Dead Space 3

Overview

Dead Space 3 follows recurring protagonist Isaac Clarke and newcomer John Carver as they scour the frozen planet of Tau Volantis. In addition to drop-in/drop-out co-op, Dead Space 3 introduces several new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to roll for more responsive control and an automatic cover system that doesn't require you to press a button to duck behind something.

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

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1
Good:

19
Average:

3
Bad:

1

7.8

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Last revision on February 13, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Strong graphical style and detail
Excellent combat
Good resolution to the story

Reviewers Didn't Like

Annoying save system
Routine boss battles
Charges for cheats

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By TechSpot on February 11, 2013

The third installment in the Dead Space series was released this month, and considering the game made our list of 2013's most anticipated PC games we thought we would check it out to see how it looked and performed. Dead Space 3 is the direct sequel to...

By EuroGamer on March 13, 2013 40

Awakened doesn't add anything to its parent game other than a punchline that makes it clear that Isaac's trials on Tau Volantis were ultimately a waste of his - and our - time.

By HardwareHeaven on March 11, 2013 80

Video review without...

By nerdreactor.com on March 01, 2013 65

As much as I love Dead Space, it is by far the weakest installment in the series. The franchise re-wrote what I've come to expect from Survival Horror. When RE made its misstep with Resident Evil 5, I was more than happy to put Dead Space right on top of...

By Expert Reviews on February 20, 2013 80

Entering the atmosphere loses some of its charm, but Dead Space 3 still has scares...

By GameSpy on February 16, 2013 80

Miraculously, Dead Space 3 seems to have slipped through a loophole in whatever rule it is that requires the third entry in a sci-fi series to be dramatically worse than the second. (Star Trek, Alien, Terminator, Back to the Future, and yes even The...

By New Game Network on February 16, 2013 82

A strong sequel that maintains dismemberment, stressful combat and crazy marker happenings. It falters with minor co-op intrusions, backtracking, excessive solo action and a mixed story package. Exploring the derelict spaceships is a series highlight...

By PCWorld New Zealand on February 16, 2013 80

NameThird-person shooter: Dead Space 3Summary:It's not horror, but it is a quality shooter with excellent level design and engaging gameplay.Rating:4/5Games Info:Developer: Visceral Games; Publisher: Electronic ArtsClassification:R18Platform:PC,PS3,Xbox...

By Tech Digest on February 15, 2013 80

Name: Genre: Platform: Poor old Isaac Clarke. He's faced off against zombie-spider-alien necromorphs since 2008, saved his beau Ellie Langford numerous times and, since the closing credits of Dead Space 2, has finally settled down in a space-age city...

By g3ar.co.za on February 14, 2013 75

Dead Space 3 is not the Dead Space you have come to know and love or in some cases fear with the terror of a child wracked by nightmares. Dead Space and Dead Space 2 were scary. They could be described as unspeakably terrifying, unlike the garbage that...

By VR-Zone on February 13, 2013 75

INTRODUCTION Dead Space 3 brings its usual game to the table, mostly living up to its pedigree and providing another terrifying venture into space that will make you jolt out of your seat on at least a few occasions. Thankfully though, most of the...

By Pocket-lint on February 12, 2013 80

We enjoyed Dead Space 3. The second game in the series had us falling off our seat with fright; this one had us stuck to it with its intense action sequences. Dead Space 3 is a different game. It has gone the way of the big-bucks franchises and,...

By GamingShogun on February 09, 2013 80

There are certain things that gamers associate the Dead Space series with, and Dead Space 3 does its best to bring all of those elements back a third time around. Players still control engineer turned mental patient turned disturbed loner, Isaac Clarke....

By gamefront.com on February 08, 2013 75

If you like Dead Space, you should play Dead Space 3. The game can be great and is a lot of fun, despite some flaws.

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