Dead Space 3

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  1. czerro
    Feb 10, 2013
    7
    I thought this game would be awful. Let's get the bad out of the way. It's not Dead Space and it isn't scary. While the gameplay itself works fine for a port (no wonky mouse issues, or poor performance), the menu is literally broken. I have no mouse cursor on the menu overlay. Sometimes there is a phantom mouse and I can still select things blindly, but sometimes there is no mouseI thought this game would be awful. Let's get the bad out of the way. It's not Dead Space and it isn't scary. While the gameplay itself works fine for a port (no wonky mouse issues, or poor performance), the menu is literally broken. I have no mouse cursor on the menu overlay. Sometimes there is a phantom mouse and I can still select things blindly, but sometimes there is no mouse interaction at all. Utilizing the arrow keys doesn't work either. For some reason, when this happens, you can hammer Enter repeatedly and eventually get a response from the game. Very strange. Other people have mentioned this, as well as being bounced to desktop while game is running. I think both are the same issue and have to do with the game losing focus in the menu screens.

    Technical issues aside, the lack of the scares you WANT from a Dead Space title, the story is also very stupid. Toss in micro-pay and Origin and now you have all the elements necessary to create an incredibly steaming pile of $%^&.

    Now, I won't deny that it is the sum of all those terrible things...but damn if it doesn't still manage to be fun. Game has a lot of atmosphere, they have really nailed that over the shoulder perspective, and the combat is streamlined and perfected. Game looks incredible. I don't blame the developer for not supporting DX11...as it doesn't really bring that much to the table anyway.

    I think what I would recommend to most people, is to wait 6-9 months until it drops to 19.99 or 29.99. If you want another Dead Space, but thought Dead Space 2 jumped the shark: Don't get this game. If you are looking to drop your dime on a horror title, this isn't the one.

    I know I am making this game sound really bad...and it genuinely is...but I'm just trying to be honest. And if I have to be honest, it still manages to be a really fun ride. Maybe this game has some sort of subliminal messaging going on. Is that what's up with the menu screen? Jokes aside, like a glossy sub-B movie that is entirely aware that it's a C or a D but pulls out all the stops in the presentation and the presentation is pretty exceptional.    … Expand
  2. MadclownJack
    Feb 15, 2013
    7
    I'll just say, that at this precise moment it really deserves the 7 it's getting. Hell, it can probably go higher after a few patches. Time will tell. In short, the graphics are more than satisfactory, the writing and voice acting is excellent and immersive, the story CAN get a little cliche and vague at times, but it seems as a logical evolution of previous installments. Now one thingI'll just say, that at this precise moment it really deserves the 7 it's getting. Hell, it can probably go higher after a few patches. Time will tell. In short, the graphics are more than satisfactory, the writing and voice acting is excellent and immersive, the story CAN get a little cliche and vague at times, but it seems as a logical evolution of previous installments. Now one thing that everyone is mentioning is the dynamic of the gameplay. It's a tad more faster paced than the DS1 2, the enemies are more aggressive and faster, while the ammo is scarce at best (though that could be a matter of Difficulty). The overall atmosphere feels the same, the gritty, bloodstained corridors, the unidentifiable noises and the ever-familiar vent-scares are there, though how well they actually work with the more aggressive gameplay, that is up to each individual gamer's taste. If i had one thing to complain about, it would be the feeling of playing an unfinished product. There are some bits here and there, that feel very unpolished and even laughable, which, for me, ruins the whole experience. In summation: It's not the shiniest addition to a franchise, but it's a very good game in its own right.… Expand
  3. Ageoffan
    Apr 20, 2013
    0
    Literally, just a few hours into the game, and i am done. This game literally is utter Between the retarded lack of options to even remotely carry out dialogue between co op partners, and the endless stupid mission, aka avoiding the flying derbies when it is impossible to talk to your partner at all, this game is not worth my time. Literally if i wanted to play a good horror game i wouldLiterally, just a few hours into the game, and i am done. This game literally is utter Between the retarded lack of options to even remotely carry out dialogue between co op partners, and the endless stupid mission, aka avoiding the flying derbies when it is impossible to talk to your partner at all, this game is not worth my time. Literally if i wanted to play a good horror game i would go play Metro, and with last light coming out soon, guess where I will be?… Expand
  4. Deadspace3sux
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    Dead space 1 and 2 was great, but dead space 3 is horrible, enough said. Do not waste your time!
  5. LadiesMan217
    Feb 7, 2013
    9
    I'm not sure why people hate this game.. If you liked the first two you'll enjoy this one. I'm only about 2 hours into the game and already the graphics, environments, and set up has me drooling in fear and excitement. Remember how the controls were a little sluggish in 1 2? DS3 has fixed that sludgey feeling with a much more responsive control scheme. The baddies are scary as ever. TheI'm not sure why people hate this game.. If you liked the first two you'll enjoy this one. I'm only about 2 hours into the game and already the graphics, environments, and set up has me drooling in fear and excitement. Remember how the controls were a little sluggish in 1 2? DS3 has fixed that sludgey feeling with a much more responsive control scheme. The baddies are scary as ever. The level design has been vastly improved. No more hallway, hallway, room full of monsters, hallway feel. I think it was worth my $53. Go to greenmangaming.com to grab a downloadable copy since Steam isn't hosting it for some reason.… Expand
  6. Nicalapegus
    Feb 12, 2013
    10
    I have no idea what everyone is saying about how this isn't survival horror. It is. Plain and simple. Play in 1 person mode and this game will freak you out on a consistent basis. And YES! They are ALL jump scares. But that's all Dead Space has ever been. There haven't been many genuinely scary moments in this franchise, and to say that there have been is fooling yourself. On another sideI have no idea what everyone is saying about how this isn't survival horror. It is. Plain and simple. Play in 1 person mode and this game will freak you out on a consistent basis. And YES! They are ALL jump scares. But that's all Dead Space has ever been. There haven't been many genuinely scary moments in this franchise, and to say that there have been is fooling yourself. On another side note, if you like the jump scares so much MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT DEAD SPACE 2. EA publicly announced that they had to incorporate more action into this installment due to low sales of Dead Space 2 vs 1. Support what you like, or see it changed/cancelled. Wrapping it up-If you liked Dead Space 1/2, you will like this game. Plain and simple.… Expand
  7. BladeStrike
    Feb 5, 2013
    8
    Mutiplayer is not forced on you like RE 5/6, you can play alone WITHOUT an AI partner. Its just like the old games this way. The only problem with this game is the fact that its the 3rd game in the series and by now people are used to the gameplay and it all feels very familiar.

