Dead Space Remake

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Motive doesn’t reinvent the wheel with its remake of Dead Space, but it significantly improves upon the original – it both looks and plays better, all while preserving the core experience.

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Motive doesn't reinvent the wheel with its remake of Dead Space, but it significantly improves upon the original - it both looks and plays better, all while preserving the core experience.

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9/10

Tristan Ogilvie (IGN)

Dead Space is a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.

January 26, 2023 |

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Rather than reinvent the wheel, Motive made Dead Space look nicer, play better, and preserved the core of the experience. Its new flourishes add to that enjoyment instead of subtracting.

January 26, 2023 |

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9/10

Marcus Stewart (Game Informer)

9/10

Richard Wakeling (GameSpot)

The Dead Space remake may not feel entirely necessary, but it improves upon the original with some smart new additions to almost every aspect of its design.

January 26, 2023 |

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Tristan Ogilvie (IGN)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Dead Space is a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.

Marcus Stewart (Game Informer)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Rather than reinvent the wheel, Motive made Dead Space look nicer, play better, and preserved the core of the experience. Its new flourishes add to that enjoyment instead of subtracting.

Richard Wakeling (GameSpot)

9/10 - (Read Review)

The Dead Space remake may not feel entirely necessary, but it improves upon the original with some smart new additions to almost every aspect of its design.

