Abstract: Isaac Clarke is not a very lucky man. After spending a long time on the Ishimura trying to escape from the clutches of the Necromorphs and destroy the Aegis Marker that helped create them he almost didn't make it. He may have survived his time on the I...
Abstract: With Resident Evil becoming "Resident Action" and the Silent Hill series becoming a shadow of its former self (pending the release of Downpour being very good that is) survival horror hasn't had much to scream about these days. Sure, Alan Wake was a ni...
Abstract: For all the escapism they bring, most video game universes probably aren't places we would actually ever want to go. For as much of a thrill as we might get from being hunkered down in the middle of a firefight against the Reapers or witnessing the aft...
Abstract: In space no one can hear you scream...for more.The horror game genre has become increasingly stagnate over the years. Resident Evil was the original, and while I have loved the later incarnations, they rarely give you that sense of tension we got when ...
Abstract: Early on in Dead Space 2, there's a moment where protagonist Isaac Clarke boards a space train. In the previous game, such a moment would have signaled a loading screen; but here, it unfolds as the following in-game sequence: After tinkering around to ...
Small yet meaningful tweaks like the Advanced Locator make the game much more fun to play; the evolution of Issac Clarke as a character is nicely handled; the action still fits into the trademark Dead Space mold.
There's a noticeable lack of major moments; the boss fights are fairly weak; there isn't enough in the way of meaningful plot developments or answers to major questions.
Abstract: Let's get one thing straight first - the Dead Space series is genuinely frightening. There's a subtle difference between experiences that make you jump out of your seat every now and again, and those that distil fear into your very being, causing anxie...
Dismembering necromorphs is as thrilling as ever, Some great new necromorph types, Wonderfully atmospheric visuals and sound design, Exhilarating multiplayer, A great bonus in Dead Space Extraction.
No significant gameplay advances over the first game, Singleplayer falls into predictable rhythm for a while, Some dull objectives.
Dead Space 2's thrilling campaign, intense multiplayer, and great bonus material make it an outstanding game and a worthy follow-up to its superb predecessor....
Abstract: Isaac Clarke, the unluckiest space engineer of the 26th century, is more unfortunate than ever in Dead Space 2. 2008's superb Dead Space took the style of survival horror shooter action exemplified by games like Resident Evil 4 and meshed it with an at...
Dead Space 2 raises the bar for survival horror games. You are constantly on the edge of your seat, almost down to your last shot of ammo and yet wondering what is lurking around the next corner. The story is deep and the pacing is excellent. And did w...
