The video titled "Dead Space Remake Review" published by IGN delves into the remake of the popular 2008 sci-fi horror game Dead Space. The reviewer praises the game for its enhancements, maintaining the essence of the original, and adding new character details. The game follows the protagonist, Isaac Clarke, as he searches for his scientist wife, Nicole, aboard the USG Ishimura.
The Dead Space remake features significant visual improvements, with realistic weathered steel surfaces, putridly pubescent levels of pus-filled pimples, and moody lighting that adds to the ominous atmosphere. The game's interconnected structure encourages exploration, with players able to shuttle freely between tram stations and travel between areas on foot. This creates a greater sense of place and allows for backtracking, leading to discoveries of weapon upgrade schematics and other treasures.
The combat system remains focused on dismembering Necromorphs, with a few notable tweaks to enemy variety. Acid-vomiting variations of the basic spike-handed slasher are more common, while hyper-mobile Twitches are more frenetic. The Necromorphs now have several layers of flesh and bone to blast away, providing a clear visual indication of how close players are to severing a limb. In addition, the game introduces new ways to maintain tension, such as the use of circuit breakers to divert power between interactive elements.
Developer Motive Studio has kept iconic scenes from the original game, such as the first fight against the regenerating Hunter, while overhauling and removing weaker scenes. The asteroid defense sequence has been completely transformed into a more exhilarating challenge. Weapons are now found in the world instead of being purchased from the store, and there are new perks like incendiary fire that can be unlocked through a smartly augmented system.
The Dead Space remake also features a more fleshed-out story, with multi-part side missions that follow holographic logs and audio and text files. This additional context, along with character tweaks, makes the game's shocking final twist feel more impactful. Isaac Clarke is now voiced by Gunner Wright, who provides a stoic performance, making Isaac feel like an active participant in the story.
In conclusion, the Dead Space remake by Motive Studio is a successful revitalization of the seminal sci-fi horror game. With its stunningly redesigned spaceship, enhanced story, and reimagined action scenes, it is the definitive way to experience or re-experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made. The remake is a testament to the team's dedication in balancing innovation and renovation with preservation.
