Right from the off, the game tries to make you jump with Necromorphs bursting through windows, grates and doors. While there is a definite and noticeable shift towards action, the answer is a resounding "yes" to the former. Undoubtedly the biggest question on everybody's lips, however, is whether or not this feels like a true Dead Space game or another misguided Gears of War clone. The Dead Space narrative has always been somewhat derivative, but having come this far, you'll want to see it through to the end. "Undoubtedly the biggest question on everybody's lips, however, is whether or not this feels like a true Dead Space game or another misguided Gears of War clone." Text and audio logs reveal more about the people, the enemies and the planet, while side quests shed extra light on the effects of the Markers and introduce some interesting new characters (alive and dead, but mostly dead), all of which contributes to the Dead Space lore and provides some interesting insight. With Ellie Langford in a relationship with another character, however, there is a love triangle side story, the sort which you'd expect to find in a soap opera, but then Dead Space has always dealt with Isaac's relationships, so it doesn't feel too out of place. The plot is largely what you'd expect from a science-fiction horror game, continuing to explore the mysteries of the Markers, their origins and how they can be destroyed once and for all. The game begins with Isaac in hiding, before moving to an abandoned space station and, finally, the planet of Tau Volantis. The story once again revolves around Isaac and his quest to stop the Markers, only this time he's got company, not to mention a deadly cult on his trail.
However, while the addition of co-operative play, a new frozen planet and an updated weapon-crafting system may seem like a departure from the norm, Dead Space 3 is built on a solid foundation and isn't particularly short on scares. Much has been made about EA's decision to make Dead Space 3 more action-orientated, a decision that has divided fans and didn't work out very well for the Resident Evil franchise. Platforms available on: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Release Date: February 5 (North America), February 8 (Europe)
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