Dead Space 2

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Dead Space 2

What's dumb is they included the option to use the DS3 for Extraction, so there is truly no reason to NOT have it on 360 as well.

Yeah, I do not get that at all. Some of this stuff has been a pure joke this generation.

I'm gonna try to marathon with DS 1 again tonight.

With Gamefly's super fast shipping I won't get the game until tomorrow (Wednesday) anyways.

Oh nice. I might get this tomorrow, the PS3 version has Extraction too which is a steal.

[bkfount]

Re: Dead Space 2

What's dumb is they included the option to use the DS3 for Extraction, so there is truly no reason to NOT have it on 360 as well.

well it's a light gun game, so the controller would suck anyways. This generation has been all about console exclusives and money hats to publishers, and the 360 has had far more of those than the ps3 really.

While I wait for DS2 to arrive, I might go get the first game again. I got the plat on the ps3, but I don't on the 360 yet...

[tanis38]

Re: Dead Space 2

I've played it for about 2 hours so far. At the moment, I am kinda disappointed. Please note, the original Dead Space was my Game of the Year when it came out. But so far, the sequel is leaning a lot more on the action elements as well as the "boo" scares and monster closets. Some of it bordering on just plain cheap.

I miss the slower pace and more atmospheric vibe of the original.

[Spongedaddy]

Re: Dead Space 2

I've played it for about 2 hours so far. At the moment, I am kinda disappointed. Please note, the original Dead Space was my Game of the Year when it came out. But so far, the sequel is leaning a lot more on the action elements as well as the "boo" scares and monster closets. Some of it bordering on just plain cheap.

I miss the slower pace and more atmospheric vibe of the original.

I feel the opposite. This game has blown me out of the water in the first two hours. THe high production values the intense pace and action....for me, so far, it is akin to the way the movie Aliens was to the original Alien.

[tanis38]

Re: Dead Space 2

I feel the opposite. This game has blown me out of the water in the first two hours. THe high production values the intense pace and action....for me, so far, it is akin to the way the movie Aliens was to the original Alien.

And interestingly enough, I prefer Alien over Aliens.

I've put in about another 2 hours and I've enjoyed these two more than the first. Just experienced a pretty intense sequence.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Dead Space 2

I agree man....im loving it...

Scared my wife though, made her go upstairs lol

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Dead Space 2

This Is The Wii's Wonderful Dead Space On The PS3

've captured portions of Extraction's first level, as it is rendered on the PlayStation 3. I got the game as part of the Dead Space 2 PS3 collector's edition (the $80 version.) You can also get the game bundled with the "Limited Edition," I'm told. That version sells for $60.

Extraction didn't look that much rougher on the Wii than it does on the PS3. As far as I'm concerned, the game is attractive on either system, thanks in no small part to strong architectural art direction and excellent camera work. The game is almost entirely on-rails, so think of it as a glorified light-gun shooter. I guarantee, though, that you won't feel like you're merely in some pop-up shooting gallery should you play the game. You control it with a PlayStation Move, which behaves much as the Wii Remote did.

[Seymour Scagnetti]

Re: Dead Space 2

Wow I thought a lot more people would be playing this game on OS. I was waiting for some good reviews here before I bought this.

[Glenn33]

Re: Dead Space 2

My initial impressions after about 2 hours:

• Unlike the first campaign - there is no slow build to the action. About 8 seconds after the credits roll the action unfolds (and I died ) The *bleep* has already hit the fan and Isaac is smack dab in the middle of it.
• Isaac talks! I immediately felt more of a connection this go round. no more silent protagonist.
• If it aint broke - don't fix it. Same Dead Space you know and love - just more of it.
• Audio - EXCELLENT.
• Graphics - 1080P on the PS3 - I appreciate that EA!
• This series bears a strong resemblance to the Aliens franchise (movie). That's a good thing for me. This game is scary - but make no mistake about it. This time around it is an action game that just happens to be scary.
• The one drawback - I just didn't have time to be scared. I felt like I was running for my life most of the time. A small complaint for me really. I just remember the first game you spent so much time alone in long corridors with nothing but errant sounds and screams to accompany you. The tension was real. Frightened as I was - I miss those quiet moments playing Dead Space 2 - because that's where the game really shines.
• I am only about 90 minutes in but the train sequence? Just sick.
• Included on the PS3 version I got - You get a graphically overhauled version of Dead Space Extraction (PlayStation Move FTW!)

Thumbs up from me.

[Sandman42]

Re: Dead Space 2

Been thinking of picking this game up. Just wondering if I should play the first one or jump right into this one? Anything monumental from the first game that I need to play or could I just check on Wiki for the first game and jump into Dead Space 2?

From hearing that Dead Space 2 is just similar stuff to Dead Space, but more refined make me think I should just play 2.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Dead Space 2

Been thinking of picking this game up. Just wondering if I should play the first one or jump right into this one? Anything monumental from the first game that I need to play or could I just check on Wiki for the first game and jump into Dead Space 2?

From hearing that Dead Space 2 is just similar stuff to Dead Space, but more refined make me think I should just play 2.

I would get the first one for sure and run through that first. It will probably make DS2 even more enjoyable. Between the movies and Extraction, EA has created a really nice time line/backdrop on this series.

[Spongedaddy]

Re: Dead Space 2

My initial impressions after about 2 hours:

• Unlike the first campaign - there is no slow build to the action. About 8 seconds after the credits roll the action unfolds (and I died ) The *bleep* has already hit the fan and Isaac is smack dab in the middle of it.
• Isaac talks! I immediately felt more of a connection this go round. no more silent protagonist.
• If it aint broke - don't fix it. Same Dead Space you know and love - just more of it.
• Audio - EXCELLENT.
• Graphics - 1080P on the PS3 - I appreciate that EA!
• This series bears a strong resemblance to the Aliens franchise (movie). That's a good thing for me. This game is scary - but make no mistake about it. This time around it is an action game that just happens to be scary.
• The one drawback - I just didn't have time to be scared. I felt like I was running for my life most of the time. A small complaint for me really. I just remember the first game you spent so much time alone in long corridors with nothing but errant sounds and screams to accompany you. The tension was real. Frightened as I was - I miss those quiet moments playing Dead Space 2 - because that's where the game really shines.
• I am only about 90 minutes in but the train sequence? Just sick.
• Included on the PS3 version I got - You get a graphically overhauled version of Dead Space Extraction (PlayStation Move FTW!)

Thumbs up from me.

Why oh why EA? The whole game would have rocked as a Move title. It could have been done and man would it have been great.

BTW the tram sequence is 100% awesome. Really was cinematic and kicked butt.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Dead Space 2

Why oh why EA? The whole game would have rocked as a Move title. It could have been done and man would it have been great.

BTW the tram sequence is 100% awesome. Really was cinematic and kicked butt.

Huh, a little confused man? All of Extraction is Move compatible.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Dead Space 2

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/114/1146461p1.html

Dead Space Extraction is fun and the best reason so far to own the PlayStation Move. It packs an interesting story, tight controls and a ton to do for its nominal price. I wish it had a few more PS3 bells and whistles and didn't lose steam at times, but I enjoyed the ride.

[CC]

Re: Dead Space 2

Hey guys... does this one feel more fluid? DS felt kind of clunky to me, so I didn't like it as much as I would have.

And, how much longer is this one than the first?