A fan-made live-action trailer created by a Dead Space cosplayer could almost be mistaken for a movie thanks to its stunning attention to detail. The once-quiet horror franchise is currently at the forefront of fans' minds thanks to the recently-announced Dead Space remake, which is set to release in 2023.
It’s hard to believe there was a time when 2008’s Dead Space was a breath of fresh air to the gaming industry. As multiplayer shooters began to dominate the market, the horror genre was one of several that didn’t have the presence they once had in the previous generations. Enter Dead Space with its intensely macabre sci-fi atmosphere and refined third-person shooter gameplay inspired by the then-genre-leader, Resident Evil 4. Since Isaac Clarke first braved the Necromorph-infested Ishimura, the fanbase has remained dedicated to the franchise, even amidst a near decade-long dormancy. It's no surprise then that fans have created several fan projects in honor of Dead Space and its characters, including a Dead Space PS1 demake.
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Skilled cosplayer Peep Cosplay has shared a look at their short live-actionDead Space trailer, which perfectly encapsulates the purest space horror experience. Titled Peep Space, the video features a beautifully designed Isaac Clarke cosplay, with the character skulking through a digital recreation of a desolate spaceship. The blue luminosity of the goggles compliments the orange hue cast over Isaac, who, judging by the accurately recreated health tube and oxygen meter on his back, is gravely wounded but at least has oxygen. Eagle-eyed fans may spot the onboard computer mounted to Isaac’s chest which acts as the in-game UI. The trailer
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