Dead Space

 Xbox Series X
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 349 Ratings

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  1. Ray6701
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    The visuals are outstanding the story is still great the Gameplay and weapons has improved over the original making this the best version of Dead Space
  2. WendyStamps
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This game ran perfectly This game was an absolute masterpiece that improved a lot of things over the original
  3. LuciusCarluswig
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Un gros 10 !!! J'en met rârementais je ne mattebdais pas a ce que ce remake face mieux que l'originale mais si ! Un grans vravo à Motive et EA ! L'ambianve sonore et plus terrifiante que jamais, visuellement cest magnifique
    Quelques modificagion au niveau du scénario qui sont également les bienvenus.
    Je revommande virement !
  4. Raspytin
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    The game repeated the success of the original, All connoisseurs of the genre must pass the game
  5. Soy
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    It nails the most important aspect - the game still *feels* like Dead Space. Isaac still moves like he always did, and shooting limbs off is as satisfying as ever; it's all just done with more modern visuals and touches.
  6. TitanMars
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in it's genre is now even better. If you are new to the series or haven't played in 15 years like me. This is a must play.
  7. Unsteady
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    The Dead space remake shares the same skeleton as its original however beyond the graphical update every inch of the experience has been completely transformed if you have already played the original Dead space I would still recommend this game, to me personally the updated story beats though remaining consistent with the original I find to be far more engaging and with the inclusion ofThe Dead space remake shares the same skeleton as its original however beyond the graphical update every inch of the experience has been completely transformed if you have already played the original Dead space I would still recommend this game, to me personally the updated story beats though remaining consistent with the original I find to be far more engaging and with the inclusion of multiple mechanics from Dead space 2 on top of the new Gore and director system make this a horror experience not worth missing… Expand
  8. tareknacho
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un remake a la altura de lo visto en Resident Evil, una auténtica obra de arte que incluye mecánicas que incluía Dead Space 2 como las zonas de gravedad o poder empalar a los enemigos con barras metálicas que se encuentran por la zona, incluye mejoras y nuevos enemigos en la nueva partida +, un acierto.… Expand
  9. CanalDoEd
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Um remake do jeito que deve ser, com gráficos aprimorados, mantendo a essência da jogabilidade do game original. Parabéns EA!
  10. Pizarrator
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Juegazo!!! ya lo fue en su época, pero ahora con gráficos renovados y añadiendo contenido, ¿Qué más se puede pedir?
  11. Fernando117
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Excelente Remake
    Jogão já quero Remake do 2 .. vale muito apena Compre e jogue essa obra prima dos games .o jogo tá lindo muito bem vindo esse Remake.
  12. DrLove56
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This is an amaizing game, im glad the devs didnt mess it up, it totally revamps the original plus adding a few minor details. IM LOVING ECERY SECOND OF IT! Really keeps you on your edge all the time.
  13. SlowingOrb
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This is a very great remake, i hope the same team that made this masterpiece make a remake of Dead Soace 2
  14. Kenmei
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Easily one of the best remakes I've seen in awhile, this game just goes to show how truly excellent the original game was as there's not a ton of things different here from the original. Giving Isaac Clarke a voice really made him standout much more then in the original and bringing back his voice actor from Dead Space 2 and 3 from back in the day was a nice touch. All the story beats areEasily one of the best remakes I've seen in awhile, this game just goes to show how truly excellent the original game was as there's not a ton of things different here from the original. Giving Isaac Clarke a voice really made him standout much more then in the original and bringing back his voice actor from Dead Space 2 and 3 from back in the day was a nice touch. All the story beats are the same as last time but there's a lot of added context for multiple side characters that wasn't in the original game. I also really liked how they added an alternate ending to the second playthrough that gives people a better idea of what happens between the 1st and 2nd games originally. This really is one of the better remakes I've played. I only hope that EA does the franchise justice in how it goes forward with it.… Expand
  15. neointhematrix
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Very well done remaster... Yes it's pricey but well worth it. I am about two hours in and really enjoying it. More save points and also easier difficulty levels for those of us who are older gamers without lightning reflexes. All games should be like this... If you want a challenging experience you can set it that way and if not, an easier setting means enjoying the game more with lessVery well done remaster... Yes it's pricey but well worth it. I am about two hours in and really enjoying it. More save points and also easier difficulty levels for those of us who are older gamers without lightning reflexes. All games should be like this... If you want a challenging experience you can set it that way and if not, an easier setting means enjoying the game more with less frustration. Excellent job!!!!… Expand
  16. SS_Talon
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I've put in about 7 hours into this game so far and I must say that this game is TOP NOTCH! EA Motive did a superb job retaining the spirit of the original, but also improving it in so many ways from the graphics, lighting, sound, music, and writing! I am truly impressed with the result!! This game is DEFINITELY one of my favorite survival horror games of all time! It is truly anI've put in about 7 hours into this game so far and I must say that this game is TOP NOTCH! EA Motive did a superb job retaining the spirit of the original, but also improving it in so many ways from the graphics, lighting, sound, music, and writing! I am truly impressed with the result!! This game is DEFINITELY one of my favorite survival horror games of all time! It is truly an immersive gaming experience that will be keep you on your toes and feeling anxious about what's lurking down each hallway and corner!… Expand
  17. slaine130177
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Fini sur Series X en 21h (à 100% en faisant toutes les quêtes annexes, chercher tous les coffres et la fin alternative).
    Dead Space Remake est l'exemple de ce qu'il faudrait faire ne matière de remake:
    - techniquement: le jeu est très très beau. Le vaisseau et les monstres n'ont jamais été aussi vivant et détaillés. Le gap graphique est bien présent. Mon seul reproche est qu'ils    Fini sur Series X en 21h (à 100% en faisant toutes les quêtes annexes, chercher tous les coffres et la fin alternative).
    Dead Space Remake est l'exemple de ce qu'il faudrait faire ne matière de remake:
    - techniquement: le jeu est très très beau. Le vaisseau et les monstres n'ont jamais été aussi vivant et détaillés. Le gap graphique est bien présent. Mon seul reproche est qu'ils pourraient faire mieux en matière d'éclairage sur les ampoules au plafond ou surtout la lampe torche. Ca fait encore trop vieillot. Du vrai RT sur ces éclairages ça serait parfait, mais les consoles ne sont certainement pas encore totalement maîtrisé ou puissante pour le faire.
    La bande sonore est magnifique avec un boulot monstre dessus (battement du coeur, bruits venant de partout, environnement 3D).

