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  1. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Good game a high-quality product that you want to play again and again, what else you need?
  2. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    A true remake that will please fans of the saga as well as new players. Everything is working great, in addition to following the original game, several new features are in the game, Isaac now speaks and bringing in the old voice actor was a perfect move. A respectable remake that will be a springboard to remake the second title in the franchise.
  3. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Remakes überhaupt. Sowohl für Neueinsteiger und alte Hasen. Man kann nur hoffen das Dead Space 2 dieselbe Liebe und Aufwand zuteil wird. Und dann ein frischer besserer Dritter Teil.
    Leider sind hier viele Trolle die mit fadenscheinigen Argumenten 0/10 geben. Wtf. Hatte mir das schon gedacht. Callisto Fanboys die Rache nehmen wollen weil keiner ihr schlechtes Spiel mag. Lol.
  4. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    There are sadly many trolls here review bombing this game.

    This remake is pretty good
  5. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    an amazing game, beautiful in every way I know it's a remake but seriously this one deserved to run for goty next to resident evil 4 remake
  6. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Solid remake of a classic. From now on, this is the definitive version of Dead Space! I would highly suggest ignoring all these extremely negative reviews here. These are written by very sad and empty people, who's entire life revolves around calling everything woke. I'm pretty sure they don't even know what it means, they will just fit everything they dislike, under that word. Instead goSolid remake of a classic. From now on, this is the definitive version of Dead Space! I would highly suggest ignoring all these extremely negative reviews here. These are written by very sad and empty people, who's entire life revolves around calling everything woke. I'm pretty sure they don't even know what it means, they will just fit everything they dislike, under that word. Instead go to Steam and read actual REAL reviews by people who actually bought the game and played it.

    Most of these negative reviews here are by people who haven't even played it or they are angry that they can't pirate it, so now they whine here and on steam forums.

    Good work Motive!
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  7. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    I have never used Metacritic, but reading these pathetic negative reviews made me make an account, just to confirm that this is indeed a good remake. I'm huge fan since 2008, those people who hate the remake, don't sound like fans at all. Pretty sure they just look for stuff to complain about.
  8. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Easily top 5 remake of all time. I would say this is on same level with RE1 and RE2 remakes.
  9. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Played the game and its awesome, the storyline , graphics and gameplay and animations , atmosphere is very amaizing
  10. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Nunca joguei mais eu joguei o original e vi a gameplay no Edu então é bom
  11. Jan 30, 2023
    10
    The definitive Dead Space experience. Whether or not you played the original 2008 Dead Space, you’re sure to have a good time with this game. So glad to see this now-classic being brought back to life with welcome new additions such as side missions and more dynamic action sequences. Highly recommend!
  12. Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Amazing fun that will you literally scare the s**t right out of your pants. You feel so bad for the protagonist under constant stress and horror. You'll want to play it over and over. I'm a big fan of the original series and this remake has given me a new reason to dip back into the ninightmare. .
  13. Jan 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in it's genre is now even better. If you are new to the series or haven't played in 15 years like me. This is a must play.
  14. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    - Technical revamp of the thunder for a masterful atmosphere
    - changes and variations in the course of the adventure, love it.
    - Well done random events in a ship to roam freely
    - Confrontations still as jubilant and brutal

    Amazing remake.
    10/10
  15. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing Remake!!! I would highly suggest ignoring those low IQ idiots who review bomb this game and whine about everything. They should seriously seek help. Original game was good, but this remake is actually better. I'm seriously surprised.
  16. Jan 31, 2023
    10
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  17. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing game and experience. all the negative reviews about languages are literally obnoxious.

    Even as a non horror fan myself I really found joy in how great the game immerses you and how amazing it is to experience the story and lore bit by bit.

    EA Motive please remake the entire trilogy, I'd love to see it through a new and even better lens.
  18. Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Haters will never be whole again!

    This game is simply amazing. It takes everything that original did well and brings all those things to next level + adds so much more and improves literally everything! Graphics are next level, this is what modern video game graphics should look like. Sound design in fantastic! This game will be new landmark and benchmark for every upcoming video
    Haters will never be whole again!

    This game is simply amazing. It takes everything that original did well and brings all those things to next level + adds so much more and improves literally everything!

    Graphics are next level, this is what modern video game graphics should look like. Sound design in fantastic! This game will be new landmark and benchmark for every upcoming video game remake. Sorry RE2 (still very nice) and RE3 remakes (meh), but it's time to step aside, Dead Space holds the crown now!

    I can't believe i'm saying this and i'm saying this as one of the biggest fans of Resident Evil 4, but Capcom really needs to bring their A-Game, if they want to be on same level with this masterpiece.

    Fully explorable ship makes the game so much more immersive, you can go back any time to any part of the ship (of course you need to unlock that part first, but most of the ship is unlocked by chapter 6/7. Side quests are also nice addition. I mean, why not? I enjoyed them.

    Overall every boss fight is better than the one from the OG (and they were already solid in OG). Zero-G free flying is one of the most fun i have had in a long time. There's so many areas you can explore thanks to updated Zero-G.

