Dead Space 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 920 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 39 out of 920
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  1. Jaidenbrkl1
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Dead Space 2 is a sequel while it is not as good as the first one, the fact that Visceral Games has understand that they can make some fantastic games, even if the sequel isn’t as good as DS1. Great gameplay, Isaac now has a voice, an intriguing story, fun mechanics, and overall, it’s a nice game that improves upon the original in a lot of ways. I’m giving it a 9.5 out of 10.
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Sequel to Resident Evil: The Next Generation with a larger play area, more elaborate missions, optional side missions and some cool new weapons and upgrades. On occasion combat can be a little frustratingly tricky, but otherwise a beautifully designed, atmospheric and creepy survival horror in space.
  3. phoenix_prjct
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Final Thoughts:

    Dead Space 2 is that rare kind of sequel that not only embodies what made the first game an impactful horror but refines for a faster, smoother experience. Every area has been tastefully expanded, strengthening already great gameplay and providing new and returning players with an insanely intense horror experience. Dead Space perfected what a survival horror game    Final Thoughts:

    Dead Space 2 is that rare kind of sequel that not only embodies what made the first game an impactful horror but refines for a faster, smoother experience. Every area has been tastefully expanded, strengthening already great gameplay and providing new and returning players with an insanely intense horror experience.

    Dead Space perfected what a survival horror game should be, but Dead Space 2 inscribed it in gaming history. It showed the world a winning formula that I’ve rarely seen since and its absence is sorely missed (Dead Space: Remake provides some hope).

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com    … Expand
  4. gowruner
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma continuação muito foda.. só não gostei do fato do Isaac começar a falar. Tirou um pouco da imersão… Expand
  5. AlanJay
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    I actually didn't play this game on release. The Dead Space remake was the first Dead Space game I've played, and I liked it so much that I went back and bought Dead Space 2.... And I have to say... Dead Space 2 is phenomenal! One of the best games I've ever played. I didn't expect to like it as much as the remake (just because it's an old game), but honestly I might like it even more thanI actually didn't play this game on release. The Dead Space remake was the first Dead Space game I've played, and I liked it so much that I went back and bought Dead Space 2.... And I have to say... Dead Space 2 is phenomenal! One of the best games I've ever played. I didn't expect to like it as much as the remake (just because it's an old game), but honestly I might like it even more than the remake. I finished the campaign multiple times and enjoyed it every single time. Isaac is so freaking likable in this game, and Ellie too! I really hope they remake this one too!… Expand
  6. Kramirez0113
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    I’m mentally scarred for life. 10/10, would give myself more nightmares again.
  7. Mastereed
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    A LOVELY SPACEWALK AMONG NECROMORPHS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game has been completed multiple times and in all difficulty levels present, as well, the platinum trophy has been achieved. It has also been tested at both 30 fps and 60 fps. EXTRACTION: Unlike its predecessor, Dead Space 2 throws the player immediately into the middle of the action. In the first few minutes of the game,    A LOVELY SPACEWALK AMONG NECROMORPHS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game has been completed multiple times and in all difficulty levels present, as well, the platinum trophy has been achieved. It has also been tested at both 30 fps and 60 fps.

    EXTRACTION:
    Unlike its predecessor, Dead Space 2 throws the player immediately into the middle of the action. In the first few minutes of the game, the story of the original is briefly hinted at with a nice cutscene following that brings up the beautiful necromorphs that clearly begin to slaughter anyone breathing inside the facility. Clearly, as is the first chapter, a chasing sequence will begin from which the player must escape unharmed, or nearly so, and then learn the game's first basic mechanics useful for mere survival. These are brilliantly placed in rapid sequence, making their learning and combined use, much more intuitive.