    - le gameplay: un jeu remanié avec des quêtes annexes, un scénario étoffé, un new games + avec une fin alternative à débloquer, de nouvelles zones, des nouvelles mécaniques implantées avec intelligence, et un jeu qui m'a semblé plus dificile que l'original (les monstres me paraissent plus nerveux).

    Pour avoir fait aussi the Last of Us Remake, Dead Space Remake va beaucoup plus loin qu'un simple restylage graphique. Bravo aux développeurs. J'avais adoré l'épisode original, et je ne regrette pas du tout d'avoir acheté ce remake. Vivement le 2.    … Expand
  18. 117LAD
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Pleasure to play this game. Hoping for a DS2 remake. Game looks great. Plays great and is satisfying
  19. ljc1937
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    진짜 리메이크 개 잘했음.
    이미 스토리랑 다 알고 있기 때문에 스토리에 대한 신선함이 없다는것을 배제 하더라도, 잘만듦.
    리메이크의 정석인 바하2급은 아니지만, 거의 그에 준할만큼의 리메이크 한듯. 특히 사운드도 더 공포스럽게 된것이 마음에들고, 2의 장점을 적용한것도 매우 맘네 듦. 매우 만족. 공포게임에 대한 거부감이 없다면 꼭 해보는걸 추천.    진짜 리메이크 개 잘했음.
    이미 스토리랑 다 알고 있기 때문에 스토리에 대한 신선함이 없다는것을 배제 하더라도, 잘만듦.
    리메이크의 정석인 바하2급은 아니지만, 거의 그에 준할만큼의 리메이크 한듯.
    특히 사운드도 더 공포스럽게 된것이 마음에들고, 2의 장점을 적용한것도 매우 맘네 듦.
    매우 만족. 공포게임에 대한 거부감이 없다면 꼭 해보는걸 추천.
  20. talorius
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Just making a review to balance out the bigotry from NinjaCrobat. This game is amazing.
  21. Animaliko
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Excelente remake de un juegazo, corto eso sí, pero bueno el original era ya así asi que..
  22. aaronjohnson05
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Love every moment of the game. EA really knock this out the park telling the whole gaming industry on how to do a proper remake. My only con about the game is a $70 price tag. $70 games should be subscribe to games that have at least a 20 and up hour long campaign or free DLC
  23. Richie1121
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Man dead space is awesome. Faithful to the 2008 but still keeps me stressed out in the best way possible lol
  24. Daniel2009
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Visuals Are Amazing it feels like the original and if you love the original definitely check this out
  25. umaumai
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Still the best game around after over a decade. It's tense. It's beautiful and most important it's fun. I do not like scary games, but I have and always will love Dead Space. It's the kind of game I just can't put down. All that said, it is definitely not for everyone with the amount of gore on display. They didn't hold back before and with the update in graphics they don't hold back thisStill the best game around after over a decade. It's tense. It's beautiful and most important it's fun. I do not like scary games, but I have and always will love Dead Space. It's the kind of game I just can't put down. All that said, it is definitely not for everyone with the amount of gore on display. They didn't hold back before and with the update in graphics they don't hold back this time around either. All the quality of life gameplay mechanics and updates, like Isaac's voice, are so welcome and don't distract from the story. In fact they enhance the game so much. For people who like their games on the scary side and/or love sci-fi I can not recommend this game enough. There's always Peng!… Expand
  26. OnikDovahkiin
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Man, what a nostalgia trip. Love the new fresh visuals and faster/hectic gameplay. This game would've been a 10/10 for me if it wasn't for the forced SJW/LGBTQ nonsense. Almost every NPC (via the logs) is gay in one way or another, no idea why they have to focus so much on sexualilty when there is bladdy necromorphs prowling around... Also the "shared bathroom" signs, didn't the devs seenMan, what a nostalgia trip. Love the new fresh visuals and faster/hectic gameplay. This game would've been a 10/10 for me if it wasn't for the forced SJW/LGBTQ nonsense. Almost every NPC (via the logs) is gay in one way or another, no idea why they have to focus so much on sexualilty when there is bladdy necromorphs prowling around... Also the "shared bathroom" signs, didn't the devs seen all the outrage and harm that has and still is currently happening to women? Protect our women! Stop forcing agendas and harmful practices... Gosh, now I'm all worked up when I should be relaxed (semi with all the Necros jumping out and about) playing a horror game. Stop putting politics in our games!!!… Expand
  27. GameInterpretor
