Legend_in_blue Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 EA. Known worldwide for their originality when it comes to their games lineup. Take the last few years for example... Fifa02, Tiger Woods02, Fifa03, Tiger Woods03, Fifa04, Tiger Woods04, Fifa05, Tiger... you get the idea. Well, that's about to change. It's called Dead Space. It looks a little bit good. Survival horror with a twist. Take the best elements of Resi Evil4, Doom3 and Portal (how do I get from here to there - albeit in a zero gravity environment) and you've pretty much got the idea. The game is currently slated for release on Oct 24. However, there is a little controversy following the title as it has been banned in China, Germany and Japan. This has probably got something to do with the fact that you can strategically dismember all aliens encountered. Just plain shooting don't work. The first review I've seen was on the TV this weekend and Playr gave it a rather good 9/10. Although they gave the same to Star Wars: Force Unleashed. But promising nonetheless. I'll keep a look out for further reviews but I think I'll add this to my list.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 Looks promising. Which platforms will it be on?
Legend_in_blue Posted 5 October 2008 Author Posted 5 October 2008 Looks promising. Which platforms will it be on? PS3, 360 and PC.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 I've said in numerous threads that I can't wait for this.
Mikey Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 EA. Known worldwide for their originality when it comes to their games lineup. Take the last few years for example...Fifa02, Tiger Woods02, Fifa03, Tiger Woods03, Fifa04, Tiger Woods04, Fifa05, Tiger... you get the idea. Well, that's about to change. It's called Dead Space. It looks a little bit good. Survival horror with a twist. Take the best elements of Resi Evil4, Doom3 and Portal (how do I get from here to there - albeit in a zero gravity environment) and you've pretty much got the idea. The game is currently slated for release on Oct 24. However, there is a little controversy following the title as it has been banned in China, Germany and Japan. This has probably got something to do with the fact that you can strategically dismember all aliens encountered. Just plain shooting don't work. The first review I've seen was on the TV this weekend and Playr gave it a rather good 9/10. Although they gave the same to Star Wars: Force Unleashed. But promising nonetheless. I'll keep a look out for further reviews but I think I'll add this to my list. So are you getting Pro or Fifa then?
The Reverend Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 Dead Space TrailerThis looks awesome. It's been mentioned before, and is out on the 24th. I might well get this. EA. Known worldwide for their originality when it comes to their games lineup. Take the last few years for example...Fifa02, Tiger Woods02, Fifa03, Tiger Woods03, Fifa04, Tiger Woods04, Fifa05, Tiger... you get the idea. Well, that's about to change. It's called Dead Space. It looks a little bit good. Survival horror with a twist. Take the best elements of Resi Evil4, Doom3 and Portal (how do I get from here to there - albeit in a zero gravity environment) and you've pretty much got the idea. The game is currently slated for release on Oct 24. However, there is a little controversy following the title as it has been banned in China, Germany and Japan. This has probably got something to do with the fact that you can strategically dismember all aliens encountered. Just plain shooting don't work. The first review I've seen was on the TV this weekend and Playr gave it a rather good 9/10. Although they gave the same to Star Wars: Force Unleashed. But promising nonetheless. I'll keep a look out for further reviews but I think I'll add this to my list. Somebodys been in the 360 thread..... As MTWG said, been mentioned several times, theres a video in my link for anyone thats not seen anything of it. It looks really interesting..
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 Somebodys been in the 360 thread.....As MTWG said, been mentioned several times, theres a video in my link for anyone thats not seen anything of it. It looks really interesting.. Looks a wee bit like a futuristic Resi 4 imo.
The Reverend Posted 5 October 2008 Posted 5 October 2008 Looks a wee bit like a futuristic Resi 4 imo. Yeah, like a futuristic Res set in space, looks like it'll have a similar soret of atmosphere aswel. Also, it looks a wee bit like bioshock aswel, and if its anywhere near as good as that, i'll be happy.
