Dead Space Remake review - they NAILED it
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Dead Space is back. The 2023 remake release (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) is great. Let's dive in.
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Game Description:
Dead Space is a 2023 survival horror game developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. A remake of the 2008 game of the same name developed by EA Redwood Shores, it was released on January 27, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the first release in the Dead Space series since 2013's Dead Space 3. The game received generally favorable reviews.
The game retains the same basic plot as the original. Set in the 26th century, the story follows engineer Isaac Clarke, a crewman on a repair vessel assigned to the USG Ishimura, a massive planetary mining ship that has gone silent. While investigating a distress call sent by the ship's medical officer and Isaac's girlfriend, Nicole Brennan, the vessel's crew is attacked by mutated human corpses. Isaac is forced to fend for himself as he tries to save his surviving crewmates and learn the truth behind the loss of the Ishimura.
Give a shot out to Motive for keeping us in tune during development, I can't appreciate that enough.
yeah good point. It was nice to see it in the earlier stages and the devs breaking it down
It would be cool if they did with iron man
@@ebo8199 Iron man?
@@ebo8199 They are the ones who made that shitty Iron man game?
@@UnseenHitman-1932 no no they are making an original iron man game that is being worked on right after dead space
some additional ramblings on Dead Space. thanks for stopping by here
EA really did great and non EA things. Keep doing non EA things and they’re maybe headed in the right direction!
They killed it for real 15 years later am like oh man the bad dreams are back lol.
As someone who missed a lot of great games in the past, it's awesome to see classics like this come back with a glow-up!
I just started. It’s waaaaay more than a glow-up. It’s a reimagining just like RE2 was
I agree, partially. It’s kinda sad that new ideas are lesser and lesser. Between remake, sequel and “historical” franchises every generation has less fresh stories than the previous one.
Eh. I think the original is better.
I went in expecting to be disappointed and am now so excited to play and enjoy this game that I’m kind of emotional lol Dead space was huge for me back in the day, and revitalized my love for the horror genera and I feel like it’s doing it again so far
Why? Everything we saw pre release looked great. I never saw any red flags.
I hope this doesn’t start a trend of dropping expectations low and rather be surprised when a remake is good. Just be hyped.
Why, because it's one of the rare remakes that the developer was constantly in communication with a small team of hardcore dead space players, so there was constant feedback on what was liked and what was hated about the original.
@@jakec947 I’ve been burned too many times on games that looked great to me unfortunately so I didn’t wanna be upset lol
Huge for me too. Excited now. I got all the acheeves over four back to back playthroughs in '08.
Just want to say I appreciate the hustle, Jake. You're my go-to game review guy, so keep it up, dude!
cheers, thanks!
Same
Same
Agree! Good to see some honest opinions out there.🤩
You kids and your terms. Hardly a hustle lol. More like a fun thing he enjoys doing for a living
this is my first time playing dead space and this remake has completely hooked me.
awesome. I was curious what total newcomers would think.
Masterpiece
I played it before but the game is completely new still since its remade from the ground up and it’s got me hooked too because of that. If it was the original one remastered i wouldev not feel like playing it but fully remade makes it much better
After dead space go play Callisto protocol you’ll love that too.
CP will disappoint after playing DSR
I actually enjoyed Callisto protocol for what it was while understanding it’s short comings like the dodge and the enemy variety but it’s still some what scratched that dead space itch. After playing 2 hours of the DS remake not only did it scratch that itch, it peeled the skin off with a flamethrower, and got it with the plasma cutter. man am I having a good time
what a lovely description
LMAO love that
That’s kind of exactly how I feel. I liked Callisto, and was really on the fence about buying this. I bought it on impulse today and yeaaaahh…..it’s pretty great.
Now the thought of a Dead Space 2 remake is making me salivate 🤤
I wonder if we'll get it
Honestly that one really doesn't need it, I hope for a dead space 4 now
@@alabaster3535 Nah we gotta get to Dead Space 3 so that can be rewritten, then DS4.
@@alabaster3535 Yeah, I don't mind. Either way I just want to play *A* Dead Space 2 on my ps5.
The fact they showed development footage already showed me that the game would be pretty good.