    Don't like the microtransactions? Good for you and you can 100% ignore them. They are not required to play or    Mutiplayer is not forced on you like RE 5/6, you can play alone WITHOUT an AI partner. Its just like the old games this way. The only problem with this game is the fact that its the 3rd game in the series and by now people are used to the gameplay and it all feels very familiar.

    Don't like the microtransactions? Good for you and you can 100% ignore them. They are not required to play or complete the game. If others want to "waste" more money then let them. Its their life.

    If the mindless bandwagon haters would calm down and look at this objectively you would see that its a great game like the previous ones.    … Expand
  8. sindrealmost
    Feb 8, 2013
    7
    Coming off Dead Space 1 2 which where true horror survival game, this is more action game than horror or survival. The storyline is good and builds off Dead Space 2, unfortunately so does everything else. Enemies are the same, you use the same tactics as you did before.

    But back to what this game was supposed to be, it was supposed to be a sci-fi survivor horror game, the horror is    Coming off Dead Space 1 2 which where true horror survival game, this is more action game than horror or survival. The storyline is good and builds off Dead Space 2, unfortunately so does everything else. Enemies are the same, you use the same tactics as you did before.

    But back to what this game was supposed to be, it was supposed to be a sci-fi survivor horror game, the horror is largely missing due to predictability. If you have played Dead Space 1 and/or 2 you pretty much know when it is going to get busy, there are a few moments but they are far and few between. There is more of "aaaugh not this again..." rather than the "f%&k this s/&t AAAAAAGR" followed by what you think is a minor heart attact you so enjoyed from DS 1 2.

    The survival element is somewhat gone too, in D 1 2 resource managment was key (on normal and up difficulty) you cringed every time you had to spend a medkit, or when your inventory was already full and you had to drop something, often running back to the suit station to deposit something in the safe. But now, resources are still somewhat scarce, (playthrough on hard difficulty) but you have in-game purchases (refered to as mirco-transactions by some) and you can actually by resources to make medkits and ammo for real money ?!?.

