Dead Space

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  1. Sceptic
    Sep 8, 2011
    9
    Atmospheric.Immersive.Chilling...A leading light in the dying Survival Horror genre and the best since Resident Evil 4.Investigate a crippled starship then crap yourself while cleverly dismembering a horde of diabolical creatures.Best played in the dark with surround sound.Alone.
  2. wastelander75
    Apr 1, 2011
    9
    Scary as hell and worth every last cent. Atmospheric, claustrophobic, and that sense of "the unknown menace" around every corner made it hold its own. A new classic horror-survival franchise for years to come (here's hoping at least).
  3. KingNothing94
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    Dead Space is a fantastic game. The atmosphere it evokes when you are slowly walking down a dark corridor is intense, dramatic and completely immersive.
    If I were to describe this game in a sentence it would be: "Resident Evil 4 in space with even more thrills"
    Resident Evil 4 is one of my favourite games of all time so that is high praise indeed coming from me. The developers have managed    Dead Space is a fantastic game. The atmosphere it evokes when you are slowly walking down a dark corridor is intense, dramatic and completely immersive.
    If I were to describe this game in a sentence it would be: "Resident Evil 4 in space with even more thrills"
    Resident Evil 4 is one of my favourite games of all time so that is high praise indeed coming from me.
    The developers have managed to create quite a promising game universe within only two games which is impressive given the amount of time Dead Space has been around compared to other franchises.
    They have managed to create likeable characters, a gripping story that haunts you even after playing and have evoked a sense of never being safe in-game. The player can be walking towards a door that leads to a supposedly "safe" zone, hear an ominous sound in the walls and have an enemy burst from the vent next to them. It is hard to describe the atmosphere this game evokes. It's chilling, to say the least and I definitely recommend playing this game with some sort of surround system, be it headphones or speakers.
    The gameplay is a fluid blend of Resident Evil 4's over-the-shoulder perspective and that of a big budget action game. While some have said this detracts from the "survival-horror" element of the game, I argue that these people have not tackled it on the hardest difficulty, where even the responsiveness of the controls do not help. This game is definitely one of my favourite games ever and I can't resist another revisit at least once a year.    … Expand
  4. Kingjulian
    May 18, 2013
    9
    Dead Space is a masterpiece of atmosphere and aesthetics. It is quite possibly my favorite game ever made, even though it isn't without its blemishes. The levels can be a tad repetitive and one has to admit that there is hardly an original idea in the whole plot, but as a pure "gaming experience," Dead Space is completely exceptional.
    I'm pretty hard to please when it comes to game    Dead Space is a masterpiece of atmosphere and aesthetics. It is quite possibly my favorite game ever made, even though it isn't without its blemishes. The levels can be a tad repetitive and one has to admit that there is hardly an original idea in the whole plot, but as a pure "gaming experience," Dead Space is completely exceptional.
    I'm pretty hard to please when it comes to game design, being one of those guys who scoffs at jerky character animations, poor UI's, clumsy mechanics and boring color palettes. Games are all about tone and feel for me. I have friends that are in it primarily for the story, and while I also care about narrative, if a game doesn't FEEL right I simply can't get into it.
    Dead Space is an absolute marvel when it comes to these factors. Everything just works. The no-HUD approach was a stroke of genius back in 2008, even though it seems that most games have adopted the cleaner, HUD-less approach since then. The thing that sets Dead Space apart is that EVERYTHING is in-game in real time. All of the menus and items in the game are shown as holograms within the game universe, and one must always take the possibility of an attack from behind into account when looking at the inventory. One of my best memories from Dead Space was when I decided to look at the in-game store to stock up on ammo and health when out of nowhere I was jerked away from the menu to find that my head was being torn off by a Necromorph. This kind of thing happens, and it all makes the game feel clean, elegant and immersive without being over-simplified.
    Dead Space also sports some of the most incredible sound design you will ever hear in a game. The soundtrack is completely interactive, and simply stopping and taking a moment to listen to your surroundings is a truly eerie experience. The whole ship comes alive with creaks and moans, and then out of nowhere a scuttling noise can be heard coming from the air vents up above and distant shrieks start to ring through the corridors. The consistently excellent sound design is the number one contributor to the unrelenting tension that Dead Space exudes. There is no rest to be had in Dead Space. The game demands attention and vigilance at every turn, and the game, while being incredibly enjoyable, is never a comfortable experience.
    Dead Space is also incredibly good looking for being a five-year old game, and it handles excellently. Shadows suffer from some serious blockiness at points, but other than those anomalies, the game totally holds up to modern graphical standards (for consoles, that is). Lighting effects are gorgeous, character models are detailed and interesting, environments are convincingly rendered and all of the sci-fi technology behaves with a true sense of function, weight and believability. The animations in the game are slick and organic as well. As for mechanics, Dead Space gets top marks here as well. Isaac Clarke's every-man nature is emphasized by his slower movement. He's no space-marine (thank God), and the developers have intentionally withheld the ability to adjust look sensitivity. This actually compounds the sense of claustrophobia and powerlessness in the game and never becomes frustrating.
    All in all, Dead Space is an incredible experience that you probably will not forget. Even five years after its release this game is still feels vibrant, fresh, and intensely engrossing. Pick it up and play it if you haven't already because this is one of the finest examples of modern gaming.    … Expand
  5. ijy101
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    While it doesn't make for the best survival horror game and has zero pacing it makes an excellent action horror game with a good plot and very good combat plus great boss fights makes this a must play of our generation.
  6. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    It's really rare to get a game which makes you jump out of your seat SEVERAL of times. I constantly found myself doing this. This game holds one of the most atmospheric environments ever seen in a video game and is a truly remarkable game with a great story tied up to it.
  7. TheRedZombie
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    This game scared the S*** out of me! That is a statement I have never used to describe a video game. Granted the scares were mainly of the "make you jump" kind rather than the "building tension" type, but I couldn't help but be impressed with the entire game. The graphics and sound are top notch. The gameplay is smooth and unique. The story is engrossing as well as the voice acting (evenThis game scared the S*** out of me! That is a statement I have never used to describe a video game. Granted the scares were mainly of the "make you jump" kind rather than the "building tension" type, but I couldn't help but be impressed with the entire game. The graphics and sound are top notch. The gameplay is smooth and unique. The story is engrossing as well as the voice acting (even though our hero never says a word). I found myself waiting for a time when I could play this game without distraction, with the light out and the surround sound turned on. This game is a must buy for all those survival horror fans, or just someone who is looking for a good scare. I can't wait to play the sequel.… Expand
  8. Emme
    May 1, 2012
    9
    Dead Space, as a survival horror sci fi game, is what You would call the next, more casual iteration of a scenario that System Shock 2 has greatly established: tight atmosphere, mutated enemies, quasi-religious story background, a voice that guides You...only this time with next gen graphics, less RPG and puzzles and much more engaging combat. Not only are Visceral Games undenieableDead Space, as a survival horror sci fi game, is what You would call the next, more casual iteration of a scenario that System Shock 2 has greatly established: tight atmosphere, mutated enemies, quasi-religious story background, a voice that guides You...only this time with next gen graphics, less RPG and puzzles and much more engaging combat. Not only are Visceral Games undenieable masters of their craft as storytellers and directors, they also show a splendid talent for lighting, timing and texture. This game doesnt get old, instead it binds You to Your controller and doesn't let You go.… Expand
  9. PrimalHunter70
    Jan 27, 2012
    9
    Dead Space is a perfect horror game. It blends elements from System Shock 2 with references to other great films and games. It is thick with atmosphere and emotion, and is very good at surprising the player with it's surprisingly good storyline. The gameplay is fun and frantic, as you race to dismember the attacking Necromorphs. This game is excellent, and is worth a look next time you areDead Space is a perfect horror game. It blends elements from System Shock 2 with references to other great films and games. It is thick with atmosphere and emotion, and is very good at surprising the player with it's surprisingly good storyline. The gameplay is fun and frantic, as you race to dismember the attacking Necromorphs. This game is excellent, and is worth a look next time you are stuck for something to play!… Expand
  10. Sakai
    Jan 20, 2013
    9
    The real survival horror in the 7th generation. Not expecting much from this game, but turned out to be one of the best Xbox 360 games. Sublime atmosphere
  11. ZacOfTheZombies
    Apr 13, 2012
    9
    A frightful experience on par with the 1980's The Thing movie. Every corner that must be turned is a potential death or waiting horror. Everything from enemy design to music adds to a atmosphere that keeps you holding your breath for safety, something you may never find. The only bad part, something that happens to plague many horror games, is that subsequent playthroughs loose their fearA frightful experience on par with the 1980's The Thing movie. Every corner that must be turned is a potential death or waiting horror. Everything from enemy design to music adds to a atmosphere that keeps you holding your breath for safety, something you may never find. The only bad part, something that happens to plague many horror games, is that subsequent playthroughs loose their fear as enemy placement and spawns are set and easily remembered. Despite that, it seems that any time Dead Space is mentioned , someone, somewhere will have the urge to sit down and fight for survival.… Expand
  12. LilD
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    Is Dead Space a horror game with action, adventure, and 3rd Person Shooter elements or is it mainly a 3rd Person Shooter with the aforementioned elements? This identity crisis actually gives this game an extra edge just as you have no idea what is happening on this ship. Everything is constantly in question and you only have only yourself and your handy upgradeable weapons to rely on.Is Dead Space a horror game with action, adventure, and 3rd Person Shooter elements or is it mainly a 3rd Person Shooter with the aforementioned elements? This identity crisis actually gives this game an extra edge just as you have no idea what is happening on this ship. Everything is constantly in question and you only have only yourself and your handy upgradeable weapons to rely on. Dead Space delivers exactly what the feeling would be like on a giant derelict ship. The atmosphere is what makes this game stand out. It isn't overly creepy, but keeps you on edge. It does perfectly what movies can't do and that is immerse you in that environment where you could be that person that blatantly walks into the death trap. Tread lightly and keep your plasma cutter pointed forward. There are plenty of save points and the game never becomes overly difficult. The story unfolds at a clean pace and the upgradeable armor/weapons allow for steady progress. The story never feels too long and the story isn't marred with long cutscenes like most games nowadays. I am not a big fan of the horror genre, but this game was the real deal.… Expand
  13. eyeball002
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    All right, you probably came here looking for decent survival horror game, correct? well, you're looking right at it. Very ambitious launch of franchise by infamous EA, despite having very few development time, it stands out as crown jewel of not only horror game fans, but shooter game fans in general. However, you should realize this game isn't really scary at all, but it does doAll right, you probably came here looking for decent survival horror game, correct? well, you're looking right at it. Very ambitious launch of franchise by infamous EA, despite having very few development time, it stands out as crown jewel of not only horror game fans, but shooter game fans in general. However, you should realize this game isn't really scary at all, but it does do fantastic job on unleashing so-called "cheap scare" in right moment, so if you aren't scared by this, it sure will keep you unsettled. That's for sure. Atmosphere of game is very well created thanks for the great sound effects, and the combat is very challenging, as you're forced to do "strategical dismembering" as you're chased by very well distinguished enemies, and trying to aim enemy's limb in intense situation does require great amount of focus. However, game loses its value after first playthrough. You probably got over with all the horror moment and got familiar with it, you probably remember which vent enemies blasted through, and you probably have well-upgraded killing machine at your disposal, and this is moment where game just becomes survival game. However, this game still is pretty good at being TPS zombie shoot-em-up, and harder difficulties really force you to conserve your ammunition, so there are a lot of strategy involved in this game. Even though it has low replay value, many will enjoy playing this game over and over again despite some flaws. So, don't hesitate to pass this game if you're familiar with horror games or TPS games in general. This game will not disappoint you.… Expand
  14. Erimud
    Feb 28, 2013
    9
    I cant believe this game flew under my radar. It reminds me of resident evil 4-- its a horror survival game with over the shoulder shooting, several upgradable items, skills and suits.
  15. Vanpire73
    Jun 26, 2014
    9
    I like scary stuff, and this is the scariest game I personally played. Give me a daunting atmosphere, isolation and looming dread. Give it to me! I don't want no coop buddy. I don't need no blockbuster action movie music in the background. And I certainly want the cheesy unnecessary dialogue kept to a bare minimum. Dead Space did all that for me. I thank it for that. If you plan onI like scary stuff, and this is the scariest game I personally played. Give me a daunting atmosphere, isolation and looming dread. Give it to me! I don't want no coop buddy. I don't need no blockbuster action movie music in the background. And I certainly want the cheesy unnecessary dialogue kept to a bare minimum. Dead Space did all that for me. I thank it for that. If you plan on only playing one of the series to check it out, this is the one. 2 is alright and 3 got a heavy dose of the new age Resident Evil treatment.… Expand
  16. Azel
    Jan 16, 2013
    9
    I was really surprised by this game, considering who it is made by. But it is definitely solid, and is a real competitor for RE4. Heavy on the shooting side, but it is still very atmospheric. Story is simple but engaging - you are shipwrecked in space, and there are parasitic aliens taking over the remains of your crew! Oh no! But they are also breeding and trying to alter theI was really surprised by this game, considering who it is made by. But it is definitely solid, and is a real competitor for RE4. Heavy on the shooting side, but it is still very atmospheric. Story is simple but engaging - you are shipwrecked in space, and there are parasitic aliens taking over the remains of your crew! Oh no! But they are also breeding and trying to alter the atmosphere within the ship to suit themselves. It's up to you, as the engineer, to survive and fix various parts of the ship whilst fighting for your life. Great elements include having to shoot the limbs off enemies, rather than go for head shots, a brilliant holographic menu system (everything is in-game, there are no menu screens. Even your inventory is handled on screen, and when people contact you, a hologram of them is rendered in front of your character, to talk to them), a variety of interesting weapons and abilities to upgrade including telekenisis and stasis (grabbing and throwing stuff, and slowing down enemies), and also there are some great atmosphere touches like parts of the game where you have to go into damaged areas of the ship which have no air, and therefore your hearing is diminished, and your own heart beat and breathing is pretty much all you hear, besides ominous thuds. Most of the time the game is awesome, and feels rewarding and satisfying as you collect loot from around the place, and sell what you don't need at the stores within the game. Some of the boss battles are not very interesting - which is standard in these kinds of games unfortunately. Also, the game suffers from the same problem as all survivals - either you do well and then the game is just too easy as you are overflowing with ammo, health and money. Or, you are not doing so well, in which case you struggle for ammo, heatlh and / or money, and then you have to reload from a check point. Not sure how games can fix this issue. Luckily for me I found the game slightly on the easy side - but still found it good fun. By the end of your first run, you will not have unlocked and upgraded everything, so you can start your game+ and shred some enemies with your powered-up stuff, and continue your upgrading.… Expand
  17. houyi111
    May 7, 2013
    9
    the scariest game i ever played. have to take a break between each chapter, hell, sometime i just hope the game can end quickly so i don't need to be so thrilled to do a new level.. As a new IP game, the level design is well-done and engaging. you are in a spaceship, you feel suffocated yet in each level the surrounding is different. i love this game in a terrifying way. If you havethe scariest game i ever played. have to take a break between each chapter, hell, sometime i just hope the game can end quickly so i don't need to be so thrilled to do a new level.. As a new IP game, the level design is well-done and engaging. you are in a spaceship, you feel suffocated yet in each level the surrounding is different. i love this game in a terrifying way. If you have friends who never played video game that much, make them to play the first 20 minutes, they will pale and tell you, 'well, i don't want to (meaning, i am too afraid to) play this game'..… Expand
  18. grenadeh
    Apr 10, 2013
    9
    Dead Space is a masterpiece that can satisfy both real survival horror fans and RE4 players alike. Visceral absolutely nailed the environmental design in this game, down to the last detail. The sound design is wonderful, and the smallest enemy will make the most frightening of sounds. All of the zero-gravity and zero-oxygen sequences are brilliant, making it harder to hear, and harder toDead Space is a masterpiece that can satisfy both real survival horror fans and RE4 players alike. Visceral absolutely nailed the environmental design in this game, down to the last detail. The sound design is wonderful, and the smallest enemy will make the most frightening of sounds. All of the zero-gravity and zero-oxygen sequences are brilliant, making it harder to hear, and harder to survive lulling you into a false sense of security just to scare or concern you even more than you already were. The story is solid and while not incredibly original, is very well done and does not subtract from the gameplay. When I played DS1 I had the brightness in game turned down very very low, as the instructions say. This game will seriously mess with you if you have your brightness that low on a nice LED television.
    Unfortunately there is something that keeps the game from being a 10, which is also one of the things that made it work, but I have to hold it against the game because it is an actual factor. The ready availability of shops, ammo, and money to upgrade weapons and equipment with makes the game progressively easier and more care-free until you are no longer scared or worried about anything. It detracts from the horror environment and Visceral understood this in DS3 when they made a hardcore mode. Though that holds it back, Dead Space is still one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  19. Melson97
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Dead Space is the most terrifying horror game I have ever played! The sound effects and atmosphere as well as the scenarios being played out complete it for me! It also had other cool mechanics like shooting limbs off strategically for a variety of different enemy's. The boss fights were also heart pumping with the scary music and the atmosphere surrounding you. The characters are awesome,Dead Space is the most terrifying horror game I have ever played! The sound effects and atmosphere as well as the scenarios being played out complete it for me! It also had other cool mechanics like shooting limbs off strategically for a variety of different enemy's. The boss fights were also heart pumping with the scary music and the atmosphere surrounding you. The characters are awesome, although dumb, it puts you on the edge of your seat because a scary scene is obviously about to play out, when the characters are like 'duh, nothing will be behind this door' and end up getting killed. This game also has a lot of blood and some gruesome scenes that will bring joy to gore hounds such as myself.