    As the old saying goes, nothing is perfect, but this one gets very close. This is a must buy for anyone who likes Horror games.
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  19. Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível, eu tento procurar defeito nele, mas para mim não existe, não tive problemas com bugs e quedas de fps, o jogo tem mudanças mais do que o suficiente para se considerar um remake, e eu acho que ele vai virar exemplo para fazer remakes
  20. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    the new Dead Space is better than the one from 2008 it looks nicer there are new options that increase the replay value a lot it is the best space horror game for me
  21. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I’ve got the platinum on this. I guess this says enough how good this remake is
  22. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Felt like coming home. Isaac and the necromorphs are back with a brand new paint job and a thorough tune up. Loved the atmosphere of the ship, the eerie sounds with the subtly mixed in sounds of monstrous cries. The flushed out lore, taking what was built up from three main entry games to expand the world of Dead Space.
  23. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    As a big fan of the series, I can only say that it has become a masterpiece for me!!!
  24. Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Looking at all the recent and upcoming horror game remakes and sequels, I was interested in but not particularly excited for the Dead Space remake. I was a fan of the first two games, but it had been some time since I’d played them… and in this horror game renaissance, the Dead Space remake has a lot of competition.

    Now? I can’t think of a game that has made me want a sequel so badly, so
    Looking at all the recent and upcoming horror game remakes and sequels, I was interested in but not particularly excited for the Dead Space remake. I was a fan of the first two games, but it had been some time since I’d played them… and in this horror game renaissance, the Dead Space remake has a lot of competition.

    Now? I can’t think of a game that has made me want a sequel so badly, so fast after completing it. This remake makes a compelling case that Dead Space is not only worthwhile, but has an essential place in gaming right now. Why? Because Dead Space strikes a nearly perfect balance between action and horror, and demonstrates to me, like no other game has, that fun and fear do not always have to compete. Usually, they do—action games empower players, while survival horror games constrain them to create a feeling of vulnerability. But Dead Space manages to maintain real tension even as it gives you the tools to deftly take out small hordes of necromorphs. A lot of that has to do with the visuals and *superb* audio design and music—not to mention what Dead Space does best, immersion—but it’s also the franticness of combat as you juggle weapons and try to keep necromorphs at bay. Dead Space could benefit from being scarier in some ways—it’s certainly not the scariest horror game I’ve played—and I’d also like to see a sequel (a DS2 remake) expand further on the combat and find new ways to empower the player. The key here is that this remake makes me think both are actually, simultaneously possible. Story — the game’s narrative isn’t an all time great, but it is fully convincing. It feels seamless, and benefits a lot from the game’s commitment to immersion in all its aspects (from the in-universe UI to the single continuous camera shot approach). The writing is good, the voice work is great.

    Combat — every single weapon is a blast and is useful in some way. This might be the most fun I’ve had with a flamethrower in a game (they often suck). The combat becomes bliss when you’re juggling multiple weapons, using their alt-fires, and mixing in telekineses and stasis. The dualsense features are very well implemented and add a lot to the feel of combat.

    Graphics and audio — the game looks fantastic, with some minor caveats. It doesn’t reach the levels of fidelity that one might hope for in a current-gen-exclusive remake. The lighting is great overall, but transitions from light to shadowed areas can seem off at times. The audio design, however, is top tier. Play with good headphones and turn on 3D audio.

    Performance — I experienced no serious issues. The game appeared to maintain solid 60 fps except in one single area, a large elevator that you return to a few times. As necromorph corpses started to pile up in that elevator, the framerate started taking serious hits.
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  25. Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Haven't played the original and kind of glad I didn't. This game felt like it was made for 2023. The controls are fluid and a lot less restricted as I've experienced in Callisto Protocol. The world feels griping and very immersive. The combat feels modern, fun, and very satisfying. I couldn't find one complaint about the game.
  26. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    10/10 I think so, It will be GOTY this year. Because a solid remake + original differences between storyline, details, everything number ten
  27. Mar 10, 2023
    10
    1 of the best remakes I've ever played. The graphics are very good. The gameplay is better than the original. The story is a little bit changed, in some parts for the better, in some for the worst, but that depends on what you like.
  28. Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Dead Space succeeds at everything it tries to accomplish. It maintains enough of the originals DNA to feel true to that experience, while offering enough new additions to feel fresh for returning players. It is an absolute masterclass in story, character, gameplay, atmosphere, and most importantly, horror.
  29. Mar 27, 2023
    10
    A perfect recreation of the original game, merged with the more sleek combat flow of Dead Space 2. I completed this game twice, both on PS5 and Xbox SX as the core combat loop is incredibly fun even on harder difficulties.

    Such a great time for horror fans.

    I did however experience 2 hard crashes throughout my numerous playthroughs, both of which were on PS5.
  30. May 30, 2023
    10
    Great game. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. The story is also great. The graphics are on a whole new level, while the 3D sound keeps you in suspense when and from where something will happen.
    Also thing to note is there is no auto aim so when you target enemy's weak points in chaos you have to be completely calm otherwise it's easy to get killed. Adaptive
    Great game. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. The story is also great. The graphics are on a whole new level, while the 3D sound keeps you in suspense when and from where something will happen.
    Also thing to note is there is no auto aim so when you target enemy's weak points in chaos you have to be completely calm otherwise it's easy to get killed. Adaptive triggers work with each shot from each weapon in their own way with a vibration that gives an even greater experience as if you were in the game. Save point also plays a role to save exactly where you want because you never know where the check point will take you back.
    In my opinion, the best horror game I've played, a level above Resident Evil 4 remake. So it's a pure 10 for me.
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  31. Apr 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There isn't much to say since the original was masterpiece, and they managed to make it even better... Expand
  32. Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Solid remake, not as good as RE4R, but still great job! Hopefully DS2R or DS4 next!
  33. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Me gustó un poco más que Resident Evil 4 REMAKE, me gustó más que el Dead Space Original y este juego realmente se siente Next Gen, vale la pena por el precio
  34. Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Such a great Remake! Those Zero G segments are a dream now! So much fun! Every weapon feels great. Every segment of the Ishumura is beautifully recreated. And it's just a great game! Must play for any fan of survival horror!
  35. Apr 9, 2023
    10
    It is a good oldschool horror, with great graphics and the best horror athmosphere ever
  36. Apr 25, 2023
    10
    A great horror game and still visually and graphically holds up. The gameplay and story are really great too.
  37. May 4, 2023
    10
    This is a beautifully polished and really exciting best remake of the best game on the planet. I got platinum and completed it five times, and I want more!
  38. May 4, 2023
    10
    Played the original and loved it. Loves this just as much if not more. Gorgeous graphics. Awesome sound design. Dead space 2 next please.
  39. Jun 6, 2023
    10
    10/10. Not even going to explain why.