    Now I know in-game purchases is a thing that will stay, and I would have no issue if you could only buy, let say guns and suits, or even gun parts and suits. But part of the survival aspect I so loved was that..."yikes I only have 5 shots left with my line gun" feeling. No you do not have to use in-game purchases, but the fact that you know that it is there removed some of that hoooly crap feeling.

    Positive things: 1) Gone is specialized ammunition, there is only one ammo type for all guns.
    2) Weapons crafting is a good thing, only carry two weapons.. but they can have 2 guns in one
    (my favorite was linegun with a shutgun under it)

    Negative:

    1) Suits are now merely cosmetic, no modifiers or increased inventory space. (All upgrades are now contained in the RIG, but inventory is not one of them)
    2) Somewhat predictable storyline, not always, but yeah.
    3) Enemies are the same, no new editions 'cept for you know, bosses.
    4) Keymapping and "minigames" (hacking doors and such) are clealy designed for consoles. But it is not that bad, just a pet peeve of mine.    … Expand
  9. FruitCakeHD
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    There's nothing wrong with this game, it is still as good and as scary as its predecessors. It is much more of an action, shooting gallery than Dead Space 2, however that didn't spoil the game for me at all.

    Really recommend this if you loved DS and DS2, or if you're just a horror/survival genre enthusiast.
  10. Defender_X
    Mar 31, 2013
    5
    The story is pretty boring and generic,the: "find the root of the problem and destroy it" story.The characters are as uninteresting as the villains.I remember Buckell's death outside the elevator,and I was like "Oh Ok".Hell,even Issac and Ellie are boring,and they're the main characters! The weapon crafting is cool but takes a while to understand,the game gives a lot of ammo on lowerThe story is pretty boring and generic,the: "find the root of the problem and destroy it" story.The characters are as uninteresting as the villains.I remember Buckell's death outside the elevator,and I was like "Oh Ok".Hell,even Issac and Ellie are boring,and they're the main characters! The weapon crafting is cool but takes a while to understand,the game gives a lot of ammo on lower difficulties and in Hard ammo is non-existent.There are only 2 main environments,the Ships and Space,and Tau Volantis.The abandoned spaceships really bring back the tight-corridor feel that made the first game successful,while Tau Volantis is just a boring shade of white. Instead of not knowing when necromorphs are gonna pop out like in the first 2 games,you can pretty much predict when they're gonna come.And they swarm you,making it more action than scary.The new save system is crap,as I played the first 5 levels four times cus they said that it could not save.It ended up being Origin's fault,and after i finished playing the game on Classic Mode,they tell me the first 13 levels were not saved.You know what,if you ARE gonna make another DS game,bring back the save stations.If you aren't a DS fan,don't get it. I would rather you spend $60 on another game.… Expand
  11. VitchRazor
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    I played all three Dead Space games. I liked the first and second, and I loved this third Dead Space. The gameplay hasn't changed much from DS2, but I like the way you can make personalized weapons as well as upgrade them. But the main evolution is, in my opinion, the scenario: more action, well-developed characters, et cetera. The whole alien thing was a little disappointing though, andI played all three Dead Space games. I liked the first and second, and I loved this third Dead Space. The gameplay hasn't changed much from DS2, but I like the way you can make personalized weapons as well as upgrade them. But the main evolution is, in my opinion, the scenario: more action, well-developed characters, et cetera. The whole alien thing was a little disappointing though, and it's a shame that the game is so quick to finish. But in overall, Dead Space 3 is definitely one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  12. EternalFeed
    Dec 14, 2019
    0
    Dead Space 3 this is Call of Duty in the third person. Honestly tried to play the game to the end, but could not stand all this trash.
  13. Evarin
    Feb 8, 2013
    9
    I am a little over half way through this title and have enjoyed it quite a bit. The graphics are the best yet in the series, the crafting system makes sense and allows for a fantastic amount of experimentation, and the openness of the game is a much appreciated addition. That being said, the game does have its flaws. The voice acting is a bit of a mixed bag, as is the story in general. ItI am a little over half way through this title and have enjoyed it quite a bit. The graphics are the best yet in the series, the crafting system makes sense and allows for a fantastic amount of experimentation, and the openness of the game is a much appreciated addition. That being said, the game does have its flaws. The voice acting is a bit of a mixed bag, as is the story in general. It isn't bad, really, it just isn't as good as you want it to be. There are also pretty much the exact same enemies so far that have been in the series from the start. This was disappointing, but not too terrible as the enemies are on the whole well done despite their familiarity. None of my complaints about the game in any way diminishes what is an otherwise excellent entry ino the series. The game itself runs excellently, with the engine smooth and stable. There aren't even any clipping errors to be found. Very well polished in that regard. As a final note, the DLC is in NO WAY pushed on you. It isn't needed to progress through the game at all, nor do I feel like I am missing out on anything by not buying it. No worries there.

