Dead Space

Dead Space

Dead Space is a third-person shooter and science fiction survival horror-action game that was developed by California’s EA Redwood Shores. It was published by Electronic Arts and it was released on October 2008 not only for the Sony Playstation 3 but for Microsoft Windows and the Xbox 360 as well.

The game is set in deep space during the 26th century. Its players take on the role of Isaac Clarke, a space engineer who works for a company called the Concordance Extraction Corporation (CEC). This company operates giant mining ships across the galaxy. The story begins when Isaac Clarke is sent to repair what seemed like a mechanical failure in a space ship called the USG Ishimura. Upon arrival, Clarke learns that the ship’s crew has been taken over by an alien infestation called the “Corruption.” This virus-like infestation turns humans into hostile alien creatures called “Necromorphs.” Players must fight these creatures in order to stay alive and progress in the game.

In Dead Space, Necromorphs do not die so easily. They can adopt new stances and tactics depending on how they are wounded. There are those that sprout new limbs when wounded while others give birth to new Necromorphs.

Dead Space does not offer a head-up display (HUD) but features holographic projections that display information. Players can purchase and sell items at an in-game store.

Because the character is an engineer, the player has access to mostly non-traditional weapons. These include a plasma cutter, a hydrazine torch, and a force cannon that emits shock waves. Among the traditional weapons available is a riple-barreled automatic military rifle.