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Dead Space (2008)

Isaac Clarke is an engineer sent with a team to investigate the USG Ishimura, a deep-space mining ship that has gone dark. The repair mission becomes a fight to survive aboard the vessel as its corridors fill with hostile alien creatures. Combat turns conventional shooting habits on their head: enemies are best stopped by cutting off their limbs rather than aiming for their heads. Isaac uses mining and engineering tools as weapons, with alternate fire modes, plus stasis to slow threats and kinesis to move objects. You travel through the ship to complete tasks, search its rooms for supplies, and manage limited inventory space. Shops and upgrade nodes let you improve weapons and equipment, while holographic displays built into Isaac's suit show health, ammunition, maps, and objectives.

An engineer sent to repair a silent mining ship must survive its alien outbreak, using mining tools to sever enemies' limbs.

Released 09 Jan 2009

92%positive of
29k player reviews
$19.99
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Cut Off Monster Limbs

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Fight With Mining Tools

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Slow Enemies With Stasis

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Developed by EA Redwood Shores · Published by Electronic Arts

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Common Player Critiques

  1. Mouse and Frame-Rate Issues
  2. Weak Boss Encounters
  3. Repetitive Late Fights
  4. Clunky Aiming Controls
92%
positive of 29k player reviews
87/100
Metacritic

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Back of the Box

Platforms Windows
Steam Deck Verified
Age ratings
  • ESRB M — Blood and Gore Intense Violence Strong Language
  • PEGI 18
  • USK 18
  • BBFC 18
  • CRL 18
  • KGRB 18
Controller support Xbox
Controller required No
DRM / EULA
  • Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Dead Space EULA 1
  • EA Play subscription requires acceptance of EA Play Terms
Content notices
  • Blood and Gore
  • Intense Violence
  • Strong Language
  • Interactive Elements
  • Online and In-Game Purchase
  • Age rating for: ESRB
Metacritic 87/100 View on Metacritic
Website Official website

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