![]() With the new version being exclusively developed for next gen consoles, it will be able to tap into the raw power of the PS5 and Xbox Series X to help enhance what was already a great game. The first game was cutting edge for the time, with excellent sound design and graphics that still hold up today. It was such a success that EA shipped two more sequels in the coming years, both of which received critical acclaim.įans have been clamoring for a new release in the franchise for years, and while it may not be the fourth installment initially hoped for, a remake of the original Dead Space is the next best thing. ![]() Its commitment to building atmosphere, dread, and terror throughout the claustrophic hallways aboard the Ishimura were an unforgettable experience. All I know is that 2023 is shaping up to be an amazing year for the genre, especially with Silent Hill 2 and Resident Evil 4 set to receive similar treatment in the months to follow.Just as survival horror games seemed to be losing their stride during the 360/PS3 generation, focusing too heavily on action over tension, Dead Space came along and shocked the masses. The future is looking bright for the Dead Space series, and, hopefully, the success of this remake will mean that Dead Space 2 could receive the same treatment, or even possibly a Dead Space 4 later down the line. I spent the majority of my time with the game with ray tracing enabled to check out the gorgeous lighting and real-time reflections, but later favored performance mode for the fully-fledged 60fps when the combat encounters wrapped up near the finish line in those last few chapters.ĭead Space works as a self-contained story for first-time players, but there’s so much more lore added for those returning fans like myself that strengthens its connection to the sequels. You’ve got your choice between the performance mode that runs the game in 1440p, that’s enabled by default, and the ray tracing mode, which makes Dead Space run at 30fps but features jaw-dropping visuals in 4K. It also helps that the Dead Space remake runs incredibly well on PS5, too. Each weapon feels radically different through the PS5’s gamepad, and seeing the impact of your shots, blasting off Necromorph limbs lands much more effectively than in the original. In the Dead Space remake, your old guns have new weight, thanks to the smart use of the DualSense controller and a redesigned dismemberment system. They’re a great incentive for backtracking or replaying the story again in New Game+. ![]() The security ratings are locked behind levels of clearance from level 1 and up, which grant you access to everything from secret doors hiding goodies to extra side missions, chests, and schematics. It’s a small inclusion, but it means that you’re often thrown into desperate struggles instead of just gingerly walking down a hallway or doing some light puzzle-solving. Circuit breakers let you kill the lights in an area to power up a lift or doors a set of doors you need to get to your objective, heightening the tension by forcing you to fight blind, in other moments, you can turn off the life support, keeping the lights on but meaning you’re running on limited time. New mechanics spice up the established formula, such as circuit breakers and security gate doors, which give you a way to modify encounters. ![]() If the Leviathan grabs you, it feels like your fault for not getting out of the way, not a failure of the fiddly controls like in the original game. It’s not that the fight is easier, but you have more responsibility for your failures. Boss fights, like your battle with the Leviathan, a gaping maw armed with grabbing tentacles, are still tough, but your new freedom of movement gives you finer control to dodge attacks. This is helped by the new zero-gravity flight controls, retrofitted from Dead Space 2. Some of the first game’s more frustrating moments have been retooled, to become more enjoyable, while still challenging. EA Motive hasn’t been beholden to the original game’s design, making transformative changes for the better. ![]()
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