Dead Space

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The game's action takes place from a third-person perspective, and the narrative is revealed in classic survival horror fashion through messages scrawled...
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9
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

The game's action takes place from a third-person perspective, and the narrative is revealed in classic survival horror fashion through messages scrawled in blood, the dying utterances of mortally wounded crewmembers, and any discarded logs or journals players may stumble upon.

The Good

Deeply engrossing story, Breathtaking visuals and nerve-wracking audio, Strategic dismemberment adds an entirely new, satisfying dimension to combat, Truly terrifying gameplay keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The Bad

Repetitive mission objectives, Close-quarters combat is troublesome.

The Bottom Line

Gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke -- an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship. It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

An incredibly atmospheric and disturbingly gruesome deep-space adventure that will haunt your dreams and leave you begging for more.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

Dead Space is a top notch action game that will undoubtedly keep you at the edge of your seat. It's highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good scare followed by a lot of gunfire.

IGN review logo
87/100
score

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.

Game Features

Dissecting Dead Space's Grotesque Visuals with Art Director Ian Milham For the Necromorphs, we went straight to human anatomy and trauma for reference. We have reference image folders that half the team doesn't have the stomach to look in."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller

 

Memory
600 kb

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Choose Weapon. Navigate Inventory.

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Aim

X Button
Action. Shake Off.

Square Button
Health

Triangle Button
Rig Inventory

L1 Button
Aim Mode

 

L2 Button
Run (Hold)

R1 Button
Melee Weapon Swing

R2 Button
Melee Curbstomp

R3 Button
Deck Nav

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Map

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
 
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Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/14/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Redwood Shores
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9
Sound
9.5
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10
 

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