    They straight up took the classic Space Horror from late 80s, gave it a modern touch, added incredibly dark atmosphere, accompanied that whole thing with arguably best surround sound system that keeps you nervous during Every single moment, and gave us an ABSOLUTE Masterpiece. I was never a fan of Horror Games, but how can one not appreciate the
    10/10. Not even going to explain why.

    They straight up took the classic Space Horror from late 80s, gave it a modern touch, added incredibly dark atmosphere, accompanied that whole thing with arguably best surround sound system that keeps you nervous during Every single moment, and gave us an ABSOLUTE Masterpiece. I was never a fan of Horror Games, but how can one not appreciate the greatness regardless of whether you like the genere or not. 10 / 10. Fantastic job
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  40. May 26, 2023
    10
    awesome remake, enjoyed it being a fan of the franchise! now we need dead space 2
  41. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I love this game a lot. To think I was not into horror games but man dead space changed all that it’s so raw so engaging and has a great story line I started to feel like Isaac towards the end yes, it was that engaging!! My goty so far
  42. Jul 3, 2023
    10
    the best remake so far, It has amazing graphics, perfect gameplay, apart from improving little things, it's a masterpiece, the best survival horror of all time!!!!
  43. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  44. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best horror games of all time, just got even better! Seriously well made remake that improves greatly on already scary original, fantastic sound design, graphics, atmosphere and boss fights.
  45. Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, I don’t usually play horror games but I like sci-fi and space stuff, it wasn’t that scary which is good for me, it’s a must play on PS5.
  46. Aug 25, 2023
    10
    It is the best horror game in this genre!!!!!
    Goddamn 12/10, best guns, best characters, horrofic atmosphere
  47. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Very well done remake, on same quality level as RE4 Remake. If by some miracle Silent Hill 2 Remake is also good, then best horror games are finally back and better than ever!
  48. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Surprisingly good remake, even better than the original and actually scarier. Would recommend.
  49. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Great! Amazing. Love it! The best remake so far this year. The atmosphere and The gameplay, the guns, the enemies. Ah, how I miss games like this.
  50. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    A superb remaster! Just as great as the original, if not better! It was great revisiting the USG Ishimura!
  51. Soy
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    It still feels like Dead Space, plodding and stomping through the Ishimura while shooting limbs off anything that moves. It just looks more impressive doing so, which is great.
  52. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    It's actually adorable how triggered these little snowflakes get about the sign on a toilet door in a video game. Pathetic little red pill morons who think they're some kind of intellectual after watching Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro videos on YouTube. How do you sleep at night without your bottle of warm milk and rusks? The game itself is really well done. Stays true to the originalIt's actually adorable how triggered these little snowflakes get about the sign on a toilet door in a video game. Pathetic little red pill morons who think they're some kind of intellectual after watching Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro videos on YouTube. How do you sleep at night without your bottle of warm milk and rusks? The game itself is really well done. Stays true to the original whilst adding enough to make it interesting. I wish they'd have made some small tweaks to the movement though as sometimes I feels a tad clunky and dated.

    Still worth the buy if you're a fan, otherwise just wait for the reviews. There's not a huge amount of replay value.
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  53. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    I have thoroughly enjoyed this game so far. The combat system is very satisfying and is very nostalgic. It's great that they have added additional puzzle types through the power systems, i.e to power up the doors you need to power down the lights/oxygen tanks/gravity to re direct the power. I really like the ability to go back to previous areas in which you may have missed a schematic,I have thoroughly enjoyed this game so far. The combat system is very satisfying and is very nostalgic. It's great that they have added additional puzzle types through the power systems, i.e to power up the doors you need to power down the lights/oxygen tanks/gravity to re direct the power. I really like the ability to go back to previous areas in which you may have missed a schematic, weapon, collectible etc. I do have a couple of points to give in relation to areas I think the game needs working on and it's not being negative or anything. 1. Sometimes you can encounter an awkward autosave moment when your about to die. This happened to me twice on my initial playthrough. 2. The map is a bit awkward to skim through each area. 3. The impossible mode should have been more aligned to the hardcore mode in previous games, allowing one save for 10 hours approx is a bit much and I reckon there should be atleast three saves. I don't ever game for five or so hours straight (I know alot of people do). 4. Sometimes you may accidentally pick up and play an audio log at the same time you're trying to listen to what Isaac and crew etc are trying to explain to each
    other. Otherwise well done.
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  54. Mar 24, 2023
    9
    Awesome game! One of the best remakes! On par with RE2 remake! Hopefully they remake Dead Space 2 and 3 as well.
  55. Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Dead Space remake successfully resurrects the spine-chilling survival horror atmosphere that made the original game a classic. The intense mood, amplified by a gripping story and expertly crafted scare moments, immerses players into a nerve-wracking experience. The solid gameplay and graphical improvements enhance the immersion, modernizing the game while staying true to its roots. TheDead Space remake successfully resurrects the spine-chilling survival horror atmosphere that made the original game a classic. The intense mood, amplified by a gripping story and expertly crafted scare moments, immerses players into a nerve-wracking experience. The solid gameplay and graphical improvements enhance the immersion, modernizing the game while staying true to its roots. The Zero-G sections prove to be a highlight, offering exhilarating and visually stunning gameplay moments that add depth to the horror elements.

