Dead Space

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 790 Ratings

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  1. 35310c0
    Sep 19, 2011
    9
    Dead Space is an amazing epic game! Graphics are nice and voice acting is credible. Story behind is quite interesting and you get tons of stressful situations. However, I must say that AI starts a bit off but gets much better during the game. Normal mode is quite easy but does not mean you should chose hard mode on your first round. Controls feel a bit weird at the beginning but you getDead Space is an amazing epic game! Graphics are nice and voice acting is credible. Story behind is quite interesting and you get tons of stressful situations. However, I must say that AI starts a bit off but gets much better during the game. Normal mode is quite easy but does not mean you should chose hard mode on your first round. Controls feel a bit weird at the beginning but you get use to it. Zero gravity is a pain in the ass but you can deal with it. Fortunately, Dead Space 2 shows lots of improvements and you definitely add them both to your collection. Did got any remarkable glitch, etc. Enjoy it!!!… Expand
  2. coldcalculated
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is a classic. Nothing negative to say about this game, other than it could have been a little bit longer. If you don't have this game, go and get it.
  3. Sebas236
    Apr 5, 2014
    9
    Story: 8.5 out of 10 Graphics: 8.5 out of 10 Gameplay: 8.5 out of 10 Fun: 8.5 out of 10 Controls: 8.5 out of 10 Ease to Learn: 8 out of 10
    Length: 8 out of 10
    Re-play: 7 out of 10
    Audio: 9 out of 10
    Bugs/Glitches: None
  4. ilovegames32
    Jun 27, 2012
    9
    This game is great!! The game's pacing is excellent from beginning to end! First the story: I found it very interesting & compelling to boot it starts with Issac Clark & crew heading to a planet cracker class ship the ishimura to do a few repairs but soon as they get close things start to go wrong but when you get to the ishimura things get down right insane! Its Amos not for the faint ofThis game is great!! The game's pacing is excellent from beginning to end! First the story: I found it very interesting & compelling to boot it starts with Issac Clark & crew heading to a planet cracker class ship the ishimura to do a few repairs but soon as they get close things start to go wrong but when you get to the ishimura things get down right insane! Its Amos not for the faint of heart as the crew of the ishimura gets decimated in the WORST way imaginable,some even commit suicide by slitting their throats or blowing their heads off its quit graphic but I enjoyed this visceral experience from visceral games! Oh and your weapons(while not many)are a joy to use my favorite being the saw gun & flame thrower as you rip grotesque monsters limb from limb.literally lol this game does what resident evil quit giving survival horror gamers needed....a survival horror experience you'll enjoy until the very end!!… Expand
  5. zabb
    Jan 18, 2012
    9
    One of the best games I own. The horror elements and gameplay are both top notch. It'll have you both amazed and running for your life. Excellent game, almost a perfect ten.
  6. Thegamingstar
    Feb 24, 2012
    8
    This game is awesome but not the best. I don't have Dead Space 2 so i cant say which one is better this game is a game to get and you will love it is a horror and the first time i played it i got pretty scared from the aliens popping out of the walls at the most random times.
  7. sityoazzdown
    Jul 16, 2016
    8
    Probably one of the better, if not the best survival horror games out there today. Dead Space is split between trying to escape, with the backstory of trying to find out what happened. It has a few puzzles, but mostly requires you to shoot things to advance. Dead Space nails the atmosphere of a horror game perfectly, it adds a little bit of everything (pop-scares, flickering lights, scaryProbably one of the better, if not the best survival horror games out there today. Dead Space is split between trying to escape, with the backstory of trying to find out what happened. It has a few puzzles, but mostly requires you to shoot things to advance. Dead Space nails the atmosphere of a horror game perfectly, it adds a little bit of everything (pop-scares, flickering lights, scary music, background noise, enemies coming from nowhere, etc). Horror/atmosphere-wise it's an 9/10 imo. The gameplay is basic, but there's nothing wrong with it, aim and shoot, with limited ammo (especially if you don't scavenge). The scavenging is one of the best parts of the game imo, and it does greatly reward you. The audio logs and text logs are all mostly interesting, also. The only downside to gameplay is limited weapon variety and linear mission design (you basically spend the majority of the game trying to fix something to escape). Gameplay is 8/10. Now the story was decent, but the ending didn't do anything for me, and I actually left with more questions than answers; so the story aspect is an 8/10. To end, an satisfying survival horror experience for me, would definitely recommend. If I would to give it a score probably an 8.8..The good: horror atmosphere, good game-play, scavenging. The Bad: Linear mission design, little variety of guns. The in-between: so-so cast and decent story.… Expand
  8. Jouna92
    Jul 29, 2012
    9
    This is a very good game. One of the best survival-horror games in this generation. Graphics, music, atmosphere, gameplay and story are very good. Dead Space is scary and addictive game. "Only The Dead Survive"
  9. Basem101
    Aug 20, 2013
    9
    a true survival horror game this game takes what resident evil couldn't continue and with great graphics nice plot and really horrifying moments this game is simply great
  10. TheRebel
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    Gameplay:
    Dead Space is 3rd-Person Survival Horror Shooter that places an emphasis on survival. The conservation of supplies is a main priority in this game, leading to atmospheric situations. It is reminiscent of the original Resident Evil games, where the player's imagination is their worst enemy. There are a variety of weapons in this game and they also include secondary firing    Gameplay:
    Dead Space is 3rd-Person Survival Horror Shooter that places an emphasis on survival. The conservation of supplies is a main priority in this game, leading to atmospheric situations. It is reminiscent of the original Resident Evil games, where the player's imagination is their worst enemy. There are a variety of weapons in this game and they also include secondary firing options. There are a multitude of different enemies that attack in many ways. The element of surprise is prevalent throughout game and enemies use it to attack the player. The player must learn to pay attention to their surroundings or it may lead to Isaac's death.

