Dead Space gameplay trailer has dropped and it’s awesome

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Posted October 5, 2022 by Richard Lee Breslin in Gameplay, Gaming News, PC, PS4, PS5, Trailers, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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The first Dead Space gameplay trailer has dropped and it’s as awesome as you might expect it to be.

Developed by Motive, this is our first proper look at the remake of the cult-classic horror built from the ground up. Fans of the original game will find certain moments of this trailer familiar, however, it seems that there will be some surprises for all.

In case you didn’t know, in Dead Space you play as Isaac Clarke, a simple engineer sent on a routine mission to the mining ship, the USG Ishimura. However, upon arrival, all is far from what it seems and quite literally, all hell has broken loose. Namely horrific monsters known as Necromorphs seemingly powered by an ancient artefact referred to as the “Marker”.

Furthermore, according to the press release, the Dead Space remake will have some new mechanics not present in the 2008 original. New mechanics include the “Peeling System” when encountering the Necromorphs. An “Intensity Direct” that will adjust as you play and unlike the original game, Isaac will have a voice. Previously, Isaac only had a voice in the two sequels.

Below you can find all the new details courtesy of the press release below:

  • The Peeling System: Necromorphs, monstrosities unlike anything seen before, have been reconstructed around the new Peeling System, which introduces layered flesh, tendons and bones that break, tear and shatter in shocking new ways. And while strategy is key, players will also experience increased opportunities for creativity in how they utilise their variety of unique weapons and abilities to combat these horrifying enemies.
  • The Intensity Director: Dead Space’s beautifully crafted, equally haunting world has long been easy for players to get lost in, but now players will truly feel the weight of every mysterious step Isaac takes. The new Intensity Director dynamically adjusts what shows up in Isaac’s path, from Necromorph spawns and how they choose to attack them, to environmental effects such as light, smoke, particles and sound. Isaac’s heartbeat, breathing, and exertions also adjust based on his stress level to provide players direct feedback into his mental, emotional and physical state.
  • An Enhanced Engineering Fantasy: Without weapons or backup, Isaac is forced to defend himself against the Necromorphs by leveraging high-tech mining tools to strategically dismember nightmarish creatures, solve puzzles on his thrilling journey and turn the Ishimura’s malfunctioning systems to his advantage. Originally a silent protagonist, players will now hear more from the beloved engineer via new narrative enrichments voiced by Gunner Wright, the original voice of Isaac in Dead Space™ 2 (2011) and Dead Space™ 3 (2013).
  • A Fully Interconnected Ishimura: From the start screen to the end credits, players will confront the frighteningly tight corridors and shadowed hallways of the USG Ishimura without a single load screen or camera cut ever breaking the immersion. This enormous mining ship has been restored for the remake with new rooms, routes and obstacles while permitting seamless exploration with new UI map controls and an improved locator.

Dead Space will release for PC (Steam and Epic), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on January 27th, 2023.

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