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Dead Space 2 Review Thread
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SenorDingDong
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So no word one way or the other as to whether we'll see this on Steam? Normally I'd assume it would show up but given what has happened with Dragon Age 2 which I'd imagine is just one of numerous examples I'm left wondering if it will come to steam at all.
Beer Monkey
Member
SenorDingDong said:
I'd order the PC version right now if somebody could convince me that the 360 controller support isn't ALL FUCKED UP LIKE DEAD SPACE 1 WITH A GIANT DEAD ZONE FOR THE THUMBSTICKS.
Sorry.
I bought Dead Space during the Steam sale last week and I feel RAPED. At least there's a chance that the Oddboxx stuff will be fixed.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
So it is confirmed on jan 25 for PC? Please say yes, and news about controller support not being fucked up?
bluedeviltron
Member
Looks goddamn fantastic. I thought I'd be able to get away with a rental...
Now I know what I don't like about Mouse+KB support for Dead Space. The sensitivity doesn't seem to carry over to aiming. Moving around is okay (if a bit clunky due to the "zoomed in" feel of the camera and your limited field of view,) but you have to whip your mouse around for shots. You can't shoot from the hip either, so the large difference in sensitivities is hard to look over. Vsync + triple buffering helps the lag but it doesn't help this at all. Certainly there's some kind of ratio you can add in the config, like in TF2?
I've also tried playing with a Logitech F510 (fantastic alternative to the 360 controller btw) and Beer Monkey is right. The dead zones are huge and the POV turning doesn't seem scaled properly - either you whip around to look or you stand perfectly still.
I've also tried playing with a Logitech F510 (fantastic alternative to the 360 controller btw) and Beer Monkey is right. The dead zones are huge and the POV turning doesn't seem scaled properly - either you whip around to look or you stand perfectly still.
Beer Monkey
Member
I just preordered the 360 version (nice that Amazon gives you the DS Ignition code immediately). Would rather play in glorious 1080p on my HTPC but I just can't trust that the PC controls will be tight.
kyo_daikun
Member
Die Squirrel Die said:
I think the DS1 cutter looks larger than the DS2 version, its more bulky in look im sure of it.
JRW
Member
I plan on buying PC version but just played through the demo on both 360/PS3, Awesome game.
I did some comparisons and they're both really close except 360 version appears to have a sharper output overall. (both consoles connected via HDMI and sharing same Game video settings on TV).
I also prefer the default control configuration on 360.
I did some comparisons and they're both really close except 360 version appears to have a sharper output overall. (both consoles connected via HDMI and sharing same Game video settings on TV).
I also prefer the default control configuration on 360.
ScrabbleBanshee
Member
I liked Dead Space a lot but by the time I got to the end I was kind of glad it was over. Played through the DS2 demo and I'm not sure if this is good times or not. I don't like it when I finish playing games and end up more stressed out than when I started. :lol
Definity
Member
I grabbed Dead Space today on games on demand from Xbox Live. I never played it and was looking forward to getting sucked in and then moving into the sequel BUT....the f'n game gets a dirty disc error at the same spot each time I try to play it!
This is a download game. I don't even have a disc in the tray. I've cleaned the cache and downloaded twice and no luck.
/rant
This is a download game. I don't even have a disc in the tray. I've cleaned the cache and downloaded twice and no luck.
/rant
Gameboy415
Member
I've had this game pre-ordered for nearly a year and my PS3 just got the YLOD. 
I hate my life.
Hopefully I can get this shit fixed in the next 2 weeks!
I hate my life.
Hopefully I can get this shit fixed in the next 2 weeks!
Feorax said:
Heh, I had the original sitting in one of my bags for the last several months (because I had borrowed it from my brother) and I finally got around to digging into it last week. It really is a great game. I suggest you put it in your console and start playing it right away.
Fallout-NL
Member
Fuck, I need to get my act together and finish the first one.
SenorDingDong
Member
Great to see it scoring well, now if only I could buy it on steam. Although I do find myself tempted to grab the PS3 version having bought a rather nice new TV.
chris121580
Member
I will never let weak multiplayer ruin a game for me as long as the single player story is strong, just like Uncharted 2. I actually enjoyed the Uncharted 2 multiplayer though. I thought it was very well done. Ruined is definitely not a word I would imagine anyone will be associating with either of these gamesShurs said:
Tingfrmnongpradu
Member
Can't wait for this game! Think I'll take a "sick" day when it releases. :lol
What a great start to 2011.
Think I'll take a "sick" day when it releases. :lol What a great start to 2011.
The first review for it used the word "lengthy", so presumably longer than Dead Space 1.Irish said:You apparently haven't seen Lard post.
I haven't actually read through any of the reviews as to not spoil myself, but has there been any information on overall length of the campaign?
Given modern game length however, I wouldn't expect it to be *especially* longer than Dead Space 1 however.
badcrumble
Member
I think the graphics look great - my only issue is that in some of the trailers the targeting laser looks really obviously like a physical object sticking out from the character - I'd love it if it were slightly hazier or even animated as flickering or pulsing somewhat (think the scanner from the very beginning of Aliens), but realistically it's probably only ever shown from over the shoulder in-game, so that's fine.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Awesome
cleveridea
Member
Can anyone confirm that ps3 version is in now way deficient graphics wise vs 360? In particular in terms of screen tearing.
I played the original on 360, but preordered on ps3 for the extraction game. I already played extraction on wii so its not a big deal switching to 360 if its a better version.
I played the original on 360, but preordered on ps3 for the extraction game. I already played extraction on wii so its not a big deal switching to 360 if its a better version.
From the few games I played in the beta, multiplayer reminded me