
A masterclass in action design, Dead Space (2008) delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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92%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (92% positive from 28K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
No significant drawbacks reported
Dead Space is a 2008 survival horror game developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows as the debut entry in the Dead Space series. Set on a mining spaceship overrun by deadly monsters called Necromorphs following the discovery of an artifact called the Marker, the player controls engineer Isaac Clarke as he navigates the spaceship and fights the Necromorphs while struggling with growing psychosis. Gameplay has Isaac exploring different areas through its narrative, solving environmental puzzles and finding ammunition and equipment to survive.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 5d ago
What a nice f game, very enjoyable and playable. If you wanna try dead space, buy this one instead of the remake.
Replayed on PC. A classic, survival horror game that's aged well due to the game's atmosphere, fun gameplay & weapon system, interesting enemy designs, and solid story. It does feel a bit aged compared to Dead Space 2, 3, and the DS1 remake (obviously) but it's still work checking out. The remake is better in practically every single way except for the bad stuttering issues, regardless of what kind of hardware your PC has. However, the original doesn't stutter nearly as much as the remake so that's one thing the original has over the remake. Only real issues I have with this game is that it's far too easy to get overpowered due to the power node system (makes the game too easy, along with using one weapon to make combat encounters easier than they should be), the shooting/stasis/kinesis/melee system can feel rigid compared to it's sequels & remake, NPC faces can look a bit low quality outside of the main cast, and lastly the Plasma Cutter simply being way too strong. Regardless, awesome game and high replayability. Go play it. 8.5/10.
A spectacular experience. When people say that the game is a classic and a masterpiece in horror, they are not joking. But what personally got me was the actively hostile atmosphere in it. The game feels uninviting and as if everything on Ishimura, including the ship Ishimura herself, wants you to die. Incredibly nerve wracking. While the game has some issues (some stemming from the port not being the best), it's still a must play for anyone who calls themself a horror fan.
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