Dead Space™ 2

Simply amazing, from start to end, the game isn't just about the horror but also about the action unlike the first game who was more shifted towards horror. A must if you played the first game and by far the best game in the franchise.

There isn't much to say, This game is a masterpiece, RE4 is one of my favorite games of all time and Dead Space 2 is basically RE4 in space in all the good ways.

One of the most engaging games that I have played. I have played through this game multiple times and find myself consistently coming back to it for a play-through, whether on Xbox or Steam. Great improvements from the first Dead Space and a one of a kind play style that you don't see much in the common formulaic games that are coming out,

"DEAD SPACE 2" was such a stunning follow-up to its prequel. Most people consider it the best game in the franchise, but I can't agree until I replay the third part. Nevertheless, I faced some texture flickering issues in certain instances, which many players noted were caused by modern PCs, the game had a great story, an immersive horror atmosphere, and much smoother gameplay overall. I can't wait to dive into another part of Isaac's journey and see the grand finale of his story.

This is a terrific sequel in its story. In terms of its gameplay I don't think it's changed that much fundamentally. Although there are cutscenes now, and I feel mixed on them. They are incredibly well made, but I feel they take you out of the action too much as compared to how the original would handle it. I also feel that this game is a lot more bombastic than tense and horrifying. I don't think there was once in this game that I felt scared. But the original made me shit bricks. The atmosphere isn't quite there in this one. The ishimura was such a great location to host spine chilling atmosphere. This game gets close to that in maybe one segment that i don't wanna spoil.

I do love this game. You get a lot more expanded on with Isaac and his character arc. He didn't have a great deal of one in the original, but here it's the main focus, other than the set pieces, QTEs and non-stop action.

I prefer the original a lot more, but this is a worthy sequel and well worth your money.

I decided to try out Dead Space after hearing that Dead Space 1 has some of the best sound design in a horror game. I was supposed to play 1 first, but went the cheaper route and bought this one instead. For some reason I wasn't really expecting it to be a game I'd really get into that much so I was pleasantly surprised to find out how enjoyable this game is off the bat. I'm in love with the game design ( the necromorphs kinda remind me of something out of Resident Evil ) the chapters are engaging, however, combat is really intense and fast paced so it can be frustratingly difficult, there's a drastic spike in difficulty as you go on, so this game is a lot more challenging than I expected it to be and I do get pretty stressed when I can't stop dying ( with hordes of enemies coming at you at once and if you don't kill them quick enough you're dead, strategy is extremely important in this game ) but it feels so accomplishing to finally beat an area I've been stuck on for a while.

Lastly the atmosphere just blows me away.. I absolutely love the creepy space aesthetic, just such awesome creativity put into this game, similar to Alien Isolation, that game just has an unbeatable atmosphere. I have to admit some aspects of the game I found confusing at first such as certain puzzles or how upgrading guns work etc but it's not to the point where it's Amnesia where I can't progress through the game because the puzzles in that game were just so damn confusing . it's just over all a really, really good game and judging by how much i'm enjoying this game I have no doubts that Dead Space 1 will not disappoint as well!

I greatly recommend if you're into action/horror :)

game does not run on anything above a ten core processor. tried to refund it since the game would crash on launch. steam would not refund the game even though I had zero hours on it. I had to end up finding a third party mod in order to get it working. This game has been on steam for forever and they still have not made a patch fixing this very wide spread problem. Just based on that I have to give the game a do not buy.

Visceral game studios greatest creation. This game has always managed to scare the crap out of me every playthrough. Especially on Zealot. 2011 graphics still hold up in 2024 amazingly with their lighting, sounds, and overall atmosphere. The game is so cheap now there's no excuse to not pick it up. (Don't crap your pants though, the game will definitely make you jump.

The game plays so well on the steam deck, solid 90fps and the holds up beautifully to this day.

One of the best game of all time, and of course all series. I played ▶️ many years ago

Veri spooki

Great sequel to the first one, fun and replayable even after all these years. There's some really good attention to detail.

I absolutely hate horror games.... with that said. This was the best one I played and I can say I enjoyed the weapon creation options in the game to give it more depth play with headphones or surround sound you will be shitting bricks from all the creepy crawlys in this one.

Perfect sequel,nothing else to say. There are almost no Survival Horrors like this anymore.

It still plays nice even in 2024, and the story is good, although slow at the start.

came back to this game after a long break and now i remember why i quit. stasis doesnt work in this game. i just die to blue enemies. same speed, full damage. dont waste your money and enjoy the first game

A worthy followup to the original, ramping up the intensity, action, and storytelling.