    Story:
    Isaac Clarke, a systems engineer, is aboard the USG Kellion in the year 2508 and is on course to land on the USG Ishimura in response to their distress call. Once aboard the Ishimura, Isaac and his group try to figure out what caused the issues on the ship. However, what they find is a hazardous alien life form that has infected and killed the crew members. They then attempt to find a way to escape the vessel at all costs. The premise of Dead Space is unique and interesting. The ship, jobs, enemies, and even the character wardrobes are fascinating. The only downfall is Isaac himself, who is a silent protagonist (Never speaking throughout the entirety of the game). His silence didn't allow for a connection to the world or his group, which led to a bland and emotionless character.

    Graphics:
    Dead Space's graphics hold up surprising well with the exception of low anti-aliasing on objects. The lighting is impressive, the character design is unique, and the UI (User-Interface) enhances the futuristic feel of the game. Visceral Games should be applauded for their unique take on the UI. The only visible objects on the screen is Isaac and the environment. The health meter is on isaac's suit and the ammo counter appears above the particular gun the player is aiming. Although the graphics are fantastic, frame rate drops are noticeable throughout the duration of the game and occur most frequently during areas with multiple enemies. The dips do cause annoyances, but they resolve once the enemies are gone.

    Verdict:
    Dead Space is a unique horror experience that must be played. The environment and gameplay create an atmosphere that engages the player. The graphics still hold up well and has exceptional lighting. I highly recommend Dead Space! If you are looking for a great horror experience, then pick this game up!    … Expand
  11. MoroseTroll
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    Dead Space 1 is definitely the best game in its series. It's as scary as hell (if you know what I mean, although it's not as scary as System Shock 2), it has nice sound, and quality visuals. Also, there two unique features I absolutely do love (and I hope you will, too) in this game: zero-gravity and vacuum.
    Alas, the protagonist doesn't say anything along the game, whereas other people    Dead Space 1 is definitely the best game in its series. It's as scary as hell (if you know what I mean, although it's not as scary as System Shock 2), it has nice sound, and quality visuals. Also, there two unique features I absolutely do love (and I hope you will, too) in this game: zero-gravity and vacuum.
    Alas, the protagonist doesn't say anything along the game, whereas other people constantly say "Go there, make that," etc. Well, this is not the first game with a dumb hero, so I'm fine with that.
    Bottom line: if you love horror-action games, you should try this one.    … Expand
  12. Karimchii
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    Not normally a fan of horror games, but this game pulled me in. The story line is a little generic, however that is well made up for in the experience. This game came with the warning of scaring you and it did, I have never jumped so much in a game in all my life. This is the crème de la crème of horror games !
  13. taiottavios
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game. I was a little uncertain about it because of the "cut the limbs" system, but then I played it and it has been a blast. It has an extremely dark atmosphere that really scares the player, but never making it impossible to have control of the situation; the skillcap is also very high, making its gameplay mechanics some of the best in the last generation. It's full of guns andFantastic game. I was a little uncertain about it because of the "cut the limbs" system, but then I played it and it has been a blast. It has an extremely dark atmosphere that really scares the player, but never making it impossible to have control of the situation; the skillcap is also very high, making its gameplay mechanics some of the best in the last generation. It's full of guns and stuff you can upgrade through the game and it really makes it a very fun game. The storyline is quite linear and I give a 9 because looking back, it's revolving all the way around the train inside the ship, it just pops up a trouble after another, and it's quite annoying. I strongly recommend playing this game, it's one of the best out there, and sure it figures among the best of all time; if you played Resident Evil 4 and liked it, don't hesitate, squeeze out everything out of this game.… Expand
  14. Jamespotte
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    One of the best games i´ve ever played, a true masterpiece, a must-play, it may have its issues but their not relevant to the experience
  15. AnimeKing
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    This is a very late review but still a good game.

    Graphics, it's a PS3 style graphic game you can look it up it's not impressive but I will say it's like the old Resident evil games but in space. Sound, The sound is in the back don't really recall it. Gameplay, As I said before It's like Resident Evil but in space. your an engineer sent to a mining ship that lost connection, you    This is a very late review but still a good game.

    Graphics, it's a PS3 style graphic game you can look it up it's not impressive but I will say it's like the old Resident evil games but in space.

    Sound, The sound is in the back don't really recall it.

    Gameplay, As I said before It's like Resident Evil but in space. your an engineer sent to a mining ship that lost connection, you and a team are there to investigate. From the start you run into trouble then get attacked by monsters called Necromorphs. they attack you like Zombies but they can actually run and crawl. to take them out this game takes the head shot idea out of the game and introduces the dismember idea where you shoot the legs and/or arms to kill. the normal enemies just take more to kill if you hit the head or body while other enemies, like the fat mother one, if you shoot the body it dies letting out the little ones inside out to attack.

