- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Oct 13, 2008
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 1039 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 929 out of 1039
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Mixed: 67 out of 1039
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Negative: 43 out of 1039
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Feb 16, 2018Such 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. -
Oct 27, 2017
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Apr 14, 2018pros: 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. -
Jun 16, 2019This is one of the all time best survival horror games. People even complained that it was too tense. If you haven’t played this game you must find it.
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May 2, 2012A 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. -
Apr 27, 20119/10 = Amazing = A Great Survival horror game only beaten now only by it's own successor and Resident Evil 4 (which IS the best). A bit too predictable at times though. Any time a necromorph is on the floor expect it to attack you.
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Sep 8, 2011Atmospheric.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.
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Oct 13, 2011It'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.
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Oct 19, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 21, 2012
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Jan 13, 2012This is the best game of EA Ahhhhh!!!......................................................................................................................
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Feb 10, 2013
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Feb 28, 2013I 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.
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Dec 25, 2013
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Sep 6, 2015A true survival landmark with amazing graphics and gameplay, the environments are creepy, the creatures are eerie and the overall execution is a satisfying horror experience.
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Feb 11, 2018
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LiamRAug 18, 2009
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NoNameNov 13, 2008An average horror game with a nice change of scenery. The game is becomes very repetitive, very quick.
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BobwickH.Oct 17, 2008
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SeanB.Jan 6, 2009
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Jan 24, 2011
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Mar 3, 2011Not 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.
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N.DavidsonJan 17, 2010The 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.
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RichardP.Feb 14, 2009
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MJFeb 26, 2009
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Aug 30, 2016
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Oct 23, 2012
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Feb 5, 2013
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Jul 28, 2013
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Jul 21, 2013One 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. -
Apr 7, 2014"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-
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Oct 17, 2015
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Jan 20, 2015This 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 -
Apr 15, 2016
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Feb 17, 2020
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Feb 6, 2018The 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
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Sep 30, 2021
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May 17, 2021
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FPSMasterDec 10, 2008
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ChristianWAug 12, 2009
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AnonymousMCDec 18, 2008
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ColinCOct 23, 2008
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BeguilerOct 24, 2008
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ApocalypseBrownJun 13, 2009
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RyanSDec 13, 2008
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MikeH.Jan 25, 2009
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WilliamM.Nov 17, 2008
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Sep 21, 2010The 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.
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Feb 12, 2011Dead 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
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Oct 22, 2010It'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!
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May 10, 2011Bought 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!
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May 18, 2013
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Dec 19, 2011
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Feb 13, 2012great game, i was scared the entire time playing it, stunning good times good times my friends .
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Jul 9, 2019
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May 7, 2013
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Apr 14, 2013
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Jul 20, 2013
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Jun 10, 2015A 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.
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Jun 22, 2016
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Aug 17, 2021
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Jul 13, 2021
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Jan 15, 2023
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Jul 15, 2020Fantastic 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.
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Jan 30, 2022Ive played this game on 360, PS3, and now on my SeriesX. Its a long story but i never finished it each time i played it, but not because i was bored or it was a bad game, just bad timing. Now im finally finishing it up! One of the best horror games ive ever played. In fact its one of the best videogames period. And after 14 years it still looks damn good! 10 out of 10 for this masterpiece.
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Dec 6, 2019Blood, gore, violence, a decent original story with a good plot twist. Everything you need for a great horror game.
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Jun 21, 2020Un auténtico clasicazo del survival horror: un ambiente asfixiante a ratos, una historia apasionante, y el diseño de niveles y de enemigos que roza la perfección. Sin duda un imprescindible de la XBOX 360.
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Nov 23, 2019
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Oct 28, 2021
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Jan 21, 2023
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Apr 23, 2020
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Jun 19, 2020Great 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.
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Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020Un gran juego de terror y supervivencia, solo que los movimientos del personaje principal se sienten un poco pesados
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Aug 6, 2022
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Nov 4, 2020
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May 30, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021Basically a perfect game. Binge played 1&2 back to back during lockdown. Perfect combination of atmosphere, puzzle solving and action. And ambience is incredible. Genuinely spooky in places
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Jul 11, 2022This is one of the best Horror games ever made and it's a must play
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Apr 1, 2021This game has the ideal atmosphere needed for a sci-fi horror game. Everything included within the gameplay is upmost intense, from the freakish creatures to the blasting of your weapon. Personally I think this is one of the best shooter, horror game to date. It is impossible to get bored of the walkthrough and there is never a point were you would find the game too easy. It is great.
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Jul 8, 2021El juego es una maravilla, de principio a final, la ambientación y el solo hecho de no saber cuándo correr y cuando luchar lo hacen sin duda uno de los mejores survival horror de los últimos tiempos.
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Aug 21, 2021Great game with a creepy feeling while you place that something will jump out of nowhere. Love it.
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Nov 26, 2021O mais assustador da trilogia, incrível variedade de armas e inimigos, fica atrás so do segundo msm
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Dec 16, 2022masterpiece i like this great game i was reeled in more because of the violence and the killings
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Apr 14, 2023I usually don't play horror games because they all feel the same but this game oooh man this is probably my fav horror game
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Oct 17, 2022Completo 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
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Jan 24, 2023
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May 15, 2023This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 24, 2022Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
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Jun 27, 2023Resident 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.
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Sep 2, 2023
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Jan 28, 2023Jogo muito mais muito bom, recomendo pra quem gosta do gênero..............
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Apr 8, 2023Atmospherically 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.
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Jul 2, 2023
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Aug 22, 2023It 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
Awards & Rankings
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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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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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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.