Dead Space (2008) is an incredibly well-designed game.
Pros:
Expert visuals, sound and lore all combine to create a convincing and compelling atmosphere and narrative. Enemy and environment design truly sells the USG Ishimura to the player: for the first few chapters I was jumping at shadows, creeping around corners and transfixed by my surroundings.
Cons:
I didn't find it very challenging on medium difficulty, the horror wore off after the first few chapters, and some of the plot points compelling the main character felt repetitive. Many environments felt too bright which took away from the horror.
Ultimately, the truly expert design outweighs any negatives. I look forward to revisiting this title when the remake comes out next year.
Pros:
Expert visuals, sound and lore all combine to create a convincing and compelling atmosphere and narrative. Enemy and environment design truly sells the USG Ishimura to the player: for the first few chapters I was jumping at shadows, creeping around corners and transfixed by my surroundings.
Cons:
I didn't find it very challenging on medium difficulty, the horror wore off after the first few chapters, and some of the plot points compelling the main character felt repetitive. Many environments felt too bright which took away from the horror.
Ultimately, the truly expert design outweighs any negatives. I look forward to revisiting this title when the remake comes out next year.