    Overall, It's really not that bad and well worth at least 1 play through. I told my friend to play it, he wasn't interested in it but when I told him that I'd let him borrow my copy to give it a try he thoroughly enjoyed it and bought his own copy.
    You can always buy it at gamestop used and if you don't like it then return it and get your money back.    … Expand
  16. Heisenberg93
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Dead Space. I heard speaking and reading about it a lot of times, back in last years of the 2000s, with many praises but only recently I could play it and finish it.

    Dead Space's plot is projected in a future that we already seen other times: spaceships, moving goods aboard and extraction of planetary minerals. The protagonist of this story is Isaac Clarke, not a soldier or a scientist,    Dead Space. I heard speaking and reading about it a lot of times, back in last years of the 2000s, with many praises but only recently I could play it and finish it.

    Dead Space's plot is projected in a future that we already seen other times: spaceships, moving goods aboard and extraction of planetary minerals. The protagonist of this story is Isaac Clarke, not a soldier or a scientist, but a technician-engineer engaged in his routine mission inevitably fated to go rack and ruin. In Dead Space it's nice to take the role of an engineer: refuelling Ishimura's engines? Sure. Reactivating the gravitational centrifuge so that the ship won't crash on a piece of rock? Let's do it. I mean: this is science fiction, and the game succeeds in being interesting. Fascinating, even if disturbing, the creed of Unitology religion: rebirth and immortality through death, in which death is just the only one way ticket. And speaking of this, it's ironic the grimace to congregations like Scientology and new religious movements. The plot of Dead Space was written by comic book writers and sci-fi authors, as far as I know, but what I know for sure is that this is clear and that the events are very gripping. You want to go to the bottom of the story and see its end.

    Dead Space's gameplay is something that, although clearly based on very strict and old laws of gameplay, still managed to bring something slightly different in what was the situation of new survival horror games of the 2000s. The game is basically, in its core, a Resident Evil set in the future, on a spaceship and with zombie-like enemies. A real survival horror as Shinji Mikami did it over 20 years ago: there are different enemies, there are weapons to fight them, there is an inventory to bring ammunition and first aid kits of different capacities and there is even a safe, a universal container, in which to insert what is not needed or which can be useful later. Resident Evil? Yes. But Dead Space is also different. In addition to being able to enhance weapons and armor of the protagonist, to better resist the attacks of various "necromorphs", Dead Space centers its gameplay on precision shots aimed at the limbs – sometimes very visible, others less – of the enemies that in this way they can be shot down more quickly, requiring a minimum of effort and ability and not just aiming and firing. Splatter and amputation system and effects are indeed very efficient and effective. Third-person shooting with view to shoulder height (as in Resident Evil 4, but less woody) is well integrated. Usually I do not like games that are forced to belittle or hide the HUD to be more cinematographical – almost as if they were ashamed of being video games – but in Dead Space it's good: information about health is in fact reported directly on the armor of the player character, while ammunition are displayed holographically on the used weapon; indeed the HUD is there but it's very futuristic and integrated. Even visualization of the inventory, map or collected documents is shown entirely through holographic live-action system projected in front of the character. In Dead Space, the action never stops. Map is very clear and well structured, easy to consult; the use of "Navigation System", a bright track that indicates exactly the way to the goal, maybe it's a bit forced and in fact tends to help the player too much. Enemies can be slowed down by using the "Stasis" module, while using the "Kinesis" module allows physical manipulation of objects, both for combat and for solving logistical situations, and is very nice. Funny, though a bit confusing, are sections of the game set at zero gravity and in the cosmic void or in the absence of oxygen. Dead Space succeeds in creating tension and fear of the unknown, and not just jump scares.

    Graphically the game has aged very well, to be almost 10 years old. Excellent effects of lighting, shadows, polygonal models, settings and animations with a well integrated physics system. Stability of frame rate is also excellent; from a technical point of view, to be released in the early years of the 7th generation, it is among the better optimized games for the capricious PS3's architecture, unlike many of its contemporaries. Nice soundtrack but even better sound and ambient effects.

    Dead Space? It seems like yesterday when it came out, and it's already old. It is a good example of how a great formula, with very precise rules, can be achieved to create a masterpiece. A survival horror which makes us understand how a game doesn't need a first-person view and an unarmed character who runs around like a chicken with a video camera in his hand, to be able to scare the player and create tension. A real survival horror game Dead Space is. But unfortunately most modern "survival horror" games took an another road, in which a madman raping a beheaded corpse is more important than having a real survival horror gameplay. Well, that's not Dead Space.    … Expand
  17. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 84/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  18. Ishi123
    Oct 29, 2016
    9
    Sometimes a game comes out that just blows everyone away. Dead Space is one of these games. Coming out of nowhere in 2008, this game brought a new and fresh survival-horror experience to the table.

    Dead Space obviously takes place in space, one of the best settings for survival horror, on a derelict mining ship that has been overrun by a lethal alien threat that revives human corpses    Sometimes a game comes out that just blows everyone away. Dead Space is one of these games. Coming out of nowhere in 2008, this game brought a new and fresh survival-horror experience to the table.

