Dead Space 2

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  1. CrusaderForever
    Mar 12, 2011
    10
    Dead Space 2 is a fantastic game. It takes all that was done so well in Dead Space and evolves it to perfection. This game was a lot harder than Dead Space. There were more attacks from different directions instead of all in front of you. The set pieces for many of the magnificent action scenes were perfect. The graphics are very detailed and a lot better than the first game. TheDead Space 2 is a fantastic game. It takes all that was done so well in Dead Space and evolves it to perfection. This game was a lot harder than Dead Space. There were more attacks from different directions instead of all in front of you. The set pieces for many of the magnificent action scenes were perfect. The graphics are very detailed and a lot better than the first game. The sound was phenomenal and alone peaked the tension. The controls are more refined and makes controlling Isaac a joy. I was very happy with the story and how they added to the overall story. Isaac's inner-fighting was done very well, probably the best in any game. I truly felt bad for him. The weapons were great and it was nice to see the weapons from DS1 since it immerses you in the universe. The weapons shouldn't change but have additions that the Ishimura didn't have. I was very happy with the ending and very proud to have beat this game. The ending sequence was a mad dash and probably the hardest part of the game rightfully so. I am highly anticipating the DLC Severed and looking forward to Dead Space 3. I haven't played the multiplayer so I cannot comment on that. An excellent game that shouldn't be missed.… Expand
  2. Darkwing
    Mar 8, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing on the PS 3. First of all nobody really mention the load times. The only time there are load times is when you die. In between each chapters that are none and it's an free flowing action just like God of War 3. Second the original gameplay is back expect there are a few times you gotta think smart or else you won't survive. As far as Hardcore mode it's the best thingThis game is amazing on the PS 3. First of all nobody really mention the load times. The only time there are load times is when you die. In between each chapters that are none and it's an free flowing action just like God of War 3. Second the original gameplay is back expect there are a few times you gotta think smart or else you won't survive. As far as Hardcore mode it's the best thing out there for consoles right now (Even the PC too). I am saying is if you beaten it you get a nifty reward. Again it makes it worth while playing it again and again. As far as Multiplayer it's icing on the cake. I'd say get the game, get the DLC and if you have the Limited edition your ready for the full experience.… Expand
  3. Exp_Gamers
    Feb 27, 2011
    9
    Dead Space 2 has been with us for a week or so now and in that time I've now managed to play-through twice. We continue Isaac's story three years after the original game, This time instead of being set on a spaceship DS2 is set in a huge space colony / city called Sprawl on one of Saturn's moons, It's here where we catch up with Isaac as he wakes from a daydream to find himself bound in aDead Space 2 has been with us for a week or so now and in that time I've now managed to play-through twice. We continue Isaac's story three years after the original game, This time instead of being set on a spaceship DS2 is set in a huge space colony / city called Sprawl on one of Saturn's moons, It's here where we catch up with Isaac as he wakes from a daydream to find himself bound in a straitjacket and suffering from nightmarish hallucinations of his dead girlfriend. The Original Dead Space wasn't hyped as much as this sequel, and as a result it almost slipped under the radar for a lot of gamers, but for those of us who played the first game it became a game to remember for many reasons but mainly because it was full of edge of the seat action and suspense that would scare the pants of you, even when you had that knowing feeling that something was going to happen you'd still jump when it did, and the impressive highly detailed Zero-G sections that were unlike anything scene before and the unforgiving enemies, Dead Space 2 has all of this and more by the bucket load, with more zero g sections, a bigger necromorph invasion force, this time with added necromorph types that include hideous featureless childlike creatures with pointed limbs who attack you in packs, crawling baby like necromorphs who explode when they are near you, then there's the Puker's, who are similar to Left 4 Dead's Boomers (albeit a lot trimmer), but instead of spewing bile at you the Puker's spew acid from a distance accompanied with a blood-curdling scream. Isaac does have a bit more help this time round though in the form of new weapons which include a detonator gun that fires a tri-beamed laser which explodes when touched, and a Javelin Gun, a high-powered spear-gun like weapon that lets you fire bolts at enemies and impale them onto nearby crates or walls, and of course there's the old favorites from the original game such as the line-cutter, the ripper and the flamethrower, all of which can be upgraded along with your rig and stasis modules at workbenches throughout the game by using power nodes collected on your travels. There's no HUD as such in Dead Space 2, the screen is left quite clear while in combat, this is partly to allow you to have a clear view of your surroundings and partly so that anything remotely scary still has the full impact of scaring the crap out of you, add to this one of the best in-game atmospheres