Dead Space

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1044 Ratings

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  1. TrustMeBro
    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.
  2. rafaaguilera
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    I haven't played the original back then, so everything was new to me and I enjoyed it. Has an Alien vibe mixed with Resident Evil gameplay but with its own flavor and ideas. Very entertaining, nice atmosphere and fair challenge.

    However I found most characters kinda dull and uninteresting and they brought the plot experience down a bit for me. Also, it's very confusing to navigate    I haven't played the original back then, so everything was new to me and I enjoyed it. Has an Alien vibe mixed with Resident Evil gameplay but with its own flavor and ideas. Very entertaining, nice atmosphere and fair challenge.

    However I found most characters kinda dull and uninteresting and they brought the plot experience down a bit for me. Also, it's very confusing to navigate around the station without checking the map all the time. Could've been more intuitive.    … Expand
  3. Nebula_pad
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    Un remake en general muy sólido por parte de EA Motive, jugar esta versión fue como jugar dead space de nuevo por primera vez.

    Sin embargo el juego está muy lejos de ser perfecto. Me encontré con un bug en el capítulo 10 y stuttering en momentos muy puntuales que son mínimos, pero están ahí. La mayoría de lo que agrega y lo que retocan lo hicieron muy bien (lore expandido y gameplay más    Un remake en general muy sólido por parte de EA Motive, jugar esta versión fue como jugar dead space de nuevo por primera vez.

    Sin embargo el juego está muy lejos de ser perfecto. Me encontré con un bug en el capítulo 10 y stuttering en momentos muy puntuales que son mínimos, pero están ahí. La mayoría de lo que agrega y lo que retocan lo hicieron muy bien (lore expandido y gameplay más fluido pero a la vez reminiscente del original por mencionar algunos elementos), pero existen sus excepciones que lo alejan de ese 10.

    El remake cuenta con una serie de detalles, los cuales no restan a la experiencia en general, pero de haberse resuelto antes de su lanzamiento hubieramos tenido un juego aún más redondo y además de que son lo suficientemente notorios para pasarlos por alto. En este caso solo mencionaré el que me parece más importante y con el que más tengo problemas:

    - Animaciones de movimiento de Isaac poco naturales.
    Al rehacerse las animaciones siento que hubieron aspectos que se pasaron por alto, resultando en
    un movimiento "raro" del protagonista por llamarlo de alguna forma. En ocasiones cuando giras
    sobre tu propio eje o te mueves en diagonal/lateralemnete los pies de Isaac no se mueven por un
    momento, lo que resulta en un deslizamiento sobre el suelo, lo cual, hace sentir al jugador que el
    juego no está completamente pulido, por lo menos en este aspecto. Aunado a lo anterior, Isaac ni
    siquiera tiene una animación para cuando tiene baja salud, cosa que si existía en el original.
    Entiendo que implementaron el sistema A.L.I.V.E. que hace el juego mas inmersivo, pero mi
    duda es, si ya implementaste ese sistema, ¿Por qué dejar de lado la animación que denota que
    Isaac está herido?. Me parece una oportunidad desperdiciada, ya que, pudieron implementar dicha
    animación y además hacer que Isaac corriera mas lento al estar en este estado, transmitiendo una
    mayor tensión al jugador.    … Expand
  4. SwvmpThing
    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.    … Expand
  5. FaceOff
    Feb 16, 2023
    1
    One of the buggiest games I've played since Cyberpunk. Cannot get through the first part of the game without freezing and bugs that prevent you from continuing the game.

    First 10 minutes of the game has several bugs that you can encounter. Even on the latest patch that require a full delete of your save data and reboot. Pause during the opening cutscene to take a call or delivery... but    One of the buggiest games I've played since Cyberpunk. Cannot get through the first part of the game without freezing and bugs that prevent you from continuing the game.

    First 10 minutes of the game has several bugs that you can encounter. Even on the latest patch that require a full delete of your save data and reboot. Pause during the opening cutscene to take a call or delivery... but then come back to AI will T pose and you can't escape the opening. Even after patches this still exists.
    If you reboot the game after dying from the first enemies, say you switch to another game or can't keep playing past the first few cutscenes. Rebooting the system will have you die while loading the game. YES while loading the game. You have a black screen showing the company logo, and the next thing you see after Dead space is your character dying. It loads your last save game when you boot but does not pause the AI! What??

    AI can T pose later in the game too preventing you from moving on. It can be hours before it happens or even not at all, but remember to save! But don't save too often, if you fill up saves, you can't get New game plus after beating it?

    Shop menus when exiting them can freeze. Requiring you to reboot the game. Do not press pause during the camera transition.

    Enemies can spawn invisibly. Items required to progress the game may not spawn for you either. Not everyone has these issues, the game is bugged in a way that isn't completely reliable. So some people like me get it, everyone else doesn't and raves about the game.

