Dead Space

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1039 Ratings

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  1. JoshV.
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    This is the best survival horror game ever made. There is only one thing I didn't like in this game, the fact the Isaac never says anything. That's forgivable though. if you like sound, or visuals, this is the game for you. if you like games, this is the game for you. if you are human, this is the game for you. Buy it, support it, and pray for a sequel.
  2. PaulD
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    This game has tremendous entertainment value. The level designs are creative and visually engaging, especially when you consider that most occur on a big spaceship. The 'baddies' are grotesque and frightening at times, but the real fun lies in tearing them to pieces with an array of upgradable weapons.
  3. ChrisH
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    A real contender for Game of the Year awards in 2008, Dead Space is a magnificent new IP from publisher Electronic Arts that both frightens and delights. The graphics and audio are top notch, with incredible attention to detail and solid voice acting. The story may be pretty standard as far as sci-fi horror is concerned (think Event Horizon and Aliens), but it's presented well and A real contender for Game of the Year awards in 2008, Dead Space is a magnificent new IP from publisher Electronic Arts that both frightens and delights. The graphics and audio are top notch, with incredible attention to detail and solid voice acting. The story may be pretty standard as far as sci-fi horror is concerned (think Event Horizon and Aliens), but it's presented well and never detracts from the gameplay. This game is incredible immersive, eschewing the standard HUD interface in most 1st and 3rd person games for health and ammo meters believably placed on the character's suit and guns themselves. It took about 13 hours to beat, but it's a really great ride and I'm glad I dropped the $60 price of admission, which is more than I can say for a lot of games. I can't wait to see more entries in the series!… Expand
  4. JamieG.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    a brilliant, terrifying experience. It may have borrowed most of it's ideas from others, but I borrowed from the best, and may be the most complete horror experience on any format.
  5. [Anonymous]
    Oct 29, 2008
    10
    "They made this game not as if it were the anchor of some new franchise, but as though they might never get to make another one. It was humbly constructed." -Tycho Brahe That just about says it all. It manages to be awesome, internally complete and, at the same time, not full of itself. More games should be this good. I'm tempted to buy an extra copy or two just to send EA a message "They made this game not as if it were the anchor of some new franchise, but as though they might never get to make another one. It was humbly constructed." -Tycho Brahe That just about says it all. It manages to be awesome, internally complete and, at the same time, not full of itself. More games should be this good. I'm tempted to buy an extra copy or two just to send EA a message to stop making sports games.… Expand
  6. AlisonW.
    Jan 9, 2009
    10
    A psychologically sickening story and grusome visual effects added with epic audio, scary lights, and total immursion makes Dead Space one of the most horrifying and terrifying games ever. It puts you on the edge of your seat with suspense and tension, then makes you fall off when the monsters come. If you like blood and guts and violence, buy this game. If you like good programming and a A psychologically sickening story and grusome visual effects added with epic audio, scary lights, and total immursion makes Dead Space one of the most horrifying and terrifying games ever. It puts you on the edge of your seat with suspense and tension, then makes you fall off when the monsters come. If you like blood and guts and violence, buy this game. If you like good programming and a spine-tingling soundtrack, buy this game. If you like a chilling story and a gripping plot, BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  7. FenjenH.
    Feb 16, 2009
    10
    This is THE best single player game I've ever played. If you get used to the game it's not that scary anymore but still it's really fun. I'ts the first (single-player) game ever that I played again after beating it. I really can't wait till Death Space 2.

    10 out of 10 because you can't choose 9.5 (it still has some minor flaws)
  8. Sasha
    Jun 24, 2009
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played and my favorite single player survival horror game ever!(L4D is fav multi-plyr). the game could have been longer though. i beat it in 10.5 hours, but i roam around and look for things. this game had amazing atmosphere and lighting, and the guns were great, even though the ripper could have been a little stronger. i almost sh** my self so many times One of the best games i have ever played and my favorite single player survival horror game ever!(L4D is fav multi-plyr). the game could have been longer though. i beat it in 10.5 hours, but i roam around and look for things. this game had amazing atmosphere and lighting, and the guns were great, even though the ripper could have been a little stronger. i almost sh** my self so many times it wasn't even funny. the end of the game was incredible. *no spoilers* the last boss was epic, it was like the kinda boss you would expect from Gears. and the last thing u see before the game ends freaked me out so much i had to call it my favorite game ending ever! also, the story was great too and there was a plot twist no one will see coming. Here's waiting for Dead Space 2!… Expand