there is with its outstanding graphics that this time round see more of those superbly crafted zero-gravity sections where Isaac is free to float around with the aid of little rockets and the almost perfect sound effects that have you wondering if that was a bit of trash moving behind you or a necromorph creeping up on you, this all makes for a truly immersive experience and that keeps you on your toes at all times, so much so that you'll be grateful of those save points after a while so that you can take a breather (and turn the lights on if it's getting dark outside) Dead Space made great use of the Kinesis ability in Isaac's suit which allowed him to pick up objects and either move them out of the way or fire them at enemies and objects, this system has now been greatly improved and made more responsive, so much so that it will now become part of your combat technique, and as with the original game ammo is in short supply so you may find yourself having to use Kinesis to pick up a severed limb and fire it at an approaching enemy, you'll also use Kinesis and Stasis to manipulate objects to solve puzzles in order to progress through the game. Unlike it's predecessor Dead Space 2 has an eight player multiplayer mode in which 2 teams of four try to complete their objective, namely four human engineers try to achieve their goal while four necromorphs try to stop them (think of L4D but in space and you've got the idea), As with most online games if you're in a party or lobby with a good bunch of players then the multiplayer can be a lot of fun. In Summary Dead Space 2 has been vastly improved over the original game, with everything from the environments and sounds being tweaked so that the game pulls you in and completely immerses you, almost every aspect of game play has improved, and when you combine that with an engrossing storyline then you're in for a good time, Well, unless you suffer from a nervous disposition, in which case I'd recommend you don't play through while on your own… Expand
  4. wrashidd
    Feb 23, 2011
    9
    Smoother graphics and animations than the first one, so go to Sprawl to kill, to earn and to find some money to upgrade your suit's and weapons' rig as the first one. With your powerful suit and weapons your next surviving in the next dead space "station" (not in dead space) will be easier. But still real fun come's if you will challenge yourself through playing game night time with lightsSmoother graphics and animations than the first one, so go to Sprawl to kill, to earn and to find some money to upgrade your suit's and weapons' rig as the first one. With your powerful suit and weapons your next surviving in the next dead space "station" (not in dead space) will be easier. But still real fun come's if you will challenge yourself through playing game night time with lights off and Dolby sound...(Also, stock up with the drugs for dysentery and in advance make appointment with a psychologist. )… Expand
  5. Sceptic
    Feb 23, 2011
    8
    Atmospheric is the word I use to describe this game.A worthy sequel really.The audio is particulary excellent,as well as the graphics.The gameplay and story are pretty average,but the world draws you in so you won't care at all.Buy it,be scared for a week,then trade it.
  6. KillerToad
    Feb 22, 2011
    8
    I am really sad that this wasn't a better experience for me. I loved the first Dead Space and this new one is story- and audio-wise excellent, a very good game BUT as I reached the last half of the game, bad things started happening. I don't consider this a spoiler as it mostly concerns gameplay, because there are points in the game where the player is not given a way to acquire new ammoI am really sad that this wasn't a better experience for me. I loved the first Dead Space and this new one is story- and audio-wise excellent, a very good game BUT as I reached the last half of the game, bad things started happening. I don't consider this a spoiler as it mostly concerns gameplay, because there are points in the game where the player is not given a way to acquire new ammo for the next room, which in the end of the game will pack huge numbers of necromorphs. I encountered numerous episodes where I had to retry the same room more than 20 times because I had no ammo and no way to get more of it (same goes for health). I had to make strategies for how to hit the single enemy and use its limbs to kill the others and they attack from all around you so that you have no chance of adapting to the situation, it is simply pure stress and not in the scary way of the first game, you just get angry and want to throw something at the Tv! I haven't seen a lot of other people complain about the level design the way I'm doing here, but I really hope that I'm not the only one, because I've been playing on Survivalist (medium-hard) and in the end of the game I had to go down to Normal mode in order to defeat the final encounter. I have been using stasis, kinesis and conserved my ammo (and bought lots of it at the store) and still I did not have a chance most of the time. So the first part of the game was really great but I think Visceral Games should consider patching the game with some additions to the levels the way studios do with MMORPG's because I can't see how I would ever be able to complete the game on Hardcore if this happens again. I like the game and the way it is designed most of the time, but from chapter 10 and to the end it simply feels like they skipped polishing it and sent out the alpha-code of the game. I will still say that it is a good game that deserves to be played but unless I'm just extremely unlucky when no ammo drops and I get attacked simultaneously by 15 zombies with razor-sharp arms, exploding bodies and gooey stuff in the mouths, I would advice people to play on Normal the first time, just to resist getting too angry. I'm going to start a New game+ and see if it gets easier for me this time around with all the weapons and suits upgraded from the beginning.… Expand