    Melson97    … Expand
  20. twos
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    Just a flat out excellent game, the scariest game I am yet to play, with beautiful graphics excellent sound, a solid third person shooter mechanic with a nice twist in what classifies as a 'critical' hit. This game was truly exciting every step of the way, the only thing that kept me from giving this game a 10 was that I was not 100 percent engaged in the story-line with which other gamesJust a flat out excellent game, the scariest game I am yet to play, with beautiful graphics excellent sound, a solid third person shooter mechanic with a nice twist in what classifies as a 'critical' hit. This game was truly exciting every step of the way, the only thing that kept me from giving this game a 10 was that I was not 100 percent engaged in the story-line with which other games which are not so smooth have often managed to suck me in. 9.5/10… Expand
  21. JustBenjy7
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    Never have I encountered a game that has moments as nerve-racking as Dead Space. Its a game more than capable of making you panic and fire half a magazine of precious ammunition into a corpse. The atmosphere does a lot for this; whenever I play, even wit a lot of ammo, powerful weapons, and a high-lever RIG, and a full stasis meter... I'm still constantly on edge.

    The enemy encounters    Never have I encountered a game that has moments as nerve-racking as Dead Space. Its a game more than capable of making you panic and fire half a magazine of precious ammunition into a corpse. The atmosphere does a lot for this; whenever I play, even wit a lot of ammo, powerful weapons, and a high-lever RIG, and a full stasis meter... I'm still constantly on edge.

    The enemy encounters do a lot to contribute to being constantly on-edge. Sometimes, you see them coming at you, sometimes you see them as you go around a corner, or through a door, and sometimes... sometimes, you think you see one. These are by far the worst time, when you catch a glimpse of one, or you see a shadow, because you look, and there's nothing there. Are you seeing things, or are you about to be attacked? The feeling of uncertainty is incredible, you could be attacked at any time, while progressing.

    The story is great, and has only a handful of predictable moments, and there are plenty of twists and turns. Chapters are quite well structured, and the ability to fully explore the levels can be very helpful for scavenging items./

    Overall, a hugely enjoyable, well executed experience, and thoroughly deserving of a 9/10.

