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Dead Space: "World's Scariest Game"

Wait...is Dead Space just really good, or is this a game that could redefine an entire genre and become one of the best titles of the new generation? Is it that good?

Everyone seems to think it is. Yet another early review has popped up; it's from the latest edition of PSW magazine, which goes on sale tomorrow. According to CVG, PSW calls Dead Space the "world's scariest game," and it's now "the new benchmark to beat in survival/horror that pushes the genre to twisted new heights and into the outer limits of space itself." They conclude by giving it a 9/10 (that's the third 9/10 we've seen, by the way), and we have to say, we're thoroughly psyched for this one. Capcom is going to have their hands full trying to compete, it seems, even though we have every confidence that Resident Evil 5 will be fantastic. Here's more from the article:

"This is bold, bleak gaming from the haunting opening credits to the pulse pounding finish. Stunningly detailed, expertly paced and lavishly slaved over by Glen Schofield and his crew at EA Redwood, Dead Space should be classed as one of the finest looking and intelligently crafted games in many a moon."

Will we have equally high praise for Dead Space? Well, you'll just have to stay tuned to find out. This could very well be one of EA's best titles, and that's a good sign for the publisher. If you like being creeped out, it seems they've got you covered...

Related Game(s): Dead Space

10/8/2008 Ben Dutka

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Comments (25 posts)

WaR_HaWk
Wednesday, October 08, 2008 @ 10:51:53 PM
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Tekken 6 is coming out on 360 in 2009

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 12:36:36 AM

Knock it off. First and last warning.

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King James
Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 7:35:09 PM

what's the motivation?

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LightShow
Wednesday, October 08, 2008 @ 11:04:40 PM
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Hype...

I dont bank on hype. That's why I seldom preorder.

Until a bunch of reviews start coming out, I remain skeptical.

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Aftab
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 9:21:49 AM

While this game has certainly received some media coverage, I would'nt say it has been hyped. For a while, I think, everyone has been mildy curious about it at best, in light of all the sure-hitters (R2,Gears2,RE5) being shown to us. The fact that this game being multiplatform, and the the first reviews are from ps exclusive magazines, indicates to me that this game has to have some merit.

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The CEO
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 1:24:36 AM
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I have been waiting for this game for a long time.I truly hope its worth it,I think it shows EA is a truly trying to please gamers instead of just increasing their revenue.At least I hope they are.

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Deleted User
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 1:35:38 AM
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if u reserve it at gamestop u get this exclusive suit which is the strongest and holds the most items. great marketing tactic! i was gonna rent but when i read that, they got my money!

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Qubex
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 1:53:35 AM
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I'll wait for Ben's review, but it seems promising!

Q!

"aLL RoAds LeAd ToO hOMe"

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www
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 7:20:29 AM
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Aliens have always been superstitions just like ghosts,so those don't scare me but humans infected with some virus acting like monsters n killers is a real possibility,n considering 5,999,999,999 more are around u in reality who could be infected by some scientist-went-wrong-on-his-lab-test-solution n infect humans to behave like killers..........doesn't dat scare u.
Simply put, Resident Evil will still continue to be the "World's Scariest Game"

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eLLeJuss
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 7:34:24 AM

aliens are more possible than us being infected by viruses that makes us act like zombies.

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Tim Speed24
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 7:44:11 AM

The monsters in Dead Space were the people on the ship. They are not aliens. They keep refering to the monsters as people I knew and used to work with but have become horribly disfiquired and infected by something.

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www
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 8:23:24 AM

@ElleJuss u ever seen an Alien b4? Aliens might exist on the other planets but the astronauts fail to realise human brain together with human eyes can't understand therefore see alien anatomy likewise aliens also don't see us or woulda attacked us long ago,maybe they do,they may be responsible for dat big rock about to smash the earth sometime ago...lol

BUT u seen a rabies infected human behavin like a dog,zombies are more possible,even highy-addicted crack-heads behave like'em...u should be scared.....lol :D

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Aftab
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 9:14:29 AM

I know what you mean, Ghana Bwai. Some dude acting kind of strange, and you don't know what's up, is less likely to break your suspension of disbelief, and more likely to fool your senses, than some ish with 20 arms 13 heads, reminding you of something out of Power Rangers episode.

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Aftab
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 9:44:19 AM

But at the same time, there are really two kinds of fears: the mental one, and the instinctual one. The mental one relates to what you don't know, like possiblity of failure, or dashing of hopes, or an unlikely realization ending with disgust or horror. The instinctual one, has nothing to do with conscious thought, and not even much at all with the object of fear (could be a cat, or a glass falling), but has to do with your fight-or-flight response, like when you get startled, or surprised. This game maybe capable of the latter.

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www
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 10:19:23 AM

I hear you Aftab,rasta!

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psxjunkhead85
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 9:16:13 AM
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Off the subject Tekken6 is coming to the 360
check out this trailer http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/09/tgs-08-watch-the-tekken-6-trailer/ this is bull. Another exclusive gone.

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King James
Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 7:36:29 PM

Seriously, what's the motivation?

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m2tbo
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 10:15:54 AM
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My girlfriend would hate me if I started playing this game...maybe that wouldn't be too bad.

I'll wait for the review then put it on the list.

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Ultimadream
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 10:32:26 AM
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Hmmmm its geting positive reviews, i'll concider it.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 1:35:56 PM
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Uh, Ben, AcEman seems to be advertising some nonsense on all the boards, better get on his case. Edit: nevermind, looks like you got it.

Back on topic, this is looking more and more like a must buy, as a horror writer I love it when something can really creep me out, and it's been awhile since that's happened. God knows hollywood movies have forgotten how to do it, my PS3 library requires a game of this type.
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SerendipityDeus
Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 2:41:24 PM
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I've dl the comics off the playstation store, they're crazy, u guys if u still haven't dl it tonight, It'll explain more of the story about deadspace, decent voice acting too

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BeezleDrop
Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 11:47:38 AM
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Pre-ordered this one a long time ago. The brutality and sheer terror seem to make for a solid experience. Looks great, but looks aren't everything. I have learned that a lot with games this year haze haha. This game seems to be a first day purchase if you like horror. Those "Necromorphs" look like they don't take prisoners! 9/10 has got to mean something. And Ghana the previous Resident Evils were the scary ones.

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King James
Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 7:52:16 PM
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This game has continued to impress me since I 1st heard about it last year. Since then, I've been trying to find some fault in it since EA is publishing it. EA has built a rep similar to M$: Buy up everything, disrespect ur fans and competition. But I cannot find ANYthing wrong w/ this title. All aspects of the title seem strong. Fresh story, setting, gameplay

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Knightedrik
Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 10:11:38 PM
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Scariest game ever huh, That's not sayin much..

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Ultimadream
Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 1:26:50 PM
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Pre-order it from Gamestation (in the UK) & you get a free art book

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