  7. funkydb
    Feb 15, 2011
    9
    Overall, Dead Space 2 is a very good game. I found it more enjoyable than the first game, which I felt got repetitive. DS2 offers more varied environments and is just more fun to play than the first. Some parts are a bit tough, especially towards the end of the game. I wouldn't call it scary, although it is full of gore. The story keeps you interested enough to keep going.Overall, Dead Space 2 is a very good game. I found it more enjoyable than the first game, which I felt got repetitive. DS2 offers more varied environments and is just more fun to play than the first. Some parts are a bit tough, especially towards the end of the game. I wouldn't call it scary, although it is full of gore. The story keeps you interested enough to keep going. Definitely recommend picking it up if you had any interest in the first one. Also, if you can still find the PS3 version with Dead Space Extraction, that's a great pack-in and a good prequel to the Dead Space series.… Expand
  8. ArkonBlade
    Feb 13, 2011
    10
    coming from EA you never know what you are gona get . well EA did it again the first dead space game was a great game and the second is every bit as good if not better . the game is now more challenging (the first one even on impossable wasnt to hard) the game retains its creepy atmosphere and also improves on it very nicely . any one worried this game wasnt gona be scarry like the lastcoming from EA you never know what you are gona get . well EA did it again the first dead space game was a great game and the second is every bit as good if not better . the game is now more challenging (the first one even on impossable wasnt to hard) the game retains its creepy atmosphere and also improves on it very nicely . any one worried this game wasnt gona be scarry like the last one dont have to worry its even more so id say . the game feels as about as long as the first one now with zero load times in game . the graphics have been improved you have abunch of new and cool wepons . the final rig looks major bad ass. 1 small gripe is the story all be it intense doesnt really add much of any new info i was hoping to learn more about the marker as to why it was built and what its true purpose really is . the final boss battle is much more challanging then the first ones . in the first dead space the final boss was laughably easy even on impossable you could beat him with out being touched (he did look cool though) . the voice acting is well done ,though the guy who does isac just doesnt sound like the person to play him not that he's a bad voice actor or any thing just sounds too young and i think isac is suppose to be in his 40s. the online isnt any thing special but who cares i doubt any one got this or cared for a online ... well maybe a online co op would have been nice . there is a new varity of some cool enimys the children necro's being the most creepy . honestly having 15 necro kiddys jumping all over you as tearing you apart is some creepy **** . dead space 2 if you liked the first is a must buy .… Expand
  9. psychdoctor
    Feb 12, 2011
    10
    The first Dead Space was scary, Dead Space 2 is even scarier. I was not aware of survivor horror games so DS was new to me. I will just say this; DS2 is the scariest game I have ever played and if you play the game at night with a 7.1 AVR system, you will soil yourself! The visual quality is awesome, the ambiences throughout each level is stunning and really makes it feel you are there.The first Dead Space was scary, Dead Space 2 is even scarier. I was not aware of survivor horror games so DS was new to me. I will just say this; DS2 is the scariest game I have ever played and if you play the game at night with a 7.1 AVR system, you will soil yourself! The visual quality is awesome, the ambiences throughout each level is stunning and really makes it feel you are there. The game is hard as heck, especially on Zealot mode. I was actually trembling during chapter 14, it is that intense. The final boss is a pain and will strain your sanity if you do not have enough ammo or the right gun set up. Buy the game. It is great. Oh, the MP is fun but takes a while to get use to. Need a squad of buddies and it will be fun. Keep in mind, many do not play MP so you will have to sit and wait to get a game going.… Expand
  10. Funkymonk
    Feb 11, 2011
    9
    Great sequal and, yes a GOTY contender already. The Metascore is a good one but this particular game deservs higher! Ther's definitely something strange going on with some the lower reviews. The Onion AV especially are a disgrace for giving it that mark especially when you consider they gave the first DS 83%, wtf. As for the user reviews? Well ther's always some strange people who justGreat sequal and, yes a GOTY contender already. The Metascore is a good one but this particular game deservs higher! Ther's definitely something strange going on with some the lower reviews. The Onion AV especially are a disgrace for giving it that mark especially when you consider they gave the first DS 83%, wtf. As for the user reviews? Well ther's always some strange people who just want to bring the average score down. Even if you don't like this type of genre to give such a polished game scores such as 0 is just moronic (yes you Deathsmiles ya clown). At least these people are in the minority but it annoys me 1 or 2 idiots can effect the overall score.
