown force into horrible mutated facsimiles of life. The twist here, however, is twofold:
    1. You don't play as some combat-hardened soldier or a police officer or other witty, battle-ready bloke. You play as an engineer. Your department is brains, not brawn. The feeling of despair you get of being out of your depth, of resolve in using your brains to survive, and of sheer relief and exhausted elation when you eventually reach the end of your journey are that much more palpable because any one of us would be just as unprepared and just as lucky to make it through this nightmare as our silent protagonist.
    2. Instead of shooting enemies in the head for massive damage, the enemies in this game have to have their limbs shot off. Instead of a pea shooter and a shotgun, you get a laser cutter and a chainsaw. Instead of stopping when their heads are gone, these undead horrors will keep coming until they are incapable of locomotion. This makes the enemies themselves infinitely more terrifying, as you can't just cluster your shots towards their heads but have to individually hack away at every single individual limb of every fast-running hell spawn headed for your delicate face.

    This game nails the atmosphere, nails the combat, and nails the character. Whatever Isaac is feeling, you're feeling. Every enemy killed feels like a small victory. And getting away alive from this feels like a true accomplishment. I won't compare this to the newly-release remake, since I haven't played it, but this game has gone down as one of my top 10 personal favorites.    … Expand
  2. phoenix_prjct
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
  3. Jack08
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic horror experience, would recommend if you like Resident Evil 4 and games like that.
  4. Salomo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    An amazing game. I've done it 5 times. The mechanics, armor development, everything is great.
  5. NickN.
    Nov 5, 2008
    9
    This game rocks. I think it is way better than doom. Reminds me of system shock 2 a lot. but all organic creatures. The graphics are excellent although they could be better. A little repetitiveness in the level design. But most important it will scare the crap out of you. I like most people :-) arnt easily scared, and this game made me jump quite a few times. Whats really impressive isThis game rocks. I think it is way better than doom. Reminds me of system shock 2 a lot. but all organic creatures. The graphics are excellent although they could be better. A little repetitiveness in the level design. But most important it will scare the crap out of you. I like most people :-) arnt easily scared, and this game made me jump quite a few times. Whats really impressive is even after seeing the creatures over and over, they still are able to shake me. excellent game by far. Hope to see more.… Expand
  6. ShawnD
    Jun 9, 2009
    9
    Once I had the controls down, I actually had a lot of fun with this game. The fighting system is a lot like Resident Evil where your #1 goal is to not be touched at all. The game is also a bit like Bioshock where you buy ammo and med kits, and instead of plasmids you can customize your guns and stuff. It's not a scary game, but it's done in such a way that you'll find Once I had the controls down, I actually had a lot of fun with this game. The fighting system is a lot like Resident Evil where your #1 goal is to not be touched at all. The game is also a bit like Bioshock where you buy ammo and med kits, and instead of plasmids you can customize your guns and stuff. It's not a scary game, but it's done in such a way that you'll find yourself looking around the room before you enter and sprinting to the corner so nothing is behind you.… Expand
  7. RyanK.
    Jan 10, 2009
    9
    Overall this is a very good game. I'm going to spoil the very beginning of the game in this comment, but this part of the game reflects the entire game well. The beginning of the game is calm with a vague ominous feeling. This feeling is eased by the conversation between the crew members of the ship you're on. Various things are wrong with the ship your crew has come to repair, Overall this is a very good game. I'm going to spoil the very beginning of the game in this comment, but this part of the game reflects the entire game well. The beginning of the game is calm with a vague ominous feeling. This feeling is eased by the conversation between the crew members of the ship you're on. Various things are wrong with the ship your crew has come to repair, such as the absence of a ship captain or flight crew, but your groups leader is confident that everything is fine, and his voice acting and dialogue effectively reassure the player. Your crew begins to investigate the ship. It is empty. Your character, some kind of ship engineer, recieves his orders to get to work on repairs, your crew is there to repair, not investigate. You follow commands and are temporarily seperated from your group by a large glass window. Suddenly, the lights cut out and the doors around your crew lock. Horrifying, mutated monsters break through the vents below your crew. The lights are flickering on and off so you can only catch glimpses of the assailants, but those glimpses are enough to let you know that your crew doesn't stand a chance. They scream for you to run, and that is all you can do. The monsters hear you open the door as you try to escape. One of them breaks through a vent in the ceiling and starts to chase you. You run as fast as you can through the ship, making a break for the nearest elevator. As you run you can hear the creatures claws hit the ground directly behind you. It is clearly starting to gain on you. You finally make it to the elevator and turn around to slam the A button to close the door. You get your first full look at the creature. It looks like a human, only all of its limbs have been extended and the bones in its arms have formed into massive, razor sharp blades. It has no skin anymore and the muscles, bones, and blood are clearly visible. Its face is monstrous. The creature slashes at you and knocks you back into the elevator as the doors close. The creature pounds on the doors. This is where I breathed a huge sigh of relief. About five seconds pass. A bloody blade stabs through the slit between the elevator doors. Another blade follows. The doors are pried open to reveal the same creature that was chasing you. The doors lock into the open position. You know you're going to die. The creature knows it too. He pulls back his arms and juts out his head into the elevator, letting out a hideous scream. Suddenly the doors slam shut and smash the creatures neck. Its head falls into the elevator to lay next to your feet. The elevator reaches its destination. You don't know if your crew is alive, and you don't believe you will be alive for long. You set out to find a way to defend yourself, knowing full well that if one of those creatures finds you you are as good as dead.… Expand
  8. gm
    Jan 11, 2009
    9
    It was well, only have two things to say for the two boneheads giving a lower score then 5:

    First one! Get a new pc, an exact mat and a new mouse that'll do the trick! Scnd one... Don't look out for games in 3rd person if u don't like it! It had a lot of revieuws and gameplay trailers before it was released and now u go breaking it up because of it's 3rd person...    It was well, only have two things to say for the two boneheads giving a lower score then 5:

    First one! Get a new pc, an exact mat and a new mouse that'll do the trick!

    Scnd one... Don't look out for games in 3rd person if u don't like it! It had a lot of revieuws and gameplay trailers before it was released and now u go breaking it up because of it's 3rd person... To be honest! I find it a lot more scary in 3rd then the FPS mode in doom!

    But that's my comment!

    Grtz
    K    … Expand
  9. MikeHopkins
    Jan 15, 2009
    9
    Dead Space won't set the world alight for being the most original game out there, but what it sets out to achieve it does so well. The atmosphere is excellent, the combat tense and nerve-wracking on Hard difficulty. It's a wonderfully realised environment.

    If there is a sequel, I'd enjoy a slightly more open structure closer to that of System Shock 2 - and more ways to    Dead Space won't set the world alight for being the most original game out there, but what it sets out to achieve it does so well. The atmosphere is excellent, the combat tense and nerve-wracking on Hard difficulty. It's a wonderfully realised environment.

    If there is a sequel, I'd enjoy a slightly more open structure closer to that of System Shock 2 - and more ways to follow the lives and experiences of those on the ship (multiple logs and such - and interactions between characters in those logs).

