Dead Space

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 513 Ratings

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  1. jmcc84
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    It's a great remake of the original, doesn't gave 10 because of some performance issues (like micro-stutters) that it still has (8 months after release and they didn't fixed it)
  2. Znittarn
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    On all levels of dead, fear and space, an awesome game!
    The horror environments gives the creeps and the graphics are neat!
    A pack of unique weapons to upgrade and brutalize the frightening monsters with - although if the monsters catch you they will literally brutalize you and when you die you get to see one of MANY deathscenes.

    10/10 good ****
  3. marcinek74
    Aug 17, 2023
    0
    I was trying to play this game through EA App on PC. It's not possible to rate this game good. This a "remake" according to Devs. I can accept that outline of the story is the same but i cant accept wood made animations same or almost the same like in the original (which were great at it's time), poor dialog, poor face animations, object collision detect problems, worse cameras movements,I was trying to play this game through EA App on PC. It's not possible to rate this game good. This a "remake" according to Devs. I can accept that outline of the story is the same but i cant accept wood made animations same or almost the same like in the original (which were great at it's time), poor dialog, poor face animations, object collision detect problems, worse cameras movements, enemy damage detection problems.
    Sorry but a little better graphics (rally not important) is not worth a sacrifices. For me it is a weird remaster maybe but broken with many aspects at the same time.
    I couldn't finish this game is a real torture. Original Dead Space is simple much better overall experience.    … Expand
  4. DekuDude
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    What a great remake for a legendary hooror game! Some sound effects are way less impressive than in the original title and the endfight is still not very good but all in all this game is fun!
  5. TruthSeaker
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Absolutely great Remake.
    Great atmosphere, better exploration than in OG game, combat is tweaked in a great way, little extra bits here and there make the game much better than the old one.
    Clears most of the 2k23 AAA titles in every aspect.
  6. nnikko666
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Great remake, with best storyline and characters, I really enjoyed this game. Definitely it was much better than Callisto Protocol in almost everything. Waiting for the Dead Space 2 remake
  7. DavidBondy
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Minus some issues with traversal stutter that still persist, Dead Space remake is absolutely incredible. This is the first horror game I have ever played, and it set an extraordinary example for what is possible in this type of game. The atmosphere in this game was so unsettling, at any point it felt like I was walking into a jump scare or an ambush or something horrifying. I can'tMinus some issues with traversal stutter that still persist, Dead Space remake is absolutely incredible. This is the first horror game I have ever played, and it set an extraordinary example for what is possible in this type of game. The atmosphere in this game was so unsettling, at any point it felt like I was walking into a jump scare or an ambush or something horrifying. I can't really compare it to other horror or survival-horror games (minus some imsims like System Shock and Prey,) but I an tell you that if you're interested in getting into the horror or survival-horror genre, I seriously recommend this as the place to start.… Expand
  8. rathashira
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    Absolutely excellent, really fun to roam the Ishimura and uncover what happened to the crew. I wish there were more games like this :)
  9. EKYR
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    really didnt expect myself to like dead space remake so much! First time hearing abt it was when watching the trailer for this remake, and then bought on steam to try. Right off the bat, the insane gorgeous graphics and details that was present just in the first hour of the game already made me feel that i would like this game alot. The combat feels weighted, heavy and punchy, with allreally didnt expect myself to like dead space remake so much! First time hearing abt it was when watching the trailer for this remake, and then bought on steam to try. Right off the bat, the insane gorgeous graphics and details that was present just in the first hour of the game already made me feel that i would like this game alot. The combat feels weighted, heavy and punchy, with all weapons being used fairly often by me. the rip saw blades are a clear favourite of mine bringing back some doom glory kill memories as you get up close to take off the limbs of the necromorphs. Ambience and sound setting is always so amazingly well done in horror video games that we almost take it for granted. There were several moments in the game where the insanely thrilling music and beats were pumping so much as if they were supplying blood to my body, a true adrenaline rush feeling from going through a level and hurriedly escaping because some strange monster is chasing you. The sie quests are probably the most fleshed out side quests ive ever seen in a horror video game, seriously the level design put into it was rivalling some main quests as they were that good. inventory management and the shopping for new items was handled well with a well organised UI that made it clear what exactly was a good upgrade to get. Level design is super reminiscent of that little known game called.. dark souls? i sure havent heard of that game before...! Interconnectedness in the USG iSHIMURA was so so well done with the tram system, switches, and doors that somehow i did not get lost in that often even though the ship is massive. Having never played the first dead space, the story was quite alright to me but i didnt think it was very marvellous. Have seen better and i felt more connection to Isaac during gameplay because of a game system that Motive developed, the alive system that made isaac feel like a believable human being. I distinctly remember at one part after a very intense battle, both myself and isaac were panting profusely because of how intense it was, simple Amazing to have that emotional connection being achieved stellarly.