Legend_in_blue Posted 10 October 2008 Author Posted 10 October 2008 I've read two more reviews since I originally posted this thread. This has now become a definate day 1 purchase for me. PSW Magazine said this about it: "This is bold, bleak gaming from the haunting opening credits to the pulse pounding finish...Stunningly detailed, expertly paced and lavishly slaved over by Glen Schofield and his crew at EA Redwood, Dead Space should be classed as one of the finest looking and intelligently crafted games in many a moon...The new benchmark to beat in survival horror that pushes the genre to twisted new heights and into the outer limits of space itself." The review also makes contrasts with Resi Evil 4 and states that it beats it on all levels. Resi Evil 4 was/is one of the best of all time. So, high praise indeed. "The world's scariest game" - 2 weeks to go...
Legend_in_blue Posted 10 October 2008 Author Posted 10 October 2008 shopto.net are doing the game for £34.99!!! :w00t:
Daggers Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 The trailer for this just made me think of all the games and films that concentrate on being a gore-fest. I never thought I'd reach an age where it turned me off. Batman is much more my cup of tea now
Legend_in_blue Posted 12 October 2008 Author Posted 12 October 2008 It's a little harsh to call it a gore fest. It's also a little harsh of IGN to give this game an 8.7 considering the 'flaws' they've found with it. These 'flaws' include not being able to change the difficulty setting on a second play through with all items and upgradeables collected first time through. You can only go up a difficulty setting by starting a completely new game. Shock horror. Why would you want to go through the game again on the same skill setting with a better character than the one you started with? Another 'flaw' involves being able to stomp on something you can't actually stomp on. Like a crate of boxes on a shelf. Wow. That's really ruined it for me. The last 'flaw' involves the camera angle being stuck in a certain view during the zero gravity sections. Doesn't help when an alien creeps up behind you and you're totally unawares of it. Well, maybe you should scout ahead first before being totally surprised by it? Seriously, these game reviewers need to get out more. They are far too critical.
Daggers Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 It's a little harsh to call it a gore fest. Erm I believe I said... The trailer for this just made me think of all the games and films that concentrate on being a gore-fest. Which it did. I didn't say "it was" a gore-fest, it (the online clip) reminded me enough of them that it put me off. I hardly see how that is being harsh.
Fox You Forest Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 I'll just through this in here, Didn't know where else to put it. When i went down to fetch Fifa from Blockbusters the chap gave me a list of all the games that came out upto December... I could easily spend a fortune on most of these. Fallout 3 Lego Batman - for Daggers Fracture PES 09 Saints Row 2 Dead Space Fable 2 - not for me though. Far Cry 2 Gears of War 2 Resistance 2 Tom Clancy's End War COD World At War Mirror's Edge Tomb Raider Underworld Need For Speed 2009 Price Of Persia Motorstorm: Pacific Ridge
Daggers Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 Fallout 3COD World At War I want some of them too. I enjoyed Fallout and COD has not failed to please once in the entire series.
Fox You Forest Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 Yeah cant wait for COD, End War should be decent also. Love most war games.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 12 October 2008 Posted 12 October 2008 Gears Of War 2 is going to own. It certainly will, but everyone needs to keep an eye out for Mirror's Edge. That game is going to be unreal.
The People's Hero Posted 13 October 2008 Posted 13 October 2008 I can't wait for Fallout 3. Dead Space looks like a must have too. Good time to be a 360 owner.
Phube Posted 13 October 2008 Posted 13 October 2008 The trailer for this just made me think of all the games and films that concentrate on being a gore-fest.I never thought I'd reach an age where it turned me off. Batman is much more my cup of tea now Spoken like a true Nintendo gamer But I do think Dead Sapce looks like RE4 in Space... no bad thing!
Daggers Posted 13 October 2008 Posted 13 October 2008 Spoken like a true Nintendo gamer I think you may be right. I've started wearing pink a lot more and my dearest colleague reckons her husband isn't jealous of me because of my tenancies. Teeno wouldn't approve.
potter3 Posted 13 October 2008 Posted 13 October 2008 Looks decent but there's plenty of other games I'd rather buy that are coming out soon. edit. Not that I could play them
The Reverend Posted 19 October 2008 Posted 19 October 2008 I've just read a review of this on Gamespot, and i really, REALLY want this game. I think i might go into town next Saturday and get this and PES. It just sounds so fcking good. I cant wait.
Legend_in_blue Posted 22 October 2008 Author Posted 22 October 2008 Pre-ordered from shopto.net, dispatched today and it arrives tomorrow! I will put my own personal review of it on here tomorrow.
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