    Ok rant over her's the review! Firstly, it's important to remember that DS1 was and still is a great game. It got so much right; the pitch perfect scares, ace controlls and especially the use of sound and graphics to create a nerve shredding atmosphere was as good as i've ever seen in a game. EA would be crazy to change the core mechanics too much and thankfully they havn't but they have added to it - The tense survival horror now blends seamlessly with action set pieces so well done they wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood blockbuster. Games just don't come any more intense or exciting then this! The end result is something truly exceptional and fully cements Dead Space's position as this generations survival horror king. A very, very strong 9 from me. It perhaps lacks true innovation but that's the only reason i couldn't give it a 10.    … Expand
  11. AllO
    Feb 9, 2011
    7
    I have never been so utterly disappointed in a game that I have felt the compulsion to tell people about it. Its not like its a bad game, but it is a massive let down. it's just not a great game and I seriously disagree with the ludicrously high rating that it has received, I would humbly suggest to anyone thinking about buying this game, to rent or pirate. As I said, not a bad game atI have never been so utterly disappointed in a game that I have felt the compulsion to tell people about it. Its not like its a bad game, but it is a massive let down. it's just not a great game and I seriously disagree with the ludicrously high rating that it has received, I would humbly suggest to anyone thinking about buying this game, to rent or pirate. As I said, not a bad game at all, the graphics are very good, despite a rather unimaginative array of cookie cutter enemies, but there has to be more to a game than that?! I feel as though, after the first game, with its intriguing narrative and voiceless, faceless protagonist, that dead space 2 throws away a massive opportunity to explore what has become a rich gaming world. the story in the second game is just boring, there is no other way of putting it. by about a quarter of the way through the game I completely gave up caring what was happening and ground through to the end hoping to find some redemption. Alas, none came, what could have been a sophisticated and well thought out survival horror game, what we have is gears of war with less homo-eroticism and wall hugging. BLAH! - don't buy… Expand
  12. wildaminal
    Feb 9, 2011
    9
    In addition to my last review, people who're saying this game isn't scary: get over it. Both of these games are based on cheap thrills once you get past the initial shock value; this game is a 3PS at heart, with elements if survival horror mixed in. If you want survival horror and the only true scariness in a game play Amnesia. This game is balls to the wall combat.
  13. xxlgamer
    Feb 9, 2011
    9
    Deep mind game with great control and awesome gameplay. This game just doesn't let up on the scare and creepy factor...has you on edge. Multiplayer is also a blast! Control and gameplay very easy to get used too.
  14. masseffecten
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dead Space 2 is an amazing game,9/10,bcause its a polished and improved sequel that every fan deserves. I would like to thank you Visceral Games for giving us, the fans, what we have been waiting for.

    The graphics look beautiful 9/10
    The Gameplay/Fun 10/10
    The Story 8/10
    Replay Value 10/10
    The game is very/scary too, its not silent hill scary but its pretty dang scary.
    Multiplayer is fun 8/10
    Some twists and turns. Feels a little dragged on for one purpose but still fun.
    New gameplay mechanics are awesome, like using kinesis to shoot an arm back at an enemy.
    I know the producer said there didnt need to be any big bosses but i would of put one somewhere in the ishimura. Anyways still an excellent game.

    I know a Visceral Game member or two will read this so i would like to say that you guys rock and are my favorite game studio right now. I cant wait for Dead Space 3 if there is one. Honestly though guys if you think its perfect the way it is then leave it, dont take it too far.    … Expand
  15. munde
    Feb 8, 2011
    9
    9.Veramente un bel sequel nonostante sia leggermente più action del primo.
    Ottimo lavoro fatto quello dei visceral che si confermano software house di riferimento.
    Il gameplay la grafica ed il sonoro ben fatti vi terranno compagnia e con il fiato sospeso per circa 11 ore di gioco nella modalità più difficile se giocate con calma e vi fermerete ad    9.Veramente un bel sequel nonostante sia leggermente più action del primo.
    Ottimo lavoro fatto quello dei visceral che si confermano software house di riferimento.
    Il gameplay la grafica ed il sonoro ben fatti vi terranno compagnia e con il fiato sospeso per circa 11 ore di gioco nella modalità più difficile se giocate con calma e vi fermerete ad osservare gli scorci di paesaggi spaziali a gravità zero (davvero suggestivi).