+++ INSANE atmosphere and presentation
++ (Still) amazing visuals (ReShade Integrated Graphics)
++ Amazing sound
++ Very good gameplay
++ Very unique and memorable levels
+ Unique damage system
+ Interesting story

* Need some fixes (60FPS, mouse fix)

- Audio bugs in some cutscenes
- Some noises were WAY too loud

I bought this on a whim for 4 bucks, because I loved the Dead Space Remake. This game is quite similar, especially the insane atmosphere and presentation all around. I used the ReShade Integrated Graphics Mod, which enhances the graphics a bit, but the overall visuals are still amazing for the game's age. The soundscape is amazing as well, the immersion this creates is at the same level as the Dead Space Remake, which is the highest praise I can give. The gameplay is very good as well, it's responsive and quick and the unique damage system makes combat very fun. Travelling the Sprawl was a unique experience, visiting "normal" locations twisted by horror was extremely memorable. Returning to the Ishimura was very cool as well. The story is a continuation from the first game and was pretty interesting, there was a weird fixation on eyes though...
I used the following guide for some fixes, it was pretty easy: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2879287654
The negatives are exclusively technical: Audio bugs in some cutscenes, which were annoying. Plus some noises were WAY too loud! I know: loud = scary, but the final fight especially was an awful affair because of this and almost blew my ears out.

definitely recommended worth the money and your time , its the best game in dead space series i would like to play if it ever gets a remake of dead space 2.

Very good game if you download a raw mouse input mod and remove the automatic dlc that gives you free weapons.

Just as awesome as I remember it. I recently played the remastered version of Dead Space and the sequel being on sale it was a no brainer to get. I love this franchise, except for the 3rd one.

I have played the remake of the Dead Space and enjoyed, but this one takes the series to a whole new level. it's clear that the development team has made some improvements to the game while still using the same core mechanics. the gameplay is even more intense and terrifying than before i believe.
If you're a fan of survival-horror games, this game is a "must-play".

Great sound design, great story beats, good writing of characters.
10/10 would return to Titan for more nerophi... necromorph hunting.

Great sequel with the same jumpscares, environment and tension between the sections of the gameplay, making use of the same weapons, items and upgrades system (which wasn't bad before).
Storywise it's a nice continuation and development for our engineer Clarke and his traumatizing past.

Very spooky spacezombie killing game, you can kill them but they're still scary because they can kill you too due to the horrible controls. Very good atmosphere despite being dated graphically, story is kinda weird, characters are kinda weird, facial expressions are so funny when they're not supposed to be. I'm turning them into chunks or they're turning me into chunks 8/10 squelching sounds

Not as good as the first one, but the first 9-10 chapters are arguably just as good. Game kinda goes downhill from there, the last couple chapters are super tedious feeling and there's not too much story reward on the side outside of the main story conclusion, which is pretty lackluster imo. Not a fan of the chapters where you return to the Isihmura, it feels kinda lame to have a cameo like that from the first game for a couple chapters when there's an entire space station to see. Re-use something from the first one rather than show us something new. But overall a good game, enjoyable, scary, although there are some really cheap jump scares. 8/10.

Fantastic survival horror game. Lives up to the greatness of the first one. Here's hoping EA remakes this masterpiece!

This was an incredible horror survival game, I will say dead space remake better in a lot of ways.

This game doesn't really get scary till like chapter 4 or 5 for me but after that I was shitting my pants. I can't really explain why though, I guess I got more into it from then on. The screeching banchee was by far the least scary part of the game though.

There are some bugs in the game and a little visual glitch at the last portion of the game.

The combat is the same from dead space remake however I felt some guns were a little weaker.

I give it a solid 8.5/10. Not much to say really its a good horror game.

What an incredible follow up to the first game so far.

I bought this and the third game on sale and have been flying through this one. I played the remake for the first game on PS5 which got me hooked on the series as a whole.

I'm running Windows 11 as well and have not had any launch issues with this game.

All the fun of dead space 1 with nearly none of the jank.
Stalkers actually make me tweak like a schizo

10/10 literally playable

Very fun scary horror game in space :D. Story line is pretty good though. Jumpscares kinda get you out of nowhere.

As much as I like Dead Space 2, it gets a 9/10 for me because of the lack of replay value. In my opinion games that have focus on single player campaigns that also include replay ability like for example bioshock infinite clash in the clouds and dishonored's dunwall city trials are amazing in my opinion. Its just really boring for me to replay the campaign multiple times and the added difficulty levels does not make any better ( I don't really like to torture myself with brutal difficulties ), the playing the campaign once or twice is alright but more than that and it just bores me to death.

If the dead space series had a replay ability like what was mentioned, that would have been good. I acknowledge that it has a multiplayer component ( which got shut down ) even though its not my thing. This game is still good I really enjoy shooting, impaling and stomping Necromorphs and sometimes random human beings in the area, the story is meaningful and great as well. I'd still recommend this game but not really worth investing that many hours into it after some time.

Personally my favorite and in my opinion the best dead space game out of the main trilogy. Enviorments, weapons, sound design, and voice acting are top notch!