    Having praised it, the game is not without issues. Firstly on the technical side, it seems that dead space is not really supported well on the latest nvidia geforce driver as at 16/7/23, and many users including myself were complaining as we kept seeing the directx failure message again and again. However, after reverting back to an older version that was released on january, the performance issues were nearly completely gone spar some minor stutter that was tolerable. As for gameplay and story, there were certain areas i liked and some i didnt, and felt that it was so tedious to go through, but still i did and well it is bearable. Even at its worst in level design, the game likes to keep it fresh and simple with the intuitive map button that helped me find my way back one too many times. Another thing to point out was that i really enjoyed playing on the hard difficulty, but decided to turn it down to medium after a really intense level to see what med difficulty was like, It was extremely easy compared to Hard mode and i felt like i was being overwhelmed with healing items and the like for no reason as i was able to survive fairly easily. Enemy AI seems to operate on a want to /dont want to basis sometimes and these extremely violent zombies can start to BACK OFF and i even saw one running away from me hahahah. It was so funny to see that and i guess the ai can be improved slightly. For the large part, the enemies in the game really live up to the hype as they are challenging yet fair to fight. Boss Fights can be abit... in the words of souls players, gimmicky. I didnt particularly enjoy the boss fights too much as they all felt like i was playing through a lens filter and didnt feel up close Me VS You kind of scenario. The other characters in the game are really well done and do not annoy me which is the most important thing for me. Often in gaming nowadays, we get absolute chatterboxes sharing their whole lifes worth of story in one car ride and it feel extremely irritating. The characters here are seriously only focused on surviving on the ship and i do not think i have seen anyone smile in this game, not even to themselves, which is a bit goofy but i still appreciate the studio trying to emphasise the survival horror theme.

    I really had my fun with dead space even though it had some moments i felt disdainful and other negative emotions, but this project as a whole was really such a pleasure to experience the labour of love by the developers, adding their own touch to this already amazing game. Definite mustplay in my opinion.    … Expand
  10. fps_
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Didn't play the original, but this remake was a phenomenal experience. Bit expensive given its a remake and no risk taken on creating new IP. Few issues finding stable NVIDIA drivers that worked with this game, but once that was sorted it ran great.
  11. Hikechi
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    the best remake so far, It has amazing graphics, perfect gameplay, apart from improving little things, it's a masterpiece, the best survival horror of all time!!!!
  12. Mastereed
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    A NEW JOURNEY INTO THE DEAD SPACE

    BEFORE WE START: Dead Space Remake was developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. This title is a true reproduction of the original 2008 game, produced by the now-defunct Visceral Games. This product sets itself apart from the various remakes in today's market by offering new mechanics and paths compared to the original. The game has    A NEW JOURNEY INTO THE DEAD SPACE

    BEFORE WE START:
    Dead Space Remake was developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. This title is a true reproduction of the original 2008 game, produced by the now-defunct Visceral Games. This product sets itself apart from the various remakes in today's market by offering new mechanics and paths compared to the original. The game has been 100% completed on Xbox Series X.

    THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS, AGAIN:
    Dead Space Remake begins with an introductory scene to the game's story, showcasing the various members of the expedition, including the legendary engineer Isaac Clarke, the protagonist of the entire trilogy. Unlike the original, he now has an uncovered face and sets the stage for the continuous feast of visual and auditory delights that this remake offers to players of all categories. In fact, this cutscene fully showcases the graphical muscle it brings, with extreme attention to detail and visual effects, coupled with technically impressive audio. After this sequence, the player finds themselves guiding the engineer through the doors of the USG Ishimura, a massive galactic spacecraft dedicated to mining giant stars.

    LOST IN SPACE-SHIP:
    By now, the gaming industry has accustomed us to seeing great remakes adding a couple, or even no new mechanics compared to the originals. Fortunately, Dead Space doesn't disappoint in this regard either. Several sections have been updated and modified to provide a different experience even for those who have played the original. One significant mechanic that has significantly changed the approach to certain areas is the energy convoy system. This allows the player to redirect energy to specific structures such as elevators or doors at the expense of life support systems or, even worse, lights. This obviously adds more variety compared to Dead Space's typical linearity and gives the player more decision-making power. Finally, the last two major changes are the addition of more interactive objects on the map for defensive use, such as carts or pipes that can be used as spears, and the ability to explore a fully interconnected Ishimura, blocked only by security doors accessible during the story.

    THE VISIONS IMPROVED THE GRAPHIC:
    It's challenging not to fall into banality when talking about a remake that has improved every single aspect of the game. The lighting has been extensively enhanced and structured to evoke different sensations such as anxiety and anguish, or tranquility and solitude. The colors, faithful in every situation, perfectly convey the feeling of being immersed in deep space. The attention to detail, whether it's the decorative posters, billboards, wall writings, or various objects found throughout the game, builds a silent narrative necessary for such a dark title. Of course, there are some minor flaws, such as the animations, which are still below par compared to the rest, and some final cutscenes that feel hastily thought out and concluded.

    SOMETHING IS COMING:
    The audio department, even more than the graphics, showcases a remarkable technical level. For this title, a new 3D audio technology was used, which utilizes extremely realistic sound waves that bounce off surfaces just like in the real world. It's worth noting that you need headphones with 3D audio to fully exploit this feature, but the regular audio, which is meticulously crafted, is still impressive in its own right. Focusing on the 3D audio, it's one of the best, if not the best, on the market, and it's especially utilized to its full potential in a game like this. By using this feature, you can hear enemies climbing walls or rooftops, allowing you to predict their direction. You can hear entities approaching from walls several meters away. Not only does this make the experience smoother, but it also makes it extremely more horrifying and scary due to the unpredictability of certain sounds.

    WHY A 10? (9.5)

    PROS:
    Dead Space Remake, a reproduction of an already established masterpiece, improves upon 95% of the original, offering a multitude of new mechanics and approaches, a backtracking system, and terrifying audio and visual aspects. These aspects make it feel like a new game even for those like me who have completed the first Dead Space multiple times. Additionally, it provides access to the Impossible difficulty right from the first playthrough, a brilliant choice that allows veterans to enjoy a completely balanced challenge from the start.

    CONS:
    The negative aspects of this masterpiece are limited to the simple question, "Was it necessary?" This is because the original Dead Space from 2008 didn't need a remake. I believe that every fan of the saga would have appreciated a sequel or spin-off of the trilogy much more than this reproduction.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10
    Story: 9.5
    Horror: 10
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  13. Haltsu
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    An excellent remake of an already excellent game!
    The Remake had a lot to live up to and I am happy to report it succeeded the original.
    Pros: + Visuals are outstanding, lightning in particular! + Audio design is great with good voice acting from the new and old cast members! + Great gameplay improvements! + Story while can feel familiar to series veterans still manages to offer    An excellent remake of an already excellent game!
    The Remake had a lot to live up to and I am happy to report it succeeded the original.

    Pros:
    + Visuals are outstanding, lightning in particular!
    + Audio design is great with good voice acting from the new and old cast members!
    + Great gameplay improvements!
    + Story while can feel familiar to series veterans still manages to offer surprises!
    + Only minor issues on the PC version.