    La storia è ben fatta ed accompagna bene gli eventi narrati con qualche piccolo effetto scriptato che non risulta mai eccessivo Si tratta di un discorso personale ma preferivo nel primo episodio dove il personaggio principale non parlava proprio. Se ci fossero stati eventi o bivi dove poter decidere qualcosa o cambiare parzialmente la vicenda sarebbe stato sicuramente un capolavoro.
    Per il resto tutto ok    … Expand
  16. MartinSyversen
    Feb 6, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For PS3 this is one of the best game values since "The Orange Box" I found the game for $40, and for that I get 2 full fledged single player games, (Also including Extraction) and a rather fun multiplayer to play with my friends! My only negative responses to this game is that it's not nearly as scary as the first one, and the multiplayer unlocks are rather flat in comparison to other like BFBC2 and Call of Duty. But the game is focused around the single player experience which is phenomenal, *SPOILER*it gets really creepy when you return to the Ishumura *SPOILER* and the story is a lot stronger this time around. It gets a personal 9.5/10 but since you only can score the game with whole numbers it's a 9/10, I recommend that you pick up your copy right this instant!… Expand
  17. SteveP
    Feb 5, 2011
    4
    More of the same: terrible level design, cheap enemy spawning, poorly thought-out mechanics (avoiding monsters who are lying down is a snap: if you can pull a body toward you with kinesis, it's just a corpse. If for some inexplicable reason your kinesis won't work, it's a necromorph waiting to ambush you), etc. It's frustrating that the overall gameplay and sound design are so excellent,More of the same: terrible level design, cheap enemy spawning, poorly thought-out mechanics (avoiding monsters who are lying down is a snap: if you can pull a body toward you with kinesis, it's just a corpse. If for some inexplicable reason your kinesis won't work, it's a necromorph waiting to ambush you), etc. It's frustrating that the overall gameplay and sound design are so excellent, because everything else is complete crap.… Expand
  18. Cheshir
    Feb 3, 2011
    8
    This was a fun sequel. It definitely made me jump out of my seat a few times from certain surprises. An improvement in graphics, character development, and smoother user interface was a very good move. I really like the new creature "Stalkers". They have a very nifty way of attacking. I enjoy blasting windows out on the station and have space suck the necromorphs out. I love usingThis was a fun sequel. It definitely made me jump out of my seat a few times from certain surprises. An improvement in graphics, character development, and smoother user interface was a very good move. I really like the new creature "Stalkers". They have a very nifty way of attacking. I enjoy blasting windows out on the station and have space suck the necromorphs out. I love using impalement physic object.s I'm not to fond of multi-player (but then again I'm more of solo player). I don't know why the majority of surviving humans in the Dead Space are from the United Kingdom. Tiedemann(DS2) sounded just like Hammond(DS1) and Daina(DS2) sounded just like Daniels (DS1). Original Soundtrack was spectacular. This game was worth buying in my opinion for it's replay value.… Expand
  19. XredX
    Feb 3, 2011
    5
    Love the Game Looks and game-play is fun some time it'll make me jump XD its kinda like watching a Horror Movie.

    The ONLY thing that bothers me is i have kidos and they wana play and some times. i Need to play in a Diff area then just my bed room, we have 2 xbox and when it says can't play the save game because there is a download content that this system doesn't have bla bla bla "Rivet    Love the Game Looks and game-play is fun some time it'll make me jump XD its kinda like watching a Horror Movie.