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Not sure I’d say it’s a 10, it’s either a 9 or a 10, but since a bunch of man babies want to dump zeroes on because of “wOkE” nonsense (that doesn’t exist by the way) I figure it’s worth evening out the score by rating it as high as possible. If you loved the original game you’ll love this as well, the story is totally different while being exactly the same. Everything’s been switchedNot sure I’d say it’s a 10, it’s either a 9 or a 10, but since a bunch of man babies want to dump zeroes on because of “wOkE” nonsense (that doesn’t exist by the way) I figure it’s worth evening out the score by rating it as high as possible. If you loved the original game you’ll love this as well, the story is totally different while being exactly the same. Everything’s been switched about to fit in with the two sequels without losing what made the original such an amazing game. Totally worth the price, go out and grab it.… Expand
  28. Byrne2020
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Definitely up there with the best remakes ever. Must play in the dark with headphones.
  29. xjacsx
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Genial super fluido un remake como dios manda esto si que es un ramake lo siento es así.
  30. edgyusername
    Jan 28, 2023
    1
    Costs way too much. Really, $70? Gaming is really becoming an extremely expensive hobby.
  31. mrfeelgood
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    The lack of Russian is frustrating to me, as all the other studios continue to translate their games into Russian, because Russian is spoken not only in Russia and it has a huge fan base. Do you need money for your product? ok, most will download the game on pc with amateur translation when denuvo is hacked. In addition, changing some points related to sexual minorities looks ridiculousThe lack of Russian is frustrating to me, as all the other studios continue to translate their games into Russian, because Russian is spoken not only in Russia and it has a huge fan base. Do you need money for your product? ok, most will download the game on pc with amateur translation when denuvo is hacked. In addition, changing some points related to sexual minorities looks ridiculous and out of place. Western society continues to go to hell under the yoke of public organizations that impose their problems on creative people. I am not against these movements in the direction of protecting their rights, but what is happening in the industry is moving into the stage of absurdity.… Expand
  32. DeadgrounD
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    Expected more from this remake. It's not as scary as when I played 2008 DS. It looks like they lowered scary atmosphere and heavily reduced gore. This, a Horror Game, contains an Optional "innovative" Trigger Warning system that will warn the player about the Scary bits and blur them out.. in Dead Space! It's like playing a pokemon game that has a option to remove/blur all pokemons if youExpected more from this remake. It's not as scary as when I played 2008 DS. It looks like they lowered scary atmosphere and heavily reduced gore. This, a Horror Game, contains an Optional "innovative" Trigger Warning system that will warn the player about the Scary bits and blur them out.. in Dead Space! It's like playing a pokemon game that has a option to remove/blur all pokemons if you find them disturbing. Ridiculous.. there's plenty of characters, scenes and dialogues have been changed in this game for no reason when all they had to do is just upgrade the graphic. Voice acting really feels awful and actors seem bored out of their mind while speaking. There's no emotion in their voice at all. Also they added a lot of cutscenes in this remake that was not in original. At times it feels like they made it more like a movie for some reason. Immersion is low, npc move like robots. It really does feel like a cash grab. Where they put low effort in this remake so they can cash it of a good will of origin game. It's ridiculous that they charge 70$ for a 15 years old gameplay and story. Heavily disappointed in this remake.… Expand
  33. benjamin666
    Jan 30, 2023
    2
    شیر دوشی کمپانی هستش . اصلا جالب نیست . باز کمپانی کپکام از بنیان ریمیک می کند ولی این نه . تکراری تکراری هستش . سمتش نروید
  34. amsterdream
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    1080p resolution is a sad joke. Very weak textures. Price too high for such poor quality.
  35. RanGom007
    Jan 29, 2023
    1
    piggy attitude on the part of EA. do not add at least Russian subtitles to the game , the original of which even has voice acting ! what is the problem? players are ready to buy your games , why do this with a Russian - speaking audience ?
  36. wmurphy011
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    The Series X version has some bugs and performance hiccups that are not present in the PS5 version. The PS5 version also looks a bit better. Not sure why this is the case, and maybe the Series X version will be made better with patches, but as it stands, the PS5 version of this game looks and performs a bit better.
  37. Liquidus
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    What can I say? I did not want this to end. I could not get enough. I wanted it to keep going. This remake was amazing. It held true and impressed all the way through. A must play.
  38. xlcooljay
    May 5, 2023
    10
    It's perfect!