    Just remember, aim for the limbs.... and for goodness sake, STOMP EVERYTHING, EVER.    … Expand
  22. MoroseTroll
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    Dead Space 1 is definitely the best game in its series. It's as scary as hell (if you know what I mean, although it's not as scary as System Shock 2), it has nice sound, and quality visuals. Also, there two unique features I absolutely do love (and I hope you will, too) in this game: zero-gravity and vacuum.
    Alas, the protagonist doesn't say anything along the game, whereas other people    Dead Space 1 is definitely the best game in its series. It's as scary as hell (if you know what I mean, although it's not as scary as System Shock 2), it has nice sound, and quality visuals. Also, there two unique features I absolutely do love (and I hope you will, too) in this game: zero-gravity and vacuum.
    Alas, the protagonist doesn't say anything along the game, whereas other people constantly say "Go there, make that," etc. Well, this is not the first game with a dumb hero, so I'm fine with that.
    Bottom line: if you love horror-action games, you should try this one.    … Expand
  23. Digipunk-X
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the greatest game of previous gen. Last time Silent Hill 1 made me this scared of a game as dead space. I finished it like 5 times on PC an another 3 times on the 360. The only reason I am not giving it a 10/10 because there is no new game+ where you can start the game all over on a harder difficulty with the gear you achieved, only on the same difficulty.… Expand
  24. MalX
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    So Good, so gooooooood. Ahead of its time. Till to this day anyone picking this game up will not regret it, dirt cheap 10 years later.
  25. Gerard51MX
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    no habia seguido mucho de este juego hasta que salio la tercera parte, cierto dia fui a la tienda de videojuegos buscando algo nuevo y el empleado me recomendo un bundle de dead space con las dos primeras partes... segui su recomendacion algo indeciso y espere un par de semanas para jugarlo pues no me convencia del todo, pero una vez que lo inicie en forma... no pare hasta sacar todos losno habia seguido mucho de este juego hasta que salio la tercera parte, cierto dia fui a la tienda de videojuegos buscando algo nuevo y el empleado me recomendo un bundle de dead space con las dos primeras partes... segui su recomendacion algo indeciso y espere un par de semanas para jugarlo pues no me convencia del todo, pero una vez que lo inicie en forma... no pare hasta sacar todos los logros y el 100% del juego. M encanto, no puedo decir menos, lo jugabaen la noche y con luces apagadas porque queria adentrarme en la aventura de isaac, no me decepciono. Buenas graficas, musica creada para ambientar a la perfeccion, aunque en los ultimos niveles la musica cede un poco y extrañas la emocion de los primeros niveles, los controles son buenos, el reto es bastante bueno, la historia no es la mejor pero cum ple su cometido. Muy recomendado para casi cualquier usuario, si quieres darte un buen susto, sentirte desesperado y solo en una nave en la que no sabes si tienes entrente un enemigo, un cadaver o solo la oscuridad esto es lo tuyo, no te lo pierdas… Expand
  26. frederik1478
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    An amazing game who is only fault it is kind of easy at the end, I really like this game I have played it for so many years now but it always has the same problem that the endgame gets kind of toothless, the game most unique quality is the you have to cut enemies lims to kill dem , and effect that Scientology is the main villain in this game is just awesome, this is one of the bestAn amazing game who is only fault it is kind of easy at the end, I really like this game I have played it for so many years now but it always has the same problem that the endgame gets kind of toothless, the game most unique quality is the you have to cut enemies lims to kill dem , and effect that Scientology is the main villain in this game is just awesome, this is one of the best horror games ever created you have played… Expand
  27. BlakDak666
    Jun 28, 2017
    9
    Dead Space is a great game that still has me convinced that it takes ideas from Resident Evil 4, apply a mixture of Alien and Ben Carpenter's The Thing, and you have a very unsettling and terrifying survival horror game. The Ishimura is a huge ship packed to the brim with monsters and creatures that make tension all the more noted. Seeing Isaac swing his tools to knockback targets andDead Space is a great game that still has me convinced that it takes ideas from Resident Evil 4, apply a mixture of Alien and Ben Carpenter's The Thing, and you have a very unsettling and terrifying survival horror game. The Ishimura is a huge ship packed to the brim with monsters and creatures that make tension all the more noted. Seeing Isaac swing his tools to knockback targets and stomp floor level enemies while grunting the whole way is really great, and using the dismemberment concept is very clever even if it makes the game easier on newer playthroughs. Of course if you want a challenge, you can always start on higher difficulties like Impossible and Hard mode.

    The HUD system is very creative and in some ways outstanding because it allows better immersion and realism to Isaac's condition when the player looks at his spine RIG for health, his stasis battery on his back too, his inventory in a hologram projection from his body and a ammo counter shown only on the weapon when he aims it. It makes the immersion flow really well. Adding to that virtually no cutscenes or loading times aside from booting up the game or a new chapter, and the game plays so well and consistent that I never felt bogged down. Isaac isn't a fast guy (he's wearing a space suit obviously) but to hear his heartbeat and grunt as he moves around is really genius to make the player feel like him, like we are in his shoes when things go to hell.

    The atmosphere nails it. I very rarely found any part of Dead Space lacking. The ship's different areas and levels might have seemed mundane and realistically plain, but adding the grotesque alien tissue, blood, corpses and weird cult like symbols everywhere (esp in the final chapter) and you get a unnerving experience. The no oxygen space sequences are very memorable not so much for the objectives, but just the fact that it felt so real and like how sound in space would work. The shadow and lighting (at its time) was unmatched by game prior to, and I'd wager it was visually one of the best looking games of that decade (2000-2010).

    The combat and upgrade system was definitely good. I like the dismembering of limbs and seeing a ripper saw through a Necromorph limb really feels great. The grapple breaks and death scenes are vicious and outstanding in terms of horror and even tend to go on longer than you would like to watch it for.

    The story was okay with Isaac and his team crashing on a ship and desperate to get out when they learn first hand of the alien creatures on board. Lots of fetching and ordering on poor Isaac, which I consider an issue and con of the game, but what sold me was the loads of logs and audio recordings that detailed the mystery of the infection and colony outbreaks like one big conspiracy. Dead Space's world just felt so unknown and dangerous, playing on the concept of what we humans would want to see is out there in space should we ever leave orbit. It's not the first game or medium to do this, but the fact it made the alien threat far more sinister when tying ideas of Unitology into the mix and you get interesting theories that 2 and 3 would later answer (for better or worse).

    Dead Space to me is well done and excellent horror game that stole my heart for its world and mechanics. The only issues I have is the lack of other npcs having any real actions along side Isaac which instead is just serving as plot vehicles whenever Isaac completes an objective or acquires a new item. The bosses are a mixed bag; the Hunter is a very great fight that mixes the dismemberment mechanic and invincibility to make fights even more desperate whenever players are in a tough spot, but the Leviathan fight was pretty lame and could be hard for players struggling with resources, where unlike the Hunter players could at least shoot off a leg and run away and conserve ammo. The Hive Mind's first phase is pretty good, with a unique time limit event of which Isaac must shoot its weak spots while dangling thousands of feet up by its tentacles before he is eaten alive. The second part begins to fall apart though, as it only just repeats the same attacks and exposes its chest for damage. The shooting sequences like the asteroid and alien jamming comms also lack but its more in terms of fairness and luck than skill. Issues aside, it's a game still worth playing and I highly recommend it. Out of the trilogy, the original soars above its brothers as a testament to sci-fi horror games done right.    … Expand
  28. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    A survival horror masterpiece. I would rank this one up with the GameCube remake of "Resident Evil". Gameplay is like a mix of "Resident Evil 4" and "Bioshock". It's terrifying and suspenseful. Movie fans will see the influence of "Alien", "The Thing" and "Event Horizon". If you've never played "Dead Space" before, then do so on the Xbox. It has a better framerate, a higher resolution andA survival horror masterpiece. I would rank this one up with the GameCube remake of "Resident Evil". Gameplay is like a mix of "Resident Evil 4" and "Bioshock". It's terrifying and suspenseful. Movie fans will see the influence of "Alien", "The Thing" and "Event Horizon". If you've never played "Dead Space" before, then do so on the Xbox. It has a better framerate, a higher resolution and more colors than the PS3 version. I would rate it with a 9.2 out of 10.… Expand
  29. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    Such a great mix of action and horror. this is one of the best horror, sci fi, action, shooter game for along time
    its has great graphic, awesome game-play, good story, satisfying ending and many more.
    every at least try this once at a live time.
  30. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    I played this ages ago, but in honour of Visceral's demise I feel I should add my two cents. I first saw game-play for this game on TV with Geoff Keighley on GT TV on Spike. I was intrigued, but didn't know how great the game would be in the end. I figured I'd give it a try. What followed was 2-3 days ( I had school to go to) of horror, tense heart pounding action, atmosphericI played this ages ago, but in honour of Visceral's demise I feel I should add my two cents. I first saw game-play for this game on TV with Geoff Keighley on GT TV on Spike. I was intrigued, but didn't know how great the game would be in the end. I figured I'd give it a try. What followed was 2-3 days ( I had school to go to) of horror, tense heart pounding action, atmospheric exploration, and just over all an incredible experience I've never had the pleasure of again. The sequels are not as compelling and feel cheapened a bit, but this first entry... it was phenomenal. A true classic that will forever live in the annals of Vidja Gams.… Expand
  31. Dperks
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Fantastic horror game the gameplay and atmosphere are all on point. I love the setting in space and the enemy designs and how you got to delimb them is so fun. And the inclusion of new game plus gives it good replay value. My only real complaint would be the lack of good bosses the final boss i found to be to easy.
  32. Breizheart
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    My first contact with Dead Space was on Xbox 360 and it was an unforgettable experience. Resident Evil meets Gears of War with a setting in a giant spaceship, Aliens style. The gameplay is just perfect with some innovative features and a good balance between intense fights and puzzle times. I picked it up later on PC, and I still play it often, every 2 years, just to say how much I loveMy first contact with Dead Space was on Xbox 360 and it was an unforgettable experience. Resident Evil meets Gears of War with a setting in a giant spaceship, Aliens style. The gameplay is just perfect with some innovative features and a good balance between intense fights and puzzle times. I picked it up later on PC, and I still play it often, every 2 years, just to say how much I love this game ! You can try it for sure.… Expand
  33. EOlikesMacNChez
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Great game, really my only complaint is that it started to get a bit repetitive about 7 or so hours into the game. But other than that, it's all solid, ESPECIALLY in terms of graphics. If you told me this game came out in 2014 on XB1 and PS4, I would nod my head like crazy.
  34. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Great game with a creepy feeling while you place that something will jump out of nowhere. Love it.
  35. JpaHerculano
    Oct 17, 2022
    9
    Completo e equilibrado, o começo pega bem o suspense e o terror, já a metade pro final vamos perdendo o medo dos monstros e a progressão da historia é o instigante, esse jogo é um pouquinho de vários estilos, por isso não da espaço pra se destacar primorosamente em algum desses
  36. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  37. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Resident Evil meets Alien in this space-bound survival horror. Very nicely designed with some genuinely creepy moments and bags of atmosphere make this ne of the few copycats that actually manages to surpass its inspiration. A great spinetingler in space.
  38. MayconAlex
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito mais muito bom, recomendo pra quem gosta do gênero..............
  39. Jerg4n
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Atmospherically just absolutely amazing and the combat is great. A horror game in 3rd person and with this heavy of a focus on combat shouldn't work as well as it does, but this game is just all around masterfully designed.
  40. ChristianW
    Aug 12, 2009
    8
    It's easy to kick Dead Space for it's obvious lack of originality, but it's an excellent homage to the films, Alien, Aliens and Event Horizon. There are many bits from lighting effects, to the sounds to the look of the levels that have you ticking off which scenes from the aforementioned three films they borrowed ideas from. If, like me, you love these films then It's easy to kick Dead Space for it's obvious lack of originality, but it's an excellent homage to the films, Alien, Aliens and Event Horizon. There are many bits from lighting effects, to the sounds to the look of the levels that have you ticking off which scenes from the aforementioned three films they borrowed ideas from. If, like me, you love these films then you'll immediately warm to the game purely for the atmosphere it instills on the player. There's one thing that Dead Space does extremely well and that is oozing atmosphere and foreboding onto the player. There are points where you literally stand back an appreciate some of the graphical design work that has been put into various levels. Truly some are works of art. Unfortunately this atmosphere becomes secondary to the "go here, flip that switch, run back to where you started, flick another switch" style of gameplay. The occasional puzzle exists to break up the switch flicking gameplay but, unfortunately, these are lighweight resulting in Dead Space becoming samey rather quickly. The weapons are satisfyingly gruesome to use and the enemy a pleasure to kill but there are many questionable design decisions throughout Dead Space that make you wonder if the developers thought "The more crap we cram in the better this game will be!" rather than taking a "less is more approach" and keeping the gameplay refined. The plot is cliched, the map is the worst map I've used in over 25+ years of gaming, the menu system an irritatance, both the "shop" and upgrade systems feel unnecessarily bolted on and the controls are, to put it politely, "dreadful". About a third of the way through you start to wonder where the game that started off so promisingly went so wrong. I hope that the problems with Dead Space are resolved in the inevitable sequel because as it stands Dead Space is a flawed classic.… Expand
  41. Beguiler
    Oct 24, 2008
    8
    A solid game but not terribly original. I thought they did a very good job with the sound and lighting effects and were pretty effective and building tension and suspense. One thing I thought was pretty novel was the Zero-G mechanic. Unfortunately, what also popped for me was some of the clear cues they took from other very successful console titles (i.e. Bioshock and Half-Life 2). For A solid game but not terribly original. I thought they did a very good job with the sound and lighting effects and were pretty effective and building tension and suspense. One thing I thought was pretty novel was the Zero-G mechanic. Unfortunately, what also popped for me was some of the clear cues they took from other very successful console titles (i.e. Bioshock and Half-Life 2). For example, when using … Expand
  42. ApocalypseBrown
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    8.5 I would prefer to say, but an 8 reflects the sheer thrill and excitement this game give me and others around me. Simply it's a game that engages you more than many movies can, and while it isn't necessarily scary the tension build ups and unexpected twists do keep you at the edge of your seat, rather than the dodgy wino music. Graphics are exceptional, truly you will not see 8.5 I would prefer to say, but an 8 reflects the sheer thrill and excitement this game give me and others around me. Simply it's a game that engages you more than many movies can, and while it isn't necessarily scary the tension build ups and unexpected twists do keep you at the edge of your seat, rather than the dodgy wino music. Graphics are exceptional, truly you will not see better graphics any time soon on any console. The opening and end sequences are truly a joy to behold! Voice acting is surprised good, mission structure well thought out, weaponry second to none (especially the ripper), and most importantly the plot is straightforward, not insulting towards the player like MGS4 or RE5. Enemy types EA could of done a lot better with, some of their Kamikaze behaviour are funny, but during the game they do become slightly more interesting and and of course more deadly! Lastly the sense of loneliness isn't lost on the player at all, infact at the end of the game I drew breath almost exactly with Isaac, as I almost felt like I experienced the horrors as he did. An unmissable game, not to be missed. In space, nobody cares if you scream, all they care about is survival!… Expand
  43. MikeH.
    Jan 25, 2009
    8
    Although interesting, the controls felt too similar to Resident Evil 4 and the game itself started to drag on--feeling repetitive--by around the 8th stage. An outstanding first time trek into horror for EA, the game has a lot of quality features, outstanding graphics, creepy atmosphere, but a few things that felt like rip-offs of earlier projects (The Thing, Resident Evil 4, Event Although interesting, the controls felt too similar to Resident Evil 4 and the game itself started to drag on--feeling repetitive--by around the 8th stage. An outstanding first time trek into horror for EA, the game has a lot of quality features, outstanding graphics, creepy atmosphere, but a few things that felt like rip-offs of earlier projects (The Thing, Resident Evil 4, Event Horizon). A lot of these are great in their own right and that kind of influence is what drew me to the game in the first place. Sadly, Dead Space felt too much like those and not enough like it's own entity.… Expand
  44. WilliamM.
    Nov 17, 2008
    8
    Dead Space is one of the most impressive survival horror games to be released since Resident Evil 4. The concept of amputating enemies is unique and makes for intense, but at the same time entertaining, encounters with a variety of deformed monsters. The idea of no HUD was ingenious; hopefully future games of this type will incorporate this idea into their games. Upgrading your suit and Dead Space is one of the most impressive survival horror games to be released since Resident Evil 4. The concept of amputating enemies is unique and makes for intense, but at the same time entertaining, encounters with a variety of deformed monsters. The idea of no HUD was ingenious; hopefully future games of this type will incorporate this idea into their games. Upgrading your suit and weapons is extremely engrossing too; you have to make choices(and they are hard ones). Even the bosses are entertaining if nothing else. The game just lacks replay value. After you get the achievement for maxing everything out(it takes about 2 and a half games), there is nothing new to explore. The only major gripe is the lack of any form of multiplayer. That could have been where the game shined. Games without multiplayer are on the chopping block in general; yet, this one managed to stand out anyway. Hopefully Dead Space 2 will have that feature and co-op to make for an incredible experience.… Expand
  45. Human
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    The combat in this game is the best part. A lot of great weapons which upon up a lot of options in terms of fun and innovative way to take on the necromorphs. The story, while well-written and voice acted pretty well, is pretty generic. At least worth a rental, however I may recommend a purchase because I liked playing through this game multiple times.
  46. Flapjack
    Oct 22, 2010
    8
    It's been a long time since I played a game as well made as this one. Playing this one with the lights out if the way to go, as my many spare underpants go to show. It gets the heart pumping to say the least!
  47. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 30, 2016
    8
    Dead Space is a rare, fully satisfying single-player only experience. One that nails the action-horror gameplay, if not so much the actual horror. It's actually not a scary game. Even with all of it's dark corridors and grotesque monsters I never found anything here that gave me any sort of fright.

