In fact, there’s no loading anything, as the game plays out with one seamless camera cut. Now, there is no getting on the tram to end the level.

In the original, towards the end of a chapter, you’d get on the tram and head off to the next location, rarely to revisit unless part of the story. I think I noted only one chapter that had been completely overhauled, but it fits in so perfectly it’s a welcome addition.įor instance, transitioning between levels is no longer a thing. In the case of Dead Space, EA Motive has made changes, but they feel more subtle. Everything is familiar, but tweaks have been made to bring the 2008 classic into 2023. Modern remakes will often add big new sections and even change large portions, and this often divides fans. Plot holes that might have been there before, have now been thought through and filled in, and there’s now better ties to the stories of Dead Space 2 and 3.įrom the original to the remake, a lot has changed, and a lot hasn’t. If, like me, you’re into the series’ lore, it’s great to see how EA Motive have carefully added to the source material with deeper dives into the characters, corporations and even monsters. It’s not just Isaac, but all the characters’ roles and performances throughout have been expanded upon, with time even given to side characters who only got a mere mention in the original. Isaac’s found his voice for this Dead Space remake. Isaac’s helmet mostly stays on during the game, but Gunner’s acting chops shine through, making you care more about Isaac and his jaunt through the Ishimura.

There were a lot of one side conversations in the original, so having Isaac fleshed out really provides context to conversations between characters, making the story more engaging. The first major change fans of the original will notice is that Isaac speaks now. Gunner Wright, the voice actor of Isaac in Dead Space 2 and 3 returns to reprise his role for the remake, proving both the voice and facial likeness. From this point on, Isaac desperately tries to find his girlfriend Nicole, circumvent all the nasties, and get the hell off the cursed ship. Of course, there’s a giant conspiracy to uncover with many twists, turns and space style shenanigans along the way. Isaac and the rest of the USG Kellion crew are dispatched by the CEC to investigate a distress signal from their flagship vessel, the Ishimura, but when they arrive, they find the Ishimura looking a little worse for wear and overrun with aliens who have been making dinner out of the crew members. You take on the role of Isaac Clarke, an engineer working for the CEC.

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