    The ONLY thing that bothers me is i have kidos and they wana play and some times. i Need to play in a Diff area then just my bed room, we have 2 xbox and when it says can't play the save game because there is a download content that this system doesn't have bla bla bla "Rivet Gun" this needs to be fix. =/ I know just take the system but its well put up there and lots of wiringit'll be a drag to get. =P    … Expand
  20. Human
    Feb 2, 2011
    9
    I have to say that I was a fan of the first Dead Space. While the story was a bit generic, the game played beautifully. What Dead Space 2 brings is more great gameplay and a highly developed world in which the story takes place. I never thought the Dead Space games were so much scary as they were startling. It's not the type of horror game that makes you afraid to open a door because ofI have to say that I was a fan of the first Dead Space. While the story was a bit generic, the game played beautifully. What Dead Space 2 brings is more great gameplay and a highly developed world in which the story takes place. I never thought the Dead Space games were so much scary as they were startling. It's not the type of horror game that makes you afraid to open a door because of what might be on the other side, rather it shoves disturbing and gory imagery in your face. Its more Hostel than Paranormal Activity, but I honestly don't mind. I love this game because of the fun gameplay and immersive atmosphere. It also does a good job a creating tense moments, which I find good for horror games. I don't really care about the multiplayer aspect of the game, plus I can't even find a match for some reason. Plus, the PS3 version comes with Dead Space: Extraction, which is pretty fun although a bit awkward using a regular controller. I recommend this game to anyone who played Dead Space or anyone into action games who doesn't mind the gore.… Expand
  21. dropdread
    Feb 2, 2011
    9
    My hat is off to the developers and producers. Dead space 2 goes above and beyond the original game in every way. Its atmosphere, scope, storytelling, and user interaction are all flawless. Visceral Games is on fire with this title and i especially give a nod to the team developing the multiplayer experience. great work all around. my only complaint is the difficulty in the game. any gamerMy hat is off to the developers and producers. Dead space 2 goes above and beyond the original game in every way. Its atmosphere, scope, storytelling, and user interaction are all flawless. Visceral Games is on fire with this title and i especially give a nod to the team developing the multiplayer experience. great work all around. my only complaint is the difficulty in the game. any gamer capable of keeping a cool head and fire accurately is going to find the default difficulty WAY too easy. The first game suffered from this as well. While its not a major gripe, i feel the lower difficulty takes away from the horror at times. Thankfully the harder settings are ready to go from the start. On a positive note, Visceral did a great job in giving the player a reason to use the collection of weapons they made. In the first Dead Space, the plasma cutter is by far the most powerful weapon and competitive players disregarded the other weapons, selling off other ammo in favor of power nodes and plasma rounds. However, by diversifying enemy types and weaknesses they have given the player viable alternatives which diversifies gameplay and lets the player have a reason to use the otherwise ignored weapons. (which are all very flavorful and very well designed.) great job. definitely a must have. 9/10… Expand
  22. n4ix
    Feb 1, 2011
    8
    While the campaign was well polished, challenging, and still fun; it's still just an elaboration on Dead Space 1. Really nothing new and creative from a game play standpoint here, so if you played the first one to death, you might find the campaign a bit been there done that. If you still enjoy the first one though, the new Necromorphs, weapons, and environments add some new flavors toWhile the campaign was well polished, challenging, and still fun; it's still just an elaboration on Dead Space 1. Really nothing new and creative from a game play standpoint here, so if you played the first one to death, you might find the campaign a bit been there done that. If you still enjoy the first one though, the new Necromorphs, weapons, and environments add some new flavors to the mix.

    The multi-player, on the other hand, is new (for Dead Space) and very addictive.    … Expand
  23. fearless47
    Feb 1, 2011
    10
    best horror game to date, I believe resident evil franchise can learn from dead space!!!! best $60 I spend on a game you get 2 games for the price of 1.
  24. mr2ange2
    Jan 31, 2011
    10
    Firstly this game is awesome, fantastic graphics and full detailed artwork. nice animationa and evil evil gameplay (on hardest!)
    For the crappy onion review - screw you guys - if you think this is lower than a 6 you just threw out all your credibility in a single line gun shot!
    And also to the guy that rated the game a 0, just because your rubbish doesn't mean the game is. Now go back to    Firstly this game is awesome, fantastic graphics and full detailed artwork. nice animationa and evil evil gameplay (on hardest!)
    For the crappy onion review - screw you guys - if you think this is lower than a 6 you just threw out all your credibility in a single line gun shot!
    And also to the guy that rated the game a 0, just because your rubbish doesn't mean the game is. Now go back to your game of Angry Birds and fling that slingshot because you obviously cant play real games.
    100% Credit to the awesome team at Visceral. you have achieved the pinnacle of 3rd person horror gaming. Now get on with the 3rd game before i finish this one! A+++++ All round.    … Expand
  25. EMelo01
    Jan 31, 2011
    9
    I don't even know where to Start! The Lighting and Sound in Dead Space 2 are incredible. The graphics are great! the Story flows nicely and the game-play is intense! Playing on the Hardest Difficulty is not anywhere near impossible, but it adds a nice challenge and some strategic elements to conserving ammo and using health wisely. the replay value is pretty good too if you want to upgradeI don't even know where to Start! The Lighting and Sound in Dead Space 2 are incredible. The graphics are great! the Story flows nicely and the game-play is intense! Playing on the Hardest Difficulty is not anywhere near impossible, but it adds a nice challenge and some strategic elements to conserving ammo and using health wisely. the replay value is pretty good too if you want to upgrade a different weapon. The multiplayer doesn't keep me interested ut single player does a good enough job of that. MUST PLAY!… Expand
  26. barym
    Jan 31, 2011
    9
    @ deathsmiles: its clear your only aim in life is to bring down the average score on games.

