Dead Space and Dead Space 2, worth $10?

[irishScott]

So steam has each on sale for $5. I've heard it likened to System Shock 2, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but have also read complaints that it get repetitive and relies primarily on shock/startle humor that gets old after a while. I've got nothing against the survival/horror FPS/RPG genre, so would it be worth it?

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

I really liked Deadspace; I consider it a better successor to SS2 than Bioshock was, but I might be in the minority there. I thought about buying two, but the DRM disclaimer + it being EA made me not.

 

[marmasatt]

Worth every penny in my opinion. I do believe they play a little better on console w/ regards to controlling. However, if you enjoy the genre - it *is* the successor to SS2....There is some monsters in the close stuff, but the constant sense of dread and the awesome weapons make it special. I have not played 2, mind you. Also the freakin' awful turret mission in the first one is ridiculous. Google "can't get past the turret mission in dead space" or something like that, and you'll see what I mean, lol

 

[BlueWeasel]

Not played DS2 yet either (just bought it today), but DS1 alone is worth $10 IMO. Both for $10 is a steal.

 

[you2]

I liked both of them; 1 is a lot longer but the mechanics are a bit annoying; 2 is very clean but kind of short.

 

[Raduque]

Worth every penny in my opinion. I do believe they play a little better on console w/ regards to controlling. However, if you enjoy the genre - it *is* the successor to SS2....There is some monsters in the close stuff, but the constant sense of dread and the awesome weapons make it special. I have not played 2, mind you. Also the freakin' awful turret mission in the first one is ridiculous. Google "can't get past the turret mission in dead space" or something like that, and you'll see what I mean, lol

Really? The turret mission was one of the easiest ones for me. Getting TO the turret was harder than the turret itself.

The hardest mission for me was the one where you freeze the energy beams and move them around, or something like that.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Really? The turret mission was one of the easiest ones for me. Getting TO the turret was harder than the turret itself.

The hardest mission for me was the one where you freeze the energy beams and move them around, or something like that.

Yea, I didn't have an issue with the turret although it took a couple of tries. I had to look up how to traverse the way to it.

 

[JamesV]

Both are great games and definately worth the money. I replayed the original about 5 times, and have played 2 twice so far.

The limb removal combat mechanic makes for some truly unique and fun gameplay.

 

[micrometers]

the review of dead space 2 sounds far more interesting than dead space 1. true or false?

 

[HeXen]

i can't stand that over the shoulder camera. if you don't like them either...stay away.

 

[zebrax2]

I'd say its worth it.

 

[irishScott]

i can't stand that over the shoulder camera. if you don't like them either...stay away.

I was fine with Splinter Cell's version. I have no issue if it's done right.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

the review of dead space 2 sounds far more interesting than dead space 1. true or false?

I haven't played it, but judging from DS1's storyline I'm going to guess you'll want to play it first.

 

[irishScott]

Alright, snagged the first one. Got 17 hours to give it a shot and see if the next one would be worth it.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Alright, snagged the first one. Got 17 hours to give it a shot and see if the next one would be worth it.

Make sure you fix the controls. I want to say it's something like force vsync on or off outside of the game (you can google for the exact fix). If you don't the higher your FPS the worse the controls get (unless they fixed this in a patch or something).

 

[Corporate Thug]

definitely worth $10.

 

[irishScott]

So I've played about 30 minutes of Dead Space, I am disappoint.

First off: The controls. Maybe it's just the PC version, but the main guy (whatever my name's supposed to be, kyle?) controls like he's moving through mud. The aiming function is so fine you'd think kyle's trying to shoot a flea and it's required to shoot anything. Zero snap-shooting ability, not even an inaccurate close range version. Not that this is really a problem, as the creatures come out at the most predictable intervals.

And that leads us to point two. All I see are a bunch of rejected Kerrigan Halloween costumes going "BLARGH BLARGH YOU SCARED NOW!" from 15 feet away. And I can shoot them and have plenty of ammo to do so virtually from the get-go. In System Shock 2, you start off with a measly little pistol, have ~8 shots, and then when you figure out that enemies kill you in 3-4 hits and it takes about 4 shots to kill one basic enemy, you start to freak. Suddenly even encountering one of whatever they are is intimidating and you freeze when you hear one around the corner. In Dead Space, I've killed 20 and only two even laid a claw on me. Seriously? I'm supposed to be scared of these things? Or care about what they are? I imagine they're the produce of one of 200 scientific cliches (plague, radiation, alien artifact, etc), and I'd bet money I'm right.

3. I don't give two shits about the characters. They're just... bland. I'm not playing as myself from a first person perspective so there's no survival imperative, and I couldn't care less about kyle. Why should I? Guy has zero personality. Like the other two character I've met thus far.

