Dead Space (2023) Reviews

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96 / 100
Jan 26, 2023

Motive Studio knock it out of the park. This remake of Dead Space is far superior than the original classic. Great additions, impressive graphics, outstanding audio and more, makes this game a most have.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space remains one of the best survival horror games ever, and the 15 years that have passed are hardly felt at all in terms of structure, gameplay, combat-system and setting. If all remakes were like this…

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Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space is one of the true legends of the survival horror genre, and EA Motive's new remake does the original game full justice while also introducing a variety of fantastic new additions and reworkings. Other than some slight disappointment in its visuals on a technical (but certainly not artistic or atmospheric) level, this is a remake that finds a near-perfect balance between retaining the heart and soul of its predecessor and reanimating its body in some unexpected (but positive) ways.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space is an authentic remake, revised and improved in every way from what we had come to love and appreciate back in 2008. EA Motive has not only lavishly improved the entire technical aspect of the original product, but has further enhanced the entire experience, making the Ishimura a frightening death trap, capable of terrorizing and concealing a story that is still fascinating today.

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Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space has had a spruce up for the current-gen and while it looks shiny and new, the pants-wetting terror remains unchanged

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gameranx
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Unscored
Jan 26, 2023
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Essential
Jan 26, 2023

Whether you’re a fan of the OG or a newcomer, Dead Space is the first great AAA offering of this year. Hopefully it means more great things in the pipeline for the series. They have largely succeeded in breathing new life into the long-dormant IP with such a quality remake. Sure, it’s not a 1:1 remake like most purists wanted but, Dead Space will surely impress newcomers and fans (at least most of them anyway) with excellent audiovisual design, an even brutal combat system, reworked lore and an immersive campaign that’ll last you anywhere from 12 to 14 hoursMaybe we’ll finally get the definitive Dead Space 3 experience at the hands of Motive. But that’s food for thought.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space Remake returns in a unique glow. The game is scary again, looks great and will provide players with a whole lot of fun. The main plot ends a little quickly, but it's definitely worth getting acquainted with this title again.

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ACG
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Buy
Jan 26, 2023
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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2023

Even beyond being a remake, it’s just a damn, damn good survival horror game in its own right, and easily one of the best in terms of atmosphere and survival elements since perhaps 2014’s Alien: Isolation. This package as a whole is just such an incredible feat that I can hardly believe it exists at all, and will be returning to it over and over again, I can promise you that. If you love Dead Space, or survival horror in general, this isn’t just one not to miss, it’s a necessity to pick it up. Praise be to Altman, God damn they did it.

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4 / 5.0
Jan 26, 2023

Dead Space is a must-play for fans of the original and for anyone who loves a good horror game. The game is faithful to its source material while introducing gameplay improvements and enhancements. With its improved presentation and gameplay, Dead Space stands tall among its next-gen console peers. The game’s graphic flaying system, updated presentation, and amped-up haptic feedback make for a truly frightening experience.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

In the moment-to-moment gameplay, it literally feels identical, but that's because it is. Anything new in Dead Space doesn't enhance the experience, it detracts from it. So, we're left with a worse version of a game that looks vastly superior.

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Buy
Jan 27, 2023

The Dead Space Remake is a stellar effort from Motive Studio that respects the source material but also makes just enough meaningful changes to gameplay to suit modern audiences and provide a fresh experience. It wasn’t an easy task, considering how the original is held in high regard, but the results cannot be denied, and they have indeed lived up to lofty expectations. One highlight of the game is its superb audio design, which keeps players on their toes, elevating encounters and maintaining tension levels high all throughout. Paired with chilling visuals and lighting that evoke an atmosphere of dread, the USG Ishimura is even more terrifying than ever before.

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Jan 27, 2023

It can’t be overstated just how much a Dead Space remake always seemed like a sure thing, and after my time with it, that perspective hasn’t changed. It’s easily one of the best modern horror games, and the fresh lick of paint to really bring its grimy, snarling interpretation of sci-fi horror into sharp new relief is very welcome, especially when it maintains such faith in the source material.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

Dead Space is a remarkable achievement in design on all fronts. A loving and intelligent remake that reminds players of what has been lost in AAA games and what can be found again if you just know where to look.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

EA Motive could have taken a path of least resistance in delivering a Dead Space remake, though I'm thankful for everything they've poured into what is a tremendous reimagining of one of gaming's truly iconic horror games. It's gorier than ever, the story is made whole, encompassing lore elements once merely pieced together by its fan base, and feels like a genuinely fresh twist on the original.

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90 / 100
Jan 27, 2023

[T]he Dead Space Remake is the definitive edition of the first game. While the story and levels are similar to the original, the improvements (both visually and during gameplay) and new mechanics make this worth playing even for those who have already played the original 2008 game.

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9.6 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

All in all, our expectation of the Dead Space remake being just a marginally updated version of the cult classic was blown out of the water just a few minutes into the journey. Instead, what we found was an astonishing and impressive experience that will set yet another high bar for its contemporaries to follow, a true survival horror adventure chocked full of surprises both obvious and subtle, and a fabled return to pure ecstasy while trepidation coloured every step. Dead Space has never looked or felt better, and a homage has easily surpassed its inspiration and become a flag bearer for the genre. If this is what Motive Studio can do with a remake, then we look forward to losing our minds further for even more Dead Space in the near future.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

Motive Studio has created an experience for new and returning fans of the series that goes beyond the expectations of a remake.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jan 27, 2023

A remake that is in many ways superior to an already classic game. Get ready to be scared.

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