


After ultimately being halted due to poor sales and reception, which was caused by EA's own choices, Dead Space is back on the radar. This purported change in mindset and reinvestment in the brand, raises questions regarding the likelihood of another installment in the Dead Space franchise.Īs of now, Dead Space 4 seems like a tangible possibility.

The remake looks set to take it back to basics and remind fans what made Dead Space so unique. With Dead Space 3, there was a sense that the microtransactions compromised the artistic integrity of the game, but the remake seems to be focusing on what matters most: the game itself. Creating a ground-up remake of an incredibly popular franchise without stuffing it with numerous buyable skins and weapons is commendable. Whether you’ve survived the Ishimura before, or are psyching yourself up for a first trip into hell, Dead Space remake is a vital horror experience.With the advent of this microtransaction-less remake, it seems EA is attempting to right its wrongs. If you were disappointed by last year’s underwhelming The Callisto Protocol, Dead Space remake is the ideal palate cleanser and a well-timed reminder of just how special the franchise is overall. There are still a few issues, such as the lackluster bosses and overall short length, but there’s no disputing that this is now the definitive version of the first Dead Space. It deeply respects its progenitor but also fixes the parts of the original game that haven’t aged particularly gracefully. Dead Space remake: Verdictĭead Space remake is one of the best remakes of all time.

That’s a clear sign of the care and attention that has gone into this remake. Credit should also go to developer Motive Studio for retaining the original’s distinct aesthetic style even when every itch of the game has been given a dramatic graphical facelift.
