Dead Space

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 513 Ratings

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  1. Thacos
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    As someone who never played DS before this is amazing. No complaints for me. The game can stutter here and there but they are very minor and dont happen during combat. Also they game kind of looks fuzzy looking at npcs and monsters from a distance even with maxed out settings but it didnt distract me at all. This game is amazing to play and experience
  2. CaptainHero89
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Great Remake!!
    Graphics 9.5/10
    Sound 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    Thx Dead Space is back 2 life.
  3. Garsupial
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    If Callisto Protocol left a bad taste in your mouth, and you were left wanting space terror, Dead Space Remake has come out very well. Good facelift compared to the original, serving as a magnificent Remake. Care in all its aspects, and adding a little extra content.
  4. Bitek
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    In my opinion original Dead Space is one of the greatest Sci-Fi survival horror games ever made. I played it and its followers Dead Space 2 and 3 many times. So, let me just say that Motive has done tremendous job with this remake. The game is so much visually upgraded that original game is almost unrecognizable. The game feels more like Dead Space 4 than Remake of 2008 game. I amIn my opinion original Dead Space is one of the greatest Sci-Fi survival horror games ever made. I played it and its followers Dead Space 2 and 3 many times. So, let me just say that Motive has done tremendous job with this remake. The game is so much visually upgraded that original game is almost unrecognizable. The game feels more like Dead Space 4 than Remake of 2008 game. I am obviously in the initial stages of the game, but first impressions are very positive. Combat feels fluid, music and audio sounds are great,( Isaac Clarke finally has voice!) and as I mentioned already graphics are huge step up over 2008 game. Performance wise the game runs well on my PC (1440p,5800x,3070Ti,32GB,M.2 Drive). Nothing like issues in The Callisto Protocol with low frame rates and stutters when that game was released.I would love to see this game do well so EA let the talented studio from Montreal to remake DS2,3 and possibly work on Dead Space 4. Overall awesome addition to my Epic Games Store library of games. I highly recommend this game for new comers and DS veterans alike and don't forget to play this game with headphones for ultimate immersion.… Expand
  5. ultrasakont
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This is the definitive Dead Space Experience, if you didn't play the original, this is the Version to Play forget about the 2008 one. and if you already played the 2008 Version, you'll appreciate this Remake
    I give this game 11/10 it's an improvement over a 10/10 game, this game actually made me feel happy to play

    I LOVE the new EA. Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order & Now Dead Space Remake
  6. DrPhoenix101
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    There are sadly many trolls here review bombing this game.

    Platform: Pc Specs: CPU: I9-10900K RAM: 32GB DDR4 GPU RTX 3080 The game runs pretty smooth on my rig on Ultra setting on 1440P above 60 FPS. There are some few frame drops here and there. But this you find in pretty much any games. This remake feels very good and very refreshing for old fans of the Dead Space universe.    There are sadly many trolls here review bombing this game.

    Platform: Pc
    Specs:
    CPU: I9-10900K
    RAM: 32GB DDR4
    GPU RTX 3080

    The game runs pretty smooth on my rig on Ultra setting on 1440P above 60 FPS. There are some few frame drops here and there. But this you find in pretty much any games.

    This remake feels very good and very refreshing for old fans of the Dead Space universe.
    you can travel across the entire ship at any time and there are lots of new areas to explore and some areas are completely reworked.
    The remake also lets you do side quest unlike the OG game.

    Sure i have some nitpicks here and there, but that dont make the game bad    … Expand
  7. Rasgarius
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Make a great Game better as Before 10/10
    Now Dead Space 2 and try to make a Dead Space 3 who doesnt suck!
  8. WackyJaber
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    I am honestly surprised it runs so well on my prebuilt PC pc that's about 5-4 years old at this point. As a remake, I honestly think it's better than the original. I'd almost compare it to Resident Evil 2 in terms of improvements and changes to the original game. You're also able to revisit any place on the Ishimura that you go to until you leave to Aegis 7, meaning you can always go backI am honestly surprised it runs so well on my prebuilt PC pc that's about 5-4 years old at this point. As a remake, I honestly think it's better than the original. I'd almost compare it to Resident Evil 2 in terms of improvements and changes to the original game. You're also able to revisit any place on the Ishimura that you go to until you leave to Aegis 7, meaning you can always go back and get something you might have missed. I've been running it on PC with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and during regular gameplay my fps didn't drop below 30 fps. There are noticeable stutters when a new area loads though, but apparently that's universal regardless of graphics card. Might get patched. Also, I've encountered a few bugs, like being transported into a black void, and characters vanishing during cutscenes as of me writing this. Still, gameplay is way better.… Expand
  9. Pmstz
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Modern Dead Space.
    The same perfection, with some additional and subtil contents.
    A perfect and true remake.

