Dead Space (2023)

Dead Space (2023)

January 27, 2023

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The sci-fi survival-horror classic Dead Space™ returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up to offer a deeper, more immersive experience. This remake brings jaw-dropping visual fidelity, suspenseful atmospheric audio, and improvements to the gameplay while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision. Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on …

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87.8

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Critic Reviews (35)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Motive Studio has done the unthinkable with Dead Space. It has turned this iconic, incredibly memorable survival horror game from fifteen years ago into an even more immersive and engaging experience."

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Ben Rayner Digital Spy Jan 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"If you&s;re new to the series, it&s;s an absolute must to experience this wholly unique game, and thankfully there&s;s more than enough excuse for older fans to step foot once more onto the USG Ishimura."

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Chris Scullion VGC Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Dead Space is a visually stunning remake that is both faithful to the original, and modernises what it needs to. The remake naturally looks significantly better than the original, but it&s;s the addition of voice acting for Isaac and the …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Jan 2023
90.0 /100

"Dead Space is a fantastic remake, taking what was great about the original and adding plenty of smart and impressive features."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

86.0

"The Dead Space remake improves on the 2008 original in every category with significantly upgraded graphics, gameplay, and more."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Jan 2023
91.0 /100

"It doesn&s;t matter if you knew the game or not. The remake of Dead Space is a must-try experience. Of the best in the horror genre."

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Dean Takahashi GamesBeat Jan 2023
100.0 /100

"It’s a great example of when you start with a clean slate, improve all of the graphics and game systems, and then wind up with a much better product than the original. This remake of a classic goes to show …"

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Edwin Evans-Thirlwell GamesRadar+ Jan 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"While a fine piece of craft and a sumptuous reworking of the setting, EA Motive&s;s Dead Space remake sheds a little of the 2008 game&s;s enchantment."

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Elijah Beahm DualShockers Jan 2023
89.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Dead Space Remake is damn good fun, with interesting ideas and appreciation of the greater franchise that most remakes lack. This isn’t some studio trying to massively reinvent an IP, but working to fit the best pieces together so it …"

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Eric Van Allen Destructoid Jan 2023
85.0 /100

"Dead Space as a concept still holds up, and the reworking EA Motive has provided highlights its best features while shoring up old pitfalls. Sci-fi survival horror fans should get what they want out of this: the return of a …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

55.0

"Dead Space remains one of the best survival horror games ever, and the 15 years that have passed are hardly felt at all in terms of structure, gameplay, combat-system and setting. If all remakes were like this…"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Dead Space (2023) feels a little redundant considering the original still holds up, but a well-executed remake still results in a standout action-horror experience."

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Jade King TheGamer Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Dead Space is a triumphant remake that draws strength from familiarity instead of allowing its archaic origins to become a vice. This is now the definitive version of Isaac Clarke’s first chapter, one that doesn’t aim to reinvent his character, …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Jan 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Everything good about Dead Space 2023’s basic gameplay, combat, and narrative is a result of what Dead Space 2008 built. Most of what this remake adds is either less appealing artistic alterations or side content that generally amounts to unnecessary …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

86.0

"Some changes in the remake work better than others, but the important thing is that, like the original, it’s survival horror at its best and a worthy successor to the beloved series."

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Joe Donnelly GamesRadar+ Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Motive Studio&s;s Dead Space is a horror remake done right."

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Joe Vargas The Angry Joe Show Jan 2023
100.0 /100
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Joseph Yaden Inverse Jan 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Dead Space is a shot-for-shot recreation of the original that manages to recapture the 2008 game as you want to remember it — meaning it’s actually better than ever."

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Juan Linares Areajugones Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Dead Space Remake preserves and improves the sensations of the 2008 installment and brings back to the front one of the best survival-horror of the last 20 years. A remake that besides being a nice facelift introduces some playable mechanics …"

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Kelsey Raynor VG247 Jan 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

92.0

"Ultimately, Dead Space is a game that a lot of horror developers can learn from when it comes to creating suspense and a feeling of dread in its players. And as far as remakes go, Dead Space has me thoroughly …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Remakes are a much harder thing to pull off than remasters. The original game exists and changing things can be a scary proposition to fans. Motive Studio has done an outstanding job of tweaking what worked and fixing what didn’t. …"

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"For those who already love the franchise and are simply hoping for a spruced-up version of the original game, then the Dead Space remake is an easy recommendation, so long as you’re okay with paying the price (or waiting for …"

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Marcus Stewart Game Informer Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"Rather than reinvent the wheel, Motive made Dead Space look nicer, play better, and preserved the core of the experience. Its new flourishes add to that enjoyment instead of subtracting."

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Matthew Kevin Mitchell Attack of the Fanboy Jan 2023
90.0 /100

"In space no one can hear you scream, but that is okay because Dead Space will have you so immersed that you&s;ll forget to. Experience your favorite sci-fi game like never before with improved visuals, audio, and features that make …"

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Michael Huber Easy Allies Jan 2023
90.0 /100

"Dead Space is back with a faithful remake that adds more depth to the original."

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Moustafa Gad IGN Middle East Jan 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

94.0

"The Dead Space remake provided an immersive experience from start to finish and paved the way for a brighter return to the series in the future."

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Nick Petrasiti TheSixthAxis Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

89.0

"EA Motive have done incredible work with the Dead Space remake to bring a horror classic up to date, injecting true horror back into the genre alongside considered changes and expansions to the original story. It&s;s hands down one of …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Jan 2023
90.0 /100

"The Dead Space remake may not feel entirely necessary, but it improves upon the original with some smart new additions to almost every aspect of its design."

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Rick Lane Guardian Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"This remake of 2008&s;s urgent sci-fi horror from Visceral Games resists big changes in favour of some laser-focused improvements"

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Jan 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Dead Space remake brings the beloved survival horror franchise into the modern day, and then some. It’s a stunning reimaging of a classic that retains what made its progenitor so special while also improving various aspects that haven’t aged well. …"

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Samuel Tolbert Windows Central Jan 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

97.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

95.0

"Motive Studios delivers a remake that isn&s;t just a faithful adaption of Dead Space for the modern age, but a love letter to the entire franchise. New narrative tweaks, the addition of a talking protagonist, and open exploration across the …"

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Sean Martin PC Gamer Jan 2023
84.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"The Dead Space remake sets a new standard for the future of the survival horror series⁠, even if it isn&s;t the sequel I&s;ve been pining for."

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

70.0

"Not only is the 2023 Dead Space remake good, it takes everything that made the 2008 game good and makes it better, even outright swapping out certain weak points of the original to make a top-to-bottom must play for anyone …"

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

81.0

"Does EA Motive&s;s return to the mutant-infected Ishimura spaceship retain the original&s;s terror and suffocating sense of place?"

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Tristan Ogilvie IGN Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Dead Space is a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made."

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