    While the game excels in most aspects, the later areas of the game can feel like a bit of a slog, slowing down the otherwise engaging pace. Despite this minor drawback, Dead Space remake manages to retain the quality of a timeless title, showcasing a map system that facilitates seamless navigation and exploration of the eerie space station.

    In conclusion, Dead Space remake masterfully captures the essence of survival horror, delivering an amazing atmosphere, an intriguing story, and heart-stopping scare moments. The game's solid gameplay, impressive graphics, and thrilling Zero-G sections ensure an unforgettable experience. Although it may have some pacing issues in the later areas, the remake successfully modernizes a classic, proving that Dead Space remains a haunting masterpiece for horror gaming enthusiasts.
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  56. May 13, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9.5/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Story - 8.25/10
    Uniqueness - 9.5/10
  57. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. I never played the original so am new to the franchise. Amazing atmosphere, story and gameplay. Misses out on being a 10 because of too much emphasis on jump scares ie. enemies appearing behind you out of literally nowhere which just becomes tedious after the third times it happens, as well as poor resolution on PS5
  58. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    An amazing remake of the game! For once I haven’t experienced any bugs or glitches. Smooth gameplay and amazing environments. I’m glad to see a classic like this make a comeback the right way!
  59. Feb 3, 2023
    9
    as a fan of the series and as a person who played way to much of the first game i was genuinely excited for this game and i got to say Motive Studio did not disappoint the game is beautiful scary and wayyy to faithful to the og the devs took everything that made dead space special and made it so much better the weapons the horror the suit everything is just mhua *chefs kiss*
    plus that is
    as a fan of the series and as a person who played way to much of the first game i was genuinely excited for this game and i got to say Motive Studio did not disappoint the game is beautiful scary and wayyy to faithful to the og the devs took everything that made dead space special and made it so much better the weapons the horror the suit everything is just mhua *chefs kiss*
    plus that is a new ending mostly for new game plus and a lot of more things to do see and kill

    the only bad thing i got to say about the game is the extra dialog for Isaac some small story changes and the fact that they added context and side quests in my opinion the whole beauty of dead space 1 was i don't know what is going and the main character barely talks so the reactions are mine and not his

    but to be honest for the devs dead space 2 does have a lot of dialog from Isaac so im guessing they are playing around that would wish that they would add a silent mode for Isaac
    they also changed some of the story missions for the better and i couldn't be happier *looking at you turret section*

    the game does suffer from stuttering and some frame drops here and there

    all in all in spite of of some nitpicks and some technical problems here and there the game is perfect super faithful to the original and is the best way to experience dead space 1

