I hope it's this. All I've really wanted is some current/cross gen enhanced ports.
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I hope it's this. All I've really wanted is some current/cross gen enhanced ports.
Are the the same people or the same team even at EA anymore? If not, why the hell should I be exited?
I guess my thread was too much of a reaction thread and got locked (sorry for the trouble mods), so I'll throw my take in here
So with the potential revival rumors floating around I thought about how the best evolution for Dead Space might be to go deep underwater. In Dead Space 3 they already tried to mix things up with the snow storms, probably trying to evoke feelings similar to the Thing but as we all know that didn't exactly work out. I think compared to space, a snow storm also just isn't scary enough.
What makes water in comparison such a perfect substitute is that deep sea exploration has so many similar elements to deep space. Both space and the deep sea are inherently deadly environments for humans, everyone needs to wear heavy gear when outside, one crack in your helmet is enough to kill you, movement is inhibited and slow, but at the time you're not bound by gravity. When going inside you have to pass an airlock and you're confined to small bases or ships with the threat of death constantly looming outside. A deep sea breach is not unlike a vacuum breach, though even deadlier and quicker. One aspect that makes the deep sea even scarier is the constant darkness, no starlight or sun to illuminate surfaces just pure darkness and human made beacons. There's also a more real, primal fear that makes us scared of what might lurk at the bottom of a deep dark trench
The recent movie "Underwater" basically already delivered a perfect example of what I could imagine an underwater Dead Space to look like.
There's of course also Soma which already made fantastic use of the setting. Particulary the descent into the real deep sea
And of course none of this would mean that there's no space sci-fi, the game could be split into parts, one more classic, above planet and another where the player is forced to deep into an ocean.
I think if the EA feel the need that a new entry needs to bring something extra new to the table this would be the way to go.
So with the potential revival rumors floating around I thought about how the best evolution for Dead Space might be to go deep underwater. In Dead Space 3 they already tried to mix things up with the snow storms, probably trying to evoke feelings similar to the Thing but as we all know that didn't exactly work out. I think compared to space, a snow storm also just isn't scary enough.
What makes water in comparison such a perfect substitute is that deep sea exploration has so many similar elements to deep space. Both space and the deep sea are inherently deadly environments for humans, everyone needs to wear heavy gear when outside, one crack in your helmet is enough to kill you, movement is inhibited and slow, but at the time you're not bound by gravity. When going inside you have to pass an airlock and you're confined to small bases or ships with the threat of death constantly looming outside. A deep sea breach is not unlike a vacuum breach, though even deadlier and quicker. One aspect that makes the deep sea even scarier is the constant darkness, no starlight or sun to illuminate surfaces just pure darkness and human made beacons. There's also a more real, primal fear that makes us scared of what might lurk at the bottom of a deep dark trench
The recent movie "Underwater" basically already delivered a perfect example of what I could imagine an underwater Dead Space to look like.
There's of course also Soma which already made fantastic use of the setting. Particulary the descent into the real deep sea
And of course none of this would mean that there's no space sci-fi, the game could be split into parts, one more classic, above planet and another where the player is forced to deep into an ocean.
I think if the EA feel the need that a new entry needs to bring something extra new to the table this would be the way to go.
Have to set it after 3. I want post apocalyptic dead space. Survivors eeking out a pathetic existence in the cold black between stars, never sure if they are the last wretched remnants of humanity.
If there are any human enemies, just forget it. No thanks.
If there are any human enemies, just forget it. No thanks.
sounds great, cant wait
mom won't be happy though
LMAOOO wow.
Cannot wait for this!
I hope EA actually invests some talent into this, but for now, anyone excited in this thread should really direct their energy towards the Callisto Protocol. It's the true spiritual successor by the original creator who now has his own new AAA game studio.
www.callistothegame.com
The Callisto Protocol
A New Story-Driven, Single-Player Survival Horror Game from the mind of Glen Schofield. Coming 2022 to PC and Consoles.
www.callistothegame.com
Yeah I'd love this. The ocean is terrifying, and it would give a potential new game a distinct identity from the originals. Hope we get something like this!I guess my thread was too much of a reaction thread and got locked (sorry for the trouble mods), so I'll throw my take in here
So with the potential revival rumors floating around I thought about how the best evolution for Dead Space might be to go deep underwater. In Dead Space 3 they already tried to mix things up with the snow storms, probably trying to evoke feelings similar to the Thing but as we all know that didn't exactly work out. I think compared to space, a snow storm also just isn't scary enough.