    If you're a Dead Space fan, buy the game. If you're a fan of 3rd person shooters, this is a no-brainer. I wouldn't recommend it to those who aren't fans of the series and genre, though, as DS3 won't make any converts out of non-believers.    … Expand
  14. GRX122
    Feb 11, 2013
    9
    Let me start by saying THE ONLY shortcoming DS3 or DS2 have had to DS1 was less focus on elaborate and sadistic/sick dead sequences. Usually your head just gets ripped off, body decapitated, maybe a necromorph throws up in your face, but you won't see them pick you up and dismember you piece-by-piece then crawl into your empty neck socket and lumber your corpse around the room. I lovedLet me start by saying THE ONLY shortcoming DS3 or DS2 have had to DS1 was less focus on elaborate and sadistic/sick dead sequences. Usually your head just gets ripped off, body decapitated, maybe a necromorph throws up in your face, but you won't see them pick you up and dismember you piece-by-piece then crawl into your empty neck socket and lumber your corpse around the room. I loved that about DS1 but I find that stuff more funny in a twisted way than scary.
    -I don't understand people saying that DS3 is any different than DS1 or 2. It's not really anymore of an action game than it adding more elaborate action sequences here and there, which by no means are placed in a way that constantly interrupts the gameplay. DS1 was scary for about the first couple hours until killing monsters became a natural and simple process, there were no more scares to be had. If your idea of scary is a Disney park ride where arbitrary props pop out of the walls to scare you, then you need to go ride those some more and put down your controller. The only thing that makes any of these games "scary" is the slight adrenaline rush received by having to kill swarms of weird moving monsters before you get surrounded and mutilated. I'm sorry but after 3 installments of the game, even if DS1 had anything resembling scary it would have worn off by now for returning players, which is precisely why DS3 does not try to scare and instead throws more monsters at you. -Yes ammo management is less of a pain. If you like scrounging for ammo, they have a game mode for this. Yes there are many powerful weapons which can make it easier. If you like just simple weapons, there is also a game mode included for this. If you played the game on anything other than impossible, you should also put down your controller, none of the DS installments were incredibly difficult even on the hardest setting, especially with a mouse/pad instead of a analog stick at your disposal. -For me Dead Space was about the shooting aspect which DS3 delivers more so than any of the previous ones. It's really just a logical step forward from DS2 same as DS2 was to the original. They took the existing concepts and added on top of them. More items, more weapons, more monsters (but many of the same ones as well), a bit more story and a bit more action sequences. And that's not to say the action sequences felt alien to the rest of the gameplay, they felt very fluid and tied very well into the rest. DS3 still captures the remoteness of space, the feeling of claustrophobia, the sterile and industrial approach to space stations that DS1 and 2 had.
    -DS3 allows you to backtrack more which is an attempt to make the game feel less linear, which it accomplishes as well as one could expect for a game that does not try to be a RPG. It also accomplishes making the various space stations and locations you visit seem real, and the scenarios Isaac encounters also more realistic. You can space jump and explore the outside of the space station, for example. -DS3 still offers the hallway crawling and zero-G experiences DS1 and 2 had. You still chop limbs off of the enemies, you still prioritize targets and you still have to watch your back. It's not incredibly difficult but it's enough to avoid being over tedious, while still offering enough of a challenge to keep you interested. YMMV if you play on any mode other than impossible. I suspect many of the reviewers here giving DS3 negative reviews did not play it on impossible.
    -DS3 DOES NOT COMPARE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM TO THE DEBAUCLE OF THE LATEST RESIDENT EVIL. Anyone attempting to argue this in their review should offer you an immediate clue to skip their review; they are stupid and their reviews are stupid. The differences between DS3 and previous installments also are not analogous to the differences between RE6 and 5. In fact it's almost the opposite of what everyone is complaining about.
    -Bottom line: Dead Space cannot continue to be "scary" to returning veterans, it's a futile and impossible venture. Once you get used to the monsters popping out in front of you, it stops being scary. Once you get used to slaying necromorphs and playing with their dead bodies, they are no longer scary. DS3 attempts to keep you glued to the seat via fast paced shooting, fast paced action, rolling gameplay that does not feel choppy or inconsistent. -If you enjoyed becoming better and faster at dispatching necromorphs, watching badguys meet their untimely end, and getting revenge on unitologists, then DS3 is the game for you. If you like cheap thrills which get boring after an hour of playing, I would tell you to go play DS1 but honestly even DS1 was never that either. Some people here complaining about DS3 should go back and play DS1 again and see that it's no longer scary. This is as much a Dead Space as the first or second. Do not be fooled.    … Expand
  15. gvazdas
    Feb 6, 2013
    8
    A lot of people are telling me there's a 30 FPS cap. But they're wrong all you have to do is turn off your v-sync! Anyway, back to the game.
    I'm a huge dead space fan and bought all the dead space games and eagerly awaited for this one.
    The one thing I really dislike about the game is the horrifyingly large amount of DLC on day one of the release and the microtransactions (WHICH MAKE    A lot of people are telling me there's a 30 FPS cap. But they're wrong all you have to do is turn off your v-sync! Anyway, back to the game.
    I'm a huge dead space fan and bought all the dead space games and eagerly awaited for this one.
    The one thing I really dislike about the game is the horrifyingly large amount of DLC on day one of the release and the microtransactions (WHICH MAKE NO SENSE FOR A 60 DOLLAR GAME, EA!).
    Everything else is top notch the graphics are up to par with Dead Space 2 (and this game is a straight console port so not much can be expected in the graphics department).
    The atmosphere is quite less horrifying for Dead Space 3, but I would assume that's because the previous dead space games were still a 'shock' for Isaac Clarke. The atmosphere could have been better, but it's not game-breaking.
    The gameplay itself is even better than before the crafting system is really fun and gives hours upon hours of experimenting and limb-cutting action. The story is, honestly, pretty The characters are pretty bad, however the voice acting makes up for it most of the time. I'd say it's worth if you're willing to cough up some cash.    … Expand
  16. smi1ey
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    Dead Space 3 does a fantastic job continuing the journey of Isaac Clark to a climactic (if not entirely unbelievable) finish. There's a lot of hate towards this game right now, and I have no idea why. I played through the first two Dead Space games on the hard difficulty, and decided to do the same with DS3. I was definitely challenged, but not frustratingly so, which is more than I canDead Space 3 does a fantastic job continuing the journey of Isaac Clark to a climactic (if not entirely unbelievable) finish. There's a lot of hate towards this game right now, and I have no idea why. I played through the first two Dead Space games on the hard difficulty, and decided to do the same with DS3. I was definitely challenged, but not frustratingly so, which is more than I can say for Dead Space 2. In fact, I think DS3 is actually better at balancing challenge and fun, as DS2 was focused more on overwhelming the player with enemies, where in DS3 the enemies are still in great numbers, but not as much as the first two games.

