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Dead Space
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When the boxart for a game features a dismembered hand floating through space and a Mature label in the corner, you should have enough confidence to know that something like Dead Space can't go wrong. With the huge lineup of big name franchises hitting shelves this holiday season, it's a ...
Reviewed by jakob187 on Oct. 17, 2008
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You'd definitely hear me scream in space
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EA has decided to buck the trend this year; a company so used to spewing out sequels is now concentrating on starting new franchises, and EA Redwood Shores latest, Dead Space, has all the ingredients to become another big hit. With an animated comic book and animated movie already released, ...
Reviewed by ElectricBoogaloo on May 14, 2009
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful. |
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Not a revolution, but a perfection in survival horror.
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Distress call from a mining ship in the deep recesses of space. Everything goes haywire upon arriving. Silent protagonist. The opening moments....With these clichés, Dead Space seems to be on the track of mediocrity and will be summarily forgotten, right? Well, thankfully, no, because Dead Space does enough on its ...
Reviewed by RHCPfan24 on May 23, 2009
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful. |
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Perfection in a nutshell
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Games can be great in a number of ways. They can push forth new ideas, ones that will manifest themselves as staples for years to come. They can strike a chord with players, generating unforgettable moments. Or they can take what has been done before, and do it better. Dead ...
Reviewed by MajorMitch on Jan. 14, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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A conventional shooter with an unconventional atmosphere.
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EA’s Dead Space can be immediately perceived as a collaborative meshing of styles and gameplay concepts. The setting and atmosphere are more than reminiscent of Doom 3, while the third-person camera placement and over-the-shoulder combat practically radiate Resident Evil 4 and Gears of War’s influence of the third-person shooter genre. ...
Reviewed by Kombat on March 28, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Incredibly immersive and ultra polished.
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WOW, what an amazing game! This is definitely one of the best games out there. I'm not a fan of many horror games but Dead Space's presentation and gameplay made me love it just as much as other horror games like Resident Evil 4 and Bioshock.The first thing that instantly ...
Reviewed by LiK on Oct. 28, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Dead Space unbias review
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4 1/2 out of 5 starsIts terrifyingly violent, deliciously gory, and ultimately worth the 9-12 hours (pending on one's skill level-took me ten hours on normal) spent dismembering former human limbs.the good-*scerenely beautiful-lighting, shadowing, and textures are pitched wonderfully.*large scale memorable boss fights that will give you chills when you see them (especially ...
Reviewed by Godlyawesomeguy on June 29, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Great new IP from EA
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Ok well first things first... NOT A GAME FOR KIDS!!! Little kids i mean. The 12 year olds that just learned what "four letter" words are fun to say in an almost public place... they can still play b/c they are anyways b/c their parents don't care. No, i mean ...
Reviewed by WiFiPirate on Nov. 4, 2008
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Will the Dead Hear You Scream?
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The survival horror genre has been one of the most loved and most loathed genres around. EA Redwood is now entering this genre in a big way with their game called Dead Space, and sufficient to say that Dead Space is one of the best survival horror games to be ...
Reviewed by insanejedi on Nov. 24, 2008
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You can't hear screams in space? This says otherwise.
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Space marine? Nay, space engineer. When I look at a game like Dead Space, I find it hard not to be reductive. The setting is in space, the hero is equipped with plasma weaponry and an alien infestation needs taking care of; that description alone should resonate with anyone who ...
Reviewed by Sleepy_Insomniac on Oct. 25, 2008
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Bloody Brilliant
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Holy crap this is a brilliant game. Amazing graphics, incredible sound design, this game scared the bejesus out of me. It’s not the most original game, you’ve seen it all before, but never have you seen it all done so damn well.If you like video games, you must play this ...
Reviewed by holabendez on June 1, 2009
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A tiny shuffle in the right direction.
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EA have apparently turned themselves around with Dead Space that has been called by some the 'Scariest game ever' is it? No.Dead Space never really scared me and in fact it barely made me feel tense, this was due to the fact that the tactics they used to scare were ...
Reviewed by ZoomyRamen on Nov. 28, 2008
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Dead Space
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Dead space plays like a typical survival horror game. You start in a new area, you are given a quest (open door, find an item, etc), destroy the monsters and move on. EA has really done their homework in regards to what works and what does not in this genre. ...
Reviewed by Missing_a_legg on April 2, 2009
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Scary this is not, but it's still one hell of a game
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The underlining gameplay elements in Dead Space are pretty simple. It's in essence a third-person shooter in the vein of Resident Evil 4 or Gears of War, and the controls feel just as smooth and streamlined as any other third-person shooter. The missions are pretty straightforward as well as you ...
Reviewed by spazmaster666 on Nov. 6, 2008
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Dead Space
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X360
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Dead Space is a perfect example of how I like the survival horror genre. Creepy at some parts, but overall not too spooky, so I know that the games entire purpose is not just to scare me. The innovative weaponry in the game (only one "weapon" actually is supposed to ...
Reviewed by Turducken on Oct. 17, 2008
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In space, no one can hear you scream.
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Dead Space successful does what it sets out to do: It creates an original, atmospheric experience that is built around keeping you on edge through every step of the game.The pacing in Dead Space runs parallel to its presentation, it's perfect.At the start of the game you are literally thrust ...