    Cons:
    - Some occasion traverser stuttering
    - Sorta just left out without any major patching.    … Expand
  14. darthcooper
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    This is simply the best remake I have played to date and the devs didn't disappoint. From the graphics, sound and gameplay its been a blast and worth every cent.
  15. jgedak
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    The game is amazing when it's working, but it crashes constantly on my 4090/10900k. Very sad that it's unplayable. Crashes started every 20 min or so, and started ramping up to every few min. now it's gotten so bad that the game won't turn on at all. A weird directx error that a lot of people seem to be getting.
  16. Ryskim
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece. An incredible remake only comparable to others like Resident Evil 2. An absolute must. Enjoy!
  17. mdk567
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    좁은 통로에서 언제 튀어나올지 모르는 적을 두려워하며 조금씩 나아가는 긴박감
    죽지 않는 적과 사운드, 어두운 분위기에서 오는 공포감
    꿈도 희망도 없는 스토리까지
  18. Midyen
    Jun 7, 2023
    8
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 8.
  19. galaxiplayer
    Jun 5, 2023
    0
    I paid for a supposedly 10/10 game not a **** self taught computer course to figure out why the game keeps crashing, (Disable overlays, install latest drivers, lower the settings, CHECK your System for unfaulty drivers because the problem cant be on our end) I did all that and still game doesn't want to work.
    OH and good luck if you are trying to stream it to twitch using OBS, the game    I paid for a supposedly 10/10 game not a **** self taught computer course to figure out why the game keeps crashing, (Disable overlays, install latest drivers, lower the settings, CHECK your System for unfaulty drivers because the problem cant be on our end) I did all that and still game doesn't want to work.
    OH and good luck if you are trying to stream it to twitch using OBS, the game will crash 3 seconds after
    I swear to good even with a 3070 there is still some games that will not run only because of stupidities like this. IM DONE. Got a refund, end of story.    … Expand
  20. luhpoon
    May 27, 2023
    8
    Never played very much of the original, but the little I had seen from the original (Opening section) has been overhauled and upgraded completely. The game itself is pretty fun and I love the atmosphere and visuals that it gives off. 8.5/10
  21. guigudex
    May 26, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece for me I really like the game, the atmosphere, the sounds, the music, the history, and the characters. Recently I finished the original on my PS3 and I can affirm this is the perfect experience for the game
  22. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    stay close to orginal vision adding small things and improved visuals make this already best survival horror game 10 again. adding imposible mod on without need to finish game smal but biggest change bcosue not many experience that on old version. some things still not perfect. the face of his girlfirend compared old one look like old women. the white military suit old one which iconicstay close to orginal vision adding small things and improved visuals make this already best survival horror game 10 again. adding imposible mod on without need to finish game smal but biggest change bcosue not many experience that on old version. some things still not perfect. the face of his girlfirend compared old one look like old women. the white military suit old one which iconic even on ds comics here more metalic and not stay close to orginal vision like rest of game. more like look iron man dead space 2 stlye suit now. another miss is adding to assoult rifle second fire bomb shot ability like used on dead space 2. this make game more easy compered old one which uses around fire. another huge miss no physcal pc rlease. ea new games with nfs unbound jedi surivor and ds not have physcal rlease on pc which contuned 30 years of ea pc games. shame dead space remake atleast can see the pc shelfs.game size not that big to fit 4 disc. game scored quite lover than resident evil 4 remake which is funny . old re4 and ds 2008 compared each other no way to re4 scored higher bcsose ds in every defination bypass re4 formula even on hud. now with more realstc graphics media still chosing villager enemyies more scaried than necromohs quite laughable taste. not the mention saving usa prestend daughter compared alien thing like stroy.… Expand
  23. Avocato
    May 18, 2023
    9
    I first reviewed this game as a 7, because the ea app was annoying and also dlss and fsr make the image work bad. First i have to say is if you want to buy this game first check benchmarks with your setup. I have an 3060 and ryzen 5 3600 and i get 90 fps with fsr on rtx on at high image quality, I played like 9 hours and i want to say i love it so far, the guns , the enemies and the story;I first reviewed this game as a 7, because the ea app was annoying and also dlss and fsr make the image work bad. First i have to say is if you want to buy this game first check benchmarks with your setup. I have an 3060 and ryzen 5 3600 and i get 90 fps with fsr on rtx on at high image quality, I played like 9 hours and i want to say i love it so far, the guns , the enemies and the story; i even want to get all achievements.
    Anyways here is some ratings
    Gameplay 10/10 ( i feel like when i was playing the last of us, cant wait to go back and play)
    Story: 7.70/10 ( i feel like the developers didn't work on showing emotion on characters faces)
    Sound 8.30/10 I feel like music in the game would've made the sound rating 10/10, imagine cornfield chase played while beating a boss).
    Graphics 9.20 /10 playing with fsr takes away from graphics, BUT even then it looks amazing.    … Expand
  24. Procrustes
    May 16, 2023
    0
    Loved the first series back in the day but this game has ofc the anticonsumer horrible DRM malware called Denuvo, plus its overpriced to the moon.
  25. StormDeath69
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Un bon jeu, mais mal optimisé.
    Beaucoup trop de Stuttering et une mauvaise utilisation de la puissance du PC.
    Graphiquement très propre
  26. joaski94
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing. Chilling atmpsohere, great story, amazing graphics; gameplay-wise it's the best I've played in a long time.
  27. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    90% of the time a remake/remaster of classic games works! every developer currently Should invest in remakes because this dead space 2023 managed to overcome dead 2008..