    Don't listen ppl who set a red/yellow rating : they just are clowns :-)
  10. TheBestAccountE
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This game is a perfect example of a remake done right, it feels just like how I remember the original back in 2008. I was worried that they would **** it up as motive has not done a lot of games but they managed to knock it out of the park.
  11. jeffn3ro
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Honestly... One of the best games I have ever played (I've never played Dead Space before, so this is my first time). The only downside is that there is some stutter in the game.

    I put like 40 hours in the game and I'm itching for more. I'm planing to get all the achievements in the game.
  12. TheTechHazard
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Great game and what a classic! Happy that they spoiled us with this release. Congratulations to Motive Studio for doing such an awesome job with this and improving upon an already fantastic game. I was scared at first but I’m glad that this team did it and did it right. I’m very confident in this studio now and I hope it keeps the series alive. It’s been so long and has been missed by tonsGreat game and what a classic! Happy that they spoiled us with this release. Congratulations to Motive Studio for doing such an awesome job with this and improving upon an already fantastic game. I was scared at first but I’m glad that this team did it and did it right. I’m very confident in this studio now and I hope it keeps the series alive. It’s been so long and has been missed by tons of fans. Dead Space is Back!… Expand
  13. maxtonclark
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best remakes of a game ever and you can clearly tell the level of care put into it by Motive Studios.

    This portion below is based on the PC Version. The game performs very well and is well optimized. DLSS Or FSR is highly recommended and they both have been well implemented into the game. The remake has little to no bugs and is very good. Steam Deck: The steam deck    One of the best remakes of a game ever and you can clearly tell the level of care put into it by Motive Studios.

    This portion below is based on the PC Version.

    The game performs very well and is well optimized.
    DLSS Or FSR is highly recommended and they both have been well implemented into the game.
    The remake has little to no bugs and is very good.
    Steam Deck:
    The steam deck support of this game is very good and due to the FSR2 implementation in the game I was getting a very playable experience with about 2 hours and 10 minutes of playtime on a 95% charge down to 7% this was at all low to medium settings and fsr2 set to balanced.
    i set the display to 40fps and got an average of 38-40fps about 90% of the time.    … Expand
  14. Litomaikel
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Esto sí es un juegazo. Casi perfecto en todos sus apartados. Pulido, bien optimizado, con una grandísima jugabilidad...
    Muy recomendable.
  15. grihajedy
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    74%
    Если не учитывать ужасную оптимизацию, не самую лучшую графику (недавний The Callisto Protocol, что забавно, выдавал более мощную картинку), если также забыть про цену в 70 баксов, а ещё и про изменённые лица персонажей.. возлюбленная Айзека теперь выглядит как 50-летняя бабка, и я не преувеличваю,
    В общем, как игра, получилось всё же достойно, сразу ещё скажу, что да, оригиналу был    74%
    Если не учитывать ужасную оптимизацию, не самую лучшую графику (недавний The Callisto Protocol, что забавно, выдавал более мощную картинку), если также забыть про цену в 70 баксов, а ещё и про изменённые лица персонажей.. возлюбленная Айзека теперь выглядит как 50-летняя бабка, и я не преувеличваю,
    В общем, как игра, получилось всё же достойно, сразу ещё скажу, что да, оригиналу был нужен ремейк, я заходил в него недавно, и там очень неудобные механики движения, даже просто ходить невыносимо, ну и костюму очень не хватало детализации, там буквально пару спрайтов было,
    тем не менее оригинал до сих пор является игрой с "революционным" подходом к интерфейсу, вписанному в окружение игры, а также интересным подходом к боевой системе, где вы обязаны расчленять противников, а не хедшотить,
    И, при наличии сиквелов, в 2023 году, Dead Space 2008-ого уже не имеет особой ценности, его сюжет был весьма поверхностен, а, сколько бы сильно загадочной и пугающей не была атмосфера корабля "Ишимуры", однообразие такого подхода очень сильно "душит" во второй половине игры, эта же проблема остаётся и в ремейке, первые пару часов вы будете невероятно кайфовать, но проходить это полностью очень сложно, а ведь это была главная проблема оригинала, но, я думаю, авторы не могли рисковать и прям кардинально что-то менять, так что им пришлось сохранить эту "олдовую концепцию", это ещё знаете.. со времён Doom 1993 или Half-Life 1998, вы всю игру пытаетесь выбраться из однообразного комплекса и в конце один небольшой уровень на воле)
    Но я бы не поставил ремейку палец вверх, если бы он не был так грамотно слеплен "геймплейно"..
    Полная версия тут (Тупой лимит слов): https://steamcommunity.com/id/BruDew/recommended/1693980/    … Expand
  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. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
    _    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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!!!!
  22. CaptainHowdy73
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This is how a remake is done. It's nice to see EA doing something right by gamers after all their recent blunders. Motive did an outstanding job recreating this game, and it felt like I was playing it for the first time all over again. I hope they keep this momentum up and remake Dead Space 2/3.
  23. VG_Alex
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Wonderful remake for Dead Space,4090+7950X in Max setting+2160p+RT ON+DLSS Quality,120-160 fps,That was a amazing performance for me,The game keep the core design and add some new content makes it more perfectly,'Dead Spcae:remake' is recommend for all players.