    FLYING THROUGH THE SPACE:
    The gameplay of the game, as an excellent sequel to an already established still excellent game should do, brings back all those mechanics already present in the original, adding, as one would expect, new weapons, enemies and puzzles. The fluidity of movement has been greatly improved, making both dodging enemies, and catching them, from enemies, faster and smoother (Small note to Xbox Game Pass and PC, which make with 60 fps gameplay borderline to modern gaming). One of the big differences is the improvement of the Zero-G system, now adjusted for smoother and less restricted free movement, and consequently the addition of combat sequences and puzzles appropriate to the new mechanics.
    The presence of new weapons of course is not to be ruled out, including the Javelin, a powerful spear-shooter capable of piercing enemies and then detonating them; the Seeker rifle, a high-caliber sniper rifle; the force gun, useful for throwing enemies against walls and keeping them well away and the Detonator, a simple grenade launcher. The game then has several difficulty levels as in its predecessor, including the infamous Hardcore Mode, which, however, will now be tied to a maximum of 3 possible saves for the player, making it a great challenge for any player. The reward for this feat will be the world-famous Pew Pew gun, also known as Devil's Horns or Hand Cannon, a baseball cheer mitt capable of one-shotting virtually any creature in the Dead Space world. The new enemies are many, and they go to highlight everything that might have been missing on Dead Space.

    THE SUN NEVER SHINES:
    Visually Dead Space 2 also comes across as more arrogant than the original. By not being tied to a single spaceship design, the designers had much more field in which to express their talents, creating huge space cities, moon bases, deep space flight sections, and even a few goodies for those who played the original. The graphics turn out great for the year of release, and because of that it has managed not to age. Let alone the wonderful designs of the new weapons, characters, and enemies, which always look impeccable.

    SUFFOCATING SILENCE:
    Everything that is already present in Dead Space 1 applies here. To make a long story short, the audio is always perfectly dedicated to what it's supposed to achieve, whether it's the suffocating silence of space, or the swarming noises of necromorphs in the ducts, or the heartbreaking screams of dying commoners, Dead Space 2 always gets it right, setting the atmosphere that every horror game should have.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Dead Space 2 is the sequel in every way to its predecessor. Valueting the original an 8, cannot help but getting the sequel a 9, improving on or maintaining virtually all of the merits and eliminating most of the flaws. The gameplay is still fun even after multiple runs, even just dismembering necromorph bodies is highly addictive. The story is a continuation of the first, and it is much more extensive, explaining facts unknown in the first and giving the basis for the third. Objectively Dead Space 2 is a great game in the Horror genre and an expansion of the already established first Dead Space.

    CONS:
    The path toward Action. This is what you feel when playing Dead Space 2, that middle ground between a true horror and a third-person action shooter. Obviously for those who have played the third chapter it will be clear why, it bridges the two genres. This is obviously a flaw that , however extreme, led to the downfall of the third chapter, and the subsequent closure of the development team, Visceral Games. Also, a second flaw, the game turns out, because of its size and setting, to be much more alive. This might be a pro for some, but in a horror game where the loneliness of the space is the focal point it goes to take away that side of eeriness that the first one had.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 10
    Music:8
    Story: 9
    Horror: 8.5
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  8. CRM03
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Score: 9.5/10

    As a sequel, Dead Space 2 expands on the gameplay that came before it. The Zero-G sections are a lot better and the gameplay feels as smooth as butter. The game is filled with iconic moments and set pieces. Although I like these, I felt that the game focused a little too much on action. It still retained its horror feel, but it had a less horror theme than the first game    Score: 9.5/10

    As a sequel, Dead Space 2 expands on the gameplay that came before it. The Zero-G sections are a lot better and the gameplay feels as smooth as butter. The game is filled with iconic moments and set pieces. Although I like these, I felt that the game focused a little too much on action. It still retained its horror feel, but it had a less horror theme than the first game did. Other than that, it's still an amazing game.    … Expand
  9. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  10. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  11. Kio22
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    Dead Space 2 is a very good game that lacks one thing that its predecessor had. The thing that is missing is the feeling of atmosphere and horror that the first game did so well. In the very beginning of the game they actually do a very good job of making you feel vulnerable and have tension, this however is quickly ruined by rooms being too dark to actually look at the terrifying thingsDead Space 2 is a very good game that lacks one thing that its predecessor had. The thing that is missing is the feeling of atmosphere and horror that the first game did so well. In the very beginning of the game they actually do a very good job of making you feel vulnerable and have tension, this however is quickly ruined by rooms being too dark to actually look at the terrifying things around you and the lack of sound actually being used to scare the player or make them feel tense. The gameplay has been improved to make the controls less clunky which makes the combat and weapons feel very fun. The crafting system is pretty much the same and is just as fun and cool as the first game. The characters and story are great and flow really well from beginning to end. The choice to make Isaac talk in the second game didn't hurt the game much but did subtract from the horror atmosphere aspect. Overall, this game is great and feels like an awesome action sci-fi shooter that's fun to play but mostly lacks that horror atmosphere that the original did so perfectly.… Expand
  12. BleedingJester
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    While not as good as the first game it's still an amazing experience and a must play i love how this game expands the story and world of Dead Space
  13. d3uzZ
    May 28, 2022
    7
    Если быть кратким - это фантастическая игра. Почему же тогда 7/10?.