    which bring me to my final score for the game which is an easy 9 out of 10
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  60. Jul 14, 2023
    9
    I do not like survival horror games, but I do love this one. (Alan Wake Remastered is good too.). Gripping story, settings, sounds and surprises. Never played the original. There is constant tension thanks to the sounds, smoke effects and lighting. Definitely has the feel of playing through a sci-fi horror movie. It will grab you and you will have a hard time putting the controllerI do not like survival horror games, but I do love this one. (Alan Wake Remastered is good too.). Gripping story, settings, sounds and surprises. Never played the original. There is constant tension thanks to the sounds, smoke effects and lighting. Definitely has the feel of playing through a sci-fi horror movie. It will grab you and you will have a hard time putting the controller down. An essential game in 2023. Expand
  61. Feb 3, 2023
    9
    If your a fan of the original Dead Space you'll be happy to know the remake is really good.
    It stays true the survival horror roots of the original but improves the atmosphere, the grapics
    and the sound design. Aslo the stoy is altered for the better. I think the story makes more sense now.
    overall Dead Space Remake is a must play for horror fans.
  62. Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Very impressive remake. Honored the original and improved upon it in almost every way. Hopefully repeat and improve for the sequel.
  63. Mar 19, 2023
    9
    This is how you do the Remake/Reboot. Graphics is insane, gameplay improved so much on the original, story got better, and even exploring had great changes in it. I hope we get same treatment for dead space 2
  64. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    O jogo é incrível, e agora que resolveram os problemas gráficos no PS5 está muito mais bonito do que lançamento
  65. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I played this at the orginal launch and loved it. Never would i think i would love playing a remake so much as i did here, the same jump scares only in great graphics. The game is respectfull to its original release and is a must play to people who have not played the original, and if you just want to experience the old game again in a modern finish.
  66. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Genau so sollte ein Remake sein, nur bleibt es weiterhin Dead Space. Grafik und Horror aus dem Olymp, Story aus dem Tartarus.
  67. Mar 21, 2023
    9
    História interessante, gráficos bons, iluminação show… O jogo traz uma experiência diferenciada na qual tomar sustos a todo momento é divertido e deixa o coração disparado. Só não cabe nota 10 pela física do jogo nas explosões, nos inimigos ao morrerem e na gameplay que parece um pouco ultrapassada em relação aos jogos atuais. Mas fora isso, um excelente jogo.
  68. May 16, 2023
    9
    Dead Space is magnificent
    First of all, ive gotta say that this game gave me much more pleasant and enjoyable experience than original. The atmosphere was built different than in a original, now i was really scared to walk through Ishimura, with all its darkness and horrifying noises of aliens.
    If we are starting to talk about plot of the game, i must admit a new breathtaking direction
    Dead Space is magnificent
    First of all, ive gotta say that this game gave me much more pleasant and enjoyable experience than original. The atmosphere was built different than in a original, now i was really scared to walk through Ishimura, with all its darkness and horrifying noises of aliens.
    If we are starting to talk about plot of the game, i must admit a new breathtaking direction of cutscenes, and how they evolved from original.The plot is nearly the same as it was in original, but - from the start of the game we can see Isaacs face, and they’ve rebuilt final plot twist right before final boss. But i think for new players, this games plot will be really interesting and it will stimulate to finish the game. And also developers added some side-quests, that expand already perfect lore to a new level.
    Also i would like to admit amazing reworks of bosses, such as second fight with Leviathan, that became a complete challenging bossfight comparing with the original. Also for me, bossfight with Hunter was much more challenging and more interesting than it was in original.
    Overall, theres nothing more to say, if you played the original i highly recommend playing this game, and if, on a gods name, u haven’t played original game - Dead Space Remake is a must play for you. A masterfully crafted horror game, with interesting story and challenging gameplay deserves your attention.
    9/10
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  69. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Xbox Series X Review - Motive Studio has successfully resurrected the Dead Space franchise and I am here for it. This remake of the 2008 Survival Horror classic is just as entertaining and well made as the original game, if not more so. The use of the Frostbite Engine and the introduction of some well done story and gameplay changes makes Dead Space one of the most engrossing horrorXbox Series X Review - Motive Studio has successfully resurrected the Dead Space franchise and I am here for it. This remake of the 2008 Survival Horror classic is just as entertaining and well made as the original game, if not more so. The use of the Frostbite Engine and the introduction of some well done story and gameplay changes makes Dead Space one of the most engrossing horror experiences I've played in a while. There are some minor problems, a few bugs and oddities here and there, but that doesn't ruin the overall experience. I would definitely recommend picking this game up, but I'd wait for the price to go down a bit; $70 is quite a large sum of money. I look forward to seeing what Motive Studio makes next. A Dead Space 2 remake? Dead Space 4? We'll have to see. Expand
  70. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This is how a remake should be done. The best way to experience Dead Space.
  71. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Pros:
    - QoL changes
    - Graphics
    - Atmosphere
    - Gore
    - Gameplay

    Cons:
    - Inventory system
    - Few gameplay hiccups

    Verdict:
    - Still have the charm of the original and most changes are great.
  72. Mar 19, 2023
    9
    I have been playing survival horror for a long time, and Dead Space remake is a must play for fans of the genre. Gameplay, graphics, tension are all top notch. Lots of great jump scares. The story is a little muddled, and the ending seems choppy at best, but I loved it overall. Really hoping second and third are remade. Bravo.
  73. Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Scary, fresh, beautiful, amazing! Stunning game, worth every $. Spent a lovely hours with it, definitely will buy other remastered parts! Recommend to all the survival horror lovers.
  74. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    This is a dope game, especially since I never played the original trilogy. The rumble features and sound are the best I've experienced yet on Series X. The only complaint is that they corridors and rooms get repetitive quickly. Despite that, the zero-g combat is tons of wonky fun.
  75. Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This game is great. It takes everything that worked in the original and subtly improves upon it. It's not just a reskin with slightly improved graphics. The story is slightly tweaked to emphasize the greater lore/mythology established by the story established via a multi-media platform years before. The addition of side quests is exciting. Including security clearances allows theThis game is great. It takes everything that worked in the original and subtly improves upon it. It's not just a reskin with slightly improved graphics. The story is slightly tweaked to emphasize the greater lore/mythology established by the story established via a multi-media platform years before. The addition of side quests is exciting. Including security clearances allows the player to not have to horde nodes just in case we stumble upon a locked door and makes revisiting areas of the ship more worthwhile. Upgrading weapons is just complex enough to be fun without being a chore (looking at you, Dead Space 3).

    This is how remakes earn their keep. I genuinely hope this game is a financial success so this team can tackle Dead Space 2, then nuke the original and truly remake - to where the IP/NIL is really all that holds over - Dead Space 3... perhaps finally delivering on an epic conclusion to this series that never happened thanks to the video game grim reaper that is EA.
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  76. Mar 12, 2023
    9
    Thus, Electronic Arts created a really great remake of "Dead Space". The storyline and the actions are still worth seeing and playing nowadays. Thanks to the numerous improvements and expansions you get a really great and intense delivered. The technology in "Dead Space" is also just incredibly good and the sound does everything right. If you want to experience one of the best remakes forThus, Electronic Arts created a really great remake of "Dead Space". The storyline and the actions are still worth seeing and playing nowadays. Thanks to the numerous improvements and expansions you get a really great and intense delivered. The technology in "Dead Space" is also just incredibly good and the sound does everything right. If you want to experience one of the best remakes for the latest consoles and the PC, then you should grab "Dead Space". It's definitely worth it!!! Expand
  77. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    As a gamer who never played the original, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, Dead Space Remake is a beautifully crafted Survival Horror game. From the atmosphere to the creature designs, it keeps u on ur toes it's entire runtime.