Reviewed by Crono on May 6, 2009
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Refraining From Puns... A Dead Space Review
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X360
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Dead Space manages to borrow from genre specific games and movies, mix in an original storyline, and a chilling Cover of a Dead Space comic bookatmosphere to make one of the most compelling titles on the X-Box 360. It’s one part Resident Evil 4, one-part Aliens, and a whole ...
Reviewed by DrRandle on Oct. 30, 2008
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Excellent survival horror game.
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The survival horror genre has always been overlooked, sure some games happen to emerge every now and then, but I find that the theme could be a lot more well explored. With the advancement of graphical capabilities, lightning and sound effects the tools for creating creepy atmospheres and gruesome stories ...
Reviewed by Junior_AIN on March 23, 2009
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Survival Horror at it's finest with some mind blowing moments
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After Resident Evil 4, I felt a little hole in my heart... I wanted more of that experience. When Dead Space was announced, I was like "F*CK YEAH!!!" while others were disappointed at the fact it is Resident Evil 4 in space. It's out and I gotta say... It is ...
Reviewed by nofx4208 on Jan. 4, 2009
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A new level of terror
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Silent Protagonist IsaacDead Space was put out at the forefront of EA's attempts to bring some new IPs out and while at first it seemed like a standard survival horror game it quickly picked up steam. It is now known as a very critically aclaimed game and so caught my ...
Reviewed by tofford on July 24, 2009
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A great atmospheric horror.
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The success of the Horror genre has led to some truly scary games over the past 20 years, from Alone in the Dark to Resident Evil. However, despite maintaining the horror elements, there has been very little in the way of innovation until Resident evil 4 pulled the horror genre ...
Reviewed by BR4DL3I9H on Sept. 30, 2009
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Dead Space is an unforgettable ride from start to finish.
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These days, EA is known as the company that does nothing but put out annual rehashes of its profitable franchises, such as Madden and Fifa. However, Electronic Arts has decided it wants to get rid of that image, and the way it wants to do so is to put out ...
Reviewed by dudacles on April 28, 2009
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A gruesomely immersive experience.
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X360
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Good stuff:The sound design is brilliant. While walking through the dark corridors you'll hear the distant roars of monsters, eerie singing and ominous crying. The screaming of a Necromorph jumping out of a nearby air vent is accompanied by a suitable crescendo, only to be replaced by an unpleasant silence ...
Reviewed by Icemael on Feb. 13, 2009
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Immersive
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It’s always interesting when a big publisher like EA decides to create a new intellectual property. It’s not often that they do it, and it always seems to turn out one of two ways: awful or amazing. The good news is that you can count Dead Space in the amazing ...
Reviewed by NeutralX2 on Jan. 5, 2009
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In Space.... This game is good
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Dead Space is polished to a brilliant shine. The production values are simply top notch. That includes the art, graphics, sound design, etc. Like all good horror games, the developers payed as much attention to sound as they did to the visuals and it shows.For survival horror fans, there is ...
Reviewed by padrino on Oct. 19, 2008
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This game is absolutely fabulous.
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I loved RE4 and this game has a lot in common with the playstyle. I like the upgrade system, the graphics are good enough that nothing ever stood out, the atmosphere was great for keeping up the suspense\thriller mood of the game. The game was very fun to play, the ...
Reviewed by TempleTrio on Feb. 1, 2009
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No Limb is safe in Dead Space
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9 hours and 33 minutes is the total time it took me to complete my 1st play through of Dead Space. It was tell well spent because I was able to become a bad ass Engineer ( Issac Clarke) and Sever the limbs of my foes. Dead Space plays like ...
Reviewed by silver_DewSky on Oct. 29, 2008
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One of 2008's Most Slept On Titles Chills And Thrills
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There are two truths when it comes to gamers: They love innovative games, and they devour sequels. You might ask, "Then why do titles like Okami fail when it comes to overall sales?" Well, this is often due to the fact that certain titles are marketed poorly or ...
Reviewed by bshirk on Aug. 26, 2009
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Buy extra underwear. You're gonna need it.
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"Dead Space" is a masterfully executed, freakishly thrilling survival horror action game that looks, plays and feels like your worst nightmare (in a good way). Suffice it to say I had no idea what I was in for when I started this game. I assumed it'd be a cheap rip-off ...
Reviewed by fuzzysquash on Feb. 5, 2009
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Fright and Fight, all done right
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Dead Space is a great game. I regret that its strong M rating and relative lack of publicity might let it go on forgotten like other great single-player adventures, like Beyond Good & Evil or The Darkness. I hope the great reviews keep it fresh in peoples' minds. I want ...
Reviewed by deadox1138 on Oct. 23, 2008
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Oct. 14, 2008
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OFLC: MA15+
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BBFC: 18
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ESRB: M
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Dead Space - Achievement Road Map
A guide how to fastest optain all achievements in Dead Space.
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Printable checklist for the Xbox Achievements
An achievements checklist for Dead Space inthree formats: PNG image, PDF file and OpenDocument spreadsheet
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Cheat Codes
These are various cheats for Dead Space.
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Weapons Guide
Guide for all the weapons in Dead Space
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