    Я чувствую, что разработчики действительно прислушались к критике, которую фанаты высказали в адрес первой игры, улучшив многие механики. По моему мнению, им не хватало в этом продолжении, так это оставаться верными корням первой игры. Темные, тесные коридоры с небольшим пространством, которые давят на тебя своей    Если быть кратким - это фантастическая игра. Почему же тогда 7/10?.

    Я чувствую, что разработчики действительно прислушались к критике, которую фанаты высказали в адрес первой игры, улучшив многие механики. По моему мнению, им не хватало в этом продолжении, так это оставаться верными корням первой игры. Темные, тесные коридоры с небольшим пространством, которые давят на тебя своей атмосферой, вечная паранойя игрока, что в любой момент он может быть в опасности. Я уверен, что есть геймеры, которые жаловались на отсутствие разнообразия локаций в первой игре, но теперь, когда они получили эту гигантскую космическую станцию, довольны ли они результатом? Действительно ли это заставляло их бояться еще больше и съеживаться при мысли о том, что прямо за углом может появиться еще один некроморф готовый выскочить? Я не знаю.    … Expand
  14. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 9
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 9
    Fun Factor : 10
    Environment interaction : 6
    Sound effects : 10
    Overall Immersion : 8
  15. Guffaws20
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é foda p kralho, só joguem. O melhor da trilogia, joguei ele via retro, n me arrependo em nada
  16. ACE222
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Sci Fi horror classic, reignited horror gaming in a novel setting with a nice twist, good weapon crafting system and awesome armour suits, Resident Evil meets Alien, must play title.
  17. ofenderz0
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best sequels ever made. It ups the ante while keeping the tone of the original. The story and characters are so well-done. I was skeptical about Visceral giving Isaac a voice, but it feels so justified because of how likable his character is. The gameplay has way more options than the original and the zero gravity is such an improvement. This is one of the best horror games inOne of the best sequels ever made. It ups the ante while keeping the tone of the original. The story and characters are so well-done. I was skeptical about Visceral giving Isaac a voice, but it feels so justified because of how likable his character is. The gameplay has way more options than the original and the zero gravity is such an improvement. This is one of the best horror games in recent memory.… Expand
  18. Mindkiller7522
    May 19, 2021
    10
    2/6/21-2/7/21 100% Story

    This game absolutely blew me away! I was sold pretty well on the first game, but the sequel really delivers and makes everything better. We still have Isaac Clarke who, after his adventures in the first game, finds himself being tested and observed in the Medical wing of a city called The Sprawl. Stuff hits the fan pretty quickly and pretty soon he's dealing    2/6/21-2/7/21 100% Story

    This game absolutely blew me away! I was sold pretty well on the first game, but the sequel really delivers and makes everything better.

    We still have Isaac Clarke who, after his adventures in the first game, finds himself being tested and observed in the Medical wing of a city called The Sprawl. Stuff hits the fan pretty quickly and pretty soon he's dealing with Necromorphs of all shapes and sizes.

    The Sprawl is an even better setting than the Ishimura. It makes it even creepier to me when it seems like the whole place was alive just a few days before. There are shop windows and churches all set up in such a way that you want to look everywhere for the upgrades and ammunition you might find.

    The zero gravity sections are also vastly improved from the original. No longer do you have to aim at a specific spot to jump to it. Now you have this cool animation where your suit gets Iron Man style jet boots and you can glide around.

    There are still some irritating enemies, for sure, but it doesn't take away too much of the fun from exploring and uncovering the story.