    The complaints about boring, repetitive side missions in DS3 are completely unwarranted. Each mission offers great nuggets of the DS story, and all of them feature custom VO work, unique combat situations, and in some cases other little gems. They aren't any more repetitive than all Dead Space games are repetitive; yes, you're going to be shooting necromorphs while traversing corridors... that's what every one of these games has been about, and Dead Space 3 doesn't change that.

    If you came to Dead Space 3 expecting a different game, you came with bad expectations; Dead Space 3 is just as much Dead Space as the first two games. There are some great jump scares, fantastic zero-G areas to explore, some messed-up new enemies, and more Unitologists screwing everything up. However, Visceral has really streamlined the ammo and upgrade systems in this game, and thrown in something more complex, but also more fun.

    The ability to gather resources to craft different weapon combos is awesome. There are in-game purchases available to boost your resources, but these are completely unneeded as the game throws plenty of resources your way. In fact, I was able to buy two of the DLC resource packs (the normal pack and the "elite" pack) using currency that I found in game before I finished it! Being able to create your own weapons truly allows you to play the game as you see fit, whether it's up close and personal or as far away as possible.

    I should mention that all of my experience was from playing the game solo, which works almost perfectly in DS3. There are a couple awkward moments that were obviously intended for co-op, where your partner is next to you one second, then suddenly somewhere else, but those are few and far between. In addition to it's side missions, DS3 also offers co-op only missions, so there is no shortage of content whether you want to play alone or with a friend.