    This game builds on everything from the first game and the chapters are seemless unlike the first game. And Dead Space:Extraction comes free with Collectors Edition and Limited Edition.
    The multiplayer seems a little forced though.
  27. Jacksjus
    Jan 31, 2011
    10
    The only thing about this game that I wish could have been better now that I have beaten it, is the fact that most of the weapons are useless. Why offer so many weapons that serve no purpose. Plus you never get the chance to upgrade them all. The Contact Beam is nice, but it takes 10 seconds to charge it up. The Javelin Gun and the Ripper are by far the most useful.
  28. JK23
    Jan 31, 2011
    10
    First of all deathsmiles, your a idiot. Now, this game is fantastic the game has wonderful graphics, wonderful action pieces and crazy tension. Its the uncharted 2 of the survival horror genre its genius the gameplay is the same as the first with some awesome additions like tk ing a necros limb n sticking them to the wall there are some cool new guns like the javelin gun with is awesomeFirst of all deathsmiles, your a idiot. Now, this game is fantastic the game has wonderful graphics, wonderful action pieces and crazy tension. Its the uncharted 2 of the survival horror genre its genius the gameplay is the same as the first with some awesome additions like tk ing a necros limb n sticking them to the wall there are some cool new guns like the javelin gun with is awesome and the seeker rifle the story is cool as well love the game anyone who give this game lower than a 9 is a idiot. Oh and if you now how to play survival horror you know not to shoot straight in front of you this game is challenging but not impossibly hard enemies also do respawn in different areas so dont expect to have some trial and error the multiplayer is ok not great just ok its not uncharted 2 but its good. wonderful game… Expand
  29. DeathSpank
    Jan 30, 2011
    9
    If the first was about horror and atmosphere, this one is more focused on action and set pieces which is not a bad thing at all considering how the bar was set by DS1. Plus, it comes with Extraction which makes it a really darn good deal.
  30. deathsmiles
    Jan 30, 2011
    0
    Extremely linear, extremely shallow, and extremely repetitive. You just walk down hallways and shoot things that run at you, and then wait for the door to open for the next area (and there are a ton of slow-opening doors in this game), then repeat. And despite what you may have heard, this game isn't challenging. Yes, you will die a lot, but only because it's so cheap. Most of my deathsExtremely linear, extremely shallow, and extremely repetitive. You just walk down hallways and shoot things that run at you, and then wait for the door to open for the next area (and there are a ton of slow-opening doors in this game), then repeat. And despite what you may have heard, this game isn't challenging. Yes, you will die a lot, but only because it's so cheap. Most of my deaths were because I didn't know what was coming at me, or from where, and by the time I figured it out it was too late.... die and restart at checkpoint, and do it again... it's just trial and error. There is no strategy, no depth, and it's just the same thing over and over, and it's not scary in the least. After about 6 chapters of walking, shooting and waiting for doors to open, I turned it off from extreme boredom. This isn't a game; it's a ridiculously long tech demo with a story, like most of today's "video games". Rent it or forget it.… Expand
  31. deadeagle
    Jan 29, 2011
    9
    Dead Space 2 is dark and sinister, and it doesn't care who it offends. this sequel has the hardcore in mind and the horror fan in mind. the first game is good. and if you missed it its ok, ds2 has you covered, they run through the story of the first one, just in case you never played it. the graphics are jaw dropping, and the suspense is perfect, while it may not be as scary as the firstDead Space 2 is dark and sinister, and it doesn't care who it offends. this sequel has the hardcore in mind and the horror fan in mind. the first game is good. and if you missed it its ok, ds2 has you covered, they run through the story of the first one, just in case you never played it. the graphics are jaw dropping, and the suspense is perfect, while it may not be as scary as the first one, it surpasses it in every other way. the gameplay is tight the guns are great, and have alot of variety, and the enemies will not faulter, they will tear you apart, this game is difficult, its harder then ds1, and if your looking for a challenge give this game a whirl on zealot, its intense through and through. multiplayer is a treat too. you HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER i cant stress this enough there is no singular bad ass in ds2s multiplayer. if you dont work together you dont win. alot of people think the necromorphs are under powered, but there made to be that way. in order to stop the humans you have to be willing to throw endless lives at them to stop them. kill to death ratios mean nothing winning is everything. multiplayer for this is one of the best, and will keep you playing for weeks to come. buy this game, you wont be dissapointed.… Expand
  32. victor1103
    Jan 26, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is simply put: AWESOME 10/10. One of the best games ever created. Dead Space 2 features an incredible campaign, the graphics simply put is one of the best one in the business and the sound featured with the excellent atmosphere comes together as a thrilling experience one should everybody experience. If your a fan of survival horror games then this game is an absolute must own for you. This is a FACT: the Dead Space franchise is the future in this genre.… Expand
