

The Xbox 360 version of the game, because it came on 2 discs, had one additional save slot when discs were swapped.ĭead Space 2 puts a heavy emphasis on Isaac's mental degradation as a result of his experiences aboard the Ishimura. Hardcore mode challenges players to complete the entire game, starting with a new character (no new game+ benefits) on the hardest difficulty (less ammo and health, stronger enemies) and limited to saving the game only up to 3 times. Dead Space 2 also introduces Hardcore Mode, which is unlocked after beating the game on hard. Unlike the first game, Dead Space 2 features online competitive multiplayer. The sequel to 2008's Dead Space features Isaac Clarke as the protagonist once again but takes place in a metropolis called the Sprawl located on one of Saturn's moons instead of the Ishimura. Early on, the game introduces the concept of strategic dismemberment which is key to Isaac's survival. Isaac being an engineer and the Ishimura being mostly free of guns, the weapons in Dead Space are mostly re-purposed mining tools.


Literally minutes after arriving, the crew of the rescue shuttle is attacked by Necromorphs, and the three aforementioned people are the only ones who survive. The game follows engineer and protagonist Isaac Clarke, mission commander Zach Hammond, and technology specialist Kendra Daniels as they investigate a distress call sent out from the Ishimura. The first game in the Dead Space series takes place on the USG Ishimura, a "planet-cracker" mining ship that is the largest of its kind. games with Isaac Clarke as the main character) in the Dead Space franchise as well as a minigame collection, an iOS game, and a rail shooter. The games focus primarily on engineer Isaac Clarke and his struggles against the aggressive monstrous creatures called Necromorphs. Dead Space is a media franchise that includes 6 video games, a comic book series, and two films.
