Dead Space (2008) is a survival horror game developed by Visceral Games (formerly EA Redwood Shores). The series follows the story of Isaac Clarke, an engineer who becomes stranded on a mining spaceship overrun by grotesque creatures known as Necromorphs. The player must use a variety of weapons and tools to fend off these creatures and survive.

Story

In the Dead Space video game, Isaac Clarke is sent to the mining spaceship USG Ishimura to investigate a distress signal. Once there, he discovers that the ship has been overrun by Necromorphs and must fight to survive while uncovering the truth behind the outbreak. Along the way, Isaac discovers that the Necromorph outbreak is the result of an experiment gone wrong and that Ishimura's crew had been sacrificing the ship's inhabitants to the Necromorphs to appease an alien artifact known as the Marker.

Gameplay

Combat in Dead Space is focused on strategic dismemberment, which means that players must strategically target and sever the limbs of Necromorphs to defeat them. Each Necromorph has a specific weakness and players must use various weapons and tools to exploit that fragility. The game provides many weapons, including a plasma cutter, a line gun, and a ripper, each of which has unique features.

Exploration is also a key aspect of Dead Space gameplay. The player must navigate the Ishimura and solve puzzles to progress through the story. The game features a variety of environments, from tight corridors to open spaces, and each area has its unique layout and challenges.

Zero-gravity environments

In zero-gravity environments, the player can move and fight in different directions, allowing for more dynamic and intense combat. He may use the zero-gravity environments to their advantage, such as using it to avoid Necromorph attacks or to navigate through tight spaces. Zero gravity also adds to the immersive atmosphere of the game. The player can see objects floating in the air, and the sound effects are different, adding to the feeling of disorientation.

The zero-gravity environments present new challenges for the player. For example, in zero gravity, the player's movement is affected, making it harder to move quickly and maneuver around Necromorphs. Additionally, the player's weapons and tools may not work as well in zero gravity, requiring the player to adapt their strategy.

Key features:

• Horror atmosphere
• Diverse setting with a massive and complex environment, featuring tight corridors, open spaces and many others
• Various weapons and tools
• A compelling plot and interesting characters
• Zero-gravity environments

Key features:

• Strategically dismember the Necromorph enemies limb by bloody limb. 
• Zero gravity combat means terror can strike from anywhere. 
• Uncover the horrific truth of this shocking thriller.