Summary
Earlier this year, EA Motive released its expertly craftedDead Spaceremake. A faithful reimagining of the original title, with its own set of creative additions, the game marked a return to form for this long-dormant franchise.Isaac Clarke’s battles with the Necromorphswere back in all of its glory and fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next.
Even with theDead Spacefranchise back in the spotlight, it may be a while before another remake or proper sequel enters active development. For gamers looking to scratch that survival horror itch (perhaps with a sci-fi twist), there are numerous options to dive into while waiting for further journeys with Isaac Clarke, with multiple alternatives for players that just can’t get enough ofDead Space.
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Resident Evil 4
In many ways,Dead Spaceowes a lot to the landmark release ofResident Evil 4. Redefining both third-person shooters and the popularity of survival horror games,Resident Evil 4remains immensely popularand enjoyable to this day. It delivers the same level of nonstop action and chills asDead Space, as well as a similar over-the-shoulder aiming system. Whether the 2005 original or recent remake on current-gen platforms,Dead Spacefans can’t go wrong here.
The Last of Us 1 and 2
It’s hard to recommendThe Last of Usand completely disregard its sequel since the two go hand in hand. The level of tension while fighting the undead enemies inThe Last of Usis extremely high, especially when played on higher difficulties. Strategically dismembering enemies and carefully treading through locations is similar toDead Space, so for fans of nail-biting suspense and narrow escapes,The Last of Usfranchiseis a must-play.
SOMA
SOMAis first-person survival horror done right with a big focus on twists in its narrative. In summary, it follows Simon Jarrett who finds himself in a deep sea facility under mysterious circumstances. As he explores the complex, he slowly begins to unravel the terrifying mystery of what went wrong. The atmosphere and the slow build of the plot are reminiscent ofIsaac Clarke’s time aboard the Ishimura, so it’s definitely worth a look for player seeking something similar, yet at the same time, a bit different.
Metroid Prime
Nintendo may have a reputation for being afamily-friendly gamingcompany, but this isn’t to say it doesn’t have its fair share of IP’s that venture into darker themes.Metroid Primeis arguably among the top of the pack, with a foreboding atmosphere, vicious enemies to square off against, and an immensely powerful arsenal of weapons to make Isaac Clarke blush. Even the pacing and layout of the world, with locked doorways and extensive exploration, was likely an inspiration forDead Space.
The Callisto Protocol
Despite being developed by many of the same creative team behind the originalDead Space,The Callisto Protocollanded late last year with a bit of a thud. Aiming to be aspiritual successor toDead Space, it certainly fell short in many respects, but that’s not to say it was all bad. The graphics and audio design were outstanding, serving as arguably one of the best showcases for current-gen hardware thus far. Combat also can take some getting used to, but can have its own satisfying loop once players get the hang of it. It all comes together as a game that although nowhere near as refined as what it aims to imitate, is still worth checking out all the same.
Dead Spaceis out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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