The original Dead Space comes from an unusual place - it was built from the technology powering the Tiger Woods games between 20 - but of course it's a completely different experience. In this full-on remake, Dead Space merges many of the latest innovations in the Frostbite engine with a fresh new coat of paint and overhauled game design - but how much has the game changed and what does the new tech bring? To find out, I've played through the game on PS5, ran through the original on PS3 and spoken to developers David and Phillipe from EA Motive to get some deeper insights into the technology powering the remake. Fifteen years later, Dead Space lives again thanks to EA Motive. So much so that it's bound to overwhelm a few gamers, and maybe even turn a few of them off.In 2008, EA released Visceral Games' Dead Space - a dark sci-fi horror experience that quickly amasssed a following and spawn multiple follow-ups. But once that initial roadblock is bested, the system opens up the possibility for a seemingly endless number of combinations. Its lack of intuitiveness is sure to intimidate players at first as it's not exactly laid out in the most logical of presentations. What's new in Dead Space 3 is the elimination of save points (there's only autosaving checkpoints) and a weapon modding and creation mechanic that can be accessed via weapon benches scattered across the world.Īrguably the most notable addition to the game, weapon creation, is a multilayered and tiered system that relies on the gathering of elements and tools found in lockers and supply boxes. Dead Space vets will no doubt recognize a collection of necromorph mainstays in addition to familiar checkpoints, suit kiosks, and weapon benches.

Interestingly enough, though, horror doesn't seem to be at the top of the list of priorities in the game. There are a number of jump-out-of-your seat moments of sheer terror, even if a few of them come off a bit like cheap haunted house thrills. I played Dead Space 3 mostly by myself (and with the lights off) to really absorb the moody atmosphere for all its worth.

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