    In summary, DS3 is everything that was great about the first two games, with a bit more action and a focus on customization. It's still scary, it's still brutal, and it kicks the action up to a whole new level with it's crazy ending. I can't wait to play it with a friend.    … Expand
  17. Psy_pmP
    Feb 15, 2013
    9
    Ok. The first minutes of the game, I could not believe what they did with it. But when i like it. The game is perfect. I don't like the weapon and textures only
  18. kgersen
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    play the game till the end before rating it. the part on the planet is quite good as well as the ending.
    a few more boss fights would have been a plus.
  19. MetaGuy321
    Feb 24, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed the game. It's a must have in my opinion. Worth the price. Co-op is nicely implemented. If you're a fan of the series then this should definitely be included in your collection.
  20. renesweb74
    Feb 11, 2013
    8
    Good game with very good sound, graphic and entertainment. It should be have more horror for a horror game! No hud on the display is a very good idea. So you be full in the scenery!
  21. Conrode3
    Feb 10, 2013
    8
    So where to start. at the time of writing this review it is 3:51 AM. Why such a random time you ask well i just finished my second run of Dead Space 3 and am starting my third on Tuesday. I first did the game in single player and loved it. I found moments of great action and truly freaky times. The question is is it as good as the first one? As a horror game no, but as an over all game itSo where to start. at the time of writing this review it is 3:51 AM. Why such a random time you ask well i just finished my second run of Dead Space 3 and am starting my third on Tuesday. I first did the game in single player and loved it. I found moments of great action and truly freaky times. The question is is it as good as the first one? As a horror game no, but as an over all game it is quite better. This is a game that is polished to a mirror shine and has many great new features like different types of hacking mini games. Now the elephant in the room is the Co-Op and how is it? amazing i found my self constantly asking my friend what he was seeing as carver. also contrary to popular belief this is no DUDE BRO PARTY(extreme sarcasm intended). it is just as good if not better with a friend, but do single player first it makes the differences better. There is also no AI carver following you. with out a second person his roll in the game is that of cut scenes alone. Now i have read all the novels and played all the side stories so let me tell you this games story is great. My major gripe is not at the game at all it is with EA. three things bug me 1.Day one DLC 2 .lack of PC features and 3. ORIGIN, i mean if this were on steam i would be so much happier. oh sorry 4. ONLINE PASSES. i thought as a community we said that that did not fly but ea once again proves that they can do what ever and still come out Scott free. Any way make what you will but i am looking forward to play through #3 (and yes i realize what a hell of a first review that was don't sue me)… Expand
  22. mcpadson
    Feb 6, 2013
    8
    Dead Space 3 is as tense, shocking and awesome as 1 and 2. First off, the graphics are fantastic, especially in the space sections. The combat is both challenging and satisfying, as the enemies can have the jump on you when you least expect it. Fighting the non-necromorphs is also fun too. Crafting and suit upgrades are much improved, having to get all the different parts to gain access toDead Space 3 is as tense, shocking and awesome as 1 and 2. First off, the graphics are fantastic, especially in the space sections. The combat is both challenging and satisfying, as the enemies can have the jump on you when you least expect it. Fighting the non-necromorphs is also fun too. Crafting and suit upgrades are much improved, having to get all the different parts to gain access to the better upgrades and weapons gives an incentive to search the environment and do the side missions. The story is good too, yet different in the way it's very group based, kind of like how Alien is set out. However, you can see most of the plot events coming from a mile off in a clichéd way, and the main villain isn't really that scary and let's Isaac get away most of the time. Co-op is incredibly well implemented too, and doesn't interfere if you want a single player experience. There's also a lot of backtracking through samey environments, and apart from one or two side missions, the rest are just simple loot hunts where you only gain from it if you invest in making a weapon. The enemies are exactly the same from Dead Space 2, except re-skinned and ever so slight changes in behaviour. If you're looking through the real, claustrophobic thrill then Dead Space 3 lacks that slightly compared to 1 2, due to the fact there aren't many claustrophobic settings and psychological twists. I'm not taking the microtransactions into account because they are completely optional purchases and don't affect the epic gameplay whatsoever.… Expand
