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Dead Space – reviews and rating

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Dead Space has a rating of 90% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on October 20, 2008 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 86, players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated Jan 26, 2023

What critics praise

„Motive Studio has done the unthinkable with Dead Space. It has turned this iconic, incredibly memorable survival horror game from fifteen years ago into an even more immersive and engaging experience.“

4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Oct 20, 2008
Platforms: PCPS5Xbox Series X|S
Genres: ShooterAction
Developer: EA Redwood Shores
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Average playtime: 2 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Dead Space?

Dead Space has a rating of 90% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Dead Space released?

Dead Space was released on October 20, 2008.

What platforms is Dead Space available on?

Dead Space is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Dead Space?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Dead Space.

Is Dead Space worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 90%, Dead Space is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Dead Space?

Games similar to Dead Space are for example F1 22, Wild Hearts, FIFA 22, Battlefield 2042 and Madden NFL 23.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#52 of 726 games released in 2008 better than 93 % of games
#1 of 2 games released in 2008 on PC better than 100 % of games
#1 of 2 games released in 2008 on PS5 better than 100 % of games
#1 of 2 games released in 2008 on Xbox Series X|S better than 100 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 90%
Foreign critics16 reviews 87%
MetacriticMetascore 86%
Players (RAWG)1 098 votes 87%

How players rate it

Exceptional 51 %
Recommended 40 %
Meh 6 %
Skip 3 %

1 098 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5

HardcoreGamer Jan 26, 2023

Motive Studio has done the unthinkable with Dead Space. It has turned this iconic, incredibly memorable survival horror game from fifteen years ago into an even more immersive and engaging experience. This isn’t just a simple graphical upgrade, but an overhaul on a significant portion of the mechanics and storytelling, crafting a better and more gratifying universe to dive into. It perfectly straddles...

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