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ACG	Jeremy Penter	Recommended	01-26-2023	Video Review	Read review
Areajugones	Juan Linares	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space Remake preserves and improves the sensations of the 2008 installment and brings back to the front one of the best survival-horror of the last 20 years. A remake that besides being a nice facelift introduces some playable mechanics and nuances in a certain way the original work to improve it.	Read review
Atomix	Alberto Desfassiaux	96 / 100	01-26-2023	Motive Studio knock it out of the park. This remake of Dead Space is far superior than the original classic. Great additions, impressive graphics, outstanding audio and more, makes this game a most have.	Read review
AusGamers	Kosta Andreadis	9.7 / 10	01-26-2023	Although this might have been (or hoped to have been) the expected outcome by fans, it does bring to light the idea that the horror genre is the ideal candidate for the remake treatment.	Read review
But Why Tho?	Mick Abrahamson	9 / 10	01-28-2023	Dead Space and EA Motive pulled off what many had doubted since its announcement. They not only remade Dead Space from the ground up, but they made a superior version of one of the greatest horror games ever made.	Read review
CGMagazine	Clement Goh	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space (2023) is a worthy remake that leaves EA’s classic sci-fi horror adventure almost untouched and adds a number of upgrades for space-exterminator Isaac Clarke, his harrowing tale and the menacing undead that keep fingers on triggers at all times.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Charlie Kelly	8.5 / 10	01-26-2023	It feels excellent to be back in the world of Dead Space.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Álvaro Bustío	Recommended	01-30-2023	Dead Space Remake takes us back to deep space at the hands of Isaac Clarke, who will have to survive various hostile organisms aboard the USG Ishimura spaceship. Dead Space Remake does not disappoint, surpassing the original with a major facelift, both in its spectacular audiovisual section and in the playable one. It has interesting additions that give dynamism to the adventure making it very fun to play, all without losing that special essence that made our hair stand on end 15 years ago. With a return to the origins of the survival horror genre from before, it will not leave indifferent neither those who already played it in its day, nor those who try it for the first time. An essential title for all fans of horror and science fiction that can easily take us 15 hours, yes, we insist, it is not suitable for the faint of heart!	Read review
COGconnected	Jaz Sagoo	87 / 100	01-26-2023	Dead Space is a cult classic that is considered one of the greatest horror games in the medium. Some may argue that the game didn’t require a remake, however, Motive Studios are faithful in its approach and improves on the original. Although the visual update makes each step a disquieting nightmare, the enhancements made to the combat and narrative are what make the real difference. While the game carefully follows the path laid by the original, the number of refinements makes this the definitive version.	Read review
Daily Mirror	Aaron Potter	5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Dead Space has had a spruce up for the current-gen and while it looks shiny and new, the pants-wetting terror remains unchanged	Read review
Daily Star	Tom Hutchison	5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	It’s atmospheric, scary and adrenaline-inducing space fun.	Read review
DASHGAMER.com	Dan Rizzo	9.5 / 10	01-27-2023	The terrifying auspice of Dead Space’s undying legacy now lives through Motive’s reprisal, and without question raising the bar for many to follow suit. An essential experience for any fan of the survival horror genre, Dead Space is a must play for any and all.	Read review
Destructoid	Eric Van Allen	8.5 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space as a concept still holds up, and the reworking EA Motive has provided highlights its best features while shoring up old pitfalls. Sci-fi survival horror fans should get what they want out of this: the return of a classic, with gorgeous graphics and some new twists, but the same old boot-stomping good time.	Read review
Digital Trends	Giovanni Colantonio	4 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Dead Space (2023) feels a little redundant considering the original still holds up, but a well-executed remake still results in a standout action-horror experience.	Read review
DualShockers	Elijah Beahm	8.9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space Remake is damn good fun, with interesting ideas and appreciation of the greater franchise that most remakes lack. This isn’t some studio trying to massively reinvent an IP, but working to fit the best pieces together so it can grow anew. It’s a fitting tribute to Visceral’s best days	Read review
EGM	Mollie L Patterson	10 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space is one of the true legends of the survival horror genre, and EA Motive’s new remake does the original game full justice while also introducing a variety of fantastic new additions and reworkings. Other than some slight disappointment in its visuals on a technical (but certainly not artistic or atmospheric) level, this is a remake that finds a near-perfect balance between retaining the heart and soul of its predecessor and reanimating its body in some unexpected (but positive) ways.	Read review
Eurogamer	Edwin Evans-Thirlwell	Recommended	01-26-2023	While a fine piece of craft and a sumptuous reworking of the setting, EA Motive’s Dead Space remake sheds a little of the 2008 game’s enchantment.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Giuseppe Carrabba	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Today, more than ever, Dead Space is an unmissable game for both fans of the genre and fans of the 2008 original.	Read review
Explosion Network	Ciaran Marchant	9 / 10	01-27-2023	Motive Studio has created an experience for new and returning fans of the series that goes beyond the expectations of a remake.	Read review
Game Informer	Marcus Stewart	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Rather than reinvent the wheel, Motive made Dead Space look nicer, play better, and preserved the core of the experience. Its new flourishes add to that enjoyment instead of subtracting.	Read review
Game Rant	Dalton Cooper	4.5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake improves on the 2008 original in every category with significantly upgraded graphics, gameplay, and more.	Read review
Game Revolution	Mack Ashworth	4 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	For those who already love the franchise and are simply hoping for a spruced-up version of the original game, then the Dead Space remake is an easy recommendation, so long as you’re okay with paying the price (or waiting for a sale).	Read review
Gameblog	Unknown	10 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space Remake is more than just a remake, it’s a whole new game. Motive has done a titanic job to give a second life to one of the masterpieces of the survival horror genre. Not only its graphics are a real slap in the face and its sound design is absolutely fantastic, but he few gameplay adjustments and the work on the level design offer a real added value. Even those who know the original game by heart will be surprised. An incredible dive into horror and a real “new gen” slap in the face. Now we only want one thing, the sequel, and quickly!	Read review