  23. serial_
    Feb 11, 2013
    10
    I absolutely loved the first two Dead Space games. They are practically my religion. I've played DS1 13 times and DS2 9 times. DS3 is everything it should have been. I loved the weapon crafting, although I found myself longing to just recreate the classic weapons, which I did The co-op was not forced, and the levels were less linear and the monster design was fantastic, even if limited toI absolutely loved the first two Dead Space games. They are practically my religion. I've played DS1 13 times and DS2 9 times. DS3 is everything it should have been. I loved the weapon crafting, although I found myself longing to just recreate the classic weapons, which I did The co-op was not forced, and the levels were less linear and the monster design was fantastic, even if limited to only a few new additions to the necro library. The dessicated versions of slashers and leapers were very creepy and OMG the Feeders. Anyone who was not genuinely creeped out by Feeders wasn't playing the same game I was. I'm a hardened DS veteran and those guys gave me the heebeejeebees. ---For those who complain that the game wasn't survival enough for you, or was too much this or that, Visceral/EA included "Pure Survival" and "Classic" modes where you can play by your own playstyle. The only problem with their implementation of these is that they are NG+ modes, and they should have been available as difficulties from the start. At least pure survival, since that's the most oft-read complaint about the newer DS games. "Too actiony!" they say. You can't be afraid of something you understand. Xenomorphs weren't scary after the first Alien film, so James Cameron gave us Aliens. DS2 was the Aliens to DS1's Alien, and now we have a departure and reimagining of many aspects of the game in DS3's "The Thing" (a la John Carpenter). They nailed it. My only gripes are with the autosave feature (I lost progress due to a poorly timed crash a couple times) and that the last couple chapters leading up to the end were a bit drawn out. The game might have been a bit punchier with 17 chapters instead of 19, but I'm not complaining. The final areas are visually stunning and anyone who thinks Visceral and EA were making "an easy cash grab" obviously don't understand the work that goes into making those amazing set pieces. I've met the devs and they poured their soul into this game, and it shows. 10/10 exceeded expectations. Would recommend and will play again.… Expand
  24. jmic75
    Feb 12, 2013
    8
    The amount of enjoyment you'll get out of Dead Space will depend greatly on how much you have enjoyed the previous Dead Spaces and are ok with more of that. The game is not "less survival horror", it does not force you to engage in microtransactions, it does not force you to play coop, it is not a terrible port on the PC, so you can promptly ignore all the negative reviews from trolls whoThe amount of enjoyment you'll get out of Dead Space will depend greatly on how much you have enjoyed the previous Dead Spaces and are ok with more of that. The game is not "less survival horror", it does not force you to engage in microtransactions, it does not force you to play coop, it is not a terrible port on the PC, so you can promptly ignore all the negative reviews from trolls who have never played the game if they say any of those things. What it is: very similar to DS2, but with a few more enemy types, coop, side missions crafting, a roll move that doesn't dramatically change the game and a longer play time. The downside is that after 3 games it is hard to create novel situations from where necromorphs come from. I recommend veteran dead space players start on Hard difficulty, as normal and easy are far too easy.… Expand
  25. Xon
    Apr 13, 2013
    8
    There's life in Dead Space yet!
    The third installment had its highs and its lows, though in my opinion more of the former. Admittedly the game is more action orientated, especially in co-op, with flash mobs of necromorphs coming in waves at you needing less "strategic dismemberment" and more balls-to-the-walls rapid fire and explosions.
    The Good: -Beautifully detailed world -Great    There's life in Dead Space yet!
    The third installment had its highs and its lows, though in my opinion more of the former. Admittedly the game is more action orientated, especially in co-op, with flash mobs of necromorphs coming in waves at you needing less "strategic dismemberment" and more balls-to-the-walls rapid fire and explosions.

