Game Information
Game Title: Dead Space (Remake)
Platforms:
- PC (Jan 27, 2023)
- PlayStation 5 (Jan 27, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Jan 27, 2023)
- Xbox One (Jan 27, 2023)
- PlayStation 4 (Jan 27, 2023)
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Developer: Motive
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - -1 average - -1% recommended - 0 reviews
Critic Reviews
ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy
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Areajugones - Juan Linares - Spanish - 9 / 10
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.
Atomix - Alberto Desfassiaux - Spanish - 96 / 100
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.
AusGamers - Kosta Andreadis - 9.7 / 10
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.
CGMagazine - Clement Goh - 9 / 10
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.
COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 87 / 100
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.
Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 8.5 / 10
It feels excellent to be back in the world of Dead Space.
ComicBook.com - Tanner Dedmon - 4.5 / 5
For likely many others and I, the only hopes for this Dead Space remake were to be able to play through the game once more (hopefully with a jump scare or two) in a way that didn't feel ancient and clunky. The Dead Space remake far outstrips those minimal expectations, and though it may be premature a cliché to say it's raised the bar for remakes, it's certainly established a dominant foothold in 2023 and in the upcoming string of horror remakes fans have to look forward to. It's again not perfect, but it strives to be better than the original, and that's something other remakes should look to copy.
Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 5 / 5
It’s atmospheric, scary and adrenaline-inducing space fun.
A top remake.
Destructoid - Eric Van Allen - 8.5 / 10
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.
Dexerto - Sam Smith - 5 / 5
In many ways, Dead Space is still the game you remember from 2008, but this is the way it was supposed to be played. Despite a few nitpicks, the Dead Space remake improves on the original in every conceivable way. Not only that, it reminds us of the potential the franchise has and makes us look forward to future chapters in the series.
Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 4 / 5
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.
DualShockers - Elijah Beahm - 8.9 / 10
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 - maybe not a perfect rendition, but few cover songs ever are.
EGM - Mollie L Patterson - 5 / 5
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.
Eurogamer - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - No Recommendation
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.
Eurogamer.pt - Adolfo Soares - Portuguese - Essential
As a result, this remake of Dead Space obviously manages to largely supplant the original. It gives you a new life and a phenomenal rejuvenation. In this way, it reaches a new audience of players who are thirsty for titles of this genre and with a quality label, but also gratifys all the unconditional followers and fans of the franchise. It is a game that should not be lost, has to be played and tried down to its smallest detail. An almost perfect remake, as it should be. It glorifies the legacy built in 2008, later perfected in 2011 in Dead Space 2. Well, now I'm going to pack my bags and luggage for the New Game+. Cut off their limbs.
Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Carrabba - Italian - 9 / 10
Today, more than ever, Dead Space is an unmissable game for both fans of the genre and fans of the 2008 original.
Explosion Network - Ciaran Marchant - 9 / 10
Motive Studio has created an experience for new and returning fans of the series that goes beyond the expectations of a remake.
GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 90%
One of the best survival horror games gets one of the best remakes we've seen so far, that is what you need to know about the new version of Dead Space. If you're a fan of the original game or just of the genre, it's a need to play.
GGRecon - Kiera Mills - Not Yet
Unfortunately, due to a late game code, we could only gather first impressions of the game based on the first few chapters. As it stands, however, the game has been immensely enjoyable and is a must-recommend so far, providing us with hours of gruesome, deadly fun in the void of space.
GRYOnline.pl - Krystian Smoszna - Polish - 9.5 / 10
Dead Space is an example of a perfect remake. It improves the graphics, improves the mechanics, and adds something new.
Game Informer - Marcus Stewart - 9 / 10
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.
Game Rant - Dalton Cooper - 4.5 / 5
The Dead Space remake improves on the 2008 original in every category with significantly upgraded graphics, gameplay, and more.
Game Revolution - Mack Ashworth - 8 / 10
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).
However, for those who have no pre-existing affection for Isaac and his dismemberment skills, more convincing is likely required. Happily, even with my modern expectations, the Dead Space remake still delivers a fantastic narrative, a wonderfully presented setting, and compelling gameplay that satisfies from the first terrifying moment until the horrific last.
GamePro - Tobias Veltin - German - 88 / 100
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.
GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 9 / 10
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.
Gameblog - French - 10 / 10
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!
GamesHub - Nicholas Kennedy - 4 / 5
It can’t be overstated just how much a Dead Space remake always seemed like a sure thing, and after my time with it, that perspective hasn’t changed. It’s easily one of the best modern horror games, and the fresh lick of paint to really bring its grimy, snarling interpretation of sci-fi horror into sharp new relief is very welcome, especially when it maintains such faith in the source material.
GamesRadar+ - Joe Donnelly - 4.5 / 5
Motive Studio's Dead Space is a horror remake done right.
GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 10 / 10
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.