  9. SteveL.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  10. MackA.
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    This game rocks! It has the 3rd person camera and combat formula of Resident Evil 4, but expands on it. You can customize your weapons even better than RE4 and it's full of scares and cinematic story twists. Even after I beat the game, I went back for more because after completing it, you get military grade armor, 50k credits, 10 power nodes, and even more! This game is my absolute This game rocks! It has the 3rd person camera and combat formula of Resident Evil 4, but expands on it. You can customize your weapons even better than RE4 and it's full of scares and cinematic story twists. Even after I beat the game, I went back for more because after completing it, you get military grade armor, 50k credits, 10 power nodes, and even more! This game is my absolute favorite horror game.… Expand
  11. DougH
    Oct 16, 2008
    10
    This game is the first really outstanding title I've played this fall. The combat is top-notch, the atmosphere is scary as hell, and the sometimes mundane tasks never seem to get in the way of the action.
  12. ChrisL.
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    This game is stunning. I couldn't put it down from the first minute I started playing. The atmosphere is more immersive than Bioshock; the graphics are better; I loved the story, and the difficulty scaled up appropriately as the game progressed. (I was worried that I might have to restart on Hard, because the beginning seemed almost too easy, but ammo and med packs quickly grew more This game is stunning. I couldn't put it down from the first minute I started playing. The atmosphere is more immersive than Bioshock; the graphics are better; I loved the story, and the difficulty scaled up appropriately as the game progressed. (I was worried that I might have to restart on Hard, because the beginning seemed almost too easy, but ammo and med packs quickly grew more scarce after Chapter 1...) If it weren't for GTA4 I'd be tempted to call this the best game of 2008.… Expand
  13. EmmettS.
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    Bio-Shock was an incredible game... Half-Life was an incredible game... Gears of War was an incredible game... On the other hand, The Thing was an incredible movie... Event Horizon was an incredible movie... Alien was an incredible movie... Now take both your hands and smash them together! Your left with one incredibly awesome game: Dead Space.
  14. EricP.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    I love this game to death! I don't play many survival horror games, but when I played this I was taken in by it. The atmospher is great, along with the enemies being gory, polished, and captivating. In my opininon, it has one of the greatest plotlines this year, nay, this decade. The replay value, for me, is better than some people say. Though the ADs Cannon part in level four is a I love this game to death! I don't play many survival horror games, but when I played this I was taken in by it. The atmospher is great, along with the enemies being gory, polished, and captivating. In my opininon, it has one of the greatest plotlines this year, nay, this decade. The replay value, for me, is better than some people say. Though the ADs Cannon part in level four is a huge cutoff, This game still deserves a 10 for its extreme gore, great plot, some hilarious dark irony, awesome enemies, eye-candy graphics and intense shooting action. Bottom line is buy it, buy it now.… Expand
  15. RobertM
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    Best survival horror game in quite some time; perhaps ever. The graphics are great, with the exception of the shadows which can be pixelated in certain areas. The combat is tight, and can get downright intense. Overall, it's the game Silent Hill, and Resident Evil wishes they were.
  16. Rince
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    Biggest surprise of 2008! An incredibly well-made and polished game; a true piece of art that needs to be in the collection of every sci-fi and/or horror fan. Easily can be the winner of many 'Game of the Year' awards. I highly recommend this game to everyone (over 18 :P).
  17. LesterC
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    There were literally moments in playing this game where I felt the need to put down the controller and take a deep breathe. There are so many small elements of surprise that lay uncontested by any other survival-horror game in the market. The lighting is marvelous. With such a large, interface-less screen to work with, this game ripples with sparks and flickers of light while you search There were literally moments in playing this game where I felt the need to put down the controller and take a deep breathe. There are so many small elements of surprise that lay uncontested by any other survival-horror game in the market. The lighting is marvelous. With such a large, interface-less screen to work with, this game ripples with sparks and flickers of light while you search the eerie spacecraft. To barely catch the movement of creatures here and there just add up to an overall terrifying experience that everyone should at least try. As for the plot line..... honestly... who cares about lovers and fighters when there are aliens gnawing at your neck?… Expand
  18. PaulP
    Jan 22, 2009
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful to look at, with a great story, and a good challenge if played on the hardest difficulty setting. I would go so far as to say its easily the BEST horror game I've ever played. Although much backtracking is required, this adds to the realism rather than detracting from the variability of game-play.