Also makes you realize they were really confident in their development and product as well.
Something I really have trusted them with in development, I honestly got a mini heart attack when I saw the character models, but damn it's a lot better than I thought it was gonna be.
Jake, you're a real class act. I love getting to follow your career here and on Gameranx. Hope you're having a great Friday. Keep doing what you do!
appreciate that. thanks man!
I forgot how effective horror games can be. Playing and sweating like crazy
I know omg I ended up using mods cause I was to scared my man is gone on a business trip and I need him to takeover
I feel like I'm back in high school in 2013 when I first played it. I finished all 3 of them a bunch of times but the last time I played them was in 2017. I can say this remake is absolutely amazing. Spent 2 hours in Chapter 1 just looking at stuff and at the creepy writings on the wall like you said. Performance on PC is great so far. Ok I'm hopping back in now, byee!
I think in part the remake was a test for EA to reignite the franchise and sell to a whole new audience. From the last Dead space up until now there has been 10 years worth off horror in gaming selling very well
I loved how they fleshed out the Nichole and Issac relationship a bit more - that phone call where she's thanking Isaac was heartbreaking and made me tear up. This game is a masterpiece - dude, they even had an old school fun easter egg! That ritual easteregg really is the cherry on top. We need more games like this!
The AI director was a genius move! It keeps you constantly tense because you never know when enemies will pop out while backtracking or what room will randomly not have lights. Also I just feel like I'm having extra enemies thrown at me because I'm doing too well on hard too. I love it!
I'm in chapter two and the darkness is actually scaring the hell out of me!
The sound design and the darkness 😮. I have to take breaks 😅
When you can already hear one coming, but you can't see it yet...
The don’t think I can do it with headphones 😂
Man you can like constantly hear necromorphs even if they don't pop out even if you're backtracking it keeps it TENSE. Especially since the AI director will throw more enemies at you or randomly make a room dark that was lit before... I'm very very pleasantly surprised. Also I feel like there's more whispering than the original. Really sets the atmosphere
Finished the original for the first time literally 1 month ago (crazy ass coincidence), and bought the remake and played the first 45 minutes today before work and my god it's so gorgeous, the sound design is amazing, the AI is better, and giving Isaac a voice in the first game works really damn well actually. So in love with the remake so far! The part that stuck out the most was running away from Necromorphs to get some range, only for them to LEAP AT ME SO THEY WERE AN ARM'S LENGTH AWAY FROM ME. That was the first moment that made me go "oh shit, they changed more than I thought"
What wold you say to people who like it similar to you, but are disappointed about how Nicole and other characters look different and older than what they did in the original?
@@ChessArmyCommander I mean I'm okay with how everyone minus Nichole since she looks like Dr. Halsey but regardless of that all of the performances are all better so far. About 2 hours in.
@@thelasthunter3123 I just got done playing for three hours. Its fantastic! That superficial nonsense doesn't matter. There are many improvements! The weapons, visuals , Issac's voice, zero G stuff, better asteroid cannon mission, the list goes on and on!
@@ChessArmyCommander ay man I've been working doubles since the game came out, I've barely had any time to play 🤷♂️
@@thelasthunter3123 Well, you got it to look forward to. I hope you have as much fun as I am. Enjoy it!
Came for the pizza stayed for the dead space. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I am. This game feels like the whole series got a breath of fresh air blown into it, I was just so happy it lived up to the realization even if it was another company behind the wheel. But their openess and transparency all the way through has shown me that they really did care about the fans and this was a true love letter to us.
Currently playint through, 2 things are really cool for me. First is how bloody iconic Dead Space is. Havent played it in years, still I feel like Ishimura is just burned into my brain permanently. Second, how amazingly Motive captured and expanded the original game. I am constantly jumping betweeen "Hey, I remember that!" and "Hey, that´s new!" and both works great.
I like the remakes of games from late 2000s early 2010s because I was old enough back then to knew about them and want to play, but not old enough to be able to buy them, and now when I hear about a remake for a game like dead space or mass effect, I'm like, yeah, I always wanted to play that game, and even though I often play the original from back then, I think it's nicer, at least for me to play them with modern mechanics and graphics.