    That may be a big disappointment for the horror enthusiast looking for the next thing    Dead Space is a rare, fully satisfying single-player only experience. One that nails the action-horror gameplay, if not so much the actual horror. It's actually not a scary game. Even with all of it's dark corridors and grotesque monsters I never found anything here that gave me any sort of fright.

    That may be a big disappointment for the horror enthusiast looking for the next thing that will scare them out of their pants, but there are still plenty of reasons to play it. For starters they nailed the atmosphere. The sense of loneliness and desperation complement the gameplay well. The sound is phenomenal and the graphics have aged remarkably well. The story doesn't evolve too much beyond it's "stranded and looking for a way out" setup, but there bits that hint at a larger mythology and what few characters there are were very well written.

    When it comes to the gameplay this is some of the most satisfying action I've experienced from the horror genre. The gunplay feels great and your limited resources mean that it always feels like you're just barely scraping by. There are enough items scattered around to keep you going to the next checkpoint, but conserving your supplies is still necessary for survival.

    New enemies are introduced at a steady pace. The fact that you have to target and remove their limbs in order to actually kill them means these are more than just generic bullet sponges. Add in some special powers that tie into some great puzzles and you have an experience that stays fresh and tense all the way through.

    The only flaw I can find with the gameplay would be the mobility, or lack thereof. Your character "Isaac" isn't the fastest or most agile dude. This isn't a problem most of the time because you don't deal with too many enemies at once. However when the action gets more crowded and these surprisingly fast enemies have you cornered, you'll find yourself wishing Isaac would pick up the pace and get out of the way. A simple dodge-roll would have gone a long way.

    For what it lacks in actual horror, it makes up for with a well-paced story and mostly excellent gameplay. It might not be scary and it does have it's frustrating moments, but for the most part this is an excellent game. One with a fairly decent length (I beat it in a little over 8 hours) and high replay value. Dead Space is worth your time, horror fan or not.    … Expand
  48. crazyhorse1981
    May 10, 2011
    8
    Bought this used at gamestop and i loved it. super bloody and gory can't play with my brow since he's too little, but it's so, so , so good! isaac clarke is as cool as master chief, hands down!
  49. LynchSimon
    Dec 19, 2011
    8
    Dead Space really and truly is one of the single best horror games of all time. You truly do feel like your in Isaac Clarkes situation and that the necromorphs are coming for you! I personally couldn't bring myself to playing the game in the dark or home alone which you would find pretty sad for a 20 year old but it really is true! I have alot of experience with survival horror gamesDead Space really and truly is one of the single best horror games of all time. You truly do feel like your in Isaac Clarkes situation and that the necromorphs are coming for you! I personally couldn't bring myself to playing the game in the dark or home alone which you would find pretty sad for a 20 year old but it really is true! I have alot of experience with survival horror games but this game takes the biscuit. The graphics, storyline and overall experience is brilliant. There is such emphasis on the religion of the game and you truly are terrified all the time. I hope to see the 3rd installment of this game as it simply is incredible. Although as great as it is, there is for me, two fatal flaws, and they are the predictability and the use of the map. In saying that I dont mean its so easy to predict, but once you complete the game it is very possible to predict big moments in the game and turning points. Also the fact that you must go back and fourth through the same areas in the game instead of one clear path becomes very repetitive which takes away some of the replayability and horror of it. Overall I rate it a very fair 8 and hope that the 3rd installment to the game lives up to expectations!… Expand
  50. SupR_G
    Feb 10, 2013
    8
    Instant classic for any fan of horror sci-fi. The setting, tone and sound design are superb, and the graphics for the time were top notch. However I will say the pitfalls of this game really stood out after Dead Space 2 was released. With a 'mute' Isaac, you get no sense of character and story which Dead Space 2 and 3 really focused on, which is a real shame because there was a lot ofInstant classic for any fan of horror sci-fi. The setting, tone and sound design are superb, and the graphics for the time were top notch. However I will say the pitfalls of this game really stood out after Dead Space 2 was released. With a 'mute' Isaac, you get no sense of character and story which Dead Space 2 and 3 really focused on, which is a real shame because there was a lot of potential there. On top of this the game play feels a little wonky as well, but these are things you can quickly get over on another play through. Despite that, this is still a great game and definitely worth playing.… Expand
  51. Matriix
    Feb 13, 2012
    8
    great game, i was scared the entire time playing it, stunning good times good times my friends .
  52. potatoes351
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    Atmosphere is everything in horror games, Dead Space has plenty of it. Even though the game never offers any real scares, only fleeting shocks that pass in a second the game has a great story and gameplay mechanics. You are Isaac Clarke, a CEC Engineer sent to repair the mining vessel USG Ishimura after its communications went down. Once aboard you find that a routine patch job is not asAtmosphere is everything in horror games, Dead Space has plenty of it. Even though the game never offers any real scares, only fleeting shocks that pass in a second the game has a great story and gameplay mechanics. You are Isaac Clarke, a CEC Engineer sent to repair the mining vessel USG Ishimura after its communications went down. Once aboard you find that a routine patch job is not as simple as it seems, with an alien parasite loose on the ship that turns all corpses into zombie aliens its your job to repair the ship to send out a distress signal and escape with your life. It is an action horror game NOT a survival horror as it is commonly misconceived and a damn good one at that.… Expand
  53. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    Dead Space
    Beginning, end, and a bunch of dead space.
    Dead Space is a 3rd person shooter, survival horror game. You start the game out on a rescue mission, and you crash on a giant ship, you quickly find out that some crazy stuff is going on, and by quickly, I mean like, 3 minutes in and you’re ready to go home. Dead space is absolutely terrifying. The game is dark, takes place in    Dead Space
    Beginning, end, and a bunch of dead space.
    Dead Space is a 3rd person shooter, survival horror game.
    You start the game out on a rescue mission, and you crash on a giant ship, you quickly find out that some crazy stuff is going on, and by quickly, I mean like, 3 minutes in and you’re ready to go home.
    Dead space is absolutely terrifying.
    The game is dark, takes place in this massive ship you crash landed on and this ship is crawling with creepy alien creatures.
    They come out of nowhere, it’s almost impossible to tell when or when they aren’t going to come after you.
    They crawl out of vents, you’ll see them and think great time for a showdown, and nothing happens, or you’ll completely miss the vents on the ceiling and one will hop down on top of you.
    You never get used them.
    Maybe eventually you do... but as soon as you do, they fix that.
    The terror is nonstop from beginning til end.
    These encounters are so terrifying because they are spread out perfectly.
    You spend more time relaxed running through dark halls than you do actually fighting.
    You can fight off these creatures with guns or stomp them to death.
    There are a variety of schematics you’ll find on the ship that you can take back to the store to purchase a new suit upgrade or a new weapon.
    You can carry up to 4 weapons at a time, and more ammo and med packs as you level up your suit.
    You can also collect power nodes to level up your weapons.
    Dead Space does a great job of giving you plenty of ammo while at the same time making you feel like you hardly have any, always keeping you tense.
    The downside though is that Dead Space is insanely repetitive.
    It’s hard to notice for the first 4 chapters of the game because the world feels so fresh, and you can’t help but smile at the influence modern games have borrowed from dead space, but all 12 chapters is nonstop follow the line, shoot things in your way, press the button, come back, do this about 3 or 4 times, get to the train, repeat chapter after chapter after chapter.
    Then they add in 0 gravity sections which can be pretty cool, but it quickly becomes boring and seems far too gimmicky as it was way over used.
    1 or 2 awesome 0 gravity sections would’ve been plenty enough.
    The ability to slow time and use telekinesis does make some sections a tiny bit more interesting and there are a handful of bosses in dead space, but none of them really stuck out of felt special to me.
    Dead Space is a horror game classic way ahead of its time and a must play for horror fans.
    I found the game insanely addictive at times, even though it tends to drag things out just a little too long.
    For what it is
    3rd Person Shooter/Survival Horror
    8/10