  19. Rob
    Jun 5, 2009
    10
    Scary in a way not seen since Fatal Frame combined with next gen graphics and controls make this game a must play. This game provides new and unique perspective in the survival horror while reinventing certain aspects that seem at home in the genre. This is simply a game not to be missed by Sci Fi/Horror/Survival enthusiasts anywhere. It's Event Horizon meets Aliens.
  20. michaelk
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    Terrifying at times and breath-taking at others. Dead Space also has an emmersive story. The best part of the game however, for me, is the power node system for upgrading weapons. Basically power nodes are very rare to come by and they can be used to upgrade weapons. Once you have a decent arsenal of weapons the choice of where to spend them is probably the most difficult a have ever had Terrifying at times and breath-taking at others. Dead Space also has an emmersive story. The best part of the game however, for me, is the power node system for upgrading weapons. Basically power nodes are very rare to come by and they can be used to upgrade weapons. Once you have a decent arsenal of weapons the choice of where to spend them is probably the most difficult a have ever had to make in a game. And to all you 'call of duty' or 'fifa' gamers who would never go for a single player games, trust me, the gameplay is equally exciting and the experience is by far more satisfying. BUY NOW!!… Expand
  21. Dos
    Sep 20, 2009
    10
    I normally do not play horror games of any sort so this is VERY different for me. I'm sure there are many of you who do not believe games that make you jump can be fun or enjoyable to any degree but this game is going to suprise all of you. This is true because I was the same way. My interest in games brought me to this game's trailers and reviews and soon enough to my friends I normally do not play horror games of any sort so this is VERY different for me. I'm sure there are many of you who do not believe games that make you jump can be fun or enjoyable to any degree but this game is going to suprise all of you. This is true because I was the same way. My interest in games brought me to this game's trailers and reviews and soon enough to my friends to see if this game was worth the decent review it kept getting. Expecting nothing more than a thriller, I played the first two levels and found that the game was enjoyable while at the same time effin scary. The graphics are amazing and the way things are so quiet one moment then screaming in your ear the next, sets a hype in the game that you don't often get with your typical game. The gameplay itself is easy to learn and adds to the creepy feeling that you always get when walking down a dark, gloomy hallway. But the one thing that caught my interest the most was the enemies. With the deformed limbs of the necromorphs squirming and wriggling as they sprint at you while swinging at the air with whatever those things are coming out of their hands, it just makes you want to shoot them all the more. The only thing that keeps this game from becoming the best game i've ever played which is still CoD 4 modern, is the somewhat lessened thrill towards the end of the game and the lack of multiplayer. Other than that, Dead Space deserves much more than an 8.9 and is worth the money to buy.… Expand
  22. PL
    Sep 2, 2009
    10
    While at a friends house we decided to run down to Hollywood Video and rent this game. A friend had told me about how much he loved it, but after playing the demo, I was skeptical. However, I soon realized just how amazing this game actually is. It starts off relatively simple with only 1-2 enemies at a time, however it grows steadily throughout the game to the point that you really While at a friends house we decided to run down to Hollywood Video and rent this game. A friend had told me about how much he loved it, but after playing the demo, I was skeptical. However, I soon realized just how amazing this game actually is. It starts off relatively simple with only 1-2 enemies at a time, however it grows steadily throughout the game to the point that you really understand the "Survival" part of this genre. This game is a blast to play, and takes a completely unique look at this genre that has had few successes in the recent years. It forces you to think of unique ways to kill your foe. The unique story line, weapons, and combat of this game makes it one of my favorites. The difficulty of the game scales well, and the puzzles in the game are challenging, yet doable. Another feature that has made this game "too easy" in some peoples eyes is your ability to project a path of light showing you what route to take to your objective. I cant count how many times I've played a game, stopped to pop off someones head, and end up going the wrong way. Dead Space is an absolute blast to play and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  23. MichaelB.
    Nov 12, 2008
    10
    Wow, this game absolutely blew me off my feet! It has amazing graphics, awesome gameplay, a great story, lots of blood, and many good scares. Buy this now! You wont be disappointed.
