The originalDead Spacewas a definite surprise.
All side effects of being a limb-chopping hero, I guess.
Dead Space 3picks up a while after the second game.
Well, if you have a chum to play with, that is.
Its all sci-fi action and gore, and little to no horror.
Ah well,Dead Space 3still does what it does very well.
Scavenger
Isaac has a few new tricks available to him this time.
This makes for a system that lets you create a whole host of unique guns.
Want a machine gun with an underslung cutting beam?
Fancy shredding foes with a shotgun sporting a grenade launcher?
Fine, go do it.
As long as you have the parts, you’ve got the option to make the gun.
Set them down in an area, and theyll wander off and find loot for you.
Aim for the limbs!
Still, it keeps the pressure on, and the tempo up.
The camera is one of the most glaring, and can also be your nemesis at times.
The sluggish controls are another issue.
This can make some sections of the game more trial and error than anything else.
Its a little cheap, and some refinement in the controls would have worked wonders.
Fans of the series were quite vocal about the introduction of the co-op option, and understandably so.
Having a friend stomping around with you would surely take that sense of dread away, no?
Well, yes, it does.
However, the co-op mode is definitely worth a shot.
Its certainly worth playing through twice to see how things change.
Some features are also designed specifically for this mode, such as weapon attachments that benefit both players.
Some puzzles and action sequences are also altered when two players are present, adding to the co-operative feel.
It adds a lot to the game, and greatly extends its lifespan.
And this is after a day one patch.
QTE events can be necessary in some situations, but not here.
Its just lazy development, and its annoying.
Overall though,Dead Space 3is a solid title.
Rating:
4 out of 5