    The Good:
    -Beautifully detailed world
    -Great sound effects
    -Gameplay and combat is top-notch
    -Weapon crafting is surprisingly fun

    The bad
    -Very poor story
    -Confusing love triangle leading to boring and incongruous dialogue
    -Many questions unanswered.    … Expand
  26. mininova
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    There is plenty of evil in this game. Honestly EA is a biggest horror which is scaring out of me when I am launching the game. I don't know why players are rating this game below 8. Maybe cause of EA which is trying to sell you Scrap Metal for some change. Great horror. Great series. Loads of action twist. Keep it up Visceral. Maybe not with EA.

    Story: 9/10 Graphics: 8/10 Audio: 9/10    There is plenty of evil in this game. Honestly EA is a biggest horror which is scaring out of me when I am launching the game. I don't know why players are rating this game below 8. Maybe cause of EA which is trying to sell you Scrap Metal for some change. Great horror. Great series. Loads of action twist. Keep it up Visceral. Maybe not with EA.

    Story: 9/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    Audio: 9/10
    Terror: 10/10    … Expand
  27. pwrup_de
    Feb 16, 2013
    7
    Es ist jetzt nicht so, als ob Dead Space 3 schlecht wäre, ganz im Gegenteil, es hat seine Momente und schmeckt stellenweise nach dem grandiosen ersten Teil der Reihe. Aber dem gegenüber stehen viele Durchhänger wie die katastrophale KI auf Seiten der Unitoligy Soldaten, die schwer nachzuvollziehende Geschichte sowie das ziemlich ätzende Backtracking. Aber selbst bei den guten MomentenEs ist jetzt nicht so, als ob Dead Space 3 schlecht wäre, ganz im Gegenteil, es hat seine Momente und schmeckt stellenweise nach dem grandiosen ersten Teil der Reihe. Aber dem gegenüber stehen viele Durchhänger wie die katastrophale KI auf Seiten der Unitoligy Soldaten, die schwer nachzuvollziehende Geschichte sowie das ziemlich ätzende Backtracking. Aber selbst bei den guten Momenten bleiben die wirklich prägnaten aus, so dass ich nach einem Durchgang keine Szene wirklich als besonders bezeichnen kann. Alle neuen Ideen beginnen stark und plätschern dann auf Sparflamme und uninspiriert vor sich hin. Dabei fängt es doch so grandios an nur um im Actionbrei zu versumpfen. Echter Horror kommt auch nur selten auf, dafür gibt es einfach zu viel Munition und Lebensenergiepacks. Dead Space steckt in einer Sackgasse und so langsam befürchte ich, dass der Entwickler nur einen One Hit Wonder Titel irgendwie frisch halten möchte. Auf der anderen Seite ging das Gerücht um, dass der Publisher EA die Produktion des Titels zugunsten eines richtigen Shooters stoppen wollte. Vielleicht wurden die Entwickler so zum einlenken “überredet”. Man weiss es nicht. Mal sehen wie die Mädels und Jungs den dritten Teil der “Army of Two” Reihe umsetzen werden… ich habe ein wenig Angst davor.… Expand
  28. tom999
    Mar 3, 2013
    9
    What a game! A great 3rd installment with parts that actually made me jump. However this game lost its final mark due to the gun making idea: circuit boards etc. were a concept I didn't quite grasp when playing the game. But that is me trying to find a flaw very carefully. I really urge you to buy this game it is very good buy buy buy
  29. phytemit
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    The game just pushes the excellent story forward and as such it is just as great as previous ones. It has moments on space ships which are similar to DS1 & DS2 and then it moves the story to the planet's surface. Yes, it is more shooter like then, but as I said, the story defined how it would look like and as such is perfect. The co-op is also brilliant. I liked the previous save systemThe game just pushes the excellent story forward and as such it is just as great as previous ones. It has moments on space ships which are similar to DS1 & DS2 and then it moves the story to the planet's surface. Yes, it is more shooter like then, but as I said, the story defined how it would look like and as such is perfect. The co-op is also brilliant. I liked the previous save system better, during the gameplay you just longed to see the save point and the new auto-save makes it easier and less scary, but anyway this is still Dead Space for me.… Expand
  30. Ladiesman91
    Feb 5, 2013
    8
    This game is amazing,but it was boring to play first 7 halfs,i have a feling that i already played this before,but the rest of the game rocks,i also RECOMENDED to play coop,thank you Visceral Games and wait more great games from you guys.Sorry for my vary bad english)).
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#79 Best PC Game of 2013
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Jun 10, 2013
    90
    Its emphasis on the action element might be a nuisance to some of the franchise’s fans, but the game’s production values in every aspect will reward even the most doubtful gamer. [March 2013]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Mar 30, 2013
    70
    Dead Space 3 brings refreshing gameplay options without sacrificing the gritty, believable universe, but scares are few and far between. [Apr 2013, p.92]
  3. The Digital Fix
    Feb 28, 2013
    70
    Finishing a trilogy was always going to need bigger explosions and greater stakes – unfortunately this has come at the sacrifice of true horror.
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