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GF Rating
7

Good

Good Follow Up

posted by MrNutJob (VENICE, CA) May 18, 2013

Member since May 2013

The First Dead Space was one of the stellar moments with a new franchise being born. I've returned much later to play this one #2 and #3, having finished this 2nd Dead Space Game today I can say that it is a good game.

Keeping with the 'model' of the first one, here Isaac has a story going where in the first one you never really saw his face even, and the girlfriend wasn't talking so much. That is one of the things that I could have done without, too many people talking. I didn't actually care about his dead girlfriend any, could care less. I know they need a story but her mindless shrieking during the game was too much. The creatures were cool but I wish we could get some better weapons, I maxed out my pulse rifle, but it took me the whole game to do and it's Power wasn't all that lethal with the upgrade.

I did feel that the game mostly ended along about the 12th chapter or so, then I actually had to 'run' through it because I didn't have enough health! The unkillable creature was a bit much and the game lost its original perspective. I mean, just relax, there really wasn't any need to have to go running around like that!

Anyway, this game hasn't aged much... even though I was 3 years late playing it... (PS3 Broke!) But with my new Xbox I'm pretty fairly interested in playing Part 3 of Dead Space!

A superior series that can become better and better. I give the 'Coders' a fairly good score here, but lose the Chick and get a bit more serious!

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

One of the best survival horror games ever!

posted by N3xium (DETROIT, MI) May 1, 2013

Member since Jul 2010

I want to start by saying that not much has changed since the first Dead Space but in the case of this game that is actually a good thing. The developers realized of course that the first one was already onto something and thankfully didn't mess that up. You still play Isaac Clarke, except this time he has an internal struggle to deal with as well as endless necromorphs to pose as a deadly threat.

I should state that I am not a huge fan of the genre survival horror mostly because they almost always get it wrong (I'm looking at you Resident Evil). However Dead Space series is that exception where I can't turn them away.

This game did stray a bit from the previous one by including a multiplayer function that in my opinion doesn't work. I am someone who likes it when they try multiplayer but EA has decided to only allow a 2 day trial unless you buy the online pass. When I did jump on I found that the odds were very stacked against new people. Now I realize it has been 2 years and some have devoted a decent amount of time into it and that they would be naturally better equipped in the multiplayer but not having a natural balance to teams causes the multiplayer to lose any fun it could have been. But at least the single player stands high by itself!

Pros- Perfect pacing, scary atmosphere at every turn, sounds in the game add to the horror immensely, controls are easy enough, plenty of replay value especially with the New+ feature.

Cons- Multiplayer in this game is a letdown and could have been so much more. Also occasionally parts in the story feel drawn out or repetitive, but this isn't often.

Overall I give this game a 9 out of 10 just as I gave the first Dead Space. The only thing I actually took away for is the disappointing multiplayer. Definitely worth a rent but now that it is cheap I would also highly recommend a buy!

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

Even better than the first.

posted by jacksonran (BEDFORD, IN) Apr 23, 2013

Member since Aug 2010

Dead Space was a great game and they added just enough features to make this one even better. They didn't overwhelm it with new things to ruin the game. (like resident evil did). Playing the first isn't required... but it does help a lot.

Good: Pretty much everything about it is good. It has thrill, horror, and action to the gameplay. You get a diversity of weapons and actions to help with battle and the leveling system is good. You can level up the outfit (rig), your stasis ability, and your weapons as you find the schematics for them.

Bad: Having to play the game a minimum of twice to get the all the achievements is a pain. Its a short game (roughly 10hrs) but I hate repeating the same actions in a game.

Ugly: Just like I mentioned for the first, the "hardcore" difficulty is too hard. You can only save 3 times and there are no checkpoints. I enjoy a challenge but have to be almost perfect at a game is a pain.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

Dead Space 2

posted by z107 (PETERBOROUGH, NH) Jan 26, 2013

Member since Jan 2013

Great game, no complaints. Good story line, death scenes are amazing.(Even Issacs death scenes are dope)
Highly recommend

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

BEST HORROR GAME IN YEARS

posted by Kenny97NWO (JAMAICA, NY) Jan 23, 2013

Member since Jul 2012

I NEVER PLAYED THE FIRST DEAD SPACE BUT WHEN I PLAYED THIS DEAD SPACE I WAS AMAZED I NEVER THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE THIS GOOD I CANT WAIT FOR THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE DEAD SPACE FRANCHISE

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GF Rating
1

Horrible

Disc Unreadable

posted by KiDD_HuRLeY (GILEAD, ME) Dec 27, 2012

Member since Dec 2012

1 out of 4 gamers (25%) found this review helpful

Yeah js recieved my first game after making my GameFly account and had troubles at first with the ''Disc unreadable'' prompt coming up..then it was fine now im 3 hours in and cant go 5 minutes without it happening, game is awesome/disc is horrible..people need to take better care of discs while using or they needed to be tested before sent.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

Just plain awesome game

posted by sofakinghaggard (COLUMBUS, OH) Dec 14, 2012

Member since Oct 2012

This is exactly was a survival horror game should be. It constantly leaves you on the edge of your seat, More jump scares than you could ever want, leaves you praying that you have enough ammo to make it to the next save station. I can't say enough good things about this game. Rent it wait till is dark turn off all the lights and play you won't be disappointed.