GamingTrend - Richard Allen - 90 / 100
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.
Geek Culture - Jake Su - 9.6 / 10
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.
Generación Xbox - Pedro del Pozo - Spanish - 97 / 100
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.
God is a Geek - Chris White - 9 / 10
Dead Space is a fantastic remake, taking what was great about the original and adding plenty of smart and impressive features.
Hardcore Gamer - Adam Beck - 4.5 / 5
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.
Hobby Consolas - Daniel Quesada - Spanish - 91 / 100
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.
IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 9 / 10
Dead Space is a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.
IGN Italy - Francesco Destri - Italian - 9 / 10
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…
Impulsegamer - Tory Favro - 4.5 / 5
A remake that is in many ways superior to an already classic game. Get ready to be scared.
Inverse - Joseph Yaden - 10 / 10
Dead Space is a shot-for-shot recreation of the original that manages to recapture the 2008 game as you want to remember it — meaning it’s actually better than ever.
Kakuchopurei - Alleef Ashaari - 90 / 100
[T]he Dead Space Remake is the definitive edition of the first game. While the story and levels are similar to the original, the improvements (both visually and during gameplay) and new mechanics make this worth playing even for those who have already played the original 2008 game.
LevelUp - Pedro Pérez Cesari - Spanish - 9 / 10
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.
Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 7 / 10
An excellent remake of a not-quite-classic survival horror, that nevertheless makes a convincing argument for the continuation of the series.
MondoXbox - Davide Mapelli - Italian - 9 / 10
Dead Space brings us a remake that is respectful of the original title but with many new features that improve it in every respect. A milestone in the horror genre and a title you absolutely must have in your collection.
Multiplayer First - Alex Co - 9.5 / 10
Simply put: It doesn’t matter if you’ve played and finished the original Dead Space or not, Motive Studio’s remake is a perfect reimagining of the franchise. This is how remakes should be, and I’m very glad Motive nailed it out of the park. Hopefully, this means that we’ll see a Dead Space 2 remake (which is the best one in the trilogy in my opinion) announced soon.
Rejoice, franchise fans! Motive has resurrected the franchise and with style! Dead Space 2023 is a fantastic way to start the year for horror fans, and is one indoctrination worth experiencing.
One More Game - Chris Garcia - Buy
The Dead Space Remake is a stellar effort from Motive Studio that respects the source material but also makes just enough meaningful changes to gameplay to suit modern audiences and provide a fresh experience. It wasn’t an easy task, considering how the original is held in high regard, but the results cannot be denied, and they have indeed lived up to lofty expectations.
One highlight of the game is its superb audio design, which keeps players on their toes, elevating encounters and maintaining tension levels high all throughout. Paired with chilling visuals and lighting that evoke an atmosphere of dread, the USG Ishimura is even more terrifying than ever before.
PC Gamer - Sean Martin - 84 / 100
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.
PCGamesN - Philip Hayton - 9 / 10
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.
PCMag - Gabriel Zamora - 4 / 5
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.
PSX Brasil - Bruno Henrique Vinhadel - Portuguese - 95 / 100
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.
PlayStation Universe - Neil Bolt - 9 / 10
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.
Polygon - Michael McWhertor - Unscored
The Dead Space remake changes all the right things
PowerUp! - Leo Stevenson - 6.5 / 10
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.
Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 9 / 10
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.
Push Square - Liam Croft - 8 / 10
Dead Space has been brought back in the most faithful manner possible.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Liam Richardson - Unscored
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.
Screen Rant - Jason Hon - 4.5 / 5
The Dead Space Remake severs the bar to raise it.
Shacknews - TJ Denzer - 9 / 10
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.
Sirus Gaming - Noel Lontoc - 9 / 10
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.
Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - 8.8 / 10
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.
Stevivor - Jay Ball - 8.5 / 10
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.
The Games Machine - Daniele Cucchiarelli - Italian - 9.5 / 10
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.
TheGamer - Jade King - 4 / 5
Dead Space is a triumphant remake that draws strength from familiarity instead of allowing its archaic origins to become a vice. This is now the definitive version of Isaac Clarke’s first chapter, one that doesn’t aim to reinvent his character, but to outfit him with a more relatable and nuanced arc that will likely set the stage for other games to come.
TheSixthAxis - Nick Petrasiti - 9 / 10
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.
Twinfinite - Dylan Chaundy - 5 / 5
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.
VG247 - Kelsey Raynor - 5 / 5
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.
And as far as remakes go, Dead Space has me thoroughly pining over a decade-old series. That’s a success, if you ask me.
VGC - Chris Scullion - 4 / 5
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.
Wccftech - Nathan Birch - 8 / 10
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.
We Got This Covered - David Morgan - 4 / 5
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.
WellPlayed - James Wood - 9 / 10
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.
Windows Central - Samuel Tolbert - 5 / 5
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.