    I really wanted to have a remake of NFS MOST WANTED, SKATE 3, DEAD SPACE 2, DEF JAM FFNY, NFS UNDERGROUND 2, BURNOUT 3.........
  28. dragofuego
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    Dead Space is the best sci-fi horror I've played in a long time! It's actually unbelievable considerating it's coming from EA. This is how a game should be remade. I am hoping for a Dead Space 2 remake in the future.
  29. imalynxcat
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    One of the best survival-horror experiences. Sound design is as good as RE2 Remake. There are some optimization problems when playing on PC.
  30. radixlecti84
    Apr 22, 2023
    5
    5/10 - Loyal remake held back by stutters and technical issues

    The presentation in this game is pretty decent but there seems to be an issue with optimization here. My 2080s was using 60% of it's GPU while somewhat taxing my i7-10700k. The game often jumped between running as smooth as butter to random dips to much lower fps. Entering new areas caused issues too, which shouldn't be the    5/10 - Loyal remake held back by stutters and technical issues

    The presentation in this game is pretty decent but there seems to be an issue with optimization here. My 2080s was using 60% of it's GPU while somewhat taxing my i7-10700k. The game often jumped between running as smooth as butter to random dips to much lower fps. Entering new areas caused issues too, which shouldn't be the case when running on an SSD on medium/high settings in 1080p.

    I managed to play the entire game without finding the line gun, I have no idea how that occurred but given that it was my favorite gun in the original it's pretty disappointing, I was being fairly thorough searching around the ship in every side room so god knows where it was hiding

    In any case, for all it's graphical improvements, the technical issues don't make up for the additions here. I'd rather replay the original.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 12, 2023
    90
    It will be an interesting exercise to compare this to the Resident Evil 4 remake and Metroid Prime Remastered, such stylistically or thematically similar titles released within the same quarter, as this being the first out the gate has set a high watermark early on into the year. It wins on its top tier presentation alone, and although it can sometimes feel like that's the main contributor that's modernising the experience, there's a great novelty and appeal to some of its, should we say, relics to game design of the past. Chiefly, relics that are of a focused, directed single-player experience that don't overstay their welcome and don't manipulate the player beyond the experience itself. Let's see how long that one lasts when we're drowning in remakes, shall we?
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    84
    If you want to replay first Dead Space – the remake will scratch that itch. But don’t expect any meaningful improvements over the original. [page 54]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Feb 24, 2023
    80
    More striking are the zero-gravity sections. [Issue#382, p.108]
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