    The weapons are fun to use and combat is nice and smooth. The Story is simple yet effective. All of these little elements come together to make an Early game
    As a gamer who never played the original, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, Dead Space Remake is a beautifully crafted Survival Horror game. From the atmosphere to the creature designs, it keeps u on ur toes it's entire runtime.

    The weapons are fun to use and combat is nice and smooth. The Story is simple yet effective. All of these little elements come together to make an Early game of the year contender.
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  78. Jun 25, 2023
    9
    A perfect remake! I hope they will made also the 2nd and 3rd chapter remakes aswell.
  79. May 15, 2023
    9
    I'm not very good with horror games, or horror media in general, and Dead Space Remake is, in fact, too scary for me. The atmosphere that this game instantly builds up is unmatched, and i was trembling with fear every single minute. With that aside, everything about the gameplay is excellent.
  80. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Exceedingly faithful to the original with a demonstrated understanding of the work, but not afraid to take chances with the story and mechanics in a way that flesh out and support the narrative. Everything from the original is here in terms of story, mechanics, and visuals but they've all been enhanced or lightly expanded to cover questions, gaps, or bring in-line features introducedExceedingly faithful to the original with a demonstrated understanding of the work, but not afraid to take chances with the story and mechanics in a way that flesh out and support the narrative. Everything from the original is here in terms of story, mechanics, and visuals but they've all been enhanced or lightly expanded to cover questions, gaps, or bring in-line features introduced later in the series. This isn't just a fan service pop-out or self-insert re-write, this is dead space done better with tools that weren't available and light narrative hindsight. The only detections I have are exceedingly minor and, ultimately, inconsequential in the face of this project’s excellence. Expand
  81. Feb 27, 2023
    9
    The original Dead Space from 2008 has been a personal favorite of mine for many years. The setting, pacing, and structure felt very fresh and well planned especially for those times. I was a little cautious of the newly released remake, mainly due to EA's current reputation, and was not initially planning on playing through this story again. But I saw the positive buzz and decided to goThe original Dead Space from 2008 has been a personal favorite of mine for many years. The setting, pacing, and structure felt very fresh and well planned especially for those times. I was a little cautious of the newly released remake, mainly due to EA's current reputation, and was not initially planning on playing through this story again. But I saw the positive buzz and decided to go for it and am pleased to say that it is a great showing and a good improvement on all the baseline factors that made the original game great.
    The gameplay is very tight if keeping to standard 3rd person horror shooter conventions. The combat is tense and focused in short adrenaline rush fueled bursts of hectic gameplay. This is all fueled by the best in class atmosphere and sound design. The massive, monster overrun ship you are exploring is literally breaking at the seams, creaking, busting pipes, falling debris, etc. all add to the tension that the game is trying to build. As you get to later sections of the game you begin to hear screams and whispers constantly as the main character starts to fall under the effects of the marker, the alien artifact that was brought on board and caused all this carnage.
    The story of dead Space is your typical sci-fi horror dreck. As previously mentioned this seemingly dangerous marker was brought on to the ship because the captain and many of the commanding officers are members of the church of unitology, a religion that believes these markers will help them transcend to the next plane of existence, or something like that. The game does a great job through text and audio logs explaining why this church and religion is dangerous and is mostly based around tricking their flock into donating money and possessions while hoarding power. For all effective purposes they are Scientology.
    I do hope that this leads to some new games and experiences within the dead space universe. While there are now a few more examples of this genre done right, Prey (2017) being the main example, this is still an area that can see some exciting and great new developments in the years to come.
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  82. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Me gusta este Remake; conserva todo lo bueno del original y esta version de PS5 se ve muy bien, tanto entornos como la iluminacion.
  83. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Yeah WOW! I played all 3 of the games before, and this remake is just fantastic.
    It was a brilliant game in it's genre back then, and it's still briliant today.
    If sfi-fi / space / horror appeal to you even just a bit: just get this gem, you will not regret it.
  84. Feb 2, 2023
    9
    My personal first time with a horror game, and in my opinion it's a great starter horror game. The looting systems and everything feels great, I just wish that it didn't have so many moments where the score gets all loud and scary but nothing happens. It just takes away from the feel of it all.
  85. Feb 1, 2023
    9
    An absolutely sublime remake on every level and on a par with the recent RE remakes of recent years. The combat is largely unchanged which is positive as it didn't need much tweaking but the atmosphere this game creates is exceptional. The parts that needed to be changed, the asteroid section as a prime example, have been done with such thought for the gamer to ensure there is minimalAn absolutely sublime remake on every level and on a par with the recent RE remakes of recent years. The combat is largely unchanged which is positive as it didn't need much tweaking but the atmosphere this game creates is exceptional. The parts that needed to be changed, the asteroid section as a prime example, have been done with such thought for the gamer to ensure there is minimal frustration. The only reason I didn't give a 10 is due to some small technical hiccups. The main one being, when I hit continue to load my save, my camera would remain static on the save point while Isaac moved around which took a reload or two to fix each time. Expand
  86. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    A glorious remake. I peed with joy the entire time playing. If you buy it, wear a diaper.
  87. Feb 7, 2023
    9
    I went in with low expectations, because the hype was too much to me. I clearly see why it's hyped up. This is a solid remake. The sound design is wonderful. I can't put it down. Hard mode could definitely be harder, it's a breeze. Glad to see this game doing so well
  88. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    I have not played the original, but what a blast!!!
    I am only 2 hours in so far, but I can already say this the best survival-horror I have played (along with Silent Hill 2). The graphics are beautiful, but I think the best thing is the sound design, it is really worth to play with an audio 3D headset.