  24. OliverH.
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing, definitly one of the best games out there. And IS the best survival-horror out there no doubt in my mind. This games definitely deserves recognition. The gameplay was not repetitive but if you think it is the story in the game keeps you playing because you just want to know what happens next. This game has a lot of excellent elements such as the weapons, the weapons This game is amazing, definitly one of the best games out there. And IS the best survival-horror out there no doubt in my mind. This games definitely deserves recognition. The gameplay was not repetitive but if you think it is the story in the game keeps you playing because you just want to know what happens next. This game has a lot of excellent elements such as the weapons, the weapons in this game are superb you'll love every single one of them of course if you have enough credits, the graphics are stunning with magnificent lighting and awesome looking body parts floating around in zero g or watch them break off from the necromorphs, but anyway i shouldnt add anymore because nobody wants to read long comments but just get this game buy, rent it, anything its an amazing game trust me.… Expand
  25. steveterry
    Oct 14, 2008
    10
    got this gane this morning and cant stop playing..although the fact that all these reviews say I should finish it in 10 hours makes me feel inadequate. Seriously though,..this game just doesnt get old..I LOVE TO DIE!!! SOO GRUESOME... ok maybe thats why I havent beaten it in 10 hours. This game rocks tho..
  26. RobD.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    I was very skeeptical of this game up till recently. Ea has let me down more times than I can count (army of two most recently) however all the developer interviews I watched really made me wonder if this was something special. Luckily I had a best buy gift card burning a hole in my pocket and I am not sorry I used it. THIS GAME KICKS MAJOR A$$!!! I got it this morning and havent been I was very skeeptical of this game up till recently. Ea has let me down more times than I can count (army of two most recently) however all the developer interviews I watched really made me wonder if this was something special. Luckily I had a best buy gift card burning a hole in my pocket and I am not sorry I used it. THIS GAME KICKS MAJOR A$$!!! I got it this morning and havent been able to put it down. I can hardly wait for it to be night time to play it in the dark. KUDOS EA for not messing up something really special...do I smell game of the year?? Perhaps.… Expand
  27. julestartring
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    I really really love this game, I was a big fan of Bioshock and I think this game is far better. ITs the best looking game I have ever seen on any console, and watching Issac get killed in glorious ways was GREAT!!! Best game I've played in a long time.
  28. JackW.
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played from any gaming generation. It literally has the best sound on the 360, which is frightening at all times. I believe it also has the best visuals ever in a 360 game, although I'm sure that can be debated. But what will make this game last for years on end including future sequels, is the extremely deep story and beyond excellent This is one of the best games I have ever played from any gaming generation. It literally has the best sound on the 360, which is frightening at all times. I believe it also has the best visuals ever in a 360 game, although I'm sure that can be debated. But what will make this game last for years on end including future sequels, is the extremely deep story and beyond excellent gameplay. I begin to wonder if this game maybe even outshines RE4 and possibly RE5. Other survival horror games are really gonna have to step it up if they honestly want to compete.… Expand
  29. DavidB.
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    Dead Space provides the best of two worlds; the best of atmospheric horror, and the best of an action-shooter. Gripping, atmospheric, and graphically stunning, Dead Space is easily one of the best games of the year.
  30. LeonardoS.
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    Great. I kid you not. This might be GotY. Sure you've got the 'free-roam' of GTA4, but even then, you can only blow up a police chopper so many times before you start to say 'meh'. Dead Space, on the other hand, keeps you on edge throughout multiple playthroughs. Trust me on that one. Alright, there are flaws. That asteroid shooter part of level 4 was utter Great. I kid you not. This might be GotY. Sure you've got the 'free-roam' of GTA4, but even then, you can only blow up a police chopper so many times before you start to say 'meh'. Dead Space, on the other hand, keeps you on edge throughout multiple playthroughs. Trust me on that one. Alright, there are flaws. That asteroid shooter part of level 4 was utter bullshit, the story has a giant plot hole stamped through it, and the cliffhanger ending is certainly more than it deserved, but Dead Space's gameplay was stunning, the atmosphere was pantwetting, and the death animations were brutally delicious. I was decapitated on a stairwell and my head bobbled realistically down the stairs. It was some time later smashed off by a tenticle attempting to immitate the 'FALCOWN PAUNCH', as Issac Clarke's hands desperately tried to grasp his head in the empty space where it once was. Pros: -great gameplay -fun -beautifully animated -greatest death animations in the history of gaming -scary -better than Resident Evil, hands down Cons -crap story -Some obnoxious enemies (Tall, dark, and splits into multiple enemies, anyone?) -Tedious portions that cut away from the action.… Expand
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#11 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#7 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
89

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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