    You MUST on PS5 get the launch day patches. I think it's 2 patches in and the VRS quality makes the game look objectively bad - like they looked at it, knew something was wrong, and launched it anyway. I'm glad they fixed it launch weekend but why was it a thing to start . And their upscaling, I think their AMD upscaling makes the particle effects and dark scenes in a dark video game look terrible! It blurs all over the scene even with motion blur off, it's a "ghosting artifact". It can make people feel ill just by looking at it combined with the lighting in the game flicking tints of blue too. Quality mode is awful too since it butchers the frame rate to below 30 which makes this issue even more nauseous. That is not patched. so PS5 users should consider the PC version if this bothers or even makes you sick. Even the shop menus have little white dots appearing but they don't smear because it's stationary. The shops are in game so the upscaling hurts it

    disappointed in this release so buggy for many people reporting the issues, they'll ignore them. not patching fast. Xbox Series X now has crashes for people post patch. I'm hearing stuttering on PC is terrible. not a single platform has the "best" version to play because they're all flawed? Go play Russian roulette with $80,    … Expand
  6. wmurphy011
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This is an excellent action/horror game and the PS5 is the best way to experience it. Not only does it looks and perform best on the PS5, but it also has the addition of haptic feedback which makes it a much more immersive experience. (9.5/10)
  7. GamergodsFail
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    There is definitely some room for improvement on the technical side, such as fixing the customizable control layouts from resetting or objects and dead bodies ragdolling (which ironically makes the experience even more frightening). I also wish it featured something new like an enemy type or weapon at least. As it stands though, Dead Space remake is still a fun time and one of the betterThere is definitely some room for improvement on the technical side, such as fixing the customizable control layouts from resetting or objects and dead bodies ragdolling (which ironically makes the experience even more frightening). I also wish it featured something new like an enemy type or weapon at least. As it stands though, Dead Space remake is still a fun time and one of the better horror remakes to date. Isaac speaks now, power node upgrades no longer feel wasted, and the USG Ishimura got a major overhaul, complete with in-depth side missions and open-ended exploration and backtracking, and even a new alternative ending to come across in NG+. I was afraid that because the original Dead Space has actually aged well, this would just feel disappointing and unnecessary, but it takes that same award-winning formula and enhances them, from the visuals and the sound design to changes to the overall map of the ship. I'd bump it up to a 9 after said bug fixes.… Expand
  8. gilton_andrad
    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
  9. Endymion_Var
    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.
  10. MGRODVI
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    Muy buen juego pero me gusto más la calidad gráfica de callisto aunque este crea mejor suspenso
  11. Richard4949
    Feb 12, 2023
    7
    I really enjoyed this game, but there are some issues. First off, it went woke like crazy. They didn’t need to incorporate The message into another game, but yet the bathrooms are all trans bathrooms. And gameplay wise, you can barely run. There is no doge mechanic either. But it’s very good at what it set out to do, and that is make you feel like it’s a dark, lonely place. It truly scaredI really enjoyed this game, but there are some issues. First off, it went woke like crazy. They didn’t need to incorporate The message into another game, but yet the bathrooms are all trans bathrooms. And gameplay wise, you can barely run. There is no doge mechanic either. But it’s very good at what it set out to do, and that is make you feel like it’s a dark, lonely place. It truly scared me 4-5x. And it’s very highly suggested you play this with headphones.… Expand
  12. ValBal
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of survival horror genre. Kept me on the edge from start to finish.
  13. Ruus
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    Russian is one of the most important languages ​​in the gaming industry, and you just decided to give it up. You have fallen even more in the eyes of the audience, greedy hypocrites
  14. Lance22
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The original dead space released back in 2008, and this fool from the ground up remake is a prime example of what a remake should be, EA, motive, studios did such a great job, bringing the original dead space back to life even though I played the original dead space time and time again this remake feels like I’m playing dead space for the first time in 15 years, however, there are a fewThe original dead space released back in 2008, and this fool from the ground up remake is a prime example of what a remake should be, EA, motive, studios did such a great job, bringing the original dead space back to life even though I played the original dead space time and time again this remake feels like I’m playing dead space for the first time in 15 years, however, there are a few visual glitches here and there, but it doesn’t take away from the overall experience and the price point is a little bit too high, considering it’s a remake, overall I really enjoyed this game and it gets a 9.8/10, whether you are a fan of the original dead space or are jumping into it for the first time this game is a real treat, and a blast play through however, it is a little bit harder than the original so just keep that in mind.… Expand
  15. Gosticouilles
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    A fantastic remake. Great atmosphere, awesome visuals and perfect length for an horror game (about 12-15 hours). Has some sound issues, dialogue are very quiet and enemies too. Made it hard to see where the enemies were coming from. As a guy who mostly plays every horror game on the hardest difficulty, I must say this one is not new comer friendly has I struggled on medium difficulty (1stA fantastic remake. Great atmosphere, awesome visuals and perfect length for an horror game (about 12-15 hours). Has some sound issues, dialogue are very quiet and enemies too. Made it hard to see where the enemies were coming from. As a guy who mostly plays every horror game on the hardest difficulty, I must say this one is not new comer friendly has I struggled on medium difficulty (1st playtrough). I found that making enemies a bit slower or giving us kind of dodge mecanic would have helped make the combat a bit smoother because whatever I would do, the enemies too often gave the first hit. Also, I really wished Impossible mode was not permadeath for obvious reasons. I had a few minor bugs and a crash that forced me to close the game. Would recommend!… Expand