    What a game!!!!
  89. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    A very solid remake of the original. Encountered the occasional bug with the camera but nothing serious. Recommend.
  90. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    A very mild remake. A very organic development of the original ideas. I liked the optimization and the good condition of the game at the start of sales. Of the minuses, I can note a little the curves of the animation of the movement of the main character and the absence of moments in which the enemy pounces on you near and it's tedious for you to press the key to free yourself. Isaac'sA very mild remake. A very organic development of the original ideas. I liked the optimization and the good condition of the game at the start of sales. Of the minuses, I can note a little the curves of the animation of the movement of the main character and the absence of moments in which the enemy pounces on you near and it's tedious for you to press the key to free yourself. Isaac's voice is harmoniously integrated into the narrative of the game. A lot of attention to detail, especially liked the decision to make an inconspicuous Isaac's heartbeat, which increases or decreases depending on the situation. In conclusion, I can say that this is one example of a proper remake Expand
  91. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    As you clunk down a familiar hallway, that you had already trekked before, you notice something is different. It’s not as well lit before. Heavy, dense fog has filled the halls. The lights are flickering, betraying your already clouded vision. All you have for a light source is your flashlight on your Plasma Cutter, which is also being obscured by the fog. You slowly edge down the hall,As you clunk down a familiar hallway, that you had already trekked before, you notice something is different. It’s not as well lit before. Heavy, dense fog has filled the halls. The lights are flickering, betraying your already clouded vision. All you have for a light source is your flashlight on your Plasma Cutter, which is also being obscured by the fog. You slowly edge down the hall, tense and on edge, waiting for something to pop out. Your RIG (health) is flashing red. One hit will kill you.

    BANG. A nearby vent breaks violently, screams emerging from down the hall. Frantically, you look and wait for an inevitable creature to reveal itself. As a shadow travels towards you with a blood thirsty drive, you fire your shots in a panic towards the figure. It breaks into a dead sprint, screaming pain and rage as it barrels. Finally you can see it: it bears human resemblance, but it is of horrific composition. Its mangled face has been peeled by your cutter, revealing what used to be a humans skull. Its arms have also been hit by your cutter and thin bone is shown from its arm. Now these arms are weapons, sharp, sword like bone protrude from its arms. In one feel swoop, it cuts your head off despite your heavy duty armor. Hooked yet? This game is perfect for you. Dead Space, at its core, is a haunted house built on the principle of giving you just enough to keep you alive. Dead Space Remake, at its core, is a haunted house built on the principles of giving you just enough to keep you alive, but instead of it being a haunted house, it’s a living, breathing nightmare. If you thought to yourself that Dead Space didn’t need a remake, you would have been right up until this game was released. Dead Space Remake hits the mark nearly perfectly, improving several flaws while adding to the formula.

    Graphics:

    First things first, visually the game is stunning. The colors are vibrant but keeps its industrial/sickly look. Attention to detail has improved drastically, whether it’s the laser coming from your weapon or the drag tenacles (once you kill one, look to where it grabs you. It shocked me.)

    On performance, there is not too much detail taken away. The game plays butter smooth, hardly any stuttering. On Graphics, frame rate is sacrificed, but it feels exactly like old Dead Space. The lighting is gorgeous. The volumetric fog works perfectly in limiting vision. The way blood sticks to Issac now after stomping on a corpse is shockingly real. Everything about the visual aspect of this game is fantastic.

    I will include this apart of graphics, but the animations is a main gripe I have. They are extremely stiff and unnatural looking. Zero G is extremely noticeable, Issac is not as smooth floating through the air. It’s easy to ignore, but I wish it would have been more buttery. Dead Space 2 is twice as superior when it comes to animations.

    Story:

    The story has not changed much, but noticeable shifts in how the story plays out makes much more sense. I won’t go in to detail to avoid spoilers, but I’ll say that certain characters you never encounter are now alive to help you tackle certain areas. It helps that this improves the already great story.

    Voice Acting:

    The voice acting is a double edged sword. Issac now gets a voice apposed to not, and it’s implemented perfectly. It’s gritty, raw, but logical. Jacob Temple is a returning voice actor, he was fantastic as well. Most voice actors have been replaced that have lost some performance, like Nicole and Kendra (although Kendra’s acting seems to improve towards the end. I actually started to really enjoy her). In other words, we gained some, lost some, but in the end I think it was a slight improvement overall.

    Combat and Exploration.

    Combat has not altered much either, but there are some major QOL changes that have been implemented. Kinesis has improved, as well as movement (which is faster. It feels much better compared to DS1). Weapons have also been balanced much better. The flamethrower and ripper are my personal favorites. Squirt some flames on an enemy, then rip them apart with a levitating saw blade.