    Dead Space obviously takes place in space, one of the best settings for survival horror, on a derelict mining ship that has been overrun by a lethal alien threat that revives human corpses into deadly and shrieking abominations. Not exactly in the job description of an engineer who has come to the ship to investigate and help repair it.

    On your side, you have a deadly arsenal of equipment whose main purpose is to cut into minerals extracted from other planets, but they are equally useful to taking down the horrid abominations that now lurk the bloodied halls of the USG Ishimura. The game's major selling point is the idea of dismemberment. Body shots and headshots won't work against these foes. The only way to stop them is to take them apart, limb by bloody limb. Every encounter involves strategy, requiring precise and quick aim in order to incapacitate them. Shoot off an arm and they lose some attacking power. Take out a leg and put them onto the ground to slow them. Cut off a stinging tentacle tail to remove a deadly ranged attack. Although you have the tools to fight them, the game never lets you feel quite too capable, as the creatures are many, and they are all lethal. Wits and skill is required to survive in this place.

    On top of the enemies, the environment of the Ishimura is equally terrifying. Every aspect of the environment makes you feel on edge, visually and audibly. The sound design is incredible, and you are able to hear every tiny detail of the environment. Your own heavy footsteps will be accompanied by mechanical whirring, or something much more dire: a thunking sound coming from an overhead vent. The dark, decrepit corridors of the mining ship are foreboding and chilling, and instill a sense of dread every time you round a corner, not knowing when a shambling horror will appear, or perhaps sneak up behind you.

    Dead Space is one of those games that will get to you. You will feel dread and terror in every step, and it won't let up until the very end. Mystery and intrigue also awaits as you uncover a dark secret that was hidden long ago. It's scary, it's intense, it's excellent in so many ways, and it's truly a classic that stands the test of time. Though it has some bits where it can be repetitive, and sometimes you can downright feel like a simple errand boy, Dead Space will grab you and hold onto you right from the first dismembered limb to the credits screen, and it's an amazing ride that you won't forget.    … Expand
  19. Alvokun
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    When this first Dead Space was released, there were not too many games like it in terms of gameplay. Maybe the atmosphere powerfully reminds of some other horror films or even video games, but gameplay is too significant a distinctive feature in Dead Space to consider it a mere cliché.

    Dead Space does give fright, but I feel it is more of an action game with frightening enemies and    When this first Dead Space was released, there were not too many games like it in terms of gameplay. Maybe the atmosphere powerfully reminds of some other horror films or even video games, but gameplay is too significant a distinctive feature in Dead Space to consider it a mere cliché.

    Dead Space does give fright, but I feel it is more of an action game with frightening enemies and atmosphere, rather than a horror games in itself. In the end, many of the most meaningful moments relates to the gore dismemberments in battles and so on.

    Despite its flaws, Dead Space is truly worth playing at least once. I have not played any of the other Dead Space main games, but I certainly enjoyed this one quite much.    … Expand
  20. Eliminaattori
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Probably my most favorite horror game that I´ve ever played. Going with the hard mode from the start was a "spot on" choice. It made the game so brutal and death came upon many many times. Deaths were excellent, varied in different ways. "Raging" music when danger closing and screaming necromorphs, what a great combination! And that silence - like a good preparation before action starts,Probably my most favorite horror game that I´ve ever played. Going with the hard mode from the start was a "spot on" choice. It made the game so brutal and death came upon many many times. Deaths were excellent, varied in different ways. "Raging" music when danger closing and screaming necromorphs, what a great combination! And that silence - like a good preparation before action starts, always kept me in my toes. Bosses were also cool and their types varied a lot, in a very good way. Nowadays there are very few games which get you the feeling - cannot stop, no matter what. This was one of those. Never had a PS Platinum trophy so fast, in eight days. Horror games are not for everyone but I´m sure glad to like them.… Expand
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    "Dead Space" is a survival horror classic. It's "Bioshock" meets "Resident Evil 4". The use of sound effects, lighting and darkness helps creates major suspense. Waves of deadly xenomorphs will suddenly appear out of shadows or through walls or floors. Graphically, the game is superb. This is a game in need of an HD port. I'd rate it with a 9 out of 10.
  22. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    Such a great mix of action and horror. this is one of the best horror, sci fi, action, shooter game for along time
    its has great graphic, awesome game-play, good story, satisfying ending and many more.
    every at least try this once at a live time.
  23. egoBorder
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    Dead Space holds up incredibly well even a decade after its release. The high score I'm awarding it might seem a bit inflated considering how linear the game is by today's standards, or how little incentive there is to go back and experience it all again. But the bottom line is that everything in Dead Space is polished to a mirror sheen, and even its most grating design choices are aDead Space holds up incredibly well even a decade after its release. The high score I'm awarding it might seem a bit inflated considering how linear the game is by today's standards, or how little incentive there is to go back and experience it all again. But the bottom line is that everything in Dead Space is polished to a mirror sheen, and even its most grating design choices are a passing bother compared to how much this game gets right.

    The game is best played without spoilers. But if you're new to the game then just prepare yourself for a sumptuous horror experience. Turn down the lights, turn up the sound, and bring along a friend who screams.