What makes water in comparison such a perfect substitute is that deep sea exploration has so many similar elements to deep space. Both space and the deep sea are inherently deadly environments for humans, everyone needs to wear heavy gear when outside, one crack in your helmet is enough to kill you, movement is inhibited and slow, but at the time you're not bound by gravity. When going inside you have to pass an airlock and you're confined to small bases or ships with the threat of death constantly looming outside. A deep sea breach is not unlike a vacuum breach, though even deadlier and quicker. One aspect that makes the deep sea even scarier is the constant darkness, no starlight or sun to illuminate surfaces just pure darkness and human made beacons. There's also a more real, primal fear that makes us scared of what might lurk at the bottom of a deep dark trench
The recent movie "Underwater" basically already delivered a perfect example of what I could imagine an underwater Dead Space to look like.
There's of course also Soma which already made fantastic use of the setting. Particulary the descent into the real deep sea
And of course none of this would mean that there's no space sci-fi, the game could be split into parts, one more classic, above planet and another where the player is forced to deep into an ocean.
I think if the EA feel the need that a new entry needs to bring something extra new to the table this would be the way to go.
I'm wary of a Dead Space 4 without Visceral, but if we can get a remastered collection out of it, too, it would be a net positive imo.
One thing I've learned about studio closures is that there's always more to their stories that is never shared. Understandably, people still need their jobs in the games industry after a closure. Unfortunately, it's been known that Visceral had serious issues they couldn't solve.
Hope Motive is better in that regard.
Hope Motive is better in that regard.
I guess my thread was too much of a reaction thread and got locked (sorry for the trouble mods), so I'll throw my take in here
So with the potential revival rumors floating around I thought about how the best evolution for Dead Space might be to go deep underwater. In Dead Space 3 they already tried to mix things up with the snow storms, probably trying to evoke feelings similar to the Thing but as we all know that didn't exactly work out. I think compared to space, a snow storm also just isn't scary enough.
What makes water in comparison such a perfect substitute is that deep sea exploration has so many similar elements to deep space. Both space and the deep sea are inherently deadly environments for humans, everyone needs to wear heavy gear when outside, one crack in your helmet is enough to kill you, movement is inhibited and slow, but at the time you're not bound by gravity. When going inside you have to pass an airlock and you're confined to small bases or ships with the threat of death constantly looming outside. A deep sea breach is not unlike a vacuum breach, though even deadlier and quicker. One aspect that makes the deep sea even scarier is the constant darkness, no starlight or sun to illuminate surfaces just pure darkness and human made beacons. There's also a more real, primal fear that makes us scared of what might lurk at the bottom of a deep dark trench
The recent movie "Underwater" basically already delivered a perfect example of what I could imagine an underwater Dead Space to look like.
There's of course also Soma which already made fantastic use of the setting. Particulary the descent into the real deep sea
And of course none of this would mean that there's no space sci-fi, the game could be split into parts, one more classic, above planet and another where the player is forced to deep into an ocean.
I think if the EA feel the need that a new entry needs to bring something extra new to the table this would be the way to go.
What if you could do both space and underwater? I'm thinking a space elevator. You start underwater and then progress to a space station connected to the underwater facility/city and with next gen consoles you can actually show as you, the player rides up to space. Could be an interesting set piece.
I'd love a modern way to play Extraction. I really don't want to hook up a Wii/Wii U with a sensor bar again.
day 1!
new game or remake/remaster I don't care. I want to take my plasma cutter and Cut Necromorphs again!
The first two games in this series are probably my most missed titles from the PS3/360 gen (since I don't have an XBOX or PC)
new game or remake/remaster I don't care. I want to take my plasma cutter and Cut Necromorphs again!
The first two games in this series are probably my most missed titles from the PS3/360 gen (since I don't have an XBOX or PC)
If it's a new game I'm not that excited without Visceral, though I'll probably check it out.
Now The Callisto Protocol... put it my veins!
Now The Callisto Protocol... put it my veins!
Yeah I'd love this. I think there are some really cool ideas one could come up with when mixing space sc-fi and underwater exploration
Any studio being killed is terrible, but you have to remember that EA is a business. At the time Visceral was not making money for them and they had no interest in doing another Dead Space. But any beloved series has a chance of being revisited when it makes sense or just becomes possible for the publisher.
We can think it was a mistake and Dead Space should have been revived/continued much sooner, but the fact that we are getting it back at all is enough to be happy and show the series some support when the next release hits.
It got released on PS3 as a downloadable bonus. I don't know if it ever came to Xbox tho.
EA actively mismanaged and utilized Visceral poorly after DS2.
While Ragtag had development issues, the absolutely asinine priorities EA had of "how do we monetize this single player game like FIFA" makes you ask "why are you even making this game in the first place?"
Also, this kinda feels like a middle finger to Glenn Schofield and his team working on Callisto Protocol, which was basically a spiritual successor to Dead Space.
I really like Dead Space, but what happened with Visceral just makes this news rub me the wrong way.
