Dead Space Expert Reviews

The horror survival game genre is a pretty interesting one, with the likes of Resident Evil or Doom becoming the benchmark that other titles need to match. That being said, it's pretty hard for a new game to bring innovation, especially in the very ...

Unique combat, Engaging story, Horror atmosphere

No multiplayer

Part of the game developer's new "quality over quantity" design philosophy, Dead Space, the creation of the EA Redwood Shores studio, manages to get the most out of a pretty dull setting and scenario. If you want to experience the complete package ...

Dead Space Developer: EA Redwood Shores Publisher: EA Platform: Xbox 360 (Reviewed) PS3, PC Price: $59.99 (Shop.Ars) Rating: Mature

Dead Space is shaping up to be one of the best horror, science-fiction games in recent memory. Ars goes to EA to see how a dedicated development team inside EA pushed for the game's existence, and created something special in the home of sports games.

Dead Space draws inspiration from a variety of sources but its most obvious reference point is the movie Aliens. The simple yet effective story centres on a three-man crew of space engineers who are sent to investigate a distress signal aboard the USG ...

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

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

Repetitive mission objectives, Close-quarters combat is troublesome

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

There used to be a time when the survival horror meant solely Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Lately, there are more original properties, like the mind-boggling BioShock or the gruesome Condemned, sprouting up within the genre. Now EA has pushed itself ...

Unique gameplay experience ; Stunning visual design ; Limb by limb dismemberment

Replayability is crippled by inventory loss during difficulty switch ; Overpowered boot stomp ; Backtracking may bother some gamers

Dead Space is a thrilling scarefest filled with nightmarish creatures, gory detail, and the ability to make any gamer wish it was the daytime. Redwood Shores has delivered a truly must-buy title during a month of standout releases.

The survival horror genre has come a long way from the original Doom and Resident Evil days, with the action frequently moving into space, Hell (Hellgate London, Painkiller) and even under the sea (BioShock). Usually the ...

Dead Space has given the survival horror genre the gut-churning spike in the ribs it's been needing for the past few years, with new methods of monster-mashing, a compelling story and intelligent gameplay.

EA delivers a ­­scare-fest that takes a page out of the best sci-fi horror films.

Fun and varied gameplay ; gorgeous graphics ; Zero-G sequences are fun

Monsters won't cross over into rooms other than the one they originated from ; end of level bosses relatively easy to kill

In fact, the game gives you quite a variety of different tasks on every level so it's not all just hack-and-slash, or in this case, shoot-and-dismember.

DEAD Space is intelligently written, beautiful to look at and scary - not to mention gory beyond belief!

Dead Space is a riveting survival horror game, unflinchingly violent from start to finish.

Dead Space is a showcase piece of dark-side entertainment that rivals the marvellous designs of such games as BioShock, Gears of War, and Resident Evil 4. But be advised that it is definitely not for the queasy or the faint of heart. Still, if you can ...