    Actually; stop there. EA own the license to System Shock, don't they? Awesome - let EA Redwood Shores make it. If they keep up with the design and really work on the story, they'll be unstoppable.    … Expand
  10. MarkS.
    Jan 17, 2009
    9
    Maybe Metacritic should include gamers into their vote tally! As unbelievable as I have read over the years I'm still not sure why Steam allows for their gamerscore to be allowed in what buyers see and see only before purchase unless one is to actually have a paid membership into a well versed gaming review site that is paid directly by gamers for gamers. Metacritic allows a pick of Maybe Metacritic should include gamers into their vote tally! As unbelievable as I have read over the years I'm still not sure why Steam allows for their gamerscore to be allowed in what buyers see and see only before purchase unless one is to actually have a paid membership into a well versed gaming review site that is paid directly by gamers for gamers. Metacritic allows a pick of the hat magazines and websites to vote or tally their score into the final tally. Gamers of PC's are the beginning and the end of gaming! Trust me all you console flunkies whom have paid a mere $200 tops at a pawnshop to purchase your "gaming ride" as get to use those big big words of "port" and then you have the breath left or $20 bucks in your paycheck left to put together a hunk of AMD crap and expect us PC Gamers to allow you to stomp on our world in which gaming was created and trust me will take it back after mom and dad stop buying these type of games for you as the depression goes on in our global economy. Watch and see my friends that day will be here soon that EA and whom ever is left able to make games will be kissing my wallet again first and Sonic will be your console game of choice that month! Oh Yea! This game rocks and Metacritic grab those balls and stop picking the bottom of the barrel for gaming reviews, you have a great market saturation and a nice advertising money coming in and I would rethink whom I quote in the upcoming games this year of 2009 or well as Hellgate London will teach ya the golden parachutes will start coming down from the top!!! Happy New Year.… Expand
  11. MicheleM.
    Dec 15, 2009
    9
    Outstanding and terrific game. Great graphics, great storyline. Controls and visibility can sometimes be improved but ithis s a really minor point in such a great and innovative game.
  12. MattTorres
    Jan 6, 2009
    9
    Really awesome game. Graphics are great, and although the camera angle was a bit strange at first, I really think it works. I can't quite explain what it does for the game, but it's almost like it ironically makes you feel MORE like you're this guy. In most 3rd-person games like this the camera angle is a pretty typical chase-cam or maybe in the case of games like SilentReally awesome game. Graphics are great, and although the camera angle was a bit strange at first, I really think it works. I can't quite explain what it does for the game, but it's almost like it ironically makes you feel MORE like you're this guy. In most 3rd-person games like this the camera angle is a pretty typical chase-cam or maybe in the case of games like Silent Hill something that changes or moves around during certain moments. This game has made excellent use of the Unreal 3 Engine. It looks amazing but doesn't place any strain on my hardware (8800GT). In fact, it even let me record a full-resolution 1280x720 video in fraps without taking a noticeable fps hit. The atmosphere is what really does it for this game. I think it even gives games like Silent Hill 2, Doom 3 or STALKER a run for their money atmosphere-wise. The lighting is spot-on, the slightly warm blurry tinge to the edges of things works well. Graphically, this game isn't just great because it uses a modern engine and modern graphics. It isn't just that it's a high resolution or there's lots of anti-aliasing and cheap tricks going on. The developers clearly understand how to use lighting to set the mood. The sound is amazing...the music is spot-on and there were some genuinely frightening moments in the game. It's overall a very disturbing game that really brings to mind movies like Event Horizon. They've got the horror in space thing down pat here. As for the plot, I don't really care too much. Yeah, some of the other characters are a little mundane, but it's really really great single-player fun.… Expand
  13. HunterWolf
    Jan 6, 2009
    9
    An all around excellent horror/survival game, it uses Every trick in the book of horror movies and survival games.

    The camera view takes a little time to get used to but it serves the claustrophobic feeling the game has very well, it adds not detracts from the atmosphere. It also has a nice monster variety that requires you to use all your skills ( stasis and kinetics ) and a variety    An all around excellent horror/survival game, it uses Every trick in the book of horror movies and survival games.

    The camera view takes a little time to get used to but it serves the claustrophobic feeling the game has very well, it adds not detracts from the atmosphere.

    It also has a nice monster variety that requires you to use all your skills ( stasis and kinetics ) and a variety of weapons not just stick to one weapon.

