Dead Space, at its core, is one of the most breathtakingly frightening video games I have ever played. unlike other ItsNotAReview’s I’ll start at the bottom line and work my up. This game is frickin’ fantastic… the best I have played so far this year. Find out why, after the jump.
Story – “A”
In the future, apparently, we’ll run out of natural resources on our own planet, forcing our species to get its necessary stuff by cracking open other worlds. To do this, we’ll be sending out these “Planet Crackers” to literally break them into huge chunks. The problem is that one of these ships is having some problems, and your team of 3 people has been sent to investigate. After a pretty rough docking with the planet cracker you find yourself in pure hell, wearing what appears to be a burlap outfit bedazzled with pieces of iron. Once on the ship, you come to the realization that something on this ship has gone terribly wrong, and nothing is what it first appears to be.
Throughout the story, the plot twists and turns its way through a maze of the dimly-lit passageways of the space ship called the “Ishimura.” The vessel is so big that you have to take a tram from one area to the next, which is where each chapter begins and ends. In an attempt to keep this entire article as spoiler-free as possible, I can say no more about the story itself. I just can’t risk ruining this awesome game for you.
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I might pick this up, I need a scary game to add to my collection.
Darn it Doc I REALLY wanted the new SOCOM, but know Im really looking at this.
Ever notice that it’s the completely new IPs that make the best games? The game industry needs to recover from it’s addiction to sequels.
So are you going to give this game away in a contest? That would be so awesome of you to do so
Awesome review, Doc. I’m really looking forward to picking this up on Wednesday.
Btw, wasn’t this supposed to come out on Tuesday? Every store I’ve called says they get it on Wednesday. O_o
Too scary! LOL
But, hey, I may rent this the week before that “Aliens: Colonial Marines” game comes out; to kind of get in the mood, I mean. But, at the time being, I’d rather put off being scared senseless as long as possible.
@darkwonders… sorry dark.. this disc’s next stop is Dave’s parents’ house. Then maybe we can put it up for grabs. I really want to hear Dave’s thoughts on the game. We’re a little cash-challenged heh.
@Yeti… I am usually the same way. Horror games…horror movies…. never cared for them. This game had me so jumpy I had to play it with the lights on a few times… yeah I’m a wuss.
But its worth it. Don’t miss this game.
Lol, Doc made Lesley hold his hand while he played the really scary levels…
It’s got criticism for being too repetitive, for being a 6 hour game stretched out to 12 hours, true?
i dont feel that way at all. But that’s me. I love it.
I’m really looking forward to playing Dead Space! Thanks for the “ItsNotAReview” Doc.
We should not waste any resources; or we human will be extinct.
well, I may pick this up as well.
Wow. so terrible/.
that is good to know that.
what is the space ?
sounds interesting.