Dead Space

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  • Summary: In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that delivers psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In DeadIn the bold and often-bloody Dead Space gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that delivers psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke – an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship. It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. GamePro
    100
    It's easily the best survival horror game since the masterful "Resident Evil 4" and it sets the bar high for graphics, sound, and scares in its respective genre. Dead Space is an artistic nightmare clearly designed for survival horror fans by a passionate and dedicated team of like-minded gamers. Just be sure to play it with the lights on.
  2. Extreme Gamer
    96
    There are no downsides to Dead Space, the story is intense, the graphics are great, sound is perfect, action sequences are intense and the list goes on.
  3. Planet Xbox 360
    93
    Dead Space is essentially your opportunity to play through a sci-fi horror flick; which is just about every gamer’s fantasy. It is a near-perfect package for those looking for to get their survival horror fix.
  4. PALGN
    90
    Dead Space is easily the most atmospherically intense, genuinely scary and well-built survival horror experience of this current generation.
  5. 3DJuegos
    90
    Dead Space is one of best Survival Horror releases in years. Tense, violent and incredibly aggressive; playing it at night with a loud 5.1 sound system can provide you the most spectacular scare moments of your life.
  6. GameZone
    85
    Dead Space is a fairly linear affair that will take most gamers a little over ten hours to complete. However, it is one hell of a ride.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    A few standard scare tactics (dramatic music, flickering lights) and gory battles may satisfy hardened fans of horror, but loot-hunting and taxi missions will likely haunt your dreams more than the given monstrosities of death.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 165 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 195
  3. Negative: 7 out of 195
  1. pots555
    Sep 15, 2010
    10
    I think that the atmosphere in this game does it all. The sound effects are simply amazing and the enemies never stop to surprise me when II think that the atmosphere in this game does it all. The sound effects are simply amazing and the enemies never stop to surprise me when I am playing. The graphics are really well done and I often found myself completly "in character" because of this. Everything is top notch! I cannot wait for the sequel.… Expand
  2. DavidB.
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    Dead Space provides the best of two worlds; the best of atmospheric horror, and the best of an action-shooter. Gripping, atmospheric, and Dead Space provides the best of two worlds; the best of atmospheric horror, and the best of an action-shooter. Gripping, atmospheric, and graphically stunning, Dead Space is easily one of the best games of the year.… Expand
  4. ddog510
    Dec 13, 2010
    10
    On my list of top 5 games. I am a sucker for survival horror games and it doesn't get much better than this. The atmosphere, the jump moments,On my list of top 5 games. I am a sucker for survival horror games and it doesn't get much better than this. The atmosphere, the jump moments, and the freaky looking monsters all add to the tension. Add in some thought provoking puzzles, fun combat, and a good storyline...and what else could you ask for?… Expand
  5. DaveM.
    Oct 16, 2008
    9
    One of the most frightening games I've ever played! I don't scare easily and this game had me jumping. Art design and sound design One of the most frightening games I've ever played! I don't scare easily and this game had me jumping. Art design and sound design are absolutely superb. Levels are fun to play and the action and suspense is constant. This game is a refreshing change from all of the androgynous titles that have been released lately. This amazing game has kicked off the gaming season with a bang! A must buy, I guarantee it.… Expand
  6. schmidtface
    Feb 11, 2011
    9
    This is the first game I've played in a while. It was cool being 'into' a game again. The story line was good, and the graphics and levelsThis is the first game I've played in a while. It was cool being 'into' a game again. The story line was good, and the graphics and levels were great. Very good controls and audio. My only thing with it was maybe a little bit drawn out, but after beating it, it didn't seem so bad. I really liked the safe/inventory feature. I'm working on unlocking all the achievements now. I don't count on getting all of them! Looking forward to playing the sequel.… Expand
  7. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    It gets boring and repetitive towards the end, and the enemy designs are generic. But i had a lot of fun playing this game with my cousin whenIt gets boring and repetitive towards the end, and the enemy designs are generic. But i had a lot of fun playing this game with my cousin when it was released… Expand
  8. Dylanmc12
    Mar 3, 2011
    0
    Not scary, rip's off just about every horror ever made, the gameplay didn't make it for me, and it's trying to make us feel sorry for someoneNot scary, rip's off just about every horror ever made, the gameplay didn't make it for me, and it's trying to make us feel sorry for someone with a bucket on their head and their mouth's taped shut.
    What a pathetic escuse for a horror-game.    … Expand

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#11 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#7 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008