Dead Space

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1044 Ratings

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  1. 360barrier
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to 10 years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera? Main character is boring. Hopefully they dont remake the others
  2. Ruzaky
    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
  3. XmuratX
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    For me as a Dead Space fan 10on10.

    I hope the for Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3 ( New Story please ) without Coop ****
  4. luiznark
    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.
  5. FuriousAegon
    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    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. AigleAveugle
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    I complained about stuff for the first half hour, then shut my mouth and was completly into it. Yeah enemies and npc still have a vanilla look, punching a glass fuse just beside a locked door to open it or no animation when you use a healing item feels like old generation. Some bugs when you open up inventory screen and the music is a little too much, so much that you don't hear the enemyI complained about stuff for the first half hour, then shut my mouth and was completly into it. Yeah enemies and npc still have a vanilla look, punching a glass fuse just beside a locked door to open it or no animation when you use a healing item feels like old generation. Some bugs when you open up inventory screen and the music is a little too much, so much that you don't hear the enemy spawning behind you when you kill the one infront of you... Kinda annoying. Lots of little detail like that could have been changed or tuned in but they just went for the core of the game. Its a nice game but I think they should have gone further and changed some of the designs to make it more authentic and immersive. Nobody leaves digital pads with notes on it, I don't want to read about the ship designers name origin. The story telling is kinda meh. Make me believe im Isaac instead. So I say its a great game, lots of scare and fun. But a failed remake if the intention was to upgrade this to the new generation. In comparison the Resident Evil 2 remake is couple of years older and was even better.… Expand
  8. Jimj
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Electronic Arts and motive studios has done a phenomenal job with the Dead Space Remake. You won't find a better remake then this one. Not only is this remake the best ever it manages to Surpasses the original game in every way possible. Can't wait for dead space 2 and dead space 3 remakes
  9. Zandrokaki
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    A fantastic remake from a fantastic game. Surprisingly, it was from EA. Welcome back Isaac
  10. VTHokies1999
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    I can see how it is a really good game but I am not sure I like resource constrained survival horror games anymore. I loved RE4 because I never felt like I was that short of ammo but in Dead Space I found it annoying to have to manage. Constantly running out of ammo or med packs. I think I prefer horror games that let me just go ham and blast through zombies.
  11. gonzalo94
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    It's one of the best games out there, the atmosphere and the designs are just great.
  12. 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
  13. marvsfontanilla
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Playtime: +20 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  14. AlanJay
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played! I've never played the original DS games, but after this, I went back and played all of them. Now Dead Space is among my favorite games of all time. Phenomenal work! Please remake Dead Space 2 next!
  15. Youngproscia
    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.
  16. DougieDoug12
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The original game was a 10 for me. This remake did everything right and improved on an already near perfect game.
  17. Verdugo95
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Honestly this Remake improved the negative of the original game, which were fairly small, to begin with. You can now move freely in Zero gravity which lets you explore areas easier as well as being able to face enemies with more options. Power node doors have also been removed which allows the player to use every node effectively without having to waste them to unlock doors, even thoughHonestly this Remake improved the negative of the original game, which were fairly small, to begin with. You can now move freely in Zero gravity which lets you explore areas easier as well as being able to face enemies with more options. Power node doors have also been removed which allows the player to use every node effectively without having to waste them to unlock doors, even though they were optional.

    This Remake also added optional missions which allows you to uncover more things that went on board the Ishimura as well as and AI director that can cause enemies to spawn in previously explored locations. This can lead to each playthrough being different and can lead to some pretty intense moments.

    These are but of a few things this remake has improved and I am very happy that this game was handled with care by the developers and look forward to the second game, which is my favorite, getting the same treatment.    … Expand
  18. Jakey299
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Love dead space I hope we get to see more and hopefully a ending we finally deserve after all these years.
  19. Alphieri
    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.
  20. Fetish
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Huge fan of the original game here and...
    I cannot stop playing the remaster and I am absolutely loving it!
    The original game is my favourite horror game, and I was waiting for the remake for so many years. I was hoping they would do it right. And they did. Huge round of applause to everyone working on it and bringing this masterpeace back to us. They've managed to keep the    Huge fan of the original game here and...
    I cannot stop playing the remaster and I am absolutely loving it!

    The original game is my favourite horror game, and I was waiting for the remake for so many years. I was hoping they would do it right. And they did.