  16. Uwuso7000
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    As a big fan of the series, I can only say that it has become a masterpiece for me!!!
  17. bvb86
    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.
  18. Harrington3812
    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.
  19. MidSkyy
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I’ve got the platinum on this. I guess this says enough how good this remake is
  20. gian_cagg96
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Un survival horror d’alta scuola che ancora oggi dice la sua e stupisce, tutto è studiato nei minimi dettagli per trasmettere ansia, angoscia e tensione. I corridoi claustrofobici della Ishimura trasmettono tutto l’orrore che il protagonista si trova costretto a vivere nel corso dell’avventura. La storia è molto coinvolgente e ben narrata, i file audio che troverete nel giocoUn survival horror d’alta scuola che ancora oggi dice la sua e stupisce, tutto è studiato nei minimi dettagli per trasmettere ansia, angoscia e tensione. I corridoi claustrofobici della Ishimura trasmettono tutto l’orrore che il protagonista si trova costretto a vivere nel corso dell’avventura. La storia è molto coinvolgente e ben narrata, i file audio che troverete nel gioco approfondiranno un bel po’ alcuni aspetti della lore e saranno molto interessanti da ascoltare, il tutto culmina in un bel finale con vari colpi di scena. La commistione tra sci-fi e horror è uno degli aspetti più riusciti del prodotto, i necromorfi sono i nemici più azzeccati che abbia mai visto in vita mia se contestualizzati a questo tipo di atmosfera e la meccanica dello smembramento risulta ancora oggi fresca e mai noiosa, per smbrare occorreranno delle armi smembranti per l’appunto, e via di lame al plasma, seghe telescopiche e chi più ne ha più ne metta. La pesantezza nei movimenti di Isaac e l’interfaccia integrata nell’iconica tuta di Isaac senza orpelli visivi a schermo poi rende il tutto molto immersivo, credibile e vi farà sentire costantemente esposti al pericolo. L’esperienza audio è letteralmente meravigliosa (giocatelo in cuffia!), lamenti, urla, sussurri, canzoncine macabre, rumori di macchinari, sbuffi e quant’altro costituiscono il fiore all’occhiello del prodotto e vi faranno saltare spesso dalla sedia, graficamente invece mi aspettavo qualcosina in più, nonostante sia oggettivamente un bel vedere. Difetti tutto sommato non riesco a trovarne troppi a parte una certa linearità e ripetitività di fondo che però non si farà sentire troppo dato che tranciare arti risulta divertente fino alla fine e la trama è sempre coinvolgente. In definitiva avrei mantenuto il prezzo un po’ più basso considerata la natura di remake del titolo, le aggiunte ci sono, sono gradevoli e faranno il piacere dei fan di lungo corso, ma non sono neanche troppo incisive, ma forse meglio così, appare chiaro come gli sviluppatori non abbiamo voluto alterare in alcun modo l’opera originale, ma bensì arricchirla e svecchiarla senza mai strafare. Lo consiglio a chi l’ha già giocato in origine e soprattutto a chi non vi si è mai approcciato, in quanto godrete direttamente della versione definitiva. Fateci un salto! Difficilmente scorderete la USG Ishimura.… Expand
  21. BeardedYoda
    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
  22. Markfrancis
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Everything I wanted the remake to be. It stayed faithful to the PS3 original but added a few little surprises for veterans
  23. AenimaD
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best horror games ever, beautifully remastered. Loved every bit of it, from graphics to gameplay to improvements. Try it!
  24. NeotheRipper
    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
  25. juniortiger
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I recommend never play any console dead space and I recommend check out and play Dead-space PlayStation and got best audio control and best control and excellent graphic sharp and story amazing
  26. Furutre
    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.
  27. NiBbLers
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    What a solid remake! Game has always been a gem in this genre. No one asked them to do everything they did to make this already great game modernized and even better in every way. Highly recommend if you like these types of games. You will not be disappointed!
  28. xmanuelx316
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    "Dead Space Remake is a game that really does justice to the original classic. As a fan of the series, I can say that I am extremely impressed with the level of detail and the quality of the graphics. The gameplay remains as exciting as ever and the spaceship setting remains as terrifying as ever. However, some technical issues in the game's execution slightly reduce the overall"Dead Space Remake is a game that really does justice to the original classic. As a fan of the series, I can say that I am extremely impressed with the level of detail and the quality of the graphics. The gameplay remains as exciting as ever and the spaceship setting remains as terrifying as ever. However, some technical issues in the game's execution slightly reduce the overall experience. Still, I give it a nine out of ten.… Expand
  29. Cat_Viper
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    The Original is awesome, the Remake is even better. Great Work from EA Motive, hope we get Dead Space 2 as a Remake as well
  30. worldcitizen19
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    Disgraceful double dipping. $A109. For a game that is the same game just a reskin? Not a sequel but the same game just wrapped in a PS5 wrapper and being resold. $A20 is even asking way too much. Glad I bought Hogwarts at least it’s a new experience.
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Pocket-lint
    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.
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  2. PlaySense
    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.
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  3. GGRecon
    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.
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