    Sorry if you're looking for a more detailed analysis, but I doubt most people could play this and be disappointed so in all likelihood you're gonna have a blast.    … Expand
  24. IRONAGU
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Dead Space is one of my favorite horror survival games because is full terror by the time that was released, also is an intense game and the story is just perfect but its sad to know that electronic arts never continued the story fo a dead space 4.
  25. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Dead Space is an incredibly fun and gory game, the story is pretty decent as well. I had a lot of fun playing this game but it doesn't have much replay value. The gun play is very satisfying and gory, the upgrade system is also pretty good. Dead Space is a ton fun, definitely recommend it!
  26. Dingytheman
    Feb 28, 2020
    4
    I went into this expecting survival horror according to most reviewers, instead got a bland action shooter with cheap jumpscares and locations/puzzles that look copy/pasted. This is only good If you never played true survival horror with excellent level design like the first few Resident Evil's.
  27. mrgreentoad
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    This is still a great game! I have a PS3 and a PS4 and I still fire up my PS3 sometimes to play this game. For a game from 2008, the graphics still look killer & still has a great, dark & eerie vibe! I am loving the Force gun & realized I didn’t use it in prior playthroughs, not sure why. I will play through DS2 as soon as I finish DS1, which is also an amazing game (albeit a little moreThis is still a great game! I have a PS3 and a PS4 and I still fire up my PS3 sometimes to play this game. For a game from 2008, the graphics still look killer & still has a great, dark & eerie vibe! I am loving the Force gun & realized I didn’t use it in prior playthroughs, not sure why. I will play through DS2 as soon as I finish DS1, which is also an amazing game (albeit a little more action than horror). Love these games! Wish I could’ve seen Visceral’s version of a Star Wars game, bummer :(… Expand
  28. RyNirv4no
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    what to say about this game ... it's just fantastic, all the titles were great, the bosses were very challenging and well planned, a soundtrack was excellent, honestly, one of the best games ever made in this century
  29. bjr1998
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best horror games ever made. The atmosphere is unprecedented. They designed it so well, it almost seems like you’re the one hearing voices at times. It’s unnerving, the monster designs are brilliant, the setting is brilliant. The storyline is great. The hallucinations really mess with you. Boss fights are very good. How this series was never more popular than it was isEasily one of the best horror games ever made. The atmosphere is unprecedented. They designed it so well, it almost seems like you’re the one hearing voices at times. It’s unnerving, the monster designs are brilliant, the setting is brilliant. The storyline is great. The hallucinations really mess with you. Boss fights are very good. How this series was never more popular than it was is beyond me. A shame, really.… Expand
  30. MARKOWAYYY
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This gane is just amazing!
    The graphics still hold up in 2020 and the atmosphere is crazy, you feel alone during the whole experience and the horror aspect makes ypu scare so much!
    This game is a classic.
  31. FidelGastro
    May 29, 2021
    8
    Dead Space from 2008, who would have thought that the "horror" game from that time would still be fun and, above all, scary. The game is not crowded with jumscares like modern horror games, but it scares with its environment and atmosphere (if I omit jumpscare in the last cutscene, I was honestly so frightened that I had to go calm down by playing Civilization).

    Gameplay is so weird at    Dead Space from 2008, who would have thought that the "horror" game from that time would still be fun and, above all, scary. The game is not crowded with jumscares like modern horror games, but it scares with its environment and atmosphere (if I omit jumpscare in the last cutscene, I was honestly so frightened that I had to go calm down by playing Civilization).

    Gameplay is so weird at first, but after a while you get used to it. I liked the creative HUD Health bar and the "stasis". However, what was not so well resolved was the "hunting" of items from the inventory. For example, such an attempt to pull the first aid kit in the middle of a fight was adrenaline in itself.

    The range of weapons is not very varied, but it doesn't matter. I actively used only three weapons until the end of the game. The weapon upgrading system is well designed. The game motivates the player to deserve a lot of new weapon upgrades.

    However, the variety of enemies is larger and some of them are really annoying.
    Boss fights are interesting, but not very complicated. Honestly, the final boss quite disappointed me, but it was acceptable for the 2008 game.

    As for the thing, it was intense and exciting, full of betrayal, love, adrenaline and, above all, fear.

    I give a rating of 8/10.    … Expand
  32. Svy94
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Este video juego es una obra maestra, hace años lo jugue y quede encantado muy buena imaginacion para cada detalle y digno nombre para llamarse Visceral Games dan ejemplo del buen uso de la ciencia ficcion , horror y literatura no habra otro juego que supere este pero inspira a imaginar y usar tecnicas que dieron miedo al jugarlo
  33. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Best Horror video game I have ever played. I played it many years after its release but some of the gameplay and UI elements are still top-notch even by today;'s standards (e.g Health-bars built into Isaac's suit, dismembering enemies versus soaking them in bullets). Dead Space 2 is now on my short list.
  34. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Man nehme ein SciFi Setting e la Alien, einen Third Person Shooter e la Mass Effect und das Feel eines Resident Evil 2 und voila - man hat das Survial Horror Genre erfolgreich wiederbelebt. Nachdem Resident Evil spätestens mit Teil Fünf kaum noch Angstgefühle hervorzurufen wusste, und Silent Hill von Konami leider tot produziert wurde, dachte man eigentlich, das Genre sei endgültigMan nehme ein SciFi Setting e la Alien, einen Third Person Shooter e la Mass Effect und das Feel eines Resident Evil 2 und voila - man hat das Survial Horror Genre erfolgreich wiederbelebt. Nachdem Resident Evil spätestens mit Teil Fünf kaum noch Angstgefühle hervorzurufen wusste, und Silent Hill von Konami leider tot produziert wurde, dachte man eigentlich, das Genre sei endgültig gestorben. Mit Dead Space hat Visceral Games es aber geschafft, uns ernsthaft wieder das Fürchten zu lehren. Denn Dead Space macht auf sehr unterschiedlichen Ebenen so einiges richtig, was in der Mischung eben genau jenen, subtilen Horror Cocktail ergibt, den wir gerne als "Survival Horror" wahrnehmen und beschreiben.