    Add to that cool segments that break the typical gameplay ( zero-G, Vacuum, Asteroids shooting and even more mini-games ), ad the tightly engineered sound design ( probably one of the very few games that uses sound effect perfectly ) and you have a very fulfilling, immersive and engaging experience.

    And while the tasks also have variety some of them get slightly repetitive ( Issac fix that, Issac fetch this, ... ) i felt at some point that i'm an errand boy, but still i enjoyed it very much cause every task requires you to face different difficulties and obstacles to do it.

    So the game is really awesome and enjoyable but there is still room for more improvements and additions, more varied locations ( like the colony ) more mission variety and mini-games, more complex puzzles, et etc ... i hope DS2 will build on DS an improve all the good things in it ... if it did it will be a fantastic game just like DS is.    … Expand
  14. EricL
    Feb 18, 2009
    9
    Just finished the game on PC. I've been a gamer since the 70's and I've never ever played a game that was so "piss your pants" scary. If you have a heart condition, think twice before buying it. Good God... The ones that make me jump are the ones that creep up on you, and suddenly they are right in your face(or arse). The controls feel very "porty" however, they work, and Just finished the game on PC. I've been a gamer since the 70's and I've never ever played a game that was so "piss your pants" scary. If you have a heart condition, think twice before buying it. Good God... The ones that make me jump are the ones that creep up on you, and suddenly they are right in your face(or arse). The controls feel very "porty" however, they work, and do their job. I think its more of Isaac's clumsy untrained motions rather than control lag. It does get a knock for that, even though I have corrected the issue by modifying some vid issues. So slight knock against the game for that. Otherwise, the quality of the production, story, and downright creepiness factor are a top act. Well done.… Expand
  15. josiahb
    Mar 25, 2009
    9
    This game is amazing. it delivers the scares promised and eye candy is great! i can't believe what i'm seeing. all of you guys that gave it a bad rating was due to either lag or control scheme. first of all mine has no lag. try getting a good pc before playing a next gen game. and the control scheme?? you guys are complaining because you suck at the game!! any pc gamer knows This game is amazing. it delivers the scares promised and eye candy is great! i can't believe what i'm seeing. all of you guys that gave it a bad rating was due to either lag or control scheme. first of all mine has no lag. try getting a good pc before playing a next gen game. and the control scheme?? you guys are complaining because you suck at the game!! any pc gamer knows that most games have different variations of controls. this game does fine in control. you just need to get used to it is all. if you couldn't adapt to new control schemes you would be a single minded pc player. you could only play one type of game. this game is great and i give big props. love it.… Expand
  16. Sudravirodhin
    Jul 31, 2009
    9
    The users who rated this game down because of slow mouse control obviously don't know how to use google. Hardware V-sync, rather than software v-sync, fixes the problem, and it's not that big a pain to do in the first place. Of course, if you're an impatient layperson then it's quite difficult indeed, so I don't blame them. Regardless, if you're an The users who rated this game down because of slow mouse control obviously don't know how to use google. Hardware V-sync, rather than software v-sync, fixes the problem, and it's not that big a pain to do in the first place. Of course, if you're an impatient layperson then it's quite difficult indeed, so I don't blame them. Regardless, if you're an intelligent PC gamer and can change an option in video settings, you should be satisfied with the scariest FPS on the PC since Half-Life 1. The only complaint to be had is infinitesimally small plot holes that, if overlooked, still leave the player satisfied after round 1. Round 2, here I come!… Expand
  17. RC
    Aug 9, 2009
    9
    I'm a PC gamer, but I had a 360 lying around so I bought this for console instead. First off this is a console game...not PC. So crappy controls are going to be a definite on a console import. However, this is how all games should be crafted. This game has been in development for years and EA spent over a million dollars on developing this game. First off the story is great. The game I'm a PC gamer, but I had a 360 lying around so I bought this for console instead. First off this is a console game...not PC. So crappy controls are going to be a definite on a console import. However, this is how all games should be crafted. This game has been in development for years and EA spent over a million dollars on developing this game. First off the story is great. The game is actually scary, and it succeeds at making you piss yourself. Voice acting s good, hell everything except bad PC controls are good. My only complaint is that EA should of developed good PC controls, but otherwise buy it it's worth the money. 9 out of 10.… Expand