    Huge round of applause to everyone working on it and bringing this masterpeace back to us. They've managed to keep the atmosphere from the original game and the overall dynamics of the gameplay, and somehow made it even better (even though it was already perfect in the original!).

    p.s.: I have not experience any issues, glitches or bugs so far.
    p.p.s: Make us whole.    … Expand
  21. svensenk86
    May 30, 2023
    10
    What a game! Just finished Callisto Protocol for the second time, I wanted more, so I bought DS finally! When there was a plan that Callisto Protocol is the most shocking game, I have to revert now to DS. This game has way more creepy scenes and sceneries and sounds. It plays different, but feels the same somehow. I like this game very much, cannot say any bad decision or point from now.What a game! Just finished Callisto Protocol for the second time, I wanted more, so I bought DS finally! When there was a plan that Callisto Protocol is the most shocking game, I have to revert now to DS. This game has way more creepy scenes and sceneries and sounds. It plays different, but feels the same somehow. I like this game very much, cannot say any bad decision or point from now. It is a great single player experience which keeps you busy and entertained the whole way. Great pacing as well and freaking well designed!… Expand
  22. RomulusReviews
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    8.5 / 10

    This was my first experience with any of the Dead Space games. I must say, I LOVED it!! Every moment was terrifying, as I found walking through every objective nervous as to what might be lurking around the corner, or what might pop out of the ceiling to literally rip my head off. The story itself is contained well, and kept me interested enough to care about what was going on,    8.5 / 10

    This was my first experience with any of the Dead Space games. I must say, I LOVED it!! Every moment was terrifying, as I found walking through every objective nervous as to what might be lurking around the corner, or what might pop out of the ceiling to literally rip my head off. The story itself is contained well, and kept me interested enough to care about what was going on, while not every character was interesting, those focused on and their struggles to survive felt believable.    … Expand
  23. EugeneB21
    May 23, 2023
    7
    Огромное спасибо! Эта игра - лучший ремейк после RE4, минус 3 бала за "повестку", и некоторые игровые моменты
  24. davidthesloth
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    Great game and faithfully remade. Definitely missed opportunity to change some aspects of the game to make this a more original entry but the finished product is more than enough. No performance issues apart from a few stutters here and there but no glitches or bugs or a massive day one patch which is such a rareity. Don't think it justifies the high price tag though.
  25. padi98
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exceptional game! Loving the remake! Currently playing through the whole trilogy on series x because of this phenomenal remake! Absolutely phenomenal… Expand
  26. jonjohn048
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    A lot of people argue on whether this game needed a remake or not due to how the original is still available nowadays but I guess the real reason they say that is because they don't EA to run the risk of killing this franchise again like they did with Dead Space 3 but I would kinda argue it does primarily for PS users since the PS5 isn't backwards compatible with PS3 games so this isA lot of people argue on whether this game needed a remake or not due to how the original is still available nowadays but I guess the real reason they say that is because they don't EA to run the risk of killing this franchise again like they did with Dead Space 3 but I would kinda argue it does primarily for PS users since the PS5 isn't backwards compatible with PS3 games so this is honestly the only chance PS users have to actually understand why the IP is so beloved. Which makes me all the more satisfied for me to say that not only has EA Motive delivered on that, but I would also argue that there's no reason to pick up the OG since this remake is that astonishing and certainly up there as some of the better video game remakes as of recently. Right off the bat, I'm probably one of the few supporters of Isaac's voice in this game since it gives him a personality and human charisma that was straight up non-existent in the original, the scares are admittedly not very scary for me personally (although I suppose it's because I usually don't get scared by a lot of things nowadays), the atmosphere though, is so much better here that I was always unsettled no matter what, the zero-gravity sections are INFINTELY better here compared to the original since Isaac floats and can move in all directions compared to the stiff Superman jumps here did in the OG. The bad meteor destroying mini-game in the OG is replaced entirely with linking your weapons to the cannons and shooting them that way, THE LEGENDARY FOAM FINGER IS BACK and just like in Dead Space 2 and 3, it never gets old seeing there enemies you tried to run away from wishing they could run away from you, the way it subverts expectations by getting you ready for something just like in the OG only to do something different to catch you off guard. One thing I appreciate the most is how the game is done in one shot like the recent God of War games to keep the game immersive although it kinda felt weird here for me since the God of War games had a lot of cutscenes and coming from those to a game that barely had any felt strange. The entire Ishimura is non-linear this time allowing you to backtrack to places you haven't been to before and before you think this causes the game to get boring since this could you'll go back to rooms you've potentially already cleared, the developers thought ahead and placed dynamic enemy placement so you'll stay on the edge of your seat regardless you cleared out a room or not. The game also introduces side quests and I wasn't sure if I was gonna like them since DS3's left me divided but honestly even though they're short, the fact they expand on the lore of this means they have a place in this game. The combat is still so satisfying with it flows and it's even better with some old abilities getting new purposes. The characters remain spot on and the performances given from the actors are so much better than the OG, the soundscape is better than pretty much ANY HORROR GAME out in the moment due to how the direction of the sound changes depending where Isaac is positioned, and then there's one more thing that makes it truly special: it's just so beautiful. Now I'm not saying that just in terms of the graphics (like genuinely, it is a genuine looker), there's also the smaller details like when Isaac sees messed up stuff, the controller vibrates to replicate his heartbeat, the enemies now have a peeling system to make killing them more realistic, and depending on his health, Isaac's tone wills sound different. Overall, I hope my fellow PS brothers can enjoy this game because I strongly recommend this game from the top of my heart because it really is that amazing and here's hoping EA Motive can learn from this to help give Dead Space 2 and 3 the respect they deserve (although 3 is gonna need to start from scratch for that to happen) and maybe even move the franchise forward… Expand
  27. AlcoholicGoat
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    I simply cannot **** believe that Dead Space is back. I never really like DS1, I found it to be kinda poorly designed and narratively thinly sketched. I truly became a fan with DS2, and while I did go back to DS1 when I was in college, it didn't click for me the way I hoped. I appreciated the art direction and aesthetic, but everything else was severely lacking. I felt for the longest timeI simply cannot **** believe that Dead Space is back. I never really like DS1, I found it to be kinda poorly designed and narratively thinly sketched. I truly became a fan with DS2, and while I did go back to DS1 when I was in college, it didn't click for me the way I hoped. I appreciated the art direction and aesthetic, but everything else was severely lacking. I felt for the longest time that the events of Dead Space 1 were better left to interpretation in my mind, or vague memories and just play DS2 solo. While I do still believe you can technically do that, there was something missing whenever I did. Whether it be that extra bit of narrative context, or just worldbuilding. It's funny because neither of those elements are properly satiated in DS1, so it used to be in a state of limbo.