4. The ambiance. The music tells me when I'm about to be attacked and when the attack is over. I'm supposed to be surprised? Plus the ship is too freaking bright. The lights went out once, briefly. And I was startled and pointing every which way with my flashlight when I heard the kerrigans scampering around. If I couldn't see the Kerrigan rejects until they were in my face and snarling this game might actually have some fear factor to it. As it is (as previously mentioned), I can see them from a safe distance and shoot them from a safe distance with plenty of confidence that I won't run out of ammo.

I could go on, and it's not a bad game just... mediocre. Like a movie that's not bad enough to be funny but not good enough to be good. Glad I'm only out $5, that or it better pick up soon.

 

[Maximilian]

So I've played about 30 minutes of Dead Space, I am disappoint.

First off: The controls. Maybe it's just the PC version, but the main guy (whatever my name's supposed to be, kyle?) controls like he's moving through mud. The aiming function is so fine you'd think kyle's trying to shoot a flea and it's required to shoot anything. Zero snap-shooting ability, not even an inaccurate close range version. Not that this is really a problem, as the creatures come out at the most predictable intervals.

And that leads us to point two. All I see are a bunch of rejected Kerrigan Halloween costumes going "BLARGH BLARGH YOU SCARED NOW!" from 15 feet away. And I can shoot them and have plenty of ammo to do so virtually from the get-go. In System Shock 2, you start off with a measly little pistol, have ~8 shots, and then when you figure out that enemies kill you in 3-4 hits and it takes about 4 shots to kill one basic enemy, you start to freak. Suddenly even encountering one of whatever they are is intimidating and you freeze when you hear one around the corner. In Dead Space, I've killed 20 and only two even laid a claw on me. Seriously? I'm supposed to be scared of these things? Or care about what they are? I imagine they're the produce of one of 200 scientific cliches (plague, radiation, alien artifact, etc), and I'd bet money I'm right.

3. I don't give two shits about the characters. They're just... bland. I'm not playing as myself from a first person perspective so there's no survival imperative, and I couldn't care less about kyle. Why should I? Guy has zero personality. Like the other two character I've met thus far.

4. The ambiance. The music tells me when I'm about to be attacked and when the attack is over. I'm supposed to be surprised? Plus the ship is too freaking bright. The lights went out once, briefly. And I was startled and pointing every which way with my flashlight when I heard the kerrigans scampering around. If I couldn't see the Kerrigan rejects until they were in my face and snarling this game might actually have some fear factor to it. As it is (as previously mentioned), I can see them from a safe distance and shoot them from a safe distance with plenty of confidence that I won't run out of ammo.

I could go on, and it's not a bad game just... mediocre. Like a movie that's not bad enough to be funny but not good enough to be good. Glad I'm only out $5, that or it better pick up soon.

I thought it was absolutely awesome, best survival horror since resident evil 2/3. I played it on PC but it is 100% a console port so i used the 360 controller. Guess maybe its not your type of game.

I will say though the monsters in the game are top notch, theres far more than just those kerrigan rejects, theyre just the basic enemies theres worse things ahead. The variety of different enemies is actually very good in this game.

Also the guys name is issac :awe: big boobed chick is kendra i think, and black guy is uh daniels? I dunno characters aren't too important in dead space games although they do have a part to play! Dunno where you got kyle from lol.

 

[blackened23]

Dead Space 1/2 are easily some of the best games ever, IMO. DS2 is definitely in my top 5 for games released this year.

 

[Chocu1a]

Both are incredibly great games. A refreshing franchise done well. I highly recommend both.

 

[EvilManagedCare]

Can you use any USB controller with it, or does it have to be an XBox controller for the PC version? I can't stand the controls (mouse & keyboard), but then again I haven't tried it since I set the Vsync to false.

 

[pw38]

Dead Space 1/2 are easily some of the best games ever, IMO. DS2 is definitely in my top 5 for games released this year.

Agree. DS2 is, to me, one of the best games ever made. So atmospheric. The final couple of levels, especially the last one, played with the surround sound up, is amazing. The last boss fight is pretty awesome too. Just a great great series overall. I can't recommend it enough. I'd play through the first game first though. It makes the little details in the second all the better.

 

[thespyder]

Worth every penny in my opinion. I do believe they play a little better on console w/ regards to controlling. However, if you enjoy the genre - it *is* the successor to SS2....There is some monsters in the close stuff, but the constant sense of dread and the awesome weapons make it special. I have not played 2, mind you. Also the freakin' awful turret mission in the first one is ridiculous. Google "can't get past the turret mission in dead space" or something like that, and you'll see what I mean, lol

This! (particularly the comment about the turret mission).

Had lots of fun playing Deadspace on my Xbox. i can see how the control scheme "Might" be better on a console, but either way, it is definitely a spiritual successor to SS2.

 

[VashHT]

I played it on ps3, bought it when it first came out and I thought it was worth it so both for 5$ each is totally worth it. It's a really creepy game but oddly enough I felt like it got a lot less scary when the enemies actually show up. The weapons are really fun though, I loved using the buzzsaw thing.

 

[skace]

irishScott, if I recall correctly, you have to play Dead Space on hard. It goes from action game to survival game depending on difficulty setting.