    Make us whole again!

    You inly need plasma cutter, stasis, and kenisis for the hardest run!
  39. Steyraus
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    Sooooo many reused assets.. the entire game feels like your running through the same three rooms. The origional might be older looking but at least there was a sense of environment change as you explore, changing the lighing, colour sceme and tetures made every part of the Ishimura unique...This new game uses the same wall textures , same generic clutter and furniture, same genericSooooo many reused assets.. the entire game feels like your running through the same three rooms. The origional might be older looking but at least there was a sense of environment change as you explore, changing the lighing, colour sceme and tetures made every part of the Ishimura unique...This new game uses the same wall textures , same generic clutter and furniture, same generic dynamic lighting from beginning to end and it make exploring boring. At first the game looks great , but unless your a low iq , goldfish brain the repetition in environments is going to be an issue..
    The origional had personality. Every section was fleshed out with a mix of baked and dynamic lighting, there was specific themes and colour pallets to every part of the ship...That is all gone and the new game feels like a 10 hr demo ..That is not even to mention the new crappy puzzles they added that stretches the dull areas out further or the uglification of your wife who now look like a 60 year old dude that looses their crap if you don't call them ma'am.. Please don't touch dead space 2..That's the DS that is the true Masterpiece and needs to be left alone.    … Expand
  40. Legendb2015
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    I used to have this game on Xbox until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar businessI used to have this game on Xbox until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar business has no obligation to provide valid evidence for something so permanent as a PERMAMENT SUSPENSION FROM ACCESSING ANY OF YOUR PAID FOR CONTENT ON THEIR SYSTEM?!?! The thing is...you CANT leave any real hateful comments and cuss words in reviews or XBOX doesn't even even save them, just blanks it out like you didn't type anything at all. Also I would've never said anything that warrants this kind of permament suspension, at worst I was talking crap on EAs Sims 4 predatory gaming practices of cutting a main game up and selling it to you in 20-$40 "game & expansion packs". So the suspension is complete BS, groups of circle jerks can get together and report something you typed as offensive and it auto-bans you and some lame gamer on a power-trip volunteering for their "ambassador" program (more circle jerks with fragile egos) reviews the ban and appeal. Boycott Xbox, they don't deserve your money with their "woke" parenting of even the lamest of things like GAME REVIEWS. I literally cant even sign into my account to access offline content, its ALL GONE thanks to an Abusive system MS lets auto-handle, the first miss steps of "AI". Buyers BEWARE.… Expand
  41. jeffn3ro
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Honestly... One of the best games I have ever played (Ive never played Dead Space before). The only downside is that there is some stutter in the game.