    Overall:
    8/10    … Expand
  54. NightshadeRaven
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    A truly chilling and tense thriller of a game that is sure to satisfy horror game fans. The atmosphere will make you think a necromorph can jump out at any moment. The only flaw is that it can get a little repetetive once you get used to the jumpscares.
  55. rub95
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Usually I don't play survival horror games but if there's one that gave me chills and even though got me inmersed in it, it was Dead Space.
    It has graphics that were very nice in the year it got released and they are still very great. Gameplay is above the average, it feels really cool to throw stasis to necromorphs, to dismember them... it feels really nice to play Dead Space. The level    Usually I don't play survival horror games but if there's one that gave me chills and even though got me inmersed in it, it was Dead Space.
    It has graphics that were very nice in the year it got released and they are still very great. Gameplay is above the average, it feels really cool to throw stasis to necromorphs, to dismember them... it feels really nice to play Dead Space. The level design is another very great hit, it has a lot of cool ideas and it may help to rise the fear sections.
    The sound is an excellent aspect of this game, it really has a very great inmerssion effect because the excellent work they did here.
    The story is somewhat strange but it's cool and makes you wonder from where did all this necromorphs came from.

    Pros: Graphics (in the releasing year and they are still ok), inmerssion, gammeplay, level design, characters, enemy design, sound

    Cons: Duration, some sound effects, a little bit complex story, very small ship (you return to previous sections of the ship)    … Expand
  56. dylansheppard18
    Oct 9, 2016
    8
    Just now playing for the first time in late 2016... Fun, dreadful atmosphere best experienced with earbuds and lights off. Great game looking forward to playing the rest of the series.
  57. CamyVero
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    An excellent game. With a story worthy of the good space horror films on which it is based and good doses of action in a nightmarish environment, on a ship where something very strange has happened and has turned the former crew members into terrible creatures, the necromorphs. I don't give it a perfect score because I found the game a bit simple and linear, until the end where ammo andAn excellent game. With a story worthy of the good space horror films on which it is based and good doses of action in a nightmarish environment, on a ship where something very strange has happened and has turned the former crew members into terrible creatures, the necromorphs. I don't give it a perfect score because I found the game a bit simple and linear, until the end where ammo and first aid kits start to get really scarce and that's when it becomes a real survival horror. I will play the next installments. 100% recommended… Expand
  58. aljirik1992
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    "Тайна третьей планеты" по американски. (Dead Space)

    Если бы Алиса Селезнёва искала диковинных зверушек для московского зоопарка на планете Эгида7, то история закончилась бы печально. DS пропитана атмосферой ужаса и безысходности, а изначально стартуя на максимальном уровне сложности, да ещё и с поставленной целью пройти весь предложенный разрабами ад со стандартной пухой - задача не из    "Тайна третьей планеты" по американски. (Dead Space)

    Если бы Алиса Селезнёва искала диковинных зверушек для московского зоопарка на планете Эгида7, то история закончилась бы печально. DS пропитана атмосферой ужаса и безысходности, а изначально стартуя на максимальном уровне сложности, да ещё и с поставленной целью пройти весь предложенный разрабами ад со стандартной пухой - задача не из лёгких. Но никто не запрещает пойти игрокам по склизкой дорожке, чтобы отыскать все бортовые записи колонистов станции Ишимура и стать едиными с главным героем, хладнокровной сосредоточенности которого, полностью соответствует гробовая тишина космоса и смертельная хватка будто слившихся воедино кошмаров из фильмов "Чужие", "Нечто" и "Сквозь Горизонт". Некроморфы - бесспорно одни из самых жутких противников, что предстают перед геймерами во всей своей красе, но истинное зло, как и полагается для глубоко проработанной вселенной, скрывается внутри самого повествования, за которым при 1м слегка затянутом прохождении и повторяющимся геймплеем хочется следить.    … Expand
  59. limis
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    pros: excellent atmosphere, creepy monsters and a interesting way to kill them, satisfying weapons
    cons: a bit predictable at times, too reliant on jumpscares, ammo is to plentifull (on normal anyways)
    overall enjoyable survival horror game and a must play for fans of the aliens franchise. RIP Visceral.
  60. Filmanwalt
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    Yeah..first time! Approx. 9 hours and 515 gamerscore. Dead Space was quite fun, demanding and very atmospheric.

    story Everything about the marker, the creatures and what was going on on the ship has continuously encouraged us to keep going. The whole thing was accompanied by audiologs, files for reading and a few communications with ship members. I was entertained, the "twist" at the    Yeah..first time! Approx. 9 hours and 515 gamerscore. Dead Space was quite fun, demanding and very atmospheric.

    story

    Everything about the marker, the creatures and what was going on on the ship has continuously encouraged us to keep going. The whole thing was accompanied by audiologs, files for reading and a few communications with ship members. I was entertained, the "twist" at the end was good but not necessarily surprising. You know it, you shouldn't trust anyone in the game anyway.

    The characterization of Isaac was interesting enough to give the main character enough profile, although you are really only in your armor all the time and I will definitely play part 2 and 3 (when, exactly, I don't know).

    All in all, it was told in a neat and structured way. The only thing that was annoying was that I had to fix everything over and over again, basically doing the work for everyone (even if there was only one button to press), but it suited my figure.

    Gameplay

    Very nice that you could upgrade your weapons and equipment, although I didn't even begin to find enough knots. Also, the ingame money wasn't just useless stuff to keep, it was really needed for ammunition and suit upgrades. I often find it in games that I hardly use the ingame money.

    The opponent diversity was extremely strong and surprising, there are all sorts of different and also very challenging aliens. Removing the critters' legs or arms over and over again was very cool and also had a certain tactical depth. In some sections of a section you could at least keep some of the opponents at a distance so that you could take care of others. The individual weapons were also very different, even if I mainly used the plasma cutter and this sawthrower.

    I found the sound of the guns rather unsatisfactory, but the plasma cutter was nice and hearty. Also the repetitive mentioned above, fix here fix there, was a bit boring. Moving this platform over and over again in the last mission was not so firm. For this, the boss was made cool but relatively easy.

    the atmosphere

    A bit older in terms of graphics, of course, but the remake will certainly help. Still, Dead Space creates an incredible atmosphere on this alien infested ship. In its narrow corridors, the creatures wandering around in the air shafts, the play of light and the music, the staging is probably the greatest strength. You very often get goose bumps and have to get out of very difficult situations one or the other time.

    The sections of the ship just look really good and the game breathes sci-fi horror.

    Conclusion

    Great game and, despite its age, still absolutely recommendable. A game that you should have played and therefore more than 8/10 crawling aliens.    … Expand
  61. Abrahan100801
    Nov 4, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego, es bastante sobresaliente en el casi todos sus apartados, tanto gráficos, sonoros y de gameplay.
    La jugabilidad está muy bien pulida y es divertida, además de que la forma en que el juego está ambientado junto con la sensación que genera el gameplay por la forma de disparadar, moverte y usar el menú de objetos sin ninguna interrumpcion de HUD hacen que la experiencia    Es un muy buen juego, es bastante sobresaliente en el casi todos sus apartados, tanto gráficos, sonoros y de gameplay.
    La jugabilidad está muy bien pulida y es divertida, además de que la forma en que el juego está ambientado junto con la sensación que genera el gameplay por la forma de disparadar, moverte y usar el menú de objetos sin ninguna interrumpcion de HUD hacen que la experiencia sea terrorifica en una primera Run.
    Habiendo terminando el juego y conocerlo más a fondo sigue siendo divertido y la forma de avanzar en el mismo acorde a la dificultad media y superior hace que el progreso sea natural.
    La forma de combatir contra los enemigos comunes del juego mediante el desmembramiento es divertida y desafíante, siendo que ademas el juego exige un uso apropiado de tus recursos para sobrevivir y ser bueno con la puntería ya que los enemigos son muy fuertes, permitiendo al jugador ser capaz de controlar las hordas de enemigos acorde a los elementos que tenga en mano por la gran variedad de enemigos y armas que ofrece el juego.

    Encuentro algunos defectos en el juego: - En terminos de misiónes este juego no es muy variado ya que en prácticamente todos los capítulos es ir de un punto A a un punto B, sin embargo esto no es tan grave siendo que el juego en algunas ocasiones hace que tengas que hacer otras cosas, como usar torretas para defender la nave y luchar contra unos cuantos jefes con formas de matarlos interesantes (como en el caso del Leviatan, el Jefe Babosa, las Bestias y el Jefe Final), además de mostrar monstruos lo suficientemente interesantes que hace del juego una experiencia gratificante, tal como el caso de los Twitcher y Pregnants.
    - El juego por estar dividido en habitaciones hace que algunos enemigos no sean capaces de atacar al personaje del jugador por estar en otra habitación permaneciendo atascados sin ser posible que estos hagan algo mientras el jugador puede matarlos fácilmente.
    - Aunque el sistema de ahorro de recursos en buena parte del juego es consistente, este mismo puede salirse de control a la hora de llegar a las últimas partes del juego otorgando al jugador una cantidad a absurda de objetos para sobrevivir, aunque esto parece ser más resultado de una buena estrategia en uso de objetos, balas y dinero.