Same here. A bunch of my friends from school talked about Dead Space a lot back in the day, but I wasn't allowed to play it at the time. Really excited to pick this up some time, but I don't think my PC specs are good enough, judging by the Steam page.
@@MrApex-xz2ge I will wait a bit too, I'm a ps5 player, but I'll wait the reviews for Hogwarts Legacy and I will decide then which one I'll buy
Having never played any Dead Space game, this remake has kept me entertained all day! I really hope the release of this game is a huge success and the other two entries in the series follow suit with the same treatment 🤓
nice. love to hear it
as someone who is a huge Dead Space fan and has played them all I'd rather have a new installment. 2 and 3 are on Gamepass and hold up, go play them after your done with the remake.
@@centraltimegamers2977 I never knew! Thank you so much 😀
if you preordered dead space remake, you get dead space 2 as well, not remastered or remaked, but you get it, and it still looks pretty good and runs super well.
and if you don't have it you can find it pretty cheap on most platforms.
@@DatAsianGuy Awesome! I got myself the physical copy although I have been told the games are on Game Pass, which is an absolute win! 🥳
I wish people would also consider remakes from an accessibility perspective. Not just controls and settings being tweaked/added for people with disabilities to use. But that people may not have that console that game is available on. Or the means to just go grab a classic console and the game.
When you say "They nailed it!", I can't stop thinking about crucifixion. Maybe that's just because I'm a French Canadian and English is not my first language! Survival horror games is a language I know, though. I'm going to crucify necromorphs tonight in what is probably the best game in the series. What a treat!!
I went in hearing it was good, 2 hours in and I don’t wanna stop playing! It’s made me re-live my childhood. I Love Motive was able to make a me a believer in games again.
Not enough videos about things people love on TH-cam (especially regarding games, movies, TV). Keep shining that light of exuberance, we’re here for it!
thank you. I appreciate that you get what I'm trying to do here
I wish the way the map is more accessible and less cumbersome. Having a mini map say at either the upper left or right hand side of the screen would have been much better. Other than that. It has greatly improved the over all feel of the horror of Dead Space.
My only complaint! if it had re4s map system..wouldve been amazing
I’ve been really excited for this one. I missed out on the original games, so getting a proper upgrade like this is great!
it's a good way to jump into the series. You're in for a good time
@@JakeBaldino that’s great to hear, I’m definitely going to pick it up. I know some people are getting tired of the remakes, but I love it because I’ve got to experience great games I missed out on like FF7 and now Dead Space.
Now I’m just patiently waiting for that damn Metal Gear remake!
More videos about movies would be good!
Regarding this video, I don't buy many games but may have to pick this one up. Loved the original Dead Space and am happy to hear this wasn't screwed up.
The AI in this game is really good, I went in a room at one point and there was a monster on the ceiling so I went “nope” and went back to the last room I was in and closed the door, then it snuck through the walls and popped out of a vent and got me in there lol
I so want this remake because I love the original dead space growing up.
I've played it. Long time ago. Don't remember much except the main plot. And on steam it's 59. I got it. Not badly optimized either. 80 fps with dlss quality 4k on my 3080 12gb and i7 12700k
6:50 should have put in a short of steven seagal saying "Guy" XD
I remember my mate having me over to play the story for him because he was to afraid to do it alone. Good times
I think that what we see here is a remake done right not only you remain faithful to the original but you boost it add more elements that make it even better and improve it overall. Dead space remake=A remake done right! Other devs- watch it- learn from it. This is what a remake is, this is what a remake is all about! Not re-imaginings not changing playstyles JUST THE ORIGINAL BUT BETTER.-
It’s brilliant
1 work at release (so many games don’t)
2 EA didn’t lock a bunch of shut behind pay wall
3 I was a nervous reck for 11 hr straight
It’s absolutely brilliant
It’s cool they added side quests. If I remember correctly the original game didn’t have any side quests. Going to extra areas just have you extra loot.
I just finished it and man this is what I imagined Dead Space when I was a kid and more!