Plays great on the steam deck. Under 'Steam Deck Compatibility' it's noted that an active internet connection is required for single player but I played it in offline mode during two flights without issues

Jogo bom (difícil encontrar um defeito neste aqui). Para quem jogou o primeiro, segue na mesma pegada: um pano de fundo de terror, mas foco em ação. Tem algumas poucas mecânicas, melhorias e armas novas. O enredo te prende até o final, os gráficos ainda estão legais para 2024, a dublagem é boa, e os controles precisos. Finalizei a campanha utilizando um controle (DualShock 4) e a experiência foi bem satisfatória. Eu queria poder comparar com o primeiro, mas faz quase 10 anos que joguei, então fica difícil dizer se este é melhor de fato. É bem desafiador, mesmo jogando no modo de dificuldade "normal". Tem uma duração satisfatória (mais ou menos 14 horas), terminando antes de ficar enjoativo. Dead Space 2 é um jogão.. compre sem medo.

Completei o jogo em um sistema Linux utilizando SteamPlay (Proton 9.0-3) sem problemas.

I bought this after finishing the remake of the original. I played this from start to end. It was fantastic, so I may get the third game to have completed the entire trilogy, although I hear its meh at best.

Fun not too long or short. Would love as a kid. Objectively better than dead space 1 but personaly they both are on the same level but if it wasn't for launching problems this game would be better than DS1 but i kinda can't look at it and say it's better (i am talking about DS1 remake not og 2008 version)
8/10

This game really holds up despite being 13 years old. There are some rag-doll issues and it's not as good as the original or the remake but it's nearly there.
My main two gripes are:
-There are certain enemy types that seem to be relied on a bit too much, especially near the end of the game.
-There are also far too many weapons, you'll never be able to properly use them in one play-through. I would say stick to one or two if you are playing on survivalist or harder. MAYBE 3.

One of the greatest games ever made and also one of the greatest action-horror titles ever designed.
Also fantastic cinematography and use of long takes for the storytelling. I think the writing could be better, but there's still some amazing moments of acting and dialogue throughout.

My only gripe is the music. Ambient music helps build a foreboding atmosphere but the combat music always got in the way of me actually enjoying the combat for its action. Once I turned off the music I got to realize how good and satisfying of an action game it is, and it is very much one of the greatest shooters ever made.
Personally, action-horror music should strike the balance between panic-inducing and empowering. Empower the player when they're in power and are calm and collected, but if they're losing and panicking, then the music will make their panic more intense. RE4 manages this but Dead Space 1, 2 and 3 do not.

I also wish there were more combat encounters where they didn't hold back in terms of enemy placements and spawns.

Outside of those flaws, this is one of the greatest action games ever made. Recommended!

The level of deadness in this space has doubled since the last game. The Telekinesis being used for combat adds a lot to it, I survived for hours using this trick ;D

Don't bother waiting for this one to be remade if you have played the Remake of 1 and aren't sure if this is worth playing as is, it definitely is.

While not as scary as DS1 there's still plenty of action and emotional story beats that surpass what it's predecessor lacked in.

A timeless classic and a must play for all Action and Horror fans.

Its one of those games thats pretty and and plays good, through a decent story. Blood, and brutality, realism

Its a fun follow up. Not quite the same atmosphere as the first, leans a little too much into waves of enemies all the time. Also the upgrades with nodes are kind of dumb as they are super long and 1/2 of them is with nodes that literally are useless and only have you help get to the next useful node, which seems asinine in application. The story is less about mystery and with only a few uninteresting characters there's not much to pay attention to. The few new guns are interesting but its very similar to the first. Game length is decent and there still are scary parts. Gunplay is still solid overall as well. 8/10

One of my all time favorite horror games. This stood the test of time. I wish the campaign was a little longer though.

Enjoyable play-through and has a great atmosphere. Some cheap jump scares here and there, but definitely recommend.

Worst part about this game is the Hacking mechanic.

I love that all the console exclusive DLCs come free with this version of Dead Space 2. The game is WONDERFULLY optimized for PC and the controls are fantastic. The story is also engaging and has frightening moments that catch you by surprise. Enemies are aggressive as hell but are not bullet sponges like most monsters in action horror games!!! 10/10 action horror game.

Dead space 2 is an amazing game. Start to finish an on edge roller coaster, no where is safe. And it paces the horror just right. Just as good as the original first dead space if not better. Only complaint is the end segment is a bit brutal and def a hard skill check. But I'd say the pay off is worth it. 9/10 an excellent game.

Such a great adaptation to the first game. If you liked Dead Space 1 you need to play Dead Space 2!

An excellent follow up of the first one,this game is for sure one of the best gems of the past! Strongly recommending it

I never played the original but loved the remake, and this holds up so well! Super fun, tense and scary, awesome weapons, killer acting, exciting sequences.

Runs smooth as butter on Deck.

EA i've only played 2 hours and i love this game 15 times more the first game i am praying and sobbing that you remake this game