    Dead Space:Remake Graphic/Art: 8.5/9 Music/Sounds: 10/10 Narrative/Performance: 9/7 Gameplay: 9 Overall design:9    Wonderful remake for Dead Space,4090+7950X in Max setting+2160p+RT ON+DLSS Quality,120-160 fps,That was a amazing performance for me,The game keep the core design and add some new content makes it more perfectly,'Dead Spcae:remake' is recommend for all players.

    Dead Space:Remake

    Graphic/Art: 8.5/9

    Music/Sounds: 10/10

    Narrative/Performance: 9/7

    Gameplay: 9

    Overall design:9

    Score: 9.1 (+0.2)    … Expand
  24. Veghas
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Jogo está muito bom. Beira a perfeição de tão bem feito. Desenvolvimento esta de parabéns
  25. Xerdess
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Truthful remake of og Dead Space which is in many if not all ways better than the original experience and has very little to none flaws. I would say its on the same if not higher level as the RE2 remake. This game is the prime example of how games should be done .
  26. GG_LagMaster
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Playing it feels like Teen me playing the original game. Same Feeling, but now I am older.
  27. WanderinMelmoth
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Dead Space Remake is everything The Callisto Protocol promised to be but is not. That means it looks very good, plays even better and is actually scary as hell. I love sci-fi/horror in space, and Dead Space is the very definition of that.
    There are some minor gripes like keyboard controls being a bit sluggish, the zero gravity sections being a pain to control thanks to the enemies, but    Dead Space Remake is everything The Callisto Protocol promised to be but is not. That means it looks very good, plays even better and is actually scary as hell. I love sci-fi/horror in space, and Dead Space is the very definition of that.
    There are some minor gripes like keyboard controls being a bit sluggish, the zero gravity sections being a pain to control thanks to the enemies, but what the game nails is the atmosphere which makes you forget these few short comings. They also removed the turret section which is also a huge bonus.
    This will tie us over until System Shock Remake comes out which hopefully the devs won't botch. But for now the crown belongs to Dead Space.    … Expand
  28. WendyStamps
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This game was a fun experience and was even better than the original when it comes to visuals and weapons
  29. Daniel2009
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    I absolutely adored playing this game this is the best way to play the original and its Visually Stunning
  30. ANIMALMOTHERX
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Politics aside and bugs, I really love the remake feels good looks good. Honestly, don't think you could ask for more in a remake.
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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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