    I put like 40 hours in the game and I'm itching for more. Im planing to get all the achievements in the game.
  42. iMustang
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    As someone who never played the original Dead Space, I was really interested when the remake was announced to finally play this cult classic. After hearing much praise from the critics and users alike upon release, I grew even more excited to go on Issac's journey. To my delight this was a game I absolutely loved. The spooky atmosphere of exploring a ship post carnage, with flickeringAs someone who never played the original Dead Space, I was really interested when the remake was announced to finally play this cult classic. After hearing much praise from the critics and users alike upon release, I grew even more excited to go on Issac's journey. To my delight this was a game I absolutely loved. The spooky atmosphere of exploring a ship post carnage, with flickering lights and sounds in the vents all around you made for a chilling yet exciting journey to keep your guard up around every turn. The story was really interesting to unravel with a small but dynamic cast of characters that were equally appealing, with Issac himself being a fantastic protagonist. I'm really glad my first experience was with the remake since they focused on enhancing not only the gameplay elements but also making Issac more of a dynamic protagonist (even bringing back his original voice actor) and made the story more present from the beginning. There were times the game was a bit difficult but it never felt unfair, and it was always fun to play with weapons that felt good to use and a steady progression system that always made me feel like I was getting stronger. The constantly changing mission objectives always helped keep the experience fresh as well, from flying through space and blowing up astroids to exploring a toxic greenhouse and running away from an un-killable monster, there was always something new and exciting that made me want to come back. With a strong start, an engaging adventure, and a highly satisfying conclusion, Dead Space is nearly a perfect game and a must play for anyone who can handle something a little intense.… Expand
  43. Cedoch
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Excellent Game ! I love this Game. It is a good remake. Excellent Game ! I love this Game. It is a good remake. Excellent Game ! I love this Game. It is a good remake.
  44. CRM03
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    The Dead Space Remake improves upon almost everything that made the original a masterpiece. Visuals and audio are fantastic and the game feels a lot smoother to control than the first game. This is the definitive way to experience Dead Space. My only complaints are some of the voice acting and some minor bugs and glitches.
  45. Ryanuk94
    May 8, 2023
    1
    I was expecting to be blown away by the visuals but it's honestly looks like a xbox 360 game. Very lucky I only rented and didn't waste on this lazy remake.
  46. OKBZERO
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    100 % is so annoying trying to get. I had fun but didn't care much for the story it was good
  47. Ursoaica202
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dead space remake is the best remake ever done.
    This legendary game finally got a well deserved treatment .
    Works flawless on series x    … Expand
  48. Trixxstrr
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Just finished the Dead Space remake. It was excellent. Looked great and nice sci fi survival horror gameplay. Took me around 18 hours to finish. I finished the original back when it came out, around 2011.
  49. cfc1998
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    One of the best survival horrors of all time. Excellent remake, very faithful of the original, graphics are good gameplay and exploration very well made. Overall 10/10 but i did experience some annoying crashes in the last chapters.
  50. richyet93
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Amazing visuals, classic sci-fi story, lots of variety, punishing enemies that you’ll try your best to avoid. A near perfectly executed horror game. My only gripe is the inventory management which is very tedious, and definitely a relic of 00’s games like Oblivion and Fallout 3. Engrossing game, I couldn’t put it down for 3 days.
  51. djedi62600
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Un remake au top. Encore plus flippant que la version de base. Bien plus difficile également. A faire absolument pour les fans du genre.
  52. Endymion_Var
    Feb 12, 2023
    6
    Se ve bien este Rmake, aunque la Paleta de colores en Series X se ve un poco opaca
  53. ODballin11
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Crazy the 2008 feeling came back for this one.

    I feel that dead space needs to come back with 3 more games

    This one is very clean

    Lets go !!!