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GF Rating
8

Very Good

hey where are the scares

posted by raddude (TUCSON, AZ) Nov 10, 2012

Member since Sep 2012

i heard this was a scary game then after i got i started playing right away it had a great beginning but i started losing interest fast maybe it was the fact that every time you progress your path is destroyed and there happened to be a million paths or the fact i just want to hurry and get assassins creed 3.honestly more challenging then hard but only when you get trapped in a small room with a monster coming in every 3 seconds i wished i had more interest in this game i really wanted to see the ending but got bored of gameplay

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GF Rating
7

Good

Great Game

posted by DrewdabossXL (MOUNT VERNON, NY) Nov 6, 2012

Member since Sep 2012

This game has you Paranoid as you traverse this Huge space station that Any kind of creature will pop out the roof, or from the vents and dismember you brutally.The Key to this game is precision,So Making every shot count is crucial for the harder levels.Health tends to be scarce along with ammo when you really need it but the game leaves you with a sense of achievement one you thwart the more annoying levels. This game is perfect for people into the Horror Genre I'd go as far as to recommend it over Resident Evil.

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GF Rating
3

Bad

Could not play. Disc 1 unreadable.

posted by gamerd01 (SALINAS, CA) Nov 4, 2012

Member since Jan 2012

After waiting almost a week to receive Dead Space 2. I was dissapointed to find out that the game was unreadable because of a scratch on the disc. I was very much looking forward to being able to play through Dead Space 2 before Dead Space 3 came out. This is now the 3rd game recieved from Gamefly that has been unplayable. Its very dissapointing and discouraging. I wish more people would take care of the discs when they recieve them so when returned, others can enjoy them as well. I know the game changes hands probably several time before it gets to the customer, and just wish people would be more responsible with things that are "rented" and not even theirs.

Thank you.
XBOX Live's aRcADe GAMenERD

PS. I shouldn't have to provide a rating for a game I have yet to play because of error.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

I love this game

posted by zepedrof (DURHAM, NC) Sep 1, 2012

Member since Oct 2011

This is one of the best 360 games I played. Great game!
It has a perfect scary / space / Sci-Fi/ horror ambiance fans of this types of genre will love.
I had a great surprise playing the first one, this second delivers the same action we played through the first but with improved moves, better playability and better graphics. Oh yeah!
Get cozy on your couch, turn on the volume and get ready to be scared! this is not for the faint of heart. I jumped from sofa several times playing this, either surprised by an enemy or an effect of sound timely placed. We have to stay sharp as enemies pop in from all over at unexpected times.
Highly recommended title.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Superb!

posted by Tealmyster (BELLINGHAM, WA) Aug 28, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

I loved the first Dead Space, and this one is even better! Graphics are amazing, make sure to look out the windows when you get a chance! The environment has fantastic detail.

Game play itself is great, definitely a lot smoother then the first, only down side in my opinion is the buttons have changed which having played the games back to back had my thumb stumbling upon the wrong buttons at the worst times.

Once again, I highly recommend a good head set for this one to really capture all the noises around you. It helped with the horror aspect because I'm finding myself jumping 10 times more in the second installment of Dead Space!

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GF Rating
4

Weak

bad

posted by Hgriepp (CHEWELAH, WA) Aug 27, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

This game was fun but whenever i got to a certain point the game would freeze up and not work I've done this five times trying to make it go past certain part in the beginning so it probable would of been fun but i sent it back and i got kinda mad so i hope gamefly does not send me a bad game again.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

epic

posted by GlobalAlarm16 (ORANGE BEACH, AL) Aug 14, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

So much better then the original. This sequel is much more fast paced and energizing. You never know what could be waiting behind the next corner! You know you loved a game when you regret putting it back in your mailbox.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

DONT HATE. BEST SURVIVAL HORROR EVER.

posted by joshuajames84 (SAINT PETERS, MO) Jul 27, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

Dead Space and Dead Space 2 are two of the best games ever made. If you complain about either game, stop gaming. One of the dumbest complaints i saw was that 2 had no big boss battles, while this is completly true at no point in the game does this thought actually cross your mind. You are so wrapped up in the game that you never even think about it. Only after you have beaten the game and have time to reflect does this even occur to you. shut up. By far the best set of survival horror games to date, and the 3rd should follow suite. BUY BUY BUY

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

A FANTASTIC, and also scary, 3rd person shooter!!!