    So ist es zu aller erst einmal das "Outer Space" Setting, das uns einen solchen Modus vorgibt. Denn Dead Space bedient sich hier stark an Ridley Scotts Alien Filmen. Hier wird Weltraum nämlich als lebensfeindlicher Raum darstellt, der uns als Spieler immer wieder zeigt, wie klein und verletzbar wir eigentlich sind. Ohne unsere starke Rüstung wären wir direkt verloren. Daraus resultiert auch, dass wir an den engen Lebensraum des Raumfrachters Ishimura gebunden sind, dass heißt auch, an dessen klaustrophobische, "Alien"-verseuchten Gänge und Räume, die wir nun erkunden müssen. Und diese ballern wir nicht einfach frei, sondern Dead Space schafft es hier gekonnt, uns wirklich Angst zu machen. Was ist hinter der nächsten Tür? Was ist am Ende dieser Treppe? Schaff ich es ohne zu ersticken durch diesen luftleeren Korridor? Vor allem durch seine großartige Soundcollage baut Dead Space eine bedrohliche Atmosphäre auf, die uns jede Konfrontation mit den alienartigen Monstern, oder dem offenen All, als Kampf auf Leben und Tod empfinden lässt.

    Gut, im letzten Drittel der Kampagne wird Dead Space dann schon etwas actionreicher und nicht mehr jeder Feindkontakt lässt uns gleich das Blut in den Adern gefrieren. Nervenaufreibende Bossbattles halten uns dennoch bei der Stange. Die Dinger werden am Ende einfach größer und fieser. Gut gelungen ist zudem auch die Hintergrundgeschichte um Parasiten und Necromorphe, die vor allem mit Motiven um Wahnsinn und Irreführung spielt, also die menschliche Dimension von Horror mit einzubinden vermag. Das, teils ganz Resident Evil like, in Textlogs erzählte Setting des Spiels, wie auch die verschiedenen NPCs, denen wir auf der Station begegnen, verstärken die verstörende Atmosphäre dieses Horror Shooters nochmal ungemein.