    This one is definitely worth trying for any horror game fan.    … Expand
  19. AntonioLettino
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Visceral Games in 2011 set the bar high for all future survival horror games, because Dead Space 2 is an almost perfect sequel.
    Tension, stress and the accompanying ubiquitous fear begin in the first minute of the game, and with an intense finale they last until the very end of the game.
    Emotions, emotions and more emotions. This noun describes how you feel while playing Dead Space 2. At    Visceral Games in 2011 set the bar high for all future survival horror games, because Dead Space 2 is an almost perfect sequel.
    Tension, stress and the accompanying ubiquitous fear begin in the first minute of the game, and with an intense finale they last until the very end of the game.
    Emotions, emotions and more emotions. This noun describes how you feel while playing Dead Space 2. At the same time, this dose of emotions is a truly destructive mixture. Anxiety, fear, hate, stress, a sense of hopelessness, constant struggle and harassment are just a few epithets among the whole lot. Chapter by chapter through the eyes of Isaac Clarke, we watch the Titan Space Station plunging into ever greater chaos. And it becomes a feast for the senses and a challenge for our adrenal glands.
    The audio-visual setting once again stands on a high level, exemplary for all horror movies. It is brutal, bloody, detailed and ghastly. The enemy models are terrifying. One of the most disgusting, hideous creatures in the history of video games. Almost everyone attacks our protagonist with a piercing roar. Playing on a high level of difficulty is not a challenge, it is well-balanced, but each encounter with a series of opponents requires a large percentage of your focus and reflexes to get out of the fight unscathed.
    The plot is a direct continuation of the first part and is divided into 15 different chapters that will not let the player get bored. Thanks to the audio files scattered here and there, we get to know the macabre history of the station members by delving into more and more turmoil.
    In Dead Space 2, we get more of everything. And the symbolic return to the decontaminated USG vessel Ishimura - to the place where it all began - is an additional plus for the game.
    It is difficult for me to say whether I can recommend this title, because it is not a production for everyone. What more sensitive people will not be able to get through the real cosmic horrendum. However, for people with strong nerves and a strong psyche, the game will be an iconic work.
    A nightmarish revelation.
    9/10    … Expand
  20. Dperks
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Dead Space 1 is a fantastic game and while I think this follow up falls a little short of the original its still a great game. The gun play is still great and there are more weapons to try out. I really like some of the new enemy types the ones that peek around corners I feel are a highlight. And visually the game still looks appealing to this day. I think that the narrative is a littleDead Space 1 is a fantastic game and while I think this follow up falls a little short of the original its still a great game. The gun play is still great and there are more weapons to try out. I really like some of the new enemy types the ones that peek around corners I feel are a highlight. And visually the game still looks appealing to this day. I think that the narrative is a little week the twist early on just feels like a rehash of the first game. Later on Isaac and Shelly grow a strong attachment which felt kind of forced. And the final boss of the game while being narratively fitting for the end boss it just isn't very fun to fight I felt. And finally a common complaint about dead space 2 is that its a lot less scary than the fist. And I do agree on that a little bit but I think that the real issue stems from the difficulty. Where normal mode is just to easy while hard is just a little to stingy with the supplies. Now that could be me but when I played in hard mode the game felt a lot more scary than it would of been other wise. But its hard to recommend that you first play on hard mode because the later parts of the game can get real difficult with what feels like no supplies at points. While the normal mode just gives you way to much ammo and health. I think over all the game is still great it defiantly deserves the must play status and if you've played it yet then you should fix that.… Expand
  21. ewenr
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    A worthy successor to the first game. Sure, Isaac handles like a truck and there's something just not quite right with his movement controls, but the horror is there in spades and the BEST weapon in video game history (my beloved plasma cutter). The monsters are more of the same from the first game and it would have been nice to see some innovations, but if you liked the first game andA worthy successor to the first game. Sure, Isaac handles like a truck and there's something just not quite right with his movement controls, but the horror is there in spades and the BEST weapon in video game history (my beloved plasma cutter). The monsters are more of the same from the first game and it would have been nice to see some innovations, but if you liked the first game and just wanted more, Dead Space 2 is right here for you.