    En resumen es un juego muy recomendable si se quiere una experiencia de horror consistente con enemigos en varias ocasiones inteligentes, con un sistema de batalla muy disfrutable y una ambientación excelente.    … Expand
  62. Mindkiller7522
    May 17, 2021
    8
    1/27/21-2/2/21 100% Story

    Some parts were a little frustrating and the enemies were a bit irritating, what with having to dismember them all differently, but this game definitely had an excellent story and atmosphere! You've got Isaac Clarke, engineer extraordinaire, trying to piece together the mystery of what happened to a giant mining spaceship that appears to have been    1/27/21-2/2/21 100% Story

    Some parts were a little frustrating and the enemies were a bit irritating, what with having to dismember them all differently, but this game definitely had an excellent story and atmosphere!

    You've got Isaac Clarke, engineer extraordinaire, trying to piece together the mystery of what happened to a giant mining spaceship that appears to have been abandoned. Fairly soon he finds out there are some monsters on the ship that want to eat his face (which is usually obscured by a helmet, incidentally.)
    The story kind of reminded me of Resident Evil mixed with Bioshock, which is an excellent combination. I will absolutely admit that there were at least two story sections that made me want to drop the game (both dealing with large asteroids-either shooting them or climbing on them) but I'm glad I stuck with it. There are definitely some memorable settings and boss battles, as well as first-encounters with certain enemies that were done very well.

    The shooting takes a bit of thinking, but once you get used to the dismemberment mechanic, it can make you feel very skilled. It also helps that they have an excellent upgrade system that makes you want to search every room, even it if means you have to juggle things around in your inventory.

    Just short of the mark on “perfect”, but it is a very well told story and an amazing horror game for sure!    … Expand
  63. Mastereed
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    A NORMAL JOURNEY INTO THE SPACE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game has been played on Xbox 360 and completed in every mode it offers, eventually achieving platinum trophy. QUARANTINE PROTOCOL ACTIVATED: The game starts by introducing, thanks to a cutscene, the game world setting. Immediately the player finds himself on the giant planet cracker USG Ishimura, a large spaceship used to dig    A NORMAL JOURNEY INTO THE SPACE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game has been played on Xbox 360 and completed in every mode it offers, eventually achieving platinum trophy.

    QUARANTINE PROTOCOL ACTIVATED:
    The game starts by introducing, thanks to a cutscene, the game world setting. Immediately the player finds himself on the giant planet cracker USG Ishimura, a large spaceship used to dig into unknown planets' ground. Apparently no life forms are visible on the ship; this leads shortly thereafter to the player's discovery of the game's main encounter, the Necromorphs, deformed and repulsive creatures that would appear to be generated from the corpses of the former inhabitants of this ship. From there on, the adventure will be divided between uncovering the mystery of these absurd entities and managing to escape this spaceship safely.

    DISMEMBERING NECROMORPHS:
    The gameplay of the first Dead Space is that of a true Horror action, and I place the word horror first intentionally, since the focus of the game is on the horror part, as opposed to the third chapter of the trilogy; the gloomy atmosphere of the environment, the noises and cries produced by the Necromorphs rumbling through the hollowness of the spaceship, the rivers of blood flowing through the floors and those horrific scenes of death that Isaac will unfortunately have to endure in the adventure make the definition of the game genre clear. Right from the start, the player is launched in a chasing sequence, running from these monstrosities and then trying to find a way to succeed in counter attacking them, using various weapons unlockable as the game progresses through collectible schemes. The variety of weapons is quite decent for a game of this genre, and gives a lot of freedom to different styles of play. The game difficulty is neither too exaggerated to make it too horror, nor too easy to make it pure action. There are some environmental puzzles present, but they are quite simple and intuitive enough to become a feature of the game; there are also some rather interesting zero-gravity sections for a 2008 game.

    HOME IS FAR:
    Graphically Dead Space is a gem of the horror genre. This setting in space turns out to be one of the most beautiful seen so far, as well as one of the most inspired. The use of lights and shadows, Necromorphs passing through walls, dislodging cables and walls, and the proper use of color gradations make the game extremely immersive and scary. Let us be clear, this is not a horror game dedicated to jumpscare as it relies heavily on atmosphere, as already pointed out. The aesthetics of the various enemies and corpses also make it more gore and not very reassuring. Finally, there are a lot of death animations present; almost anything in the game that can kill you will delight the player with customized and very distinctive death scenes at times.

    HEARING NOISES:
    Dead Space excels here as well, using sound to add the excitement that the visual side cannot; the fear of approaching footsteps or behind a door, the frightening noises heard in the background, and even the frightening silence of the void give an essential addition to the final composition. The very accuracy of the resonant audio in space is also excellent. Little gem is the use of a very apt song in the game intro and trailer.

    Achievements:
    The achievements point turns out to be rather simple in this chapter of the trilogy, complete the game on normal difficulty, then do it in hardcore (with saves fortunately) and only with the gun. At least personally I found it extremely fun as an achievement. If this is frustrating for you, avoid thinking of getting the platinum trophy for the two sequels, because those will turn out to be hell on earth.

    BUT WHY 8?

    PROS:
    The game boasts numerous merits that defined a branch of the horror genre and in some ways are unmatched to this day; the sublime aesthetics combined with excellent level and audio design creates a near perfect symbiosis. The game is also really long for the genre and provides many diverse hours of gameplay.

    CONS:
    A couple of cons of the game are certainly the absence of special modes besides mere difficulty differences, something added later in the sequels, rightly so. Also, the clunkiness of the game's movements could be a small problem, which, however, is justifiable being the first title. Finally, the extreme difficulty in upgrading the various weapons, several playthroughs being required to complete them, leads to fatigue for those who want to upgrade them all.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 8
    Music:8
    Story: 7
    Horror: 9
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  64. Bulba2555
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    The game is actually really good. The atmosphere is everything. For me, this is a game after the ship exploded, I was not afraid. For everything is already predictable and understandable. The main disadvantage is the same type of Ishimura corridors. It really infuriates, because in the course of the whole plot you run along the same type of corridors. Because of this, it is difficultThe game is actually really good. The atmosphere is everything. For me, this is a game after the ship exploded, I was not afraid. For everything is already predictable and understandable. The main disadvantage is the same type of Ishimura corridors. It really infuriates, because in the course of the whole plot you run along the same type of corridors. Because of this, it is difficult to pass the game in one gulp. And yes, the game is very good. She has not a bad lore, a cool combat system. And the graphics are very good for their time. So a well-deserved 8.… Expand
  65. 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 when it was released
  66. FPSMaster
    Dec 10, 2008
    7
    Most overrated game I've ever played. I've seen a lot of overrated games over the years, but for people to overate what boils down to EA's rip-off of Bioshock or Resident Evil makes me wonder if all those that have been hampering on EA over the years have changed sides just so they can fit in with the mainstream crowd now. The camera is too close and makes the game very Most overrated game I've ever played. I've seen a lot of overrated games over the years, but for people to overate what boils down to EA's rip-off of Bioshock or Resident Evil makes me wonder if all those that have been hampering on EA over the years have changed sides just so they can fit in with the mainstream crowd now. The camera is too close and makes the game very hard to enjoy, while your character's animations are very stiff and look like every other half-assed 3rd person animation out there. There are also $50 worth of downloads 2 months after release, and although you don't have to buy them to play te game, you feel just like with any other game that if you don't buy them all then you're not getting to fully enoy the entire game. I'll go ahead and say it: If you like this game you're just a flat out mainstream moron who's credibility and opinions don't matter.… Expand
  67. AnonymousMC
    Dec 18, 2008
    7
    This is a solid rental. The presentation is astounding, the lack of a HUD and the in game menu system keeps you immersed in the action, and the plot (a mix of Event Horizon and DOOM) is interesting enough to warrant a single play through. The problem lies in the game itself. The level design is uninspired and is essentially a sequence of fetch quests followed by dispatching the same 3This is a solid rental. The presentation is astounding, the lack of a HUD and the in game menu system keeps you immersed in the action, and the plot (a mix of Event Horizon and DOOM) is interesting enough to warrant a single play through. The problem lies in the game itself. The level design is uninspired and is essentially a sequence of fetch quests followed by dispatching the same 3 or 4 enemies once each step is complete.… Expand
  68. ColinC
    Oct 23, 2008
    7
    This is an incredibly well-made, polished game. But for me anyway, it also felt like it wasn't bringing anything new to the table, except blending elements from the great games of the last several years. The third person control and inventory system, thank you Resident Evil 4. The environmental design and audio clues made me feel like I was playing Id's remake of Doom again. The This is an incredibly well-made, polished game. But for me anyway, it also felt like it wasn't bringing anything new to the table, except blending elements from the great games of the last several years. The third person control and inventory system, thank you Resident Evil 4. The environmental design and audio clues made me feel like I was playing Id's remake of Doom again. The bad guys that burst open spawning all the litter critters, hey, I already killed that guy in Halo 3. The ability to use telekinesis to pick things up from a distance, and if you want, throw them at bad guys (i.e. red canisters that explode, buzz saws, etc), thanks for bringing over the gravity gun from Half Life 2. The story?Again, pretty generic sci-fi. For me, it evoked both Doom and Aliens. Even the weapon upgrade system was ripped right off of the last Ratchet and Clank game, Tools of Destruction. I understand why so many people love this game. It brings together some very cool gameplay ideas from other great games. And it rips them off well. But as a result, for me, this game never felt like it had it's own unique identity. Going for limb shots instead of body and head shots just wasn't enough for me. That said, I still enjoyed the game. But it's a long way from the second coming.… Expand
  69. RyanS
    Dec 13, 2008
    7
    So I get Dead Space expecting to be sitting on the edge because of how scary the game would be. No. Its not scary. The only scary part of the game is its repetitiveness. Dead Space although does have good parts to it. It includes Problem solving, mini games (basketball and shooting range) and Boss stages. The difficulties are tuned just right too. I decided to go through on hard mode. It So I get Dead Space expecting to be sitting on the edge because of how scary the game would be. No. Its not scary. The only scary part of the game is its repetitiveness. Dead Space although does have good parts to it. It includes Problem solving, mini games (basketball and shooting range) and Boss stages. The difficulties are tuned just right too. I decided to go through on hard mode. It was HARD. Its worth getting but you can finish the game in less than a week.… Expand
  70. masterbedgood
    Feb 12, 2011
    7
    Dead Space is an ambitious game that attempts to combine the atmospheric tension and psychological scares with the jump starts and falls short of its lofty goals by being painfully predictable. That isnâ
  71. ImUnavailable
    Jun 27, 2011
    7
    Dead Space is an enjoyable but flawed survival horror game. The gameplay is solid, with the need to shoot limbs serving as a nice twist. Graphics are excellent and the music perfectly suits the action. However, the biggest problem I had with this game was that it just wasn't frightening at all. The game lacks the atmosphere of better games like Bioshock and chooses to rely on startlingDead Space is an enjoyable but flawed survival horror game. The gameplay is solid, with the need to shoot limbs serving as a nice twist. Graphics are excellent and the music perfectly suits the action. However, the biggest problem I had with this game was that it just wasn't frightening at all. The game lacks the atmosphere of better games like Bioshock and chooses to rely on startling tactics instead of trying to create true fear. These tactics consist of instances like flashing lights and an enemy masquerading as a corpse. They are so overused that they become predictable and wearisome. Devoid of personality and speech, it is hard to sympathize with Isaac and his pursuit of his wife. The two other characters are unlikeable because we are never given a chance to like them. Their function is just to bark orders at Isaac to journey to another part of the ship. The bulk of the game consists of running around from A to B with no real idea of what you're doing. As previously mentioned, the ability to shoot off limbs is a nice deviation from the norm but the enemies faced and the process of execution become monotonous. I liked Dead Space but the horror and story disappointed.… Expand
  72. osprey
    Oct 23, 2012
    7
    I came back to this game because the first time I played it I just didn't get what all the fuss was about. I didn't finish it but recently I have been going back to unfinished games to challenge myself and this time I got it. This game is fun to play. I still don't think it is scary or original in any way but for some reason it is still a lot of fun to play. After I had gotten all theI came back to this game because the first time I played it I just didn't get what all the fuss was about. I didn't finish it but recently I have been going back to unfinished games to challenge myself and this time I got it. This game is fun to play. I still don't think it is scary or original in any way but for some reason it is still a lot of fun to play. After I had gotten all the achievements I could get I still wanted to keep playing. I don't think I will go on to the second one but this one really was fun to play. For the record though there are many much better survival horror games out there. Deadly Premonition, Silent Hill games and the Condemned games to name a few.… Expand
  73. MalcomGTX
    May 2, 2012
    7
    A beautifully atmospheric game, but the reliance on jump scares killed my enjoyment many times.