    Mechanisch spielt sich das Game zudem äußerst flüssig, wird nie unfair, und präsentiert sich auch technisch wie grafisch von seiner besten Seite. Cool ist auch, dass wir unsere Ausrüstung in den vorhandenen "Save Rooms" im Laufe des Spiels immer weiter upgraden können, was auch dringend nötig ist, da die Kämpfe immer härter und fordernder werden mit der Zeit. Was Dead Space so auch gut schafft, ist das, was die ersten Resident Evil Teile damals so ausgezeichnet hat. Nämlich diese klare Differenz zwischen "Save Rooms" und gefährlichem, noch nicht erkundetem Territorium. Allerdings wird bei Dead Space mit diesem Motiv auch geschickt gespielt. Dieser Schock-Moment, wenn in das vermeintlich sichere Gebiet dann doch plötzlich eins dieser Zombieviecher einbricht - das funktioniert natürlich auch heute immer noch hervorragend.    … Expand
  35. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Estamos delante de la mayor obra del surivol horror de todos los tiempos. Me alivia saber que lo tenemos todos claro.
  36. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Dead Space is a survival horror video game developed by Visceral Games and published by EA
  37. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
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  38. jonjohn048
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Even nowadays this game is still an instant survival horror classic. After hearing about both The Callisto Protocol and the Dead Space Remake get announced, I decided to dust off my PS3 and I bought all of the Dead Space games I could just so I could see what the big deal of this franchise was. The first thing I will say is that I'm shocked on how good this game looks graphically evenEven nowadays this game is still an instant survival horror classic. After hearing about both The Callisto Protocol and the Dead Space Remake get announced, I decided to dust off my PS3 and I bought all of the Dead Space games I could just so I could see what the big deal of this franchise was. The first thing I will say is that I'm shocked on how good this game looks graphically even nowadays, sure it's not shockingly beautiful like most AAA games are nowadays, but the game's art style and level design do more than enough justice in my opinion and I can't give Visceral Games enough praise for accomplishing that on a PS3. Another thing I'm shocked at is how there's legitimately ZERO UI on screen, like no joke, the fact that these developers smartly placed your main character's HP and Stasis module on his back to allow for no UI on screen while also giving the whole "watch each other's backs" a whole new meaning pretty much something to bow down to the developers for. Plus when you're scrolling around the menus, the fact that you can see Isaac's head move according to the direction is one small yet huge way to make this game more alive than it already is. The characters are pretty good with all of them being different and unique, the level design is great with it blending wonderfully with the combat. Speaking of the combat, the combat in this game is so remarkable I'm shocked that the same developers made some of worst combat I've had to deal with in The Callisto Protocol, one small thing I love is how you can still move while you're aiming allowing combat to age better than most horror classics and to prevent it from feeling unfair, basically your weapons are iconic because your main character Isaac Clarke is not a super solider, he's just an every day engineer in a tight suit with no fire-arms and just his mining tools, speaking of those, these tools are iconic because they're generally not the first thing you think of when you're preparing to defend yourself but using them as weapons does make sense like the ripper blades, flamethrower, contact beam, stasis to freeze your enemies temporarily, and probably my favorite weapon: the plasma cutter. The enemies in this game are also iconic since their design is terrifying plus the developers came up with a genius idea to aim for the enemies limbs to cut them off because shooting them in the head just makes them angrier so shooting their limbs off will kill them causing the combat to be more stressful and unique compared to other horror classics. The story and lore for this game is simply brilliant since it showcases what could potentially happen in humanity's future if Earth ran out of resources and the reason it all works is because everything that goes on here makes sense and sounds exactly like something humans would do if they were desperate to survive. But easily without a doubt the best thing about this game is what it tried to excel at: horror; so the main thing to understand on what makes it scary is that it prioritized something that's pretty much the last thing developers usually go to: sound. Because of this, it isn't excessive on jump-scares like The Callisto Protocol is, instead it has a few ones and when they happen, they take you by surprise because the game was never building them up and you're initially scared and confused what's going on and that's ensures you're always on your toes to prepare yourself for another jump-scare that won't happen for a while, sometimes when you're working on something, you'll hear "Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star" softly in your head to make you feel like you're going mad alongside the main character, and the atmosphere is easily the best in the franchise with how dark it is and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Now while this game is remarkable, this game definitely has some flaws. Like I understand the developers wanted to make Isaac silent is so you can see him as an avatar and you're supposed to be in his shoes allowing you to form your own memories on what Isaac's thinking but this in turn causes him to seem braver than he actually is when scary stuff happens yet he never says anything causing the whole thing to feel stupid, the cannon mini-game is hard for all the wrong reasons since it doesn't move quickly enough to destroy them all, the frame-rate is alright but can fluctuate especially on my PS3, and the zero gravity sections involving you to do a Superman jump to one place to get to another is pretty janky and stiff, and some specific story beats didn't make sense when I thought about them some more. Overall, this game is still remarkable and a brilliant survival horror classic even if I don't think it's the best one in the franchise and if you're planning on picking up this game, firstly: DON'T. The remake is astonishing enough to the point where there's legitimately no reason to pick this up, but if your nostalgia is just that craving for it, it's still decent enough.… Expand
  39. MarcusFord
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    When I got the CD of Dead Space from a friend of mine I decided to give it a try without knowing that I would've fallen in love with the series. The first game of the Dead Space series is definitely my favourite one because it holds horror elements during the entire game time and it makes you feel like you are completely alone in a ship of monsters without any chances of surviving. TheWhen I got the CD of Dead Space from a friend of mine I decided to give it a try without knowing that I would've fallen in love with the series. The first game of the Dead Space series is definitely my favourite one because it holds horror elements during the entire game time and it makes you feel like you are completely alone in a ship of monsters without any chances of surviving. The story is pretty basic with some cool elements that make Dead Space unique in its genre, all we have to do now is to wait for the already announced remake.… Expand
  40. ZangBang
    Jan 17, 2023
    5
    Sound design, lighting design and a diegetic user interface work together to create an exceptionally unsettling, immersive atmosphere, helping Dead Space be memorable in spite of its simple, bland plot.
    Even if exploring is far from engaging, with monotonous level design and mostly basic puzzles, the experience remains decisively enjoyable thanks to a simple but unique combat system,    Sound design, lighting design and a diegetic user interface work together to create an exceptionally unsettling, immersive atmosphere, helping Dead Space be memorable in spite of its simple, bland plot.
    Even if exploring is far from engaging, with monotonous level design and mostly basic puzzles, the experience remains decisively enjoyable thanks to a simple but unique combat system, rewarding precision aiming with some strategic nuance and a decent variety of weapons and creatures to slay.    … Expand
  41. atyoukha
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Great space horror game. Had me on the edge throughout. I loved the variety of weapons and upgrades the game provided.
  42. KookaburraRT
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    I believe Dead Space to be one of the most prolific horror experiences out there. The atmosphere is very similar to Alien, for all the right reasons. Despite others being on the same base as you, it feels very claustrophobic, and provides a great sense of tense atmosphere. The enemies are scarily well designed, and the fact you can’t just kill them with a quick headshot provides a greatI believe Dead Space to be one of the most prolific horror experiences out there. The atmosphere is very similar to Alien, for all the right reasons. Despite others being on the same base as you, it feels very claustrophobic, and provides a great sense of tense atmosphere. The enemies are scarily well designed, and the fact you can’t just kill them with a quick headshot provides a great sense of urgency to kill them as quick as you can. The only downside I’d say this game has is some of the bosses are a bit dull and the turret sections are far from my favorites ever but overall, Dead Space is a truly special experience that I believe anyone who enjoys horror should try at least once.… Expand
  43. Mastereed
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    A NORMAL JOURNEY INTO THE SPACE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game has been played on Xbox 360 and completed in every mode it offers, eventually achieving platinum trophy. QUARANTINE PROTOCOL ACTIVATED: The game starts by introducing, thanks to a cutscene, the game world setting. Immediately the player finds himself on the giant planet cracker USG Ishimura, a large spaceship used to dig    A NORMAL JOURNEY INTO THE SPACE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game has been played on Xbox 360 and completed in every mode it offers, eventually achieving platinum trophy.