    Exploration, on the other hand, is brand new. You can now back track to areas that had locked supply closets before. These are opened with security clearance instead of power nodes, allowing no risk of you using them all. You think you cleared the medical deck? Think again. Areas will still have monsters that might or might not spawn. You never know. The Intensity Director will drastically changes certain areas, complete shutting off lights, introducing volumetric fog, rupturing certain vent covers, or even adding the sounds of screams. It will ALWAYS keep you on edge because you never know when an alien Zombie will rip your face off.

    Summary:

    Dead Space Remake is a near perfect love letter to Dead Space. It’s scare factor is cranked up, and the game is a blast from the past waiting to be beat the hell out of.
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  92. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    This game really lives up to "Resident Evil in Space". I'm 5 hours in and loving the game. I never know when the monsters are going to jump out at me. Keeps me on edge, and gets me every time. The puzzles are interesting, zero-g fighting is fun, and story seems to be just deep enough for a videogame without taking itself to serious.
  93. Feb 4, 2023
    9
    A true survival horror masterpiece. Variety of well designed weapons, incredible graphics, immersive sound design. This game has it all. The only downside is some boss battles are repetitive and easy to master.
  94. Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This game is an absolutely successful remake. It stays true to the original and adds other useful innovations. The graphics look very good and the horror atmosphere is fantastic. Now I have also looked at the negative reviews and I just have to laugh at them. Here there are really people who rate the game 0 because it has no multiplayer ??? Who the hell expects multiplayer in a horrorThis game is an absolutely successful remake. It stays true to the original and adds other useful innovations. The graphics look very good and the horror atmosphere is fantastic. Now I have also looked at the negative reviews and I just have to laugh at them. Here there are really people who rate the game 0 because it has no multiplayer ??? Who the hell expects multiplayer in a horror story game? And how should multiplayer look like in this game ? That would be an absolute waste of resources and time. Then there are also people who confuse a remake with a remaster and get upset about the price. A remake is a game developed from scratch, which is why the full price is justified. So don't pay attention to the negative reviews guys. Expand
  95. Jan 30, 2023
    9
    This is one of the best remakes I’ve played in Awhile, I’ve been a fan of the survival horror genre for years, silent hill, resident evil, dead space, fatal frame, etc. so when I heard about this game getting a remake I was a bit skeptical as other games like resident evil 3 remake were very mediocre and unfaithful, but this game proved me wrong. First of all this game looks and playsThis is one of the best remakes I’ve played in Awhile, I’ve been a fan of the survival horror genre for years, silent hill, resident evil, dead space, fatal frame, etc. so when I heard about this game getting a remake I was a bit skeptical as other games like resident evil 3 remake were very mediocre and unfaithful, but this game proved me wrong. First of all this game looks and plays beautifully if you’ve played dead space 2 it’s a lot like that game. it’s not clunky like the original and it’s stunning graphically compared to the original which looked pretty bad in some parts. As for the story, it isn’t changed much but the changes they've done are great. The game now has side quests which expand more on the games lore which is such a great idea, it wasn’t needed but it definitely is welcomed as I was enthralled and very interested by the expanded lore we got with these new sidequests explaining other characters motives and etc. overall this game is a fantastic horror game and I feel the criticism it is getting is ridiculous gender neutral bathrooms, characters face changes, etc if you’re looking for a well polished replayable horror game, that will keep you invested in it’s twisted story while also being fun to play. Pick up dead space remake. Motive has done a great job with this game and I hope they handle the series from now on as they truly have passion for this franchise and have done a great job touching up on the game’s flaws and fixing them but not changing everything to where it’s unrecognizable. Expand
  96. Jan 30, 2023
    9
    The Dead space remake shares the same skeleton as its original however beyond the graphical update every inch of the experience has been completely transformed if you have already played the original Dead space I would still recommend this game, to me personally the updated story beats though remaining consistent with the original I find to be far more engaging and with the inclusion ofThe Dead space remake shares the same skeleton as its original however beyond the graphical update every inch of the experience has been completely transformed if you have already played the original Dead space I would still recommend this game, to me personally the updated story beats though remaining consistent with the original I find to be far more engaging and with the inclusion of multiple mechanics from Dead space 2 on top of the new Gore and director system make this a horror experience not worth missing Expand
  97. Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Amazing remake! Everything visual is better than the original except the design of Issac
  98. Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Makes us whole again. Absolutely great experience on PS5. No matter if you played Dead Space in past or not. If you like horror and sci-fi, go go go!
  99. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Definitivamente na lista dos melhores remakes ja feitos, aprimora e acrescenta o original, tanto graficamente(destaque pra iluminação), quanto na história. Dead Space é obrigatório para os amantes do terror nos games
  100. Feb 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jeg har gennemført spillet. DEAD SPACE remake er klart et af de fedeste spil. Som jeg har spillet i længere tid. Små ændringer fra det originale, men kun for det bedre hvis du spørg mig.
    Kan klart anbefale det til dig der vil have en kæmpe singleplayer oplevelse.
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 89
  2. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Jun 23, 2023
    100
    This stunning remake renews a brilliant horror adventure and manages to feel like one of the freshest games we've played in ages.
  2. May 10, 2023
    90
    Isaac Clarke's original adventure is back in a new format, which has more depth in story and freedom in terms of gameplay. As a result, the game is recognizable, yet not the same which makes for a nice result. The game also has impressive graphics and the audio is unnervingly strong. That the game has some minor flaws we take for granted, because this horror adventure is recommended to everyone.
  3. Apr 27, 2023
    100
    The game has been immensely enjoyable and is a must-recommend, providing us with hours of gruesome, deadly fun in the void of space.