  18. robs.
    Oct 30, 2008
    9
    this game is is pretty darn scary, fun and very interesting. the graphics really aren't all that great and there are tons of low res textures but overall the game has a nice atmosphere. the mouse and keyboard are perfect as long as the in game vsync is off. you need to play this on a widescreen because the over the shoulder perspective can make you a little queasy on a regular 4:3 or this game is is pretty darn scary, fun and very interesting. the graphics really aren't all that great and there are tons of low res textures but overall the game has a nice atmosphere. the mouse and keyboard are perfect as long as the in game vsync is off. you need to play this on a widescreen because the over the shoulder perspective can make you a little queasy on a regular 4:3 or 5:4 monitor. also any card above an 8500gt could easily handle this game so its great for those that don't have high end gaming comps.… Expand
  19. anonymous
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    What a fantastic game. Like an ode to Doom 3 in many ways, its totally engaging and absorbing. The gameplay is terrifically well balanced too, not too much, not to little of anything. Also, for basically a console port, the PC version is super clean, including a good compromise on the save system.... it just works well. The only complain I had was that the third person view makes What a fantastic game. Like an ode to Doom 3 in many ways, its totally engaging and absorbing. The gameplay is terrifically well balanced too, not too much, not to little of anything. Also, for basically a console port, the PC version is super clean, including a good compromise on the save system.... it just works well. The only complain I had was that the third person view makes visibility pretty tough sometimes, but you get used to it. There are times when I couldn't see what was going on, which made my eyes hurt. But this only happened occasionally. A GREAT game, truly… Expand
  20. FB
    Apr 13, 2009
    9
    If you enjoyed Doom 3, half-life 1-2, and all the other great scare the f*** out of you games, I assure you, this game is for you. The over the shoulder view feels weird at first, but once you adapt it's great. I don't know who these people are that give it a low score. I've played all the great games (in line with half-life 1 and 2, prey, Doom 3, etc.) and I played this If you enjoyed Doom 3, half-life 1-2, and all the other great scare the f*** out of you games, I assure you, this game is for you. The over the shoulder view feels weird at first, but once you adapt it's great. I don't know who these people are that give it a low score. I've played all the great games (in line with half-life 1 and 2, prey, Doom 3, etc.) and I played this one, and it's great. They must not have good enough CPU.… Expand
  21. BrilliantPerson
    Aug 22, 2009
    9
    The story seems as though it came out of a horror video game making machine. The weapons are too overpowered. But the developers added something I haven't seen before that I thought was pretty cool: the no gravity areas where you could jump from any surface. The game itself is only scary if you expect it to play out like a Barbie game, and though it did give me the jibbers when an The story seems as though it came out of a horror video game making machine. The weapons are too overpowered. But the developers added something I haven't seen before that I thought was pretty cool: the no gravity areas where you could jump from any surface. The game itself is only scary if you expect it to play out like a Barbie game, and though it did give me the jibbers when an alien that I thought was dead took a decent chunk out of myu neck, I stopped being surprised by it after the 3rd one. But all of these criticisms I have for it I found easy to overlook because it played so well. I bought this for PS3 but also played it on PC at a friend's house, They are exactly the same, but it does play6 easier on the console. Both ways, the best way to kill aliens was to chop off a leg and stomp it to death.… Expand
  22. ChrisF
    Nov 8, 2008
    9