This remake totally got me into Dead Space. For some reason, I just missed it back in the day. I’m 31 now, and I remember being in middle school and this game taking off, but I was so into Halo back then that I barely played anything else. Anyways, I had purchased Dead Space remake on PS5, and I’m now on Dead Space 2 which I bought along with 3 a long time ago on Steam sales. I wish they would remake Dead Space 2, but I hear they aren’t, so I jumped into original Dead Space 2. Happy I’m finally playing the series!
This gives us the breath that some older legendary games can be remade and modernized and still be as good or better, cant wait for re4 remake
I enjoy hearing the things you're passionate to talk about no matter what they are Jake. I can't wait for more!
Shoutout to motive for getting this right to the amazing Gunner Wright for voicing Isaac Clark, this remake is fantastic just fantastic dead space is FUN again
It’s exciting that survival horror games are back in full swing. Now all I want is a game that really emphasises the survival . Less bullets. Crazy difficulty. The charm of playing well and being rewarded. Dead space feels like they give me more than enough ammo to mow down the enemies
I played the original 5-6 times…back in 2008 lol. I LOVE the added rooms, overhaul on graphics and the sound design is “chefs kiss”. This game is def my favorite survival horror game, my little haunted house in space 😂
as someone who played this just once, back in the day. I didn't remember all that much so it was essentially like playing a brand new game and from that perspective I really enjoyed it (am enjoying it).
shame it didn't launch in the best physical shape on certain platforms but that was fixed super quickly so 👌🏻
couple of things I found to be clunky but it's totally era appropriate without being destructive. other than that, very few notes.
recommend.👍🏻
I absolutely loved the collisto protocol it's so awesome but I am super excited to play dead space for the first time tonight 😀 😄
You're gonna love it! (I also loved Callisto :)
I love survival adventure horror, & I’ve never played any dead space games. So I’m excited to pick this one up 😊
Oh boy you are certainly in for treat!
Enjoy mate cheers!
Oooh & lights out sound UP!
The unpredictable spawns in the remake really make the experience for me. Every enemy spawn is scary, I'm constantly looking around in every direction, even when I die I walk into the same room not knowing what to expect. Advanced necros with their green eyes are terrifying and tanky as hell. I am genuinely worried about my mental health in Impossible Mode, thats going to give me an ulcer
I'm upgrading everything and gonna blow 100K on ammo and stasis packs when I go into impossible mode.
I really wish they kept the old aiming style where each laser was projected on the respective target.
Spent all night playing it and singing its praises to my roommate when he came home. The OG Dead Space was my favorite horror game of all-time...but the remake takes that crown now. Definitely hope this and the RE remakes serve as the templates for remakes going forward (fingers crossed we get Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver remakes and...by some miracle, the Suffering). Truly hope this does well enough to make them consider giving Dead Space 2 the same treatment.
They knocked it out the park. I'm happy I didn't have to cancel my order. I was playing for the first time since the OG version until 2AM. The Remake is fantastic. Brought me back to 2008.
It is really good, no doubt! There's that tinkling sound sometimes if you play with headphones, combined with the visuals makes for a creepy atmosphere. Also that sound is like straight out of the X-Files!
I had to play this game for the first time! Survival horror was not my thing back in 2008 but after playing, what I thought was a great Callisto Protocol, I had to jump in and experience this game for the first time. From what I have see in comparison videos, it is amazing the amount of detail the EA Motive did with this remake. Just incredible! Glad to see a lot of people applauding these devs for this remake. Hopefully other Devs see this remake and take notes!
I haven't played dead space in almost 10 yrs. But I beat on every difficulty and received every trophy. I bought the original the day it came out and was blown away. I can't wait to get the remake
I vaguely remembered playing the old game and quitting when I got to the zero G sections. It was just too clunky for me at the time. So now am really excited to see the conversation around this game and am interested in taking that dip into it again. Especially after the great remakes from resident evil. I need more of that 3rd person shooter action horror vibe.
Motive did such a great job this remake is definitely the most definitive way to play Dead Space 1. I really hope a Dead Space 2 remake is in the works.
