If you're looking for a great survival horror game then you should definitely
give Dead Space a go. It's been years since a good survival horror game has
been out and the current generation consoles lacked such a title. Released in
2008, Dead Space instantly became a hit title.
Moments after the game started, it had already sucked me in. I was gripping
the controller tightly, my heart was pounding and my hands sweaty. I felt tense
throughout the game and also disturbed. I had run into a woman holding the
maggot filled corpse of a man while rocking, then I find a man banging his head
on the wall while murmuring to himself.
The game's graphics are excellent, textures are detailed and lighting looks
amazing and atmospheric. The developers have gone and removed the heads up
display that is present in most games. This was a good choice because it allowed
the player to become more immersed in the game and not get distracted.
Audio has been done really well, everything sounds as it should be. The
monsters sound great and the weapons sound satisfying. I think the sound design
is one of the best parts of this game, it seriously had be on edge and tense. If
you have a surround sound system, then you're really in for a treat.
Some games have horrible controls but not Dead Space, the game play is
excellent and controls are responsive. There was something intensely satisfying
as I curb stomped a monsters head and limbs until they fell off.
This game will be a classic and when ever a horror game is brought up, Dead
Space is always somewhere in the discussion. This title is also very accessible,
it's available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. After you're done with this
title, you'll definitely want to buy the sequel.