    A great and totaly immersive game, best played in the dark with headphones. A slightly clunky control mechanism hightens the drama of the combat and works well with the overall experiance. It's let down by the forumlaic plot, but its so seemlessley sewn into the play that it's not to much of a loss. Had they got me to feel something for the npc's, made some of the A great and totaly immersive game, best played in the dark with headphones. A slightly clunky control mechanism hightens the drama of the combat and works well with the overall experiance. It's let down by the forumlaic plot, but its so seemlessley sewn into the play that it's not to much of a loss. Had they got me to feel something for the npc's, made some of the enviroments more convincingly lived in, or given it an intro with the same emotional impact as prey this could have easily been a 10.… Expand
  23. RoccoS.
    Oct 21, 2008
    9
    Strangely, there has been talk of sluggish controls with this game. While it is true that he mouse movement sucks when using menus, this isn't a problem because when you are actually playing the game, there is "no lag..." For the people who keep complaining about the mouse, I think they are expecting an "unreal tournament" kind of response, and that wouldn't work with this game! Strangely, there has been talk of sluggish controls with this game. While it is true that he mouse movement sucks when using menus, this isn't a problem because when you are actually playing the game, there is "no lag..." For the people who keep complaining about the mouse, I think they are expecting an "unreal tournament" kind of response, and that wouldn't work with this game! The designers of this game should be given a lot of credit actually, because the way you move adds to the suspense of the game. Just ignore the mouse when you are using menus. This game is gorgeous, and MUCH BETTER than anything I've see come out this year in the sci-fi arena. Forget complaining about DRM, this is a great game. (And I hate DRM!) ... you won't regret purchasing this. (but make sure you have a fast system with good graphic card!).… Expand
  24. MaartenvanHees
    Dec 24, 2008
    9
    to keep a long story short: this is a pretty scarey game, but not so bad that its unplayable for me. Dead Space was basicly the first game ive tried in this genre and i quite enjoyed it. Enough moments were i jumped in fright (ea. when your getting jumped by those big tentacle thingies, or a slasher falls on top of you.) the graphics are ACE. Need quite a machine to run it but im glad myto keep a long story short: this is a pretty scarey game, but not so bad that its unplayable for me. Dead Space was basicly the first game ive tried in this genre and i quite enjoyed it. Enough moments were i jumped in fright (ea. when your getting jumped by those big tentacle thingies, or a slasher falls on top of you.) the graphics are ACE. Need quite a machine to run it but im glad my machine can handle it with some effort. The whole zero G and vaccuum stuff is well worked out as are the animations (esp on the soldier) disturbing enemies, inovative weapons and easy controls. too bad the movement seems a bit sluggy, altho that might has something to do with my PC. Anyway id give this 9/10. defo one of the better games ive played!… Expand
  25. PhillipClark
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    Bryan T. and Norman..... wow. The game may seem weird and hard to control when you first play it, but if you actually stick with and don't give up like pussies do, you would get used to it. I though it was bad when i first started, but I got used to and now love it.
  26. RyanB
    Jan 11, 2009
    9
    Great horror game, Everything in the game scares you from the sounds. I recommend playing it with really nice headphones or an audio system because laptop speakers or cheap dell desk speakers don't do this horror game justice. The scream mechanic when you see enemies is flawless. The guns and store are great. The character could say stuff but overall is really cool. Story isGreat horror game, Everything in the game scares you from the sounds. I recommend playing it with really nice headphones or an audio system because laptop speakers or cheap dell desk speakers don't do this horror game justice. The scream mechanic when you see enemies is flawless. The guns and store are great. The character could say stuff but overall is really cool. Story is average, but game play is good albeit the sluggish mouse, It adds a bit of realism. Overall great design!… Expand
  27. AE
    Dec 21, 2009
    9