    I was really on board for the idea of a DS1 remake since it was an experience that I felt was lacking. My hype plummeted after watching the 18 minute preview, where we saw the prologue in full. Idk what I was expecting, but that didn't do it for me. I assumed the game would just be a superficial retread with occasional dialogue inserted from Isaac with no narrative thrust or agency. I was afraid that Motive would be too afraid to change things, but luckily they did. It is still pretty faithful to the original's skeletal story, but it drapes a lot around those bones to fill it in. Isaac's arc is a bit understated until act 3, when you finally understand his motivations through the side missions, and I was enthralled. His arc is of futility, naïvete and trying to make sense of the unknown. He can't save everyone, and that eats at him. He's so self-assured and singular minded that his decisions do more harm than good, despite his good intentions. No, he doesn't accidentally kill people but I'm really happy Motive took this direction, because it feels consistent to his characterization in DS2. Motive really understands Dead Space, and I was blown away by the end of the game.

    I will play this alongside Dead Space 2 for the foreseeable future. This filled a void that I didn't know I needed filling. It enhances Dead Space 2. I didn't think this remake could do that. EA dug the **** out of their ears and let a studio make a **** game for once. Dead Space is back. I'm pissed that EA drove it into the ground for expecting a survival horror game to make FIFA money, and ultimately chased trends into oblivion, but Motive did such a good job here. I can never forgive what they did to Visceral, but I have to admit this game is better than the original. It sucks that it took Capcom's success to convince EA to give Dead Space a second chance, but I'll take it. Just fix 3 please.    … Expand
  28. lastride
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    It holds up as a new title as well as an excellent remake. It has few changes to the original, necessary changes. Personally I prefer the original but I understand they wanted to update some aspects of the gameplay. Everything a horror survival needs is top notch here, sound-graphics-atmosphere. I was really believing that the DS franchise was dead, what a surprise this was.
  29. WellEvil
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  30. Zeon1982
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    To the guys at EA I say Bravo. The updated graphics makes all the difference. A masterpiece of survival horror.
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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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