    A quick word about difficulty. I played it on easy mode and regrettably, I think that was a big mistake. Much of the first game's horror is there in abundance but (on easy mode), the stakes were not that high because failure was pretty much only down to some of the short, confusing environmental cut scenes.    … Expand
  22. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    La mejor entrega de la trilogía con buena variedad de enemigos, armas, situaciones de terror.
  23. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 28, 2020
    5
    Когда смотрешь обзоры Метакритика про Маст-хев, волей-неволей задумываешься - а всё ли у людей с мозгами в порядке, или действительно легенды про чемоданы от ЕА не врут? Но как бы то там ни бы ло, игра мне понравилась еще меньше, чем прошлая часть. Мы пошли по пути максимальных упрощений и опусов. Хоррор был вытеснен экшном, остался только антураж. Сюжет немощен и слаб, логики у поступковКогда смотрешь обзоры Метакритика про Маст-хев, волей-неволей задумываешься - а всё ли у людей с мозгами в порядке, или действительно легенды про чемоданы от ЕА не врут? Но как бы то там ни бы ло, игра мне понравилась еще меньше, чем прошлая часть. Мы пошли по пути максимальных упрощений и опусов. Хоррор был вытеснен экшном, остался только антураж. Сюжет немощен и слаб, логики у поступков персонажей почти не осталось в угоду причин к экшону, типичный американский подход. Мини-игра со взломом есть, всего одна, хотя в Игнишне было 3 мини- игры на взлом, и все разные. Хоть оружие новое добавили, но это ничто по сравнению со слабым сюжетом, корридорным типом геймплея и экшном там, где он не должен быть.… Expand
  24. xXClutchDutchXx
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    Just played this game for the first time and I loved it! Haven't played the first or third one but remember the hype it had back when it came out in 2011. If a game can hold it's own 8 years later the way this one did, I couldn't imagine what it was like when it first released.
  25. i_gerasimov
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    The best of game-horror, that I played in my life! I have finished the game three times
  26. Dsims37
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A fantastic survival horror game. It follows the rule of sequels perfectly by offering small but needed improvements while not altering the fundamental game play significantly.
  27. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    How could you make an almost perfect game better, well ask Visceral because they did it, this game does not let you down, turn the lights off, put on some headphones, and lets kill some necros.
  28. lil_broomstick
    Jan 23, 2019
    9
    Simply put, this game was amazing. It was by no means a perfect game, but it surely came close. This review may be incredibly late, but only because this has been the game I have come back to for the past 8 years. The story in the first Dead Space was great, but it wasn't interesting, there was no meaning. The developers clearly focused on the scare factor and the survival aspect of theSimply put, this game was amazing. It was by no means a perfect game, but it surely came close. This review may be incredibly late, but only because this has been the game I have come back to for the past 8 years. The story in the first Dead Space was great, but it wasn't interesting, there was no meaning. The developers clearly focused on the scare factor and the survival aspect of the game. This time around, the developers knew they could not get us with the same scares, so they ramped up the story. They made far more interesting characters this time around as well. Isaac Clarke had a voice, and I actually cared what happened to him. I wanted Nolan Stross to overcome his dementia. I wanted Ellie to survive. I even started to empathize with Hans Tiedemann, the games secondary antagonist. Isaac's Dementia, though not very scary, showed us that he was broken man, deep inside his killer instincts of survival. The game was extremely linear, but we rarely saw the same exact areas twice, unlike the first game, which no one seems to criticize for revisiting 3 of the Ishimura's decks twice. Speaking of the U.S.G Ishimura, what a fantastic section of the game. Though I was not in any way terrified like the first game, I had an inexplicable feeling of tension through the chapter. Although it has swayed towards an action-shooter and away from survival horror, I believe it only makes the game stronger as reusing the same tactics from the first game would have made this game stale. Games need to evolve, to grow, to succeed the installment before it, to match the quality of the first and surpass it. What a great game.… Expand
  29. jikflet
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    An perfect sequel of an amazing game. Longer than the first game and way more scary. Whats not to love in shooting, monster-zombie-demon like babies in space ?? sound ridiculous I know, but it woks, it works so well. play this game!
  30. Leoka
    May 21, 2018
    8
    Buen juego para los amantes de Alien y Resident evil, lo mejor son los trajes del protagonista y los sustos que te provocan los Necromorfos
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#15 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Videogameszone.de
    May 24, 2011
    88
    The transition between CGI and gameplay delivers a great horror atmosphere. Isaac Clarke's got personality and we are only missing some bigger bossfights.
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  2. Gaming Target
    Mar 24, 2011
    88
    With this sequel, Visceral Games has masterfully expanded on the first Dead Space. They've revved up the series with tougher guns, a bigger setting, and online multiplayer, but kept the spirit and, most importantly, the scares of the original in tact.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 23, 2011
    100
    I was expecting Dead Space 2 to be a great game, but it exceeded my expectations with beautiful, creative environments and a large array of both enemies and weapons with which to kill them.
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