posted by BenC (HOPEDALE, MA) Jul 24, 2012

Member since Sep 2011

You wouldn't believe how much money I had to spend on new underpants after beating Dead Space 2. This game is s!#t your pants scary! Though this game isn't as scary as the original, it will still make you jump more than once. The game will take you about 10-12 hours to complete and that whole time you will be at the edge of your seat. There is one chapter in the game that takes place in the USG Ishumura, the ship from the original game. The ship is covered in duck tape and is in direpair. This makes the ship even more scary and it doesn't help that the ghost of your dead girlfriend is whispering to you, blaming you for her death and the horrific events of the first game. This section is very tense and one of the most memorable parts of the game. Speaking of your dead girlfriend, Nicole is a very complex character. She is pretty much Isaac's inspiration for his mission and his conscience. Nicole is so intimidating when she is angry, but Isaac always acts in control. Their relationship is very interesting and their interactions are one of the better parts of the game. The replay value of the game is very high and the multiplayer mode will keep you invested for even more hours. So simply do one thing, buy this game, you won't regret it.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Awesome Game

posted by Dead_Gears_Row (ESTES PARK, CO) Jul 24, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

Dead Space 2 is nothing but fun and creepy at the same time. The story is smart, Action is well packed, and its challageing at all times. Multiplayer is OK but fits for this game, graphics are amazing, and the gore keeps you on your toes. NOT FOR CHILDEREN I would say 13 or younger. Only thing that keeps me from giving this game a 10 is that most of the areas look the same and the combat never really changes. This is a great game for new comers and Dead Space fans alike and i personally would buy this game instead of renting it.

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

Better than ever

posted by agarside97 (LAKELAND, FL) Jul 13, 2012

Member since Feb 2012

This is a bigger game on a bigger planet and Isaac just doesn't care. The game is a major improvement on the first one and the only flaw is that I have to wait longer for the sequel. This game blends action, horror, and the stress of prolonged silence in an environment where you see a dozen ways the enemy could come, and you walk through it without a hitch, though the moment you enter an area where you have no idea where they come from, they hit you. Isaac also gets a ton of character improvement, you get to know more about him and he speaks more, becoming less of a silent protagonist and more of a developed hero.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Great Game

posted by ScorpionDeath3 (ORLANDO, FL) Jun 25, 2012

Member since May 2012

This was so good I cant wait for the next one....

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GF Rating
10

Perfect

review

posted by bay0610 (CRYSTAL RIVER, FL) Jun 25, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

if you want a game that keeps you on your toes you would like dead space

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GF Rating
7

Good

Big on Action, Lacking on Scares

posted by GameGuy59 (SEATTLE, WA) Jun 22, 2012

Member since Apr 2010

Dead Space 2 is an action oriented third person survival horror game, although the game is bigger on set pieces then it is on horror. Sure, it's dark and moody, often the sound and graphics lend to a real thrill, but really when it comes to survival horror it's a bit straightforward.

It's obvious to see where the enemies are going to spawn and where there is going to be a cheap scare. Dead Space 2 relies on cheap tricks like enemies popping out of grates or jumping up after playing dead, but nothing really lingers.

The action though is fantastic and frantic. You'll be on the edge of your seat, but not jumping out of it. Graphics are crisp, sound is wonderful, and the achievements are a blast to get.

Multiplayer is a locked behind an Online Pass, but you can try it out for a few days. To be honest, it's not very good. Give this a rental because it is TONS of fun to play, but know that it won't keep you up at night : )

7 / 10

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

one of the best sci/fi horror franchises ever!

posted by macdoja (NEWARK, TX) Jun 19, 2012

Member since Apr 2012

the first dead space is my all time favorite game. i thought they did a great job of polishing up the 2nd one. everything seems a little more fluid in this one.the sprawl is more open then the ishimura so it seems a little less scary but dont get it twisted. this is still one of the scariest games around.the dead space story is also top notch.

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GF Rating
1

Horrible

Not about the game

posted by collin9199 (ORLANDO, FL) Jun 16, 2012

Member since May 2012

This game is great, I loved every second of playing it. However I originally played it on the PS3 where it is one disk. The multi-disk thing that the Xbox seems so fine with doing just kills me. Maybe I am spoiled, but I can't stand when a game has to be multiple disks, and come on this game is not very long in any event. There is absolutely no logical reason for it to be two disks. My honest answer is buy or rent this game, it's great, just don't do it on the Xbox. If that's all you have then forget about this game.

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GF Rating
3

Bad

dead space 2

posted by linefever (FLINT, MI) Jun 16, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

good game but hard to do the story plot.

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GF Rating
6

Above Average

Dead Space 2

posted by goodgametactics (CORAL SPRINGS, FL) Jun 11, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

Not the best game for me.In my opinion, it was dark and made the game scary but not enjoyable. I'm rating the game a 7 for the good story line but a 6 for my overall enjoyment of the game .

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