GamePro	Tobias Veltin	88 / 100	01-26-2023	A dream for horror fans! Thanks to numerous customizations and chic visuals, the best version of one of the best horror games of all time.	Read review
GameSpot	Richard Wakeling	9 / 10	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake may not feel entirely necessary, but it improves upon the original with some smart new additions to almost every aspect of its design.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Joe Donnelly	4.5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Motive Studio’s Dead Space is a horror remake done right.	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	10 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space is one of the best survival horror games ever made, and one of the greatest remakes of all time. It takes a masterpiece of the genre and allows its biggest strengths to shine brighter than they ever have, while also improving upon it in meaningful ways with smart changes and additions. Motive Studio has delivered an instant classic and a true giant of the genre.	Read review
GamingTrend	Richard Allen	90 / 100	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake is exactly what a remake should be. Quality-of-life improvements help the game flow better and meet modern standards, while the updated graphics bring the terror to life in vivid detail, providing a grotesque beauty to the nearly non-stop carnage. Despite the years which have passed since the game’s initial release in 2008, Isaac’s trek through the USG Ishimura remains as enthralling and terrifying as ever.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	9.6 / 10	01-27-2023	All in all, our expectation of the Dead Space remake being just a marginally updated version of the cult classic was blown out of the water just a few minutes into the journey. Instead, what we found was an astonishing and impressive experience that will set yet another high bar for its contemporaries to follow, a true survival horror adventure chocked full of surprises both obvious and subtle, and a fabled return to pure ecstasy while trepidation coloured every step. Dead Space has never looked or felt better, and a homage has easily surpassed its inspiration and become a flag bearer for the genre. If this is what Motive Studio can do with a remake, then we look forward to losing our minds further for even more Dead Space in the near future.	Read review
Generación Xbox	Pedro del Pozo	9.7 / 10	01-26-2023	It is a new starting point for the saga that should not be missed, but neither should they exploit. Of course Motive Studios, which has on its staff some former members of the Visceral Games that brought us the original in 2008, should continue on this path. Definitely, we can consider it from now, as one of the essentials of this 2023 and the current generation.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space is a fantastic remake, taking what was great about the original and adding plenty of smart and impressive features.	Read review
GRYOnline.pl	Krystian Smoszna	9.5 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space is an example of a perfect remake. It improves the graphics, improves the mechanics, and adds something new.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Adam Beck	4.5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Motive Studio has done the unthinkable with Dead Space. It has turned this iconic, incredibly memorable survival horror game from fifteen years ago into an even more immersive and engaging experience.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Daniel Quesada	91 / 100	01-26-2023	It doesn’t matter if you knew the game or not. The remake of Dead Space is a must-try experience. Of the best in the horror genre.	Read review
IGN	Tristan Ogilvie	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space is a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.	Read review
IGN Italy	Francesco Destri	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space remains one of the best survival horror games ever, and the 15 years that have passed are hardly felt at all in terms of structure, gameplay, combat-system and setting. If all remakes were like this…	Read review
Impulsegamer	Tory Favro	4.5 / 5 stars	01-27-2023	A remake that is in many ways superior to an already classic game. Get ready to be scared.	Read review
LevelUp	Pedro Pérez Cesari	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Of course it is not perfect and for this reason the original Dead Space should never be erased from the history of video games, but that does not mean that, despite a few failures, we are facing a remake that deserves to be played.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	7 / 10	01-26-2023	An excellent remake of a not-quite-classic survival horror, that nevertheless makes a convincing argument for the continuation of the series.	Read review
NoobFeed	Azfar Rayan	98 / 100	01-29-2023	Dead Space Remake isn’t simply a remake; it’s a whole new experience. It’s the perfect example of the horror genre at its finest. EA Motive showed to be capable, and they did a great job, adding to and improving the game without interfering too much with the gameplay or the plot. It’s undoubtedly the most refined and improved version of one of the most terrifying games ever created.	Read review
PC Gamer	Sean Martin	84 / 100	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake sets a new standard for the future of the survival horror series⁠, even if it isn’t the sequel I’ve been pining for.	Read review
PCGamesN	Philip Hayton	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Motive’s Dead Space Remake is a gloriously grotesque glow-up that embraces the original horror game’s robust formula, and only a slight amount of jank keeps it from achieving perfection.	Read review
PCMag	Gabriel Zamora	4 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake is a brilliant shooter that once again delivers gruesome body horror and satisfying gunplay, but spices up the familiar elements with new weapons and frights.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Jason Faulkner	9 / 10	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake is the definitive version of the game. The original has aged relatively well, but it’s not available on current-gen consoles, and the PC version is finicky on newer hardware and versions of Windows. Some changes in the remake work better than others, but the important thing is that, like the original, it’s survival horror at its best and a worthy successor to the beloved series.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Neil Bolt	9 / 10	01-26-2023	With this remake, Motive has managed to treat the original Dead Space with the utmost respect whilst rebuilding it to be perfect for today. Almost every improvement serves to enhance the reputation of a horror classic. Dead Space should be the blueprint for creating a truly exceptional remake.	Read review
Polygon	Michael McWhertor	Recommended	01-26-2023	The Dead Space remake changes all the right things	Read review