    The, 'huh wonder if some thing is going to jump out of that obvious grate' feeling pops up constantly, yet it still made me jump as fast moving objects tend to do for me, not so much fear as adrenaline.

    I would have preferred more sinking horror and less of a surprise fest.
  74. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    7
    Dead Space is a great Survival Horror game and is worth your time. This game sets up great atmosphere and has a good many scares. It does get predictable over time, but the gameplay is fun. You can replay through the campaign with all your equipment so there is some replay value there. It tends to turn more survival action, but it's still nice to see a game that is at least trying to beDead Space is a great Survival Horror game and is worth your time. This game sets up great atmosphere and has a good many scares. It does get predictable over time, but the gameplay is fun. You can replay through the campaign with all your equipment so there is some replay value there. It tends to turn more survival action, but it's still nice to see a game that is at least trying to be different from the mainstream. Overall, I'd recommend it.… Expand
  75. lukechristiansc
    Apr 7, 2014
    7
    "this game is spectacular , worth playing for and what great story ". but still missions are so hard and there so freakin hard . but i will get through it . Grade A-
  76. youlouz
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    This is an outstanding scary and violent game!

    PROS
    -Nice graphics
    -good jumps scares
    -Fun abilities

    CONS
    -Boring from time to time
    -hard controls
    -weak story
  77. EsteticBomzh
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Отличный хоррор, который реально пугал на момент выхода своей темной космической историей. Интересный лор, который получит развитие во второй части. Отличный главный герой который является простым работягой инженером и которому легко сопереживать. Из минусов только общая скудность декораций и чувство что ты постоянно делаешь одно и то же.Отличный хоррор, который реально пугал на момент выхода своей темной космической историей. Интересный лор, который получит развитие во второй части. Отличный главный герой который является простым работягой инженером и которому легко сопереживать. Из минусов только общая скудность декораций и чувство что ты постоянно делаешь одно и то же.
  78. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    Un gran juego de terror y supervivencia, solo que los movimientos del personaje principal se sienten un poco pesados
  79. Anatoliy_DeVile
    May 30, 2021
    7
    XXV век, ресурсы земли истощены, но благо освоение космоса проходит весьма активно и небезуспешно. Огромные межгалактические корабли-потрошители планет затаривают нашу старушку-Землю всем необходимым, вырабатывая ресурс оных. И вот однажды теряется связь на орбите одной из таких планет с покорителем звёзд и гигантом-добытчиком, имя которому Ишимура, и наш бравый небольшой отряд спешит вXXV век, ресурсы земли истощены, но благо освоение космоса проходит весьма активно и небезуспешно. Огромные межгалактические корабли-потрошители планет затаривают нашу старушку-Землю всем необходимым, вырабатывая ресурс оных. И вот однажды теряется связь на орбите одной из таких планет с покорителем звёзд и гигантом-добытчиком, имя которому Ишимура, и наш бравый небольшой отряд спешит в срочном порядке разобраться в чем же дело. Попадая не самым благополучным образом на Ишимуру, мы в лице инженера Айзека Кларка начинаем наше долгое и весьма увлекательное расследование. Увлекательное для нас конечно, едва ли будь всё это правдой наш протагонист был бы так счастлив в полумраке в зачастую узких коридорах космического корабля отбиваться от орд восставших и мутировавших в самых нелицеприятных формах мертвецов. В Dead Space просто великолепно передана атмосфера таких прекрасных кинолент как Чужой и Нечто, но конечно же со своей историей и изюминкой, которая вполне состоятельна и впечатляет и по сей день. Игра сегодня предстаёт перед нами в уже явно отреставрированном виде, не припоминаю чтобы так раньше слепил солнечный свет и играли тени, да и в общем и целом графика не выглядит обреченной. Уютный легко усваиваемый геймплей, небольшая ветка прокачек навыков персонажа и его инвентаря, крохотулешный магазин - всё нацелено на то, чтобы мы строго следовали сюжету, не отвлекаясь на то, чего собственно тут и нет - побочных квестов для гринда. Революционные на 2008 год механики стазиса и кинезиса и сегодня доставляют не меньшее удовольствие, да и оружие у Айзека подобрано со вкусом и приятно ощущается в бою, если конечно не брать в расчёт провальную штурмовую винтовку. Этот весьма небанальный арсенал ещё накрепко засядет на последующие две части. Dead Space нам в плане сложности не доставила особых проблем и прошли мы ее без заминок, последний босс так и вовсе был пройден со второй попытки. На самом деле с третьей, ибо на моей попытке Dead Space люто багнул и Разум Роя, лишившись всех жизненно важных органов, всё равно решил мною полакомиться. Напряжение витает в воздухе и безвоздушном пространстве Ишимуры повсеместно, и некроморфы, спавнящиеся за спиной не то чтобы очень вселяют уверенность в исходе постоянных противостояний, но тем не менее при всей ограниченности ресурсов пугающий космический кошмар снабжает нас всем необходимым в меру и можно сказать на грани нужды нашего героя. Да в каком-то смысле игра морально и физически устарела, и если к ней предъявлять претензии и выставлять планку дня сегодняшнего, то она за исключением крепкой интригующей хоррор-научно-фантастической сюжетки не выдержит натиска.… Expand
  80. SeanB.
    Jan 6, 2009
    6
    Ultimately, the game was forgettable. While the world seemed immersive and fantastic at first evolves into being a sub-par survival horror. The action centers of dismembering monsters, but it feels so awfully gimmicky. They offer a half-hearted explanation, but you can tell it is simply to do something slightly different. It is an ok action game with a mediocre horror them. Fear comes Ultimately, the game was forgettable. While the world seemed immersive and fantastic at first evolves into being a sub-par survival horror. The action centers of dismembering monsters, but it feels so awfully gimmicky. They offer a half-hearted explanation, but you can tell it is simply to do something slightly different. It is an ok action game with a mediocre horror them. Fear comes from startles and surprises. It is more like Doom in the fear and less like FEAR. Sadly, the ending was easily predicted, not through foreshadowing but from what most media would move toward. I knew what the ending would be 5 minutes into the game. There were no surprises in that. That said, some of the levels were very well designed. Perhaps not believable for a space ship, but offered interesting places to go through.… Expand
  81. NoName
    Nov 13, 2008
    6
    An average horror game with a nice change of scenery. The game is becomes very repetitive, very quick.
  82. thewastedyouth
    Feb 5, 2013
    6
    I, a once Dead Space fan feel insulted and I could literally feel the slap in the face EA gave me when they announced co-op. What Visceral said just showed EA is only in gaming for cash now. They said "We didn't want to ruin the formula of Dead Space. BUT WE'LL KEEP CO-OP IN!" and then "It's not important. Just there. It wont affect the campaign" so why is it in? Oh yeah! To appeal to CoDI, a once Dead Space fan feel insulted and I could literally feel the slap in the face EA gave me when they announced co-op. What Visceral said just showed EA is only in gaming for cash now. They said "We didn't want to ruin the formula of Dead Space. BUT WE'LL KEEP CO-OP IN!" and then "It's not important. Just there. It wont affect the campaign" so why is it in? Oh yeah! To appeal to CoD kiddies! If you feel insulted by the fact EA wants you all to be CoD kiddies, do not buy this game.… Expand
  83. Al89ex
    Feb 6, 2018
    6
    The most terrible thing in the game is the same places and its also awful a control under Isaac There are not variousity but the game has the atmosphere
  84. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 23, 2020
    6
    Еще давным давно, игра оставила после себя очень смешанные чувства, но они направлены больше в отрицательную сторону, нежели положительную. В первую очередь, очень противоречивый и слабый сюжет. В версии для Xbox 360 глюков и багов мало, но они есть. К примеру, пару раз не смог кредиты из навесных ящичков взять. Они просто упали в текстуры. Но это мелочи. Игра совсем не страшная. ПытаетсяЕще давным давно, игра оставила после себя очень смешанные чувства, но они направлены больше в отрицательную сторону, нежели положительную. В первую очередь, очень противоречивый и слабый сюжет. В версии для Xbox 360 глюков и багов мало, но они есть. К примеру, пару раз не смог кредиты из навесных ящичков взять. Они просто упали в текстуры. Но это мелочи. Игра совсем не страшная. Пытается пугать, как любой тупой американский слешер - громкой музыкой на скримере. Но это перестаёт работать после первого раза. Атмосферы ужаса нет, это боевик, но не прям сурвайвл. Да, тут есть менеджмент ресурсов, но если вы будете бегать с 2 стволами вместо предназначенных 4 - по системе динамического дропа у вас патронов будет всегда в достатке, и даже больше. Интересные механики с передвижением в нулевой гравитации и управления кинезисом, но крайне поверхностные. В основном это тупой острел конечностей некроморфов. Интересных ситуаций по игре очень мало, вроде шутерных сегментов с космо-турели по метеоритам и одному мутанту. И концовка - просто глупый бред, простите пожалуйста за выражение. Особенно с зараженной Николь, хотя зомби-заражения тут немножко не так всю игру работали, ну да ладно.