    SONY
  54. Stealthbushido1
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I can't believe some of the zero review score's. Like one of em is because game's in general cost $70.00 now. Really bro!?

    I've been a long time fan of the Dead Space Series since the beginning so my review may be kind of biased. This is how you properly do a "Remake" unlike some other dumpster fire excuses of a Remake I've played. Very faithful to the original with some surprise moments    I can't believe some of the zero review score's. Like one of em is because game's in general cost $70.00 now. Really bro!?

    I've been a long time fan of the Dead Space Series since the beginning so my review may be kind of biased. This is how you properly do a "Remake" unlike some other dumpster fire excuses of a Remake I've played. Very faithful to the original with some surprise moments added in to keep thing's fresh.

    I definitely don't wanna spoil anything but I believe anyone new to the series's will have a good time and if you are a returning fan you will absolutely enjoy yourself as well. I seriously hope EA Motive Studio does a Remake of Dead Space 2 someday. Part 2 is my favorite in the entire series.    … Expand
  55. Myvs
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Gotta say I havent played the original, therefore this is new to me. But on the other hand,I've played a compareable came that came out sometime earlier. And I think I know now why Dead Space im considered the best in the genre. Everything is just perfect to me. Atmosphere, Level designs, Enemy differences and combinations. The slighty increasing rate in hardness and scaryness. I'm notGotta say I havent played the original, therefore this is new to me. But on the other hand,I've played a compareable came that came out sometime earlier. And I think I know now why Dead Space im considered the best in the genre. Everything is just perfect to me. Atmosphere, Level designs, Enemy differences and combinations. The slighty increasing rate in hardness and scaryness. I'm not completely through it, but I'm thrilling to play the game on and I'm honestly hoping for a remake of the second and third one. Would instantly buy.… Expand
  56. Ryang23
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    I literally can not think of 1 single thing I would change about this remake if I could. Absolutely mind blowing.
  57. Mastereed
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    A NEW JOURNEY INTO THE DEAD SPACE

    BEFORE WE START: Dead Space Remake was developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. This title is a true reproduction of the original 2008 game, produced by the now-defunct Visceral Games. This product sets itself apart from the various remakes in today's market by offering new mechanics and paths compared to the original. The game has    A NEW JOURNEY INTO THE DEAD SPACE

    BEFORE WE START:
    Dead Space Remake was developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. This title is a true reproduction of the original 2008 game, produced by the now-defunct Visceral Games. This product sets itself apart from the various remakes in today's market by offering new mechanics and paths compared to the original. The game has been 100% completed on Xbox Series X.

    THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS, AGAIN:
    Dead Space Remake begins with an introductory scene to the game's story, showcasing the various members of the expedition, including the legendary engineer Isaac Clarke, the protagonist of the entire trilogy. Unlike the original, he now has an uncovered face and sets the stage for the continuous feast of visual and auditory delights that this remake offers to players of all categories. In fact, this cutscene fully showcases the graphical muscle it brings, with extreme attention to detail and visual effects, coupled with technically impressive audio. After this sequence, the player finds themselves guiding the engineer through the doors of the USG Ishimura, a massive galactic spacecraft dedicated to mining giant stars.

    LOST IN SPACE-SHIP:
    By now, the gaming industry has accustomed us to seeing great remakes adding a couple, or even no new mechanics compared to the originals. Fortunately, Dead Space doesn't disappoint in this regard either. Several sections have been updated and modified to provide a different experience even for those who have played the original. One significant mechanic that has significantly changed the approach to certain areas is the energy convoy system. This allows the player to redirect energy to specific structures such as elevators or doors at the expense of life support systems or, even worse, lights. This obviously adds more variety compared to Dead Space's typical linearity and gives the player more decision-making power. Finally, the last two major changes are the addition of more interactive objects on the map for defensive use, such as carts or pipes that can be used as spears, and the ability to explore a fully interconnected Ishimura, blocked only by security doors accessible during the story.

    THE VISIONS IMPROVED THE GRAPHIC:
    It's challenging not to fall into banality when talking about a remake that has improved every single aspect of the game. The lighting has been extensively enhanced and structured to evoke different sensations such as anxiety and anguish, or tranquility and solitude. The colors, faithful in every situation, perfectly convey the feeling of being immersed in deep space. The attention to detail, whether it's the decorative posters, billboards, wall writings, or various objects found throughout the game, builds a silent narrative necessary for such a dark title. Of course, there are some minor flaws, such as the animations, which are still below par compared to the rest, and some final cutscenes that feel hastily thought out and concluded.

