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Tim S · 21st Oct 2008, 07:14

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/10/21/dead-space/1

In space nobody can hear you scream, but that isn't going to stop you screaming when Dead Space starts turns on the chills and thrills. Check out our Dead Space review to see if the combo of icky aliens and jaw-dropping graphics can win us over.

The boy 4rm oz · 21st Oct 2008, 07:28

It does look pretty cool I have been having a look at this for a while now. I wanna get the demo before I make a commitment though.

Tejstar · 21st Oct 2008, 08:10

Nice review Joe. I've been looking forward to this one for a while now. I was one of the few that actually enjoyed Doom 3 despite it's repititive play. Not played a decent scary game for a while now.

I am concerned about the controls though, I imagine I could use my 360 pad on this - is it supported?

CardJoe · 21st Oct 2008, 08:45

Yeah, the Xbox 360 controller is natively supported. I've just been fiddling with it and it's certainly a lot smoother than mouse and keyboard.

Whalemeister · 21st Oct 2008, 08:51

Dam this game looks good and someone already metioned what I was thinking (360 controller).

How did a game like this stay under my radar, I've been totally focused on three games for a while now, Fallout 3, Far Cry 2 and Left 4 Dead and they're all out this month, I'm gonna have to hit my credit card this month I think

kenco_uk · 21st Oct 2008, 09:21

Damn good review that, Joe. I'm surprised by the lack of any comparison to other shooters, though.

CardJoe · 21st Oct 2008, 09:30

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Originally Posted by kenco_uk

Damn good review that, Joe. I'm surprised by the lack of any comparison to other shooters, though.

I'm actually trying to avoid doing that so much now. My thinking is that each game should be viewed on its own merits, not the merits it has in comparison to others, as that is a better way to focus on innovation in the industry. Otherwise I'll just compare every game like this to Gears of War and Resident Evil 4.

Hg · 21st Oct 2008, 09:34

problem i have is do i get it on the xbox360 or PC?
With native xbox360 controller may get it on PC, but then again its nice to kick back and relax in front of the tv with a game like this :S

kenco_uk · 21st Oct 2008, 09:40

Good point on the comparisons - I guess it's what I'm conditioned to these days - "it's a bit of x, but with a twist, although not dissimilar to z, 7/10 tbh".

BentAnat · 21st Oct 2008, 10:39

Great review.
I've been following DS around for the last week or so, now, and your review falls in line with many others (even though the others iv'e read were X360 ones).
Once it hits our shores (which should be somewhere next week or the week after, according to the SA release), i'm gonna pick this one up for my 360...

Blademrk · 21st Oct 2008, 10:41

I didn't realise this was an EA game, no mention of DRM in the review - I suppose it's too much to hope that EA have realised the horror (see what I did there

) of DRM and dropped it?

The comics that were available over Xbox Live were quite interesting (although I've only got around to watching the first one so far).
I may pick this up closer to Christmas.

quack · 21st Oct 2008, 10:51

The character's name is Isaac btw, not Issac.

crozon · 21st Oct 2008, 10:55

cool pre ordered, gonna play this with a controller on my pc connected to the TV

LeMaltor · 21st Oct 2008, 11:14

Why in every screenshot but the last is the guy standing on the left of the screen?

Hg · 21st Oct 2008, 11:17

crozon, if you have an xbox360 just use that, as the PC wont be able to output any higher then the native res of your tv ie 720p or 1080p.
If you havent an xbox then not to worry.
Theres sooo many good games to try and play over the winter, fable 2, deadspace, Gears of War 2, Spore, fallout 3 and more \o/

The boy 4rm oz · 21st Oct 2008, 11:18

Don't forget Farcry 2.

Hg · 21st Oct 2008, 12:09

damn it missed that, and COD5 and Red Alert 3, oh well...

LeMaltor the reason the char is on the left hand side on the screenshots is due to the fact the game plays from an over the shoulder view like gears of war and resident evil 4

impar · 21st Oct 2008, 12:30

Greetings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blademrk

I didn't realise this was an EA game, no mention of DRM in the review - I suppose it's too much to hope that EA have realised the horror (see what I did there

) of DRM and dropped it?

