Dead Space: Scene and Graphic Comparison First

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The initial allure of a video game remake is the chance to replay an old classic in modern, shiny graphics. And that's exactly what we're getting with Dead Space; one of the remake's many features is that it has been built from the ground up in EA's modern Frostbite engine, and so looks as crisp and glossy as you'd hope for.

It's easy to remember the original with rose-tinted glasses, so to demonstrate just how different the two games look we've created a side-by-side comparison video, which you can watch above. The original Dead Space still looks remarkably good for a game from 2008, but it's clear to see what a dramatic update the remake brings. That's thanks not only to high-resolution models and textures, but also the beautiful lighting and dynamic fog effects.

In addition to visuals, the Dead Space remake also changes several other elements. To showcase this, our video compares and contrasts scenes from the two games to show how new presentation ideas, altered scripts, and other gameplay adjustments change the experience.

For more from Dead Space, check out the first 18 minutes of the remake in the video above, and stick with IGN all month for detailed interviews with the developers about what the remake improves and changes.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Features Editor.