RusbelVII
2017
Robots, Aliens, Existentialism - what's not to like?
Most games wouldn't get away with having me redo the same selection of bosses several times, but the extra story and the details you'll pick up on subsequent playthroughs actually makes it worthwhile in Replicant. It's somewhat dwarfed by the majesty of its sequel but the great characters, deceptively layered story and a really unique style still make this a game I can recommend - as long as you're okay with things getting a little repetitive towards the end.
2023
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!
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!