No such luck. The game is DRMed. 5 Limited activations:
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread....54697&#4354697

Considering that all reviews out there say it has lousy controls in PC, its an easy no-buy.

LeMaltor · 21st Oct 2008, 12:36

I guess I won't buy it too then

Lepermessiah · 21st Oct 2008, 12:45

DAMN, too many games out, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3, Dead Space is looking better then i expected, GTA 4 next month, where do I get the time?

21st Oct 2008, 07:14	#1
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21st Oct 2008, 08:51	#5
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21st Oct 2008, 09:21	#6
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21st Oct 2008, 09:34	#8
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21st Oct 2008, 09:40	#9
kenco_uk I feel your presents. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 6,316	Good point on the comparisons - I guess it's what I'm conditioned to these days - "it's a bit of x, but with a twist, although not dissimilar to z, 7/10 tbh". __________________ MSI X58M - i7 920 4Ghz - 6GB Corsair - GTX260 648/2520 ::: Vote for bit-tech T - theevilelephant - "it sounded like bouncing around on a pogo stick, screaming in chinese while occasionally throwing a cat at a door." Last edited by CardJoe; 21st Oct 2008 at 10:41. Reason: kthnx fixed

21st Oct 2008, 08:10	#3
Tejstar What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Nice review Joe. I've been looking forward to this one for a while now. I was one of the few that actually enjoyed Doom 3 despite it's repititive play. Not played a decent scary game for a while now. I am concerned about the controls though, I imagine I could use my 360 pad on this - is it supported?

21st Oct 2008, 08:45	#4
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21st Oct 2008, 10:39	#10
BentAnat Software Dev Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Posts: 1,380	Great review. I've been following DS around for the last week or so, now, and your review falls in line with many others (even though the others iv'e read were X360 ones). Once it hits our shores (which should be somewhere next week or the week after, according to the SA release), i'm gonna pick this one up for my 360... __________________ CHIRP? My Upcoming Site

21st Oct 2008, 10:41	#11
Blademrk Why so serious? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Here Posts: 2,360	I didn't realise this was an EA game, no mention of DRM in the review - I suppose it's too much to hope that EA have realised the horror (see what I did there ) of DRM and dropped it? The comics that were available over Xbox Live were quite interesting (although I've only got around to watching the first one so far). I may pick this up closer to Christmas. __________________ The Bit-Tech.net X-Box Live! Leaderboard My X-Box Live & X-Fire GamerTag: BladeMRK WII#: 0379 8536 3210 2060 My Flikr albums Twitter

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21st Oct 2008, 10:55	#13
crozon What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	cool pre ordered, gonna play this with a controller on my pc connected to the TV

21st Oct 2008, 11:14	#14
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21st Oct 2008, 11:17	#15
Hg The game known as life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stourport, UK Posts: 206	crozon, if you have an xbox360 just use that, as the PC wont be able to output any higher then the native res of your tv ie 720p or 1080p. If you havent an xbox then not to worry. Theres sooo many good games to try and play over the winter, fable 2, deadspace, Gears of War 2, Spore, fallout 3 and more \o/ __________________ LIVE Gamertag: Hg80uk PSN: Hg80uk Showmyfps.com- Whats your FPS? Trident Case mod with custom cooling - Project Log

21st Oct 2008, 12:09	#17
Hg The game known as life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stourport, UK Posts: 206	damn it missed that, and COD5 and Red Alert 3, oh well... LeMaltor the reason the char is on the left hand side on the screenshots is due to the fact the game plays from an over the shoulder view like gears of war and resident evil 4 __________________ LIVE Gamertag: Hg80uk PSN: Hg80uk Showmyfps.com- Whats your FPS? Trident Case mod with custom cooling - Project Log

21st Oct 2008, 12:36	#19
LeMaltor >^_^< Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No. Posts: 1,397	I guess I won't buy it too then __________________ Welcoming the riff-raff since February 2009.

21st Oct 2008, 12:45	#20
Lepermessiah Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 566	DAMN, too many games out, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3, Dead Space is looking better then i expected, GTA 4 next month, where do I get the time?