    SOMETHING IS COMING:
    The audio department, even more than the graphics, showcases a remarkable technical level. For this title, a new 3D audio technology was used, which utilizes extremely realistic sound waves that bounce off surfaces just like in the real world. It's worth noting that you need headphones with 3D audio to fully exploit this feature, but the regular audio, which is meticulously crafted, is still impressive in its own right. Focusing on the 3D audio, it's one of the best, if not the best, on the market, and it's especially utilized to its full potential in a game like this. By using this feature, you can hear enemies climbing walls or rooftops, allowing you to predict their direction. You can hear entities approaching from walls several meters away. Not only does this make the experience smoother, but it also makes it extremely more horrifying and scary due to the unpredictability of certain sounds.

    WHY A 10? (9.5)

    PROS:
    Dead Space Remake, a reproduction of an already established masterpiece, improves upon 95% of the original, offering a multitude of new mechanics and approaches, a backtracking system, and terrifying audio and visual aspects. These aspects make it feel like a new game even for those like me who have completed the first Dead Space multiple times. Additionally, it provides access to the Impossible difficulty right from the first playthrough, a brilliant choice that allows veterans to enjoy a completely balanced challenge from the start.

    CONS:
    The negative aspects of this masterpiece are limited to the simple question, "Was it necessary?" This is because the original Dead Space from 2008 didn't need a remake. I believe that every fan of the saga would have appreciated a sequel or spin-off of the trilogy much more than this reproduction.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10
    Story: 9.5
    Horror: 10
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  58. DurdenLV426117
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Humble to the original, still one of the greatest horror games, vibes, environment, fight system, weapons are amazing.
  59. MRM1
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    Absolute master piece totally remade just buy it.
    Graphics 9
    Sound 9
    Gameplay 9
  60. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    a step up from the original which was already near perfect, very glad to see i still get scared playing it lol
  61. Tomas95
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Ich Finde dead space remake sehr stark aber hat meine Meinung nach die gleichen Schwächen wie der vor gänger und zwar das zu hoche Action gehalt die story ist zwar okey aber die horror Elemente sind schwach dafür ist der Atmosphäre und der Sound sehr gut gelungen die Charakter sind ganz gut geschriebenen aber das meiste ist zu vorhersehbar aber sonst ein ganz gutes gesamt Packet
  62. woohoosims
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    A perfect example of what EA are truly capable of when they give their insanely talented developers the time they need and don’t try to force their live service formula into single player story games.

    Granted, this is a remake of an old game so there’s already a foundation there which I’m sure made development smoother, but sometimes even remasters can be botched (I’m looking at you, GTA    A perfect example of what EA are truly capable of when they give their insanely talented developers the time they need and don’t try to force their live service formula into single player story games.

