Dead Space

A third person shooter survival game, Dead Space was developed by EA Games for PC, PS3 and XBOX. So far, there are two games in the series (the third of which is yet to be released), and since the release of the first Dead Space game in 2008, its popularity has only risen. Battling against a virus that transforms humans into grotesque and horrifying monsters known as Necromorphs, it's up to you to save the world and what remains of the human race.

Dead Space


Don't deny it, you want to shoot some Aliens! Who wouldn't with the hype Americans make over them, crop circles and anything they can possibly relate to the humanoid beings that have stumbled upon our decaying planet and have landed on it in the hope that they will find the chance to conquer it and take it back to their alien over-lord a a gift! (Try saying that in one breath, I dare you)


The USG Ishimuru's communiation with earth is cut off as the ship encounters an alien object!
Isaak Clarke, an engineer, arrives to repair the damage done and finds the ship, a hollow, lifeless, blood covered pit infected by aliens and totally devoid of human life.
The engineer becomes a survivor, tasked with returning the object to it's planet.

Gameplay


One of the first things you notice about Dead Space is the fact that is has a totally different UI to other games. Instead of player information being along the edges of the screens, things like the health bar and ammunition count are built into the weapons and armour, saving space. It actually looks rather good. if you wish to check the maps and other features, you just use one of the various holograms that float around your character.


In order to kill Necromorphs you must remove all of their limbs as you shoot them, thus introducing a new form of combat. Just shooting an enemy in the head won't finish him in this game. 


As your character is an engineer, a majority of his tools and weapons are made from old parts like saws and flamethrowers. This certainly adds a sense of realism to the game, in my opinion as the tools and weapons used are more realistic due to the fact that you built a lot of them yourself using your engineering skills. 


From what I've seen and read, the controls are easy enough to understand and the graphics used in this game are more than half decent. Certainly one to pick up if you don't already own it (like me). 

Dead Space 2


Isaaks back (I think that has a nice ring to it) but it's not just about surviving this time.
He awakes froma a coma (I really wanted to make a dead joke here) in an alien city called 'The Sprawl' (you can imagine the positive energy all over this place)!
He is the sole survivor of an alien infestation and the government want him. On top of that he's having nightmares about is dead girlfriend (I can only imagine).
He will do anything to live and him and his arsenal put the ace in space (I couldn't resist, you can punish me for it later).


Gameplay


Released in January of this year, the gameplay for Dead Space 2 is almost exactly the same as its predecessor. The UI is the same as before as well as combat and the character you play as. However, this title has multiplayer, something its ancestor did not possess. 

Differences to Dead Space


There are FIVE difficulty levels in this game. They are: Casual, Normal, Survivalist, Zealot and Hardcore. Each level is more difficult than the last, with Hardcore as the most extreme. Unlocked after completing the game, you can only play from a fresh start, are allowed no more than three saves and will struggle to find ammunition, food and other vital supplies. The monsters are relentless and it is a seriously hard level to complete. Anyone who has finished this level...I salute you. 




Multiplayer


Two teams of four, one human, one Necromorph. The human's goal is to try and complete the given task whilst the Necromorphs attempt to stop them from finishing. Each player has two weapons and as you progress through multiplayer new weapons and abilities will be unlocked for both sides. It could be a long and relentless battle if you have two very good teams pitted against each other. Being able to play as both the good guy and the bad guy is an added bonus to the experience of multiplayer mode.

Dead Space 3


I bet your thinking 'Jeeze, how long can one guy survive an alien invasion on his own (...without a towel...Douglas Adams fans, that was or your benefit)!
So now I suppose you'll want me to tell you all about it!!
You'll just have to wait like rest of us, or go and get hired for the production.




Dead Space is a popular game that has received high ratings from pretty much every critic out there. Thank you to Watcher (Michael) for voting this game as our next post and we hope you enjoyed it. Below is a little Dead Space 2 video.