Dead Space review

Exceptional

by BloodScorchedSun

I didn't really think they improve on this horror masterpiece very much but they did. In this remake they managed to capture all the suspense and shock of some of the body horror while adding in some new things to keep you on your toes. The addition of Isaac being voiced also works so much better than the silent protagonist cliche of old. There is great use of backtracking to pad out the game just a little but not enough to be frustrating. The combat feels even better, the graphics and ambience are great with the Intensity Director doing a good job of throwing some curveballs and red herrings to have the player on edge. I really enjoy this game and I'm hoping they remake 2 and 3 with this same level of detail and craft.