How to unlock the Backbreaker trophy in Dead Space remake
The Dead Space remake was launched to universal acclaim on January 27, 2023, worldwide. This true-to-source, faithful re-creation of the original 2008 game of the same name features updated visuals and gameplay enhancements that make it the definitive edition of Dead Space.
Like the original, the remake also carries several achievements and trophies into the game’s campaign. One such trophy is the “Backbreaker,” which involves Issac stomping over enemies. This article will detail everything you need to know about this achievement and how to unlock it.
Note: Minor spoilers for the Dead Space remake will follow. Viewer discretion is advisable.
As the name suggests, the trophy involves breaking the backs of necromorphs to unlock it. Specifically, Issac will have to kill 10 enemies using a foot stomp which can be achieved by dismembering the enemy until they start to crawl and using either the Spacebar on PC or R2 on PlayStation 5 and RT on Xbox Series X/S to stomp them to oblivion.
The move is very effective against Slashers and Dividers - make sure to use something like the Plasma Cutter and Stasis first to slow them down. However, stomp is generally not recommended against enemies such as the Pregnant (due to their exploding bellies), Guardians, and large enemies such as the Hunters.
While players can use this move against Swarmers, these necromorphs can easily overwhelm the player, and it is generally recommended to use something such as the Pulse Rifle or Flamethrower against them instead.
Created as a science fiction survival horror franchise by Glen Scholfield and Michael Condrey, Dead Space usually refers to the video games developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts.
The first title in the series was
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