    QUARANTINE PROTOCOL ACTIVATED:
    The game starts by introducing, thanks to a cutscene, the game world setting. Immediately the player finds himself on the giant planet cracker USG Ishimura, a large spaceship used to dig into unknown planets' ground. Apparently no life forms are visible on the ship; this leads shortly thereafter to the player's discovery of the game's main encounter, the Necromorphs, deformed and repulsive creatures that would appear to be generated from the corpses of the former inhabitants of this ship. From there on, the adventure will be divided between uncovering the mystery of these absurd entities and managing to escape this spaceship safely.

    DISMEMBERING NECROMORPHS:
    The gameplay of the first Dead Space is that of a true Horror action, and I place the word horror first intentionally, since the focus of the game is on the horror part, as opposed to the third chapter of the trilogy; the gloomy atmosphere of the environment, the noises and cries produced by the Necromorphs rumbling through the hollowness of the spaceship, the rivers of blood flowing through the floors and those horrific scenes of death that Isaac will unfortunately have to endure in the adventure make the definition of the game genre clear. Right from the start, the player is launched in a chasing sequence, running from these monstrosities and then trying to find a way to succeed in counter attacking them, using various weapons unlockable as the game progresses through collectible schemes. The variety of weapons is quite decent for a game of this genre, and gives a lot of freedom to different styles of play. The game difficulty is neither too exaggerated to make it too horror, nor too easy to make it pure action. There are some environmental puzzles present, but they are quite simple and intuitive enough to become a feature of the game; there are also some rather interesting zero-gravity sections for a 2008 game.

    HOME IS FAR:
    Graphically Dead Space is a gem of the horror genre. This setting in space turns out to be one of the most beautiful seen so far, as well as one of the most inspired. The use of lights and shadows, Necromorphs passing through walls, dislodging cables and walls, and the proper use of color gradations make the game extremely immersive and scary. Let us be clear, this is not a horror game dedicated to jumpscare as it relies heavily on atmosphere, as already pointed out. The aesthetics of the various enemies and corpses also make it more gore and not very reassuring. Finally, there are a lot of death animations present; almost anything in the game that can kill you will delight the player with customized and very distinctive death scenes at times.

    HEARING NOISES:
    Dead Space excels here as well, using sound to add the excitement that the visual side cannot; the fear of approaching footsteps or behind a door, the frightening noises heard in the background, and even the frightening silence of the void give an essential addition to the final composition. The very accuracy of the resonant audio in space is also excellent. Little gem is the use of a very apt song in the game intro and trailer.

    Achievements:
    The achievements point turns out to be rather simple in this chapter of the trilogy, complete the game on normal difficulty, then do it in hardcore (with saves fortunately) and only with the gun. At least personally I found it extremely fun as an achievement. If this is frustrating for you, avoid thinking of getting the platinum trophy for the two sequels, because those will turn out to be hell on earth.

    BUT WHY 8?

    PROS:
    The game boasts numerous merits that defined a branch of the horror genre and in some ways are unmatched to this day; the sublime aesthetics combined with excellent level and audio design creates a near perfect symbiosis. The game is also really long for the genre and provides many diverse hours of gameplay.

    CONS:
    A couple of cons of the game are certainly the absence of special modes besides mere difficulty differences, something added later in the sequels, rightly so. Also, the clunkiness of the game's movements could be a small problem, which, however, is justifiable being the first title. Finally, the extreme difficulty in upgrading the various weapons, several playthroughs being required to complete them, leads to fatigue for those who want to upgrade them all.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 8
    Music:8
    Story: 7
    Horror: 9
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  44. Greenherb
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This was one of the best games of the PS3 and still enjoyable to play! It even has better voice overs than the remake I think.
  45. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    An Old Classic game of the genre horror...beatiful gameplay and beatiful atmosphere such a good experience....I hope the remake gave me the same vibe
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#7 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#9 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#10 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. Destructoid
    90
    Dead Space is a beautiful videogame, showing incredible polish and detail in both the visuals and the control. The amount of love and attention packed into this title is apparent, as scares and action are perfectly blended. What an incredibly impressive way for a new survival horror franchise to debut!
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  2. MEGamers
    92
    A spectacular game which shows vividly that "Resident Evil" is not the king of survival horrors anymore.
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  3. Worth Playing
    83
    The combat is fast and frantic, the interface excellent, the controls responsive, and it provides an overall satisfying experience. While it's fun, though, there isn't much that's memorable about Dead Space. It feels like patchwork that's been slapped together from other franchises, and it lacks a spirit of its own to make it stand out from the pack.
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