Dead Space 1 Remake - Full Play through - Stream 1

OverviewThe Dead Space (2023) remake is a survival horror video game developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts (EA). It's a full rebuild of the original 2008 Dead Space game, created by the now-defunct Visceral Games, and marks the first new entry in the series since Dead Space 3 in 2013. The remake stays faithful to the core story and gameplay while incorporating modern enhancements, making it the definitive way to experience the classic sci-fi horror title. It launched on January 27, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and EA App), with no last-gen console versions.Development and AnnouncementEA announced the remake in July 2021, shortly after closing Visceral Games in 2017, which had left the series dormant. Motive Studio—a team with prior experience on Dead Space titles like Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3—took the helm, led by figures such as senior producer Philippe Ducharme, creative director Roman Campos-Oriola, and art director Mike Yazijian. The project was greenlit partly due to the success of single-player hits like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) and Capcom's Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes.Built from scratch on EA's Frostbite Engine (used in games like Battlefield and Mass Effect: Andromeda), the remake emphasizes immersion without microtransactions—a deliberate choice by the developers. It took advantage of next-gen hardware, including SSDs for seamless level transitions without loading screens. Development focused on balancing preservation with innovation, drawing inspiration from the sequels while avoiding a total overhaul like Resident Evil 2 Remake. As of October 2025, there's no official word on remakes for Dead Space 2 or 3, though fan discussions often express hope for them based on the first game's reception.Story and SettingThe narrative mirrors the original: You play as Isaac Clarke, a systems engineer aboard the USG Kellion shuttle responding to a distress call from the massive mining ship USG Ishimura. Upon arrival, the crew discovers the vessel overrun by grotesque, reanimated corpses called Necromorphs—mutated humans twisted by an ancient alien artifact known as the Marker. Isaac's personal stake involves searching for his girlfriend, Dr. Nicole Brennan, a medical officer on the Ishimura, amid escalating chaos involving a cult-like religion called Unitology.The remake expands on lore subtly, making Unitology's influence more prominent early on for better world-building. Characters like Kendra Daniels (Isaac's colleague) receive deeper backstories and voice acting. Isaac himself is more humanized—he now speaks in moderation (voiced by returning actor Gunner Wright from the sequels), reacting to events rather than remaining a silent protagonist. Other roles are recast with motion-capture, including Nicole (Tanya Clarke reprises her Dead Space 2 performance) and new portrayals for characters like Terri Ishimura (now female, voiced by Erica Luttrell). The story unfolds over 12 chapters, blending psychological horror, isolation, and body horror themes.GameplayAt its core, Dead Space is a third-person shooter emphasizing strategic dismemberment: Necromorphs must be taken down by targeting limbs and weak points with repurposed mining tools (e.g., the Plasma Cutter for precise shots or the Pulse Rifle for crowd control). Resource scarcity, inventory management, and zero-gravity sections add tension, with Kinesis (telekinetic pulling) and Stasis (slow-motion fields) for puzzle-solving and combat.The remake refines this without reinventing it:Upgrades and Weapons: Full weapon trees from Dead Space 2 are integrated, including special upgrades like incendiary rounds for the Plasma Cutter or expanded gravity effects for the Force Gun. Flesh peels realistically from enemies as you shoot.
Exploration and Pacing: The Ishimura feels more alive and interconnected, with redesigned rooms, dynamic lighting, volumetric fog, and 3D audio for heightened dread. Zero-G areas allow freer movement.
Difficulty and Accessibility: Options include aim assist, color-blind modes, regenerating health on easier settings, HUD toggles, and graphic warnings to skip disturbing scenes. Console players choose between "Quality" mode (4K with ray-tracing at 30fps) or "Performance" mode (up to 60fps).

Length and Replayability: About 12-15 hours for a first playthrough, with New Game+ for upgraded starts and multiple endings based on log collection.