    В итоге - хороший интересный научный шутан , но не шедевр. В нём много плохих вещей, помимо хороших, в целом проходить было неприятно и скучно.    … Expand
  85. DemonicRobots
    Sep 30, 2021
    6
    Dead Space is the classic action horror along with Resident Evil 4 and is a very good one at that. Even now horror games struggle to have interesting and challenging mechanics and will usually forgo combat because of it, or it will be completely lackluster. Dead Space does a great balance of this, not leaning towards horror game or action with the combat. It has a great idea regardingDead Space is the classic action horror along with Resident Evil 4 and is a very good one at that. Even now horror games struggle to have interesting and challenging mechanics and will usually forgo combat because of it, or it will be completely lackluster. Dead Space does a great balance of this, not leaning towards horror game or action with the combat. It has a great idea regarding aiming for limbs and that really was something that was fascinating. Unfortunately, this game isn't as good as everyone says. The level design doesn't leave that much room for creativity except for a few interesting areas, and the gimmicks get real old real quick for how much they are used. The constant wondering in anti-gravity situations, the two turret sections, and the awkwardness of Isaac being a silent protagonist hurts the game more than helps. I feel that the remake might address these issues, but the original definitely isn't better than the later entry, Dead Space 2. I feel that the pacing was terrible because it was constant 'to escape we just need to do this one thing' and the moment you finish that task you immediately have another issue again, and this is repeated over and over almost until the very ending of the game. It kept pulling me under the run and really made Isaac look like a loser who has no agency over himself. He is just told 'do this and this' and doesn't show any emotion until the end. Along with that, I feel that a lot of the xenomorphs are great and very fun to fight except the babies with the tentacles that pop out that show up way too often. Fighting in the anti-gravity also wasn't fun either, and it was really janky to actually do. Still, these complaints are my own, and I know a lot of the hallway level design of the shop is what made people like this game but to me, I would've preferred open worlds for xenomorphs to hide in and attack from the shadows as well as easily encircle you, rather than only being able to come from two different ways. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who likes horror and the lore is great, but the cracks have shown through the age. While I didn't originally think a remake was necessary, after replaying the game I have to disagree with that idea now, and I'm excited to see what they'll change with it and hopefully they are good ideas that carry the series forward.… Expand
  86. BobwickH.
    Oct 17, 2008
    5
    I played this game back when it was called System Shock 2. Then I played it again back when it was called Bioshock. Apparently EA's new blockbuster strategy is to remake old classics in such a way that they just barely can't get sued for it. Especially ironic since EA actually owns the rights to System Shock 2, which forces us to wonder why they didn't just do a straight-up I played this game back when it was called System Shock 2. Then I played it again back when it was called Bioshock. Apparently EA's new blockbuster strategy is to remake old classics in such a way that they just barely can't get sued for it. Especially ironic since EA actually owns the rights to System Shock 2, which forces us to wonder why they didn't just do a straight-up remake instead of a fake-out. 5 out of 10 since the game is fine, just not original.… Expand
  87. LiamR
    Aug 18, 2009
    5
    I knew there was a large amount of hype surrounding Dead Space on release so I waited until I found it at a reduced price in WH-Smiths. I'm unhappy to state that I'm glad I waited. The game starts off very promising, the graphics are gorgeous and the sound and atmosphere were incredible. I was really enjoying the game for the first hour or so but then the problems began to I knew there was a large amount of hype surrounding Dead Space on release so I waited until I found it at a reduced price in WH-Smiths. I'm unhappy to state that I'm glad I waited. The game starts off very promising, the graphics are gorgeous and the sound and atmosphere were incredible. I was really enjoying the game for the first hour or so but then the problems began to occur. Firstly the excellent graphics are witnessed less and less as you progress as the game starts taking on the murky corridor design and everything seems to be all one colour. The game doesn't seem to know how to balance itself (Normal Difficulty) in some sections it seems absurdly easy with ammo aplenty and enemies evenly spread out, but in far too many places all the loot from enemies and chests becomes money or ammo for weapons you don't posses and to add salt to the wound this is when the game decides to throw large quantities of enemies at you that would be difficult to kill even if you had full health and ammo. The fear factor for the game loses it's very clever suspenseful edge at the same points where enemies keep jumping out from vents and corners that was done far too many times in DOOM 3. The anti gravity sections are interesting but the game doesn't always want to let you jump accordingly which can be very frustrating in the timed sections where it doesn't want to allow you to walk into areas with oxygen. I find it hard to not like Dead Space but it seems to want me to hate it. What was good at the beginning slowly degrades and the objectives become go to location press button/ pick something up and backtrack.… Expand
  88. doggystyle
    Jul 21, 2013
    5
    One word review: boring.

    If your idea of fun is to wander around areas shooting identical enemies with identical weapons then Dead space is for you. I bought it because I was told that it is very very scary and the person in question can't play much of it at one go. He clearly needs help with his issues. Scary isn't the first word that comes to mind for me. Boring is.
  89. N.Davidson
    Jan 17, 2010
    4
    The graphics are good. The atmosphere of the game is alright. Other than that, this game is horribly irritating and repetitive. The controls are godawful and slow for the PC, and I'm not a fan of the whole "third-person-over-the-shoulder" view. Some of the voice acting is pretty bad as well. Maybe the controls are better for the 360, but I'm not about to find out anytime soon.
  90. Higher_Standard
    Jan 24, 2011
    4
    Great atmosphere and sounds indeed. However, the enemies look and function at a hilarious level of unrealism. There are parts that I could compare to Jimmy Neutron episodes in terms of unrealistic. Here you have very realistic graphics with monsters that look anything but. In fact they're so stupid looking It kills the fear of the entire game for me; and without that this game is just aGreat atmosphere and sounds indeed. However, the enemies look and function at a hilarious level of unrealism. There are parts that I could compare to Jimmy Neutron episodes in terms of unrealistic. Here you have very realistic graphics with monsters that look anything but. In fact they're so stupid looking It kills the fear of the entire game for me; and without that this game is just a really repetitive shooter with an upgrade system. Not to mention painfully boring. Not a recommended title unless being chased by special ed class terrifies you.… Expand
  91. RichardP.
    Feb 14, 2009
    3
    Sure it's got lovely graphics and interesting design (and very good sound effects BUT the game is ultimately BORING. Forget about what all these other reviews say. The first hour is interesting because the game is still a novelty. This game is retative and predictable. Corridor after corridor. And your missions are all the same, go to a different part of the ship and collect Sure it's got lovely graphics and interesting design (and very good sound effects BUT the game is ultimately BORING. Forget about what all these other reviews say. The first hour is interesting because the game is still a novelty. This game is retative and predictable. Corridor after corridor. And your missions are all the same, go to a different part of the ship and collect something/push a button/play a mini game. First hour is ok. Ten hours later, it's worse than pulling teeth. This is a high quality game that has been stretched and cheaply lengthened until it's a boring husk.… Expand
  92. MJ
    Feb 26, 2009
    3
    This game is absolutely horrible. The only redeeming quality of this game is the graphics and they are only mediocre at best. The controls are terrible. The inventory/map/objective screens are a jumbled mess. The level design is beyond yawn inducing. The story is worthless. This game is a cheap Doom 3 and Resident Evil ripoff. My favorite aspect of the game is all the backtracking. Every This game is absolutely horrible. The only redeeming quality of this game is the graphics and they are only mediocre at best. The controls are terrible. The inventory/map/objective screens are a jumbled mess. The level design is beyond yawn inducing. The story is worthless. This game is a cheap Doom 3 and Resident Evil ripoff. My favorite aspect of the game is all the backtracking. Every mission you have to backtrack to where you started. There is a total of 12 levels but there is only truly about 3 or 4. The enemy design is ripped straight from The Suffering. This game doesn't do a single thing to differentiate from any other half assed piece of crap available. I can't even recommend this game as a rental. Save your money. The people that score this game highly must have extremely low expectations in life. I rated this game a 3 for its graphics only.… Expand
  93. triking
    Jul 28, 2013
    3
    What a boring, hollywood game, with very little depth. It manages to deliver solid play, but as an experience is a massive and predictable snore.

    The sequel doesn't even try to hide what's going to happen, and pacing has been thrown out the window to make for a more "epic" experience. At the start, even though the necros have literally JUST broke out, one of the more bulky creatures    What a boring, hollywood game, with very little depth. It manages to deliver solid play, but as an experience is a massive and predictable snore.

    The sequel doesn't even try to hide what's going to happen, and pacing has been thrown out the window to make for a more "epic" experience. At the start, even though the necros have literally JUST broke out, one of the more bulky creatures makes a very early appearance, even though there would not have been nearly enough time for it to have grown (or died). I'm never sure which it is, with necros.

    Compare that to the first game, which was a constant remix of tried and true horror techniques, leaving me more afraid of not the technique itself, but always wondering when it would finally arrive. For example there are countless times you enter a bloodied bathroom expecting something to jump out. Over and over again the game lets you off the hook. You worry every single time you enter one. Making you keep your guard up constantly was what the first game excelled at.

    EA seems good at taking great first franchise entries and immediately raping them to the point where fans of the first will be unlikely to enjoy the sequels.    … Expand
  94. Broyax
    Feb 17, 2020
    2
    Un jeu particulièrement horrifique et à cet égard, on sursaute souvent, surtout au début... puis on s'habitue et l'ennui vient remplacer l'effroi au fil des heures, de quelques heures seulement, car chaque heure dans Dead Space compte double et parfois triple...

    L'histoire en effet ne progresse pas ou si peu qu'on a toujours l'impression de faire du surplace... et ne nous voilons pas la    Un jeu particulièrement horrifique et à cet égard, on sursaute souvent, surtout au début... puis on s'habitue et l'ennui vient remplacer l'effroi au fil des heures, de quelques heures seulement, car chaque heure dans Dead Space compte double et parfois triple...

    L'histoire en effet ne progresse pas ou si peu qu'on a toujours l'impression de faire du surplace... et ne nous voilons pas la place, on est ici le coursier, le larbin à tout faire de ces messieurs-dames ! et pourtant aucune raison qu'on se décarcasse le cul pour cette bande de cons ! notre "avatar" n'a pas de visage, pas de voix, pas de personnalité... il pourrait tout aussi bien être un con de robot !

    Donc, on fait des allers et retours dans cette station à la con, à réactiver, réparer des machins et des trucs et des conneries, pourquoi au juste, on ne sait plus trop... Le maniement est lent, le personnage est pesant, l'interface n'est pas extra... et on ne ne peut pas sauvegarder quand on veut (le syndrome Résident Débile).

    A l'heure du bilan, on se rend bien compte que c'est assez catastrophique... mais pas totalement quand même. C'est beau et ça tourne bien, y compris sur la 360, VF excellente, ambiance flippante à souhait malgré quelques scripts qui abusent un brin, comme le reste. Mais ça devient carrément trop chiant de faire le crevard de larbin sur cette putain de station...    … Expand
  95. 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 someone with a bucket on their head and their mouth's taped shut.
    What a pathetic escuse for a horror-game.
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#11 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    91
    The very fact that we wish Dead Space included more of its original features and less content pulled from the last generation's greatest game speaks volumes for the quality on show. [Issue # 71]
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  2. IGN
    87
    Call it science fiction survival horror, but Dead Space does the genre proud with an engaging story; action that's tense, fast-paced and extremely violent; as well as atmospheric qualities that will get under your skin and make you jump.
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  3. 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.
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