Doesn't need to be Dead Space per se, but the ocean floor could be an incredible survival horror setting, to the point where it's kind of astonishing it hasn't been done already. Good call.I guess my thread was too much of a reaction thread and got locked (sorry for the trouble mods), so I'll throw my take in here
So with the potential revival rumors floating around I thought about how the best evolution for Dead Space might be to go deep underwater. In Dead Space 3 they already tried to mix things up with the snow storms, probably trying to evoke feelings similar to the Thing but as we all know that didn't exactly work out. I think compared to space, a snow storm also just isn't scary enough.
What makes water in comparison such a perfect substitute is that deep sea exploration has so many similar elements to deep space. Both space and the deep sea are inherently deadly environments for humans, everyone needs to wear heavy gear when outside, one crack in your helmet is enough to kill you, movement is inhibited and slow, but at the time you're not bound by gravity. When going inside you have to pass an airlock and you're confined to small bases or ships with the threat of death constantly looming outside. A deep sea breach is not unlike a vacuum breach, though even deadlier and quicker. One aspect that makes the deep sea even scarier is the constant darkness, no starlight or sun to illuminate surfaces just pure darkness and human made beacons. There's also a more real, primal fear that makes us scared of what might lurk at the bottom of a deep dark trench
The recent movie "Underwater" basically already delivered a perfect example of what I could imagine an underwater Dead Space to look like.
There's of course also Soma which already made fantastic use of the setting. Particulary the descent into the real deep sea
And of course none of this would mean that there's no space sci-fi, the game could be split into parts, one more classic, above planet and another where the player is forced to deep into an ocean.
I think if the EA feel the need that a new entry needs to bring something extra new to the table this would be the way to go.
A Dead Space VR game is the actual proper way to do the franchise justice.
I agree, coop was unintrusive and your partner dissapears so you're on your own in single player(unlike action RE games like 5 or 6).
No need to spend a cent in microtransactions to beat the game and weapon crafting was op to begin with.
There're like 4 fights against humans and they aren't long either, this was a little overblown in terms of reception imho.
The villain, the love story triangle and some story bits weren't interesting and the lack dementia in the main game was lame.
But overall, i think it's a great game considering that Visceral had to deal with EA changing their original plans.
You're goddamn right..
Man Dead Space VR would be amazing
Was watching gameplay footage of RE4 VR: I was thinking about what other games would do really well with a full VR conversion and Dead Space came to mind. The gameplay loop where you -precisely aim for the limbs to kill enemies instead of -have the stasis system -have the item grabbing system...
www.resetera.com
Pretty sure I got the PS3 version with Dead Space 2 but I've never had a move controller (maybe you could play it with a DS3, but that sounds terrible).
Again, there's always more to closures than what we know on the surface. There are some reports out there, if you want to look for them, that say that it wasn't entirely EA's fault that they closed down. Not that they aren't at fault either. From the outside, we can see that even though they had their failures, studios like BioWare in Edmonton are even healthier than before with their new and bigger office.
Trust me, I'd love to see Visceral doing great out there and it always sucks to see a studio closing. Unfortunately, it just couldn't happen.
Have there been any rumors of the existing trilogy being remastered for current systems? I never got around to playing any of the Dead Space games, but I'd certainly jump in now with some remasters.
Dead Space 1 and 2 were some.of my favorite gaming experiences of all time. Single handedly got me into survival horror and Resident Evil after meaning nothing to me for decades.
I didn't touch 3. The change in tone, forced coop and trying to go in your pockets turned me off.
I'll give this a look, but Callisto Protocol gets the first shake. This project has a high bar to impress me.
I didn't touch 3. The change in tone, forced coop and trying to go in your pockets turned me off.
I'll give this a look, but Callisto Protocol gets the first shake. This project has a high bar to impress me.
Why list VGC as the "source" when the source is Grubb?
If you're gonna list the source, list the original source. 😉
It did. Playable on XBO and XBS via BC. Also included in GPU and EA Play.
Compared to 1 and 2?
Yeah.
On it's own context? It's a mediocre game.
Fantastic. Glad more people got to experience it :D
I never got into the move-era so I actually played it on the DS3 and loved it.
I don't think it's bad, but clearly suffered from being co-op with a super bland backup character, bad writing regarding Ellie from DS2, and having a super broken weapon creation system.
It's a fun game, but the lesser of the trilogy.
One caveat is... a lot of people are angry that it was less of a horror game than 1 and 2, and my feeling is 1 and 2 weren't really horror games. Yeah, there was some gnarly stuff, but you played as STOMP SPACEMAN, THE MONSTER TRUCK WHO WALKS LIKE A MAN... literally until Doom 2016, I think Isaac Clarke was easily the most powerful-feeling protagonists in a sci fi shooter that I have played.