    Granted, this is a remake of an old game so there’s already a foundation there which I’m sure made development smoother, but sometimes even remasters can be botched (I’m looking at you, GTA trilogy). The graphics are great, as is the performance. This remake retains all the essence and magic from the original.    … Expand
  63. TrueMatrix
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I loved the original Dead Space and completed all the achievements. The only things I didn’t like about the original game was some of the Zero-G sections and the turret sections. Both of these areas have been improved dramatically making the game virtually perfect.
  64. creamzy
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    A perfect remake, improves upon everything in the original game and looks stunning
  65. Justlikesomegam
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    This is one of the best remakes of all time, i can not say that is perfect, but is great
  66. Performancered
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    This is a remake done right.. the immersion, detailed graphics and special effects really sets the mood for a scary experience. Played through the story 3 times and never got bored. Must buy horror game.
  67. inf_hydra
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    A good remake of a good game. It is not a pity to spend money and time on re-passing.
  68. coreymickael
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Increíblemente bueno
    Me gustó tanto que creo que vale la pena por el precio completo, afortunadamente pude comprarlo junto con un amigo y me pareció excelente, así deben hacerse los remakes
  69. M3RTIX
    May 2, 2023
    10
    The story, sounds and graphics are amazing! The only downside is that it's a short game.
  70. quack781
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Sci-fi, horror, action what's not to like. Who would have thought being stranded on a spaceship with insect hosting dead bodies would be so fun?
  71. Hulsee
    May 22, 2023
    8
    This game is fantastic In about every way. It doesn't freak you out to the point of wanting to stop playing it but it gets pretty close to that some times. Honestly, I just started playing it all these years later thinking that the graphics would probably be pretty horrible compared to today's games, but I was really surprised with how excellent they are for a 2008 game. They really tookThis game is fantastic In about every way. It doesn't freak you out to the point of wanting to stop playing it but it gets pretty close to that some times. Honestly, I just started playing it all these years later thinking that the graphics would probably be pretty horrible compared to today's games, but I was really surprised with how excellent they are for a 2008 game. They really took there time on this game to get it right. The atomspherics are great, the gameplay is great, the mechanics are great for there time for sure. The enemies are fantastic and weapons and various skills you use to kill them are really fun to work with because there is multiple options for any given situation. I really haven't found anything to complain about yet. I'm really stoked that I haven't played deadspace 1, 2 or 3. I have the Xbox game pass and will play all 3 before the new dead space remake comes out next month at this time. Really excited to see what they have done with the remake. If you are thinking about this game and not sure, trust me get it, you will love it.… Expand
  72. Er_Yetty
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    Es un juegazo, pero se le ha aumentado la duración de forma artificial, añadiendo Lore que no se conoció hasta después del 2 y del 3 y no tiene sentido a no ser que saquen un Dead space 4. Por otro lado lo de interconectar la nave y poder retroceder, está bien, pero lo que no lo está es que te fuercen a volver porque ahora han añadido lo de de los pases de seguridad para poder acceder aEs un juegazo, pero se le ha aumentado la duración de forma artificial, añadiendo Lore que no se conoció hasta después del 2 y del 3 y no tiene sentido a no ser que saquen un Dead space 4. Por otro lado lo de interconectar la nave y poder retroceder, está bien, pero lo que no lo está es que te fuercen a volver porque ahora han añadido lo de de los pases de seguridad para poder acceder a ciertas cajas de botín etc.… Expand
  73. AlexKiddPlayer
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Os gráficos estão assustadores, bem construidos e incríveis. A trilha sonora é de colocar medo! Excelente game de estilo survival horror! A jogabilidade é fluida e não é enjoativa. Os puzzles estão na medida certa de dificuldade. Além disso, o game também é acessível para jogadores casuais. Registro os meus parabéns aos desenvolvedores. Contudo, só faltou um pouco mais de cutscenes para o game ficar perfeito.… Expand
  74. 0NC0RE
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Missed this one on Xbox 360 so I figured I'd see what all the fuss was about. It is a dark, engaging story with a beautiful (yet horrifying) setting. If you enjoy survivor horror games and haven't played this...you will enjoy it. Not the longest game, but has enough substance. Combat involves dismantling the monsters limb by limb to defeat them. Simple puzzles offer breaks from the combat.Missed this one on Xbox 360 so I figured I'd see what all the fuss was about. It is a dark, engaging story with a beautiful (yet horrifying) setting. If you enjoy survivor horror games and haven't played this...you will enjoy it. Not the longest game, but has enough substance. Combat involves dismantling the monsters limb by limb to defeat them. Simple puzzles offer breaks from the combat. Overall, a good game that was fun to play through.… Expand

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#6 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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90

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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    100
    Dead Space is a beautiful example of what a remake of a game should be. Something classic, something new, but most importantly, a modern doorway into a classic that will be enjoyed by both veterans and new swathes of potential fans. [Issue#325]
  2. TheXboxHub
    Feb 21, 2023
    90
    Dead Space is a remake done right. It builds on what the original game did well, delivering in terms of tension and environment, adding new layers as it goes. Should you be a fan of what the franchise did in the past, or are just looking to have your spine tingled, I would suggest you give Dead Space a go. And use headphones, yeah?
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  3. ZTGD
    Feb 21, 2023
    90
    Remakes are a much harder thing to pull off than remasters. The original game exists and changing things can be a scary proposition to fans. Motive Studio has done an outstanding job of tweaking what worked and fixing what didn’t. This remake is on the same level as Capcom’s efforts with Resident Evil and will be considered one of the best going forward. This is a gold standard and I truly hope we get to see them continue this work with a new game in the series, or even a remake of the second game. I love this world and hope it is truly back and here to stay.
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