Dead Space Remake review: The right way to depict an experiment gone wrong
Dead Space is a game that, quite literally, has a cult following. Released in 2008, the game struck a chord with players all over the globe, setting the benchmark for what a horror survival game should look like. Surprisingly enough, Electronic Arts and Motive Studios pulled out all the stops with a remake of the title. And it's needless to say that this game has, once again, set the benchmark for what survival horror games should look like.
The sights around the U.S.G. Ishimura felt oddly familiar, but there was something different about it. The silence felt eerie, the colors more vibrant, and the atmosphere gave off the spooky vibe that all horror games should give off. There are some significant differences between the original title and the remake. The Ishimura now has rooms you can explore, and Isaac can talk!
The developers have made good use of dialogues to a) explain the overall narrative of the title and b) showcase the emotional states of the characters aboard the Ishimura, especially Isaac.
Note: This article may contain spoilers for the game. Viewer discretion is advised.
The story begins with Isaac strapped in a chair about the U.S.G. Kellion. He's part of the emergency response unit tasked with boarding the U.S.G. Ishimura to investigate the communication failure the ship is experiencing. Disaster strikes at the beginning when the Kellion crashes into the Ishimura after being unable to dock appropriately because the automatic docking procedures aren't working as intended.
Although the entire crew survives, Corporal Johnston suffers a broken ankle. Leaving her in the ship, Isaac Clarke, Kendra Daniels, Corporal Zhen, and Chief Security Officer Hammond make their way into the Ishimura to see the issue. They find
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