  33. lunardemise
    Jan 26, 2011
    9
    Having been introduced to this series by a friend, I was extremely excited to play this game from the moment I heard about its release. The game isnâ
  34. MetaMind
    Jan 26, 2011
    8
    Made it a through to Chapter 7 and the environments have improved, through the "church" areas especially, but then got a little repetitive with the "dorm" hallways. But getting disappointed that there still seems to be no sense of mission or purpose for progressing... ok I can accept Isaac whacking Necro's just for vengeance to a degree. But, where is Isaac going? What does he need toMade it a through to Chapter 7 and the environments have improved, through the "church" areas especially, but then got a little repetitive with the "dorm" hallways. But getting disappointed that there still seems to be no sense of mission or purpose for progressing... ok I can accept Isaac whacking Necro's just for vengeance to a degree. But, where is Isaac going? What does he need to do? and most importantly, why? All of which were very evident in the DS1. Dianna, who is she? She was there, then suddenly.... (spoiler)... so what was that all about? Discovered cool extension for the locator that identifies direction to bench, store, and save nodes.… Expand
  35. McAdooZ
    Jan 26, 2011
    9
    Never thought I would be pulled away by the multiplayer on the first night, but I spent a good three hours online dismembering others. It was a nice surprise to have the multi be so fun. The single player is so far just as great as the original with several fantastic moments already occurring in the first few chapters of the game. The worst part is when my body makes me sleep so I can'tNever thought I would be pulled away by the multiplayer on the first night, but I spent a good three hours online dismembering others. It was a nice surprise to have the multi be so fun. The single player is so far just as great as the original with several fantastic moments already occurring in the first few chapters of the game. The worst part is when my body makes me sleep so I can't play anymore.… Expand
  36. Ail2798
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the first installment. (Dead Space 1 wasn't bad, just not good). What can I say about Dead Space 2? It meats the true definition of badassery! One of the best sequels I have ever played, and one of the best games. It surpasses the first Dead Space.It even has a pretty good Multiplayer. Truly, this is a must buy, now what are you doing reading this? GoTo be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the first installment. (Dead Space 1 wasn't bad, just not good). What can I say about Dead Space 2? It meats the true definition of badassery! One of the best sequels I have ever played, and one of the best games. It surpasses the first Dead Space.It even has a pretty good Multiplayer. Truly, this is a must buy, now what are you doing reading this? Go buy Dead Space 2!… Expand
  37. sweetsGMS
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    You are sitting in a dark room on the edge of your chair from anticipation- eyes bulging, pulse racing, palms sweaty from your firm grip on your controller and out comes the necromorph attaching itself to the back of your neck!!! This game keeps you in suspense and keeps the player wanting more. The immense amount of killing going on around you in the mutliplayer facet of this game justYou are sitting in a dark room on the edge of your chair from anticipation- eyes bulging, pulse racing, palms sweaty from your firm grip on your controller and out comes the necromorph attaching itself to the back of your neck!!! This game keeps you in suspense and keeps the player wanting more. The immense amount of killing going on around you in the mutliplayer facet of this game just adds to the intense horror!! Phenomenal gameplay!!… Expand
  38. iancormier
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    First, close the light, then blast your surround, get comfortable, dismembers some necro or get dismembered. DS2 is just outstanding DS1 in story, horror and game play. This game is totally awesome. Definitely needs it in your collection.
  39. Marcopodomus
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    I have never been so fully blown away by a sequel!!! amazing but the gun with the collector's edition is a tiny POS
    i had to work @ 8 am but still was able to get 5 chapters in
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. Gamestyle
    Mar 22, 2012
    60
    Perhaps the lack of anything new limits the impact of this sequel. The storyline isn't riveting, far from it in fact, but for players who reached the end in the original; you'll want to see what else is going on in the Dead Space universe.
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  2. Videogameszone.de
    May 24, 2011
    88
    The transition between CGI and gameplay delivers a great horror atmosphere. Isaac Clarke's got personality and we are only missing some bigger bossfights.
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  3. Gaming Target
    Mar 24, 2011
    88
    With this sequel, Visceral Games has masterfully expanded on the first Dead Space. They've revved up the series with tougher guns, a bigger setting, and online multiplayer, but kept the spirit and, most importantly, the scares of the original in tact.
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