Review: Dead Space

G'day folks!

Finding joy in a game series from a sequel is something that doesn't  happen a lot with this gamer, but with my love for Dead Space 2 ignited a love for horror games and with the final chapture on the way, its good to look back to the game that started it all; and Dead Space does not dissapoint, despite its growing age.

The horror genre in both gaming and film media has been slipping in the last 10 years, many of the classics being repeated over and over until the genre became nothing more than a cheap scare. One of the many titles to save the horror gaming genre was indeed Dead Space, made evident in the first few minutes of gameplay.
While now the game has been out for four years, the graphics still look reletively modern, still being believable and the gruesome scenes. But what really helps to push the fear in the game is the sound effects and musical score. Turning corners, waiting too long in one spot or even just standing in an elevator, Necromorphs will bleed out of the wall and can easily turn a man into a wimpering blubbering mess.
Despite having a silent protagonist, the game is filled with conversational types. From audio logs, to main plot lines and even alive crew members now gone insane, there is plenty to be creeped out about and fear.

One of the only things that lack in this game is the customisation. While the main point of Dead Space is to survive the attack and destroy the Red Marker, not much about Issac changes until the end of the game. Your Engineer suit, while can be upgraded and gain key things, does not change colour or design dramatically.
However, these things can be overlooked with the great amount of gameplay, plot twists and screaming as the unkillable necromorph chases you down over and over.

While many gamers may turn a blind eye to the classics of yesteryear, its always best to go back and discover the origins of any game series. Dead Space was a game that has brought hours of joy to millions of gamers and hopefully Dead Space 3 will live up to the reputation the series has made.

Out of 10, I gave Dead Space an 9/10

Good Points
+Freakishly scary
+Excellent and creative gameplay
+Honed controls and AI battle situations
+Defining storytelling

Bad Points
-Reloading mid battle  is a hassle
-Customisation needed a bit of work

Dead Space is out now for the standard price of 1920 Microsoft Points