Fantastic visuals, sound design and animations make this remake the definitive version of the game.

The dismemberment mechanics remain original and fun throughout, and really do make Dead Space stand out from other action horror games. However as the game goes on Isaac becomes so powerful and the hordes of enemies get so ridiculous that the action element takes over any real sense of horror or suspense is lost.

As far as story goes, don't expect much: this is a very by-the-numbers pulpy sci-fi-horror plot that does very little to stand out and is often painfully predictable. It's just a game about chopping up zombies in space, but it does that very well!

This game is beautiful. Equal parts absurdly hilarious and crushingly real. I am sure that this will inspire a generation of arts students to write extended essays on its themes of existentialism, addiction, morality and political ideology. So I'll spare you that: Do yourself a favour and play this game.

This is one of those incredibly rare videogames that actually reacts to the player's choices and development. There is no predetermined right or wrong answer, but there's always a satisfying response. Whether you choose to become the communist-cop of the apocalypse or a militant feminist boxing-enthusiast, the decisions you make bleed into every interaction you make. The ending is also the most impressive and moving denouements I have ever experienced in a videogame. Really, just play it for yourself.