Dead Space

mutelight
mutelight Posts: 1,054
edited December 2009 in Video Games
If you like survival horror games, this one is an absolute must. Also if you want to be completed immersed by the auditory experience, it will certainly get the job done as well. :cool:
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited October 2008
    I'm tempted to buy this... but with Far Cry 2, Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty: World at War coming in the next 5 weeks, my game budget's running thin! And after playing the demo of Tom Clancy's Endwar, I kinda' want that too.

    How does Dead Space hold up on your Z2000? I'm running the same projector (with some ISF calibrated settings from AVS that are freakin' amazing), and since the game looks so dark, I was wondering how well it holds up on your projector.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2008
    mutelight wrote: »
    If you like survival horror games, this one is an absolute must. Also if you want to be completed immersed by the auditory experience, it will certainly get the job done as well. :cool:

    +1.

    They did an amazing job with the surround effects. Its creepy as hell, even in broad daylight. I dare not try it during night unless I want to stain my couch.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited October 2008
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    +1.

    They did an amazing job with the surround effects. Its creepy as hell, even in broad daylight. I dare not try it during night unless I want to stain my couch.

    LMAO! I have yt to play it, but my 13 year old has been sleeping with me over the last week. Enough said!
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited October 2008
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    I'm tempted to buy this... but with Far Cry 2, Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty: World at War coming in the next 5 weeks, my game budget's running thin! And after playing the demo of Tom Clancy's Endwar, I kinda' want that too.

    How does Dead Space hold up on your Z2000? I'm running the same projector (with some ISF calibrated settings from AVS that are freakin' amazing), and since the game looks so dark, I was wondering how well it holds up on your projector.

    Fortunately I have a few friends at EA and this title was actually developed at their campus here in Redwood Shores so one of them got the game new for $20 for me. (Although I would have easily paid the full admission price as well.) This games is easily one of their best original IPs.

    Dead Space looks fantastic on the Z2000, I can easily see everything. I have actually been playing most of the game on my bedroom TV when I am playing by myself because it is a little "much" on the system downstairs, alone and in the dark. hahaha
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    +1.

    They did an amazing job with the surround effects. Its creepy as hell, even in broad daylight. I dare not try it during night unless I want to stain my couch.

    The surround effects really are fantastic, such a great sense of space and great imaging.
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited October 2008
    picked it up today...awesome game!
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited October 2008
    Hmmm,

    You guys are making me want to pick up a gaming console! Which one thought? PS3 or Xbox360? Do all these games on both?
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited October 2008
    Keiko wrote: »
    I picked this up today also, along w/COD4. Only got to play a couple hours before you know who asked
    me to quit. :p

    The slaughter was fun while it lasted.

    Keiko put your foot down man. Otherwise you will be using those bloody games as a "release" of your anger! ;)
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited October 2008
    Keiko wrote: »
    Nah, I rarely get angry. Besides, time's better spent keeping my lady happy. Plenty of time for gaming when she's doing her things. ;)

    And I am the Pot calling the Kettle Black, I get the "look" and the 360 turns off!:o
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited October 2008
    +11111 on the Audio. AMAZING. Best Game Audio I have heard yet... Like BioShock in quality but turn the effects up to 11.

    Also, do not overlook this just because it wasn't over hyped or is a new IP.... game quality is AAA. Best new franchise I have played this year easily.
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited October 2008
    what makes this game soo good is that its just not a "shooter", the task you have to complete before completing missions are quite unique
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited October 2008
    lanion wrote: »
    +11111 on the Audio. AMAZING. Best Game Audio I have heard yet... Like BioShock in quality but turn the effects up to 11.

    Also, do not overlook this just because it wasn't over hyped or is a new IP.... game quality is AAA. Best new franchise I have played this year easily.

