The much anticipated Dead Space remake releases today for Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, and with the review embargo lifting yesterday, critics have had their say on Isaac Clarke’s return. In short, it looks set to be a triumphant one.
At the time of writing, Dead Space remake has received a score of 89 on Metacritic and a 90 on OpenCritic, with 96% of critics recommending the game. Speaking of critics, let’s take a look at some of the early reviews have to say about the game:
“It’s clear that this superb Dead Space remake has been a labour of love for the team at Motive Studios, who’ve very carefully balanced innovation and renovation with preservation, and to their credit the end result is undoubtedly the definitive way to experience – or re-experience – one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.”
“The new side quests might leave a lot to be desired, but every other addition contributes to a remake that stays true to its progenitor while also improving upon it in a number of ways. Newcomers and hardcore Dead Space fans will get the most out of the experience, but this is now the quintessential way to play one of the survival horror genre’s best.”
“Motive Studio’s Dead Space remake absolutely shines in its gun-toting, alien-blasting blockbuster showdowns. But the ways in which it toys with your mind, keeps you on edge, and masterfully recalls the 2008 original while delivering something entirely fresh is pretty incredible.”
Eurogamer: No Score, No Recommendation
“While a fine piece of craft and a sumptuous reworking of the setting, EA Motive’s Dead Space remake sheds a little of the 2008 game’s enchantment.”
Polygon: No Score, Recommended
“The work that Motive has done in bringing Dead Space back to life is exciting not just for the ability to play an idealized version of a classic game on new platforms, but also in the promising groundwork it lays for the franchise’s potential future.”
It looks as though Dead Space remake is off to an mostly impressive start, with more impressions and opinions certain to come as more people get their hands on the game over the next few days. For now, it would seem as though EA Motive have succeeded in bringing back one of the most beloved survival horror games of all time.