PowerUp!	Leo Stevenson	6.5 / 10	01-27-2023	In the moment-to-moment gameplay, it literally feels identical, but that’s because it is. Anything new in Dead Space doesn’t enhance the experience, it detracts from it. So, we’re left with a worse version of a game that looks vastly superior.	Read review
Press Start	Brodie Gibbons	9 / 10	01-27-2023	EA Motive could have taken a path of least resistance in delivering a Dead Space remake, though I’m thankful for everything they’ve poured into what is a tremendous reimagining of one of gaming’s truly iconic horror games. It’s gorier than ever, the story is made whole, encompassing lore elements once merely pieced together by its fan base, and feels like a genuinely fresh twist on the original.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Bruno Henrique Vinhadel	95 / 100	01-26-2023	Dead Space marks the triumphant return of a franchise that didn’t deserve the end it had years ago. Revamped visuals, improved level design, interesting new features, perfect use of sound and lighting techniques, along with the same sense of space horror as before – all of this delivers one of the best survival horror ever.	Read review
Push Square	Liam Croft	8 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space has been brought back in the most faithful manner possible.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Liam Richardson	Recommended	01-26-2023	This is the Dead Space you remember but with a brilliant new sheen, luxuriously improved in small but considered ways. Comfortably familiar, but excellent nonetheless.	Read review
Screen Rant	Jason Hon	4.5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	The Dead Space Remake severs the bar to raise it.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	9 / 10	01-30-2023	The Dead Space remake brings to life everything we loved about the original game. You will still be absorbed by the atmosphere and the fight against the Necromorphs. Now also with some improvements and new content.	Read review
Shacknews	TJ Denzer	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Not only is the 2023 Dead Space remake good, it takes everything that made the 2008 game good and makes it better, even outright swapping out certain weak points of the original to make a top-to-bottom must play for anyone looking for a good scare in their games.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Noel Lontoc	9 / 10	01-26-2023	Even though it’s 10 years late, Dead Space (2023) is Electronic Arts’ apology letter after the mayhem of Dead Space 3. With the release of this remake, it has been demonstrated that good development and listening to what the public wants is essential in providing a breath of fresh air to an old game.	Read review
SpazioGames	Domenico Musicò	8.8 / 10	01-26-2023	Dead Space returns with a remake that knows well how to improve the original game. Newcomers can now play the best version of the beloved survival horror classic.	Read review
Stevivor	Jay Ball	8.5 / 10	01-26-2023	This new version of Dead Space is one of the few remakes that has managed to slot in that little window of time where it’s not been too soon or too long since the release of the original. It brings with it nostalgia, and almost enough change to make it feel fresh and familiar at the same time. For some this will be good news, for others not so much. For me, having loved every minute of only a single play through back in 2008 I was elated by the fact that I had pretty much forgotten almost all of the details in the game.	Read review
Telegraph	Tom Hoggins	4 / 5 stars	01-27-2023	Does EA Motive’s return to the mutant-infected Ishimura spaceship retain the original’s terror and suffocating sense of place?	Read review
The Games Machine	Daniele Cucchiarelli	9.5 / 10	01-26-2023	The remake of Dead Space follows the track of the original game, obviously (and considerably) improving it from a technical point of view and adding or modifying some gameplay elements. The result is a sci-fi horror adventure that will please both veterans of the series and thrill-seeking newcomers.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Nick Petrasiti	9 / 10	01-26-2023	EA Motive have done incredible work with the Dead Space remake to bring a horror classic up to date, injecting true horror back into the genre alongside considered changes and expansions to the original story. It’s hands down one of the best remakes ever made, and it’s like playing Dead Space for the first time all over again. Welcome back, Isaac.	Read review
Twinfinite	Dylan Chaundy	5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Taken as a whole, though, Motive Studio’s Dead Space remake is an unmitigated success that builds upon its predecessor’s story in small yet meaningful ways.	Read review
VG247	Kelsey Raynor	Recommended	01-26-2023	Ultimately, Dead Space is a game that a lot of horror developers can learn from when it comes to creating suspense and a feeling of dread in its players.	Read review
VGC	Chris Scullion	4 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Dead Space is a visually stunning remake that is both faithful to the original, and modernises what it needs to. The remake naturally looks significantly better than the original, but it’s the addition of voice acting for Isaac and the more natural dialogue this produces which is the most effective update here. The game isn’t without its lulls but the overall experience is just as thrilling as it was 15 years ago.	Read review
Wccftech	Nathan Birch	8 / 10	01-26-2023	The new Dead Space is a mostly-successful revival of a survival horror landmark, offering atmospheric new visuals and a series of precision updates to combat, level layouts, and the game’s scary bits that ought to surprise and excite veteran engineers. That said, there was room for Motive Studio to push ever further, as some game elements still feel a bit dated. Dead Space should satisfy long-suffering fans of the franchise, but compared to the latest, greatest AAA horror competition, it’s no longer a cut above.	Read review
We Got This Covered	David Morgan	4 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	2023’s Dead Space remake masterfully treads the line between doing too little and too much to revitalize a game that has aged so well. Many of the mechanical changes will go largely unnoticed by the average player, but they do wonders to bring this classic back in line with its contemporaries.	Read review
WellPlayed	James Wood	9 / 10	01-27-2023	Dead Space is a remarkable achievement in design on all fronts. A loving and intelligent remake that reminds players of what has been lost in AAA games and what can be found again if you just know where to look.	Read review
Windows Central	Samuel Tolbert	5 / 5 stars	01-26-2023	Motive Studios delivers a remake that isn’t just a faithful adaption of Dead Space for the modern age, but a love letter to the entire franchise. New narrative tweaks, the addition of a talking protagonist, and open exploration across the ship add up to a stellar horror experience.	Read review

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The sci-fi survival horror classic Dead Space returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up by Motive Studios to offer a deeper and more immersive experience. Harnessing the power of the Frostbite game engine and next generation consoles, this remake brings jaw-dropping visual fidelity and improvements to gameplay while staying true to the original.

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