    This must be the best horror / survival FPS (as far as it's a shooter) I've ever played. For some reason the game came up with a lot of different things to do to get me on the edge of my chair, unlike the novelty scary games where you push buttons, lights go off and the same monster spawns behind you, over and over again... Also, they didn't make it pitch black 95% of the This must be the best horror / survival FPS (as far as it's a shooter) I've ever played. For some reason the game came up with a lot of different things to do to get me on the edge of my chair, unlike the novelty scary games where you push buttons, lights go off and the same monster spawns behind you, over and over again... Also, they didn't make it pitch black 95% of the game, which is a very big plus. The HUD and other interactive items were brilliant, the graphics were pretty good, the sound effects and tense music was awesome and the variety in objectives, scenery, thrilling moments, weaponry and tactics were overall terrific. Replay value is maybe once to none, considering you know what's going to happen (roughly). Only big minus I'd give, but doesn't have to do a lot with the game, is the DRM. Eventhough there's a revoke tool available.… Expand
  28. RichardL
    May 13, 2009
    9
    Even though I've just played it for about three hours, I already like it. MUCH. I had to get used to the third person camera, but that didn't take too long (20 minutes). The graphics, environment, enemies (+their deaths) and sounds are brilliant. Even though I have played Doom 3 twice, it doesn't feel the same at all to me! Only thing I'll just have to see later on is Even though I've just played it for about three hours, I already like it. MUCH. I had to get used to the third person camera, but that didn't take too long (20 minutes). The graphics, environment, enemies (+their deaths) and sounds are brilliant. Even though I have played Doom 3 twice, it doesn't feel the same at all to me! Only thing I'll just have to see later on is the chance of getting bored because of the repetitive action... But who get's bored of shooting limbs off..? Anyway, small pointer to everyone who thinks the mouse lags too much: Try turning Vsync off, this seems to work according to the Gamespot review, though you might end up with glitches this way.… Expand
  29. NickH
    May 25, 2009
    9
    I, personally, find this top be and extremely entertaining game. Don't complain about the controls, you can EDIT those. Seriously, anyway, my ONLY complaint about this game is slight repetitivity after the first playthrough. The Necromorphs are very detailed and very gruesome, (pretty awesome there), the story could do with some more depth but its still pretty cool. The characters I, personally, find this top be and extremely entertaining game. Don't complain about the controls, you can EDIT those. Seriously, anyway, my ONLY complaint about this game is slight repetitivity after the first playthrough. The Necromorphs are very detailed and very gruesome, (pretty awesome there), the story could do with some more depth but its still pretty cool. The characters are great, seeing as there's only 5 other that the Necromorphs. 9/10.… Expand
  30. MichaelS
    Nov 14, 2008
    9
    Long has Capcom been the herald of horror. And to the benefit of all horror genre fans out there...Capcom no longer has the luxury of resting on their laurels. EA has managed to create a game that not only is a great game on it's own...but has at last put blood back into the life of a genre that IMHO has been abysmal for the past couple of years. Dead Space is not a masterpiece, but Long has Capcom been the herald of horror. And to the benefit of all horror genre fans out there...Capcom no longer has the luxury of resting on their laurels. EA has managed to create a game that not only is a great game on it's own...but has at last put blood back into the life of a genre that IMHO has been abysmal for the past couple of years. Dead Space is not a masterpiece, but it is masterfully done. I should add that though I don't much like EA as a publisher or developer, I am an avid fan of Dead Space. Indeed the worst part of all this is that I will probably benchmark newer titles to Dead Space.… Expand
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#12 Best PC Game of 2008
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

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. PTGamers
    90
    This is a highly recommended game for science fiction and survival horror fans, with its claustrophobic atmosphere and horrible creatures.
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  2. Gamer 2.0
    91
    Overall, Dead Space is an extraordinary game with tons of shock value and action to whet any fan's appetite for some time, and with a campaign that lasts a steady 10-12 hours, that’s plenty of time to get lost aboard the Ishimura.
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  3. PC Zone UK
    81
    Dead Space is a potentially great game that's hamstrung by an attempt to completely ape a console controller with a mouse and keyboard. [Dec 2008, p.58]
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