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The Plasma Cutter, it lacks the impact it had when playing the original. It just doesn't feel as "ooomphy" when firing it, Idk how else to explain it, kinda the same way they messed it up in DS3. Probably the noticeable reduction of camera-bob is a contributor to this, which also causes the same to kinesis, making it also seem "weaker". That and the weight of Isaac's movement overall. It definitely feels like the gameplay is smoother across the board, but if you've played the original (and the sequels) that heavier and often clunky movement which practically became one of it's main characteristics, is comparatively gone. His running/walking is more floaty now, as if he occasionally slides due to a squeaky-clean floor.
Not gamebreaking things really as the remade experience is really chef's kiss, but these are the most often-noticed ones for me.
Only gotten to chapter three and they have changed some of the layout on where you go, but it feels great as well as fresh aaand the necromorphs are haunting when they run
Also, the lurkers have baby heads
I played chapter 1 and it looks amazing but I'm also thinking holy crap this game is dark. Is it just this chapter or are my settings off? Loving it but damn can't see much
It is very dark and I kinda like it, but I'm sad that the helmet isn't showing any light
@Mad Peasant King yeah don't know if I'm getting old or what lol. I'm just like damn I can't see shit
@@Mad_Peasant_King the helmet does show light, it's just not nearly as bright as the original.
@@steadygaming7737 I wish it had the light from ds3, shown the visor slits which was nice
Everything from the way the controller vibrates depending on what action you do and to the graphics , are extremely good. I dont regret it one bit on buying this game. Its good old classic style horror fully remade on modern consoles. Amazing game and there is even talks about dead space 2 remake. Ganna be awesome series of remakes
I was going to wait for a sale on this but decided to throw down the full price..and? It's awesome it looks incredible,I keep stopping just to look around the environments,soak it all in,they've done a fantastic job with this remake and I'm not sorry i paid full price for it.
Glad to see a win for EA Motive, I'm glad space horror still has market cut through in the contemporary gaming space. Okay, now Jake, tell them to make a Mummy movie game
Exactly what I wanted, a similar quality remake to Re2
It's weird that this remaster is getting a lot of attention, bc when it came out it was just a decent game that wasn't triple A. Yes let's get more dead space but it wasn't all that back then
Only issue I have is the security clearance addition... really wished it marked out locked lockers for you that you come across like it does with doors.
It's amazing to get a reminder of how many games in the past 15 years can't touch Dead Space in terms of atmosphere and the "can't put it down" factor you mentioned
with the success of this remake i am hoping they revive this series and expand the lore because its so interesting.
I must have played Dead Space at least a half-dozen times between the 360 and XB1 Back Compat. EA was on a tear back in the 2000's with this, Mass Effect, and Mirror's Edge. I wish they still had some of that "take a chance with a new IP" attitude. Which, speaking of new IPs, hope to see some Hi-Fi Rush BYB on gameranx and your channel!
If I'm honest, the original didn't do much for me. But this remake man... got me scared to go around corners or into new rooms, fumbling basic mechanics out of panic and stuff. Probably what it felt like to play this back in 2008. I'm a happy customer.
Its fantasticly optimized too. My low/mid-end 10yo setup can run it at 60fps
Never played it before. Looking forward to checking it out.
This is one of the greatest remakes ever made. The developer truly understood the source material which is exactly how it needs to be. This is the definitive way to experience the game. I truly hope Resident Evil 4 can be this good.
I just downloaded this game last night and I’m enjoying it so far! I’ve always wanted to try the Dead Space series. Ridley Scott’s Alien and John Carpenter’s The Thing are two of my all-time favorite movies, and Dead Space gives off similar vibes to both of those
Im so happy they remade this, I was 8 when the original came out and im 22 now, somewhere along the line I've lost my ps3 and playstation isn't good at doing backwards compatibility, so I don't have anyway to play ps3 era games, this game didn't need a remake but im glad they did so I can play it again, and super pumped silent hill is coming back now too, these 2 were my favorite scary games growing up
The only thing I don't like is how the map controls work at first
Hi Jake, loved you review and will be getting this when funds allow. But at 8:21 I'm sure I hear you say Ridley rather than Ripley.
As for the Dead Space series I love the games and would like to see 2 and 3 remade.
I didn’t have a pc to play the old Dead Space games because I’ve never play the original when it first released but I have to say I thank God for allowing us newcomers to now eventually experience this game
This Remake was excellent. I'm surprised just like everyone that they didn't fucked it up
It looks stunning, with the tweaks to gameplay and some bit of the narrative in the missions here and there.
I don't know why this happens but there's no photo mode, which for games, like this one is such an oversight. Hopefully, they patch it in later.
Also, you can't use your mouse when navigating the inventory and had to use the arrows on the keyboard to navigate which was annoying but not a big deal.
Overall the devs nailed it :)
I like remakes that add new content or switch it up so it’s a semi-new game
I think my muscle memory kicks in for this game because I really don't remember much besides the ending. I started on normal and for once normal was too easy (im not great at games). So now I'm curious about how much time I actually spent on the OG game because it was crazy hard when I played it... yet it's like I never put it down.
Okay, going I get in. Never played through the original and I’ve been conflicted to either do original or the remake. 🎉 Thank you Baldino.
Held out hope that a polish wouldn't have the negative effect I felt Bioshock suffered from. From what I've seen, this looks good.👍
After the Callisto Protocol I have really needed this. Love the original and so far loving this even more!!!
They nailed this game outta the park and I can say I hold this as one of my favorite remakes right next to the Re2 remake, but my only concern is the graphics looks a little blurry on PS5 and I can see the pixels on performance mode on my 4K TV but all an all a FANTASTIC Remake 💯
I've been playing it and have done 2 playthroughs (Story and NG+ Hard which wasn't that hard, the ripper is surprisingly powerful fully upgraded). Just have to redo a couple intro chapters to fully upgrade everything and then impossible mode. Incredible remake, hoping for Dead Space 2 Remake
Man with remakes being discussed I would love to see Batman Arkham asylum and city with some new paint. Would be a great time to refresh those titles in honor of Kevin Conroy RIP.
Haunted houses rule! The People Under the Stairs, Alien, Murder by Death. Great movies.
Playing RE2 for the first time (!) and RCP Dept is as haunted as it comes. I've been running around it in Dead by Daylight for a year, nice to see the real thing.
Always appreciate the missing photo mode dig. Great video as always.
I tried playing the original in the fall and I just couldn’t keep going. It was mostly because the dialogue was hit or miss, especially the over-the-top arguing between Hammond and Daniels. I picked up the remake and am absolutely loving it! Feels like a brand new 2023 game imo
I'm getting some intense frame hangs sometimes up to 30-40 seconds just randomly. Even had to hard restart my PC when it made everything run slow.
I have a pretty beasty PC with a 6900XT.
I hope dead space 2 gets a remake, and HOPEFULLY Dead Space 3 gets a huge overhaul remake lol
I love this game other than the impossible mode.. Hate having to back up my save every time as a completionest I can't be assed losing hours of progress to a mistake..
Jake please do a video on “Hi-Fi Rush”. Really wanna hear your thoughts. I’m loving it a lot and think I can call it my favorite from this year so far. Also, on a side note, the graphics style reminds me of the PS2 TMNT games!
Lol that they got Kah Can Cook on a wall.
I was so skeptical at first as the games being released but damn this was so freaking good!!!
To those who hated the remake since before release, you hate what you do not understand. The remake is divine. It is convergence. Through it, we shall be made whole. Witness the conviction…OF A TRUE BELIEVER!
They did a amazing job, and I was 100% sure it was going to be this good
Just started downloading the game this is the first time i will be playing a deadspace game and i am so excited
I played Dead Space on both the 360 and PS3 in 2008. The PS3 load times between rooms were awful, even when the game was installed! This remake being all one sequence, helps keep the tension and atmosphere. Second, the flamethrower is a legitimate weapon now. Between the thrower's firewall and force gun's gravity well, makes for some serious crowd control.
I agree with the RE1 Remake comparison. however I still think RE1 Remake is the greatest remake of all time but Dead Space and RE2 Remake are up there too
My buddy has never played Dead Space before and streamed this earlier today and was questioning why he bought it, he was so scared and it was so funny to watch
I actually want more movie videos specifically one about ninja scroll, I think that movie is awesome but not talked about enough.