    Did you pick up the 360 or PS3 version?
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited October 2008
    So I hooked it up in my bedroom on a 42" panasonic plasma and I'm going to set up a 5.1 system with RTi6s, RTi4's a CSi5 and an SVS PB12 plus.:eek:

    I plugged it in and hooked up 1 controller via usb. Do the new controllers need to charge like this for long?
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited October 2008
    I have dead space on PS3.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2008
    I snagged this game at Target's Black Friday price of $30. It was too good to resist after playing the short demo they put up on the 360.

    Definitely the best use of surround sound of any game I've ever played. The dynamic musical cues and effects make this one hell of a game to play in the dark with the 7.1 cranked up. We talk about "demo material" with movies that have great sound... but this is the gaming equivalent of that. Not only does it have great rear soundstage usage, the bass in some segments put a smile on my face and put my SVS/Buttkicker combo to work.

    No game has made me feel so genuinely unsettled like this since Clive Barker's Undying on the PC. EA hit it out of the freakin' park with this one.
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    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2008
    yea it was so good i finished the game 2x in a week!!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2008
    Seriously, anyone that has a surround system and a 360 should at the very least rent this game and see how immersive a video game experience can be.
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  • tokoo
    tokoo Posts: 29
    edited December 2008
    GREAT Game. I rented it and beat it in 4 days but not playing constantly. THere are times where it kind of gives you a scare. I like the whole concept and the huge mini bosses. Lots of fun! And there were times I just ran out of ammo. Best gun ever is the plasma cutter updated to the max!
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  • RobXant
    RobXant Posts: 201
    edited December 2008
    I tried to pick it up at Target last week and got shot down. If anyone want's to sell their PS3 version, shoot me a PM. We should get some game pass-around type thing going. I know we did it with speaker cables a while back... Maybe that ended in tears, dunno.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,789
    edited December 2008
    Damn near peed myself playing this game. Gave mew the willys for a few nights!!!
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited December 2008
    RobXant wrote: »
    I tried to pick it up at Target last week and got shot down. If anyone want's to sell their PS3 version, shoot me a PM. We should get some game pass-around type thing going. I know we did it with speaker cables a while back... Maybe that ended in tears, dunno.

    PM headed your way
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited December 2008
    The surround sound and score is a marvel in this game. Shouldn't be played without a 5.1 setup.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited December 2008
    If you get a chance, check out Dead Space Downfall. Nice little crossover cartoon that shows how things fell apart before you arrived. You get to see some of the events that you only see in video footage in the game. Surprisingly good bit of anime!
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    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
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    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2008
    Thanks for the minireview. I have it in my Netflix queue. I've been wondering if its worth checking out. I'll bump it up on the list.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2009
    Yeah... I'm a little late on this one, but why the hell didn't you guys warn me? I can't even play this game with the lights on without pissin' myself. I haven't been this close to a heart attack since Resident Evil 2 first came out.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited October 2009
    We did warn you.
    It's in the thread about 'games with the best surround sound' thread.

    This one...definitely one of the best.
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  • Studash
    Studash Posts: 11
    edited October 2009
    Alot better than mirrors edge
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2009
    Way better than Mirrors Edge
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2009
    Finally bought this game yesterday and fired it up tonight and man this could very well be the best video game ever! Ive only made it to Chapter 2 but the story line is very good, the graphics are outstanding, its creepy as hell, the sound FX are off the charts and the weapons so far are cool. The only thing I can really find to **** about is the looking over the shoulder of the dude. I wish he were centered a little more but I am getting used to it.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited November 2009
    The best game I have ever played.... before Uncharted 2. :D

    Now it's a toss up. Dead Space is wicked. Enjoy, it's a creepy ride!
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    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2009
    MacLeod, you get used to the camera. It was kinda' necessary for them to do all the menus and interface in-game, which I LOVED. But seriously... Dead Space has the best surround sound of any game I've ever played, and was scary in the way I wished that Resident Evil 5 had been. I honestly want to buy it again now that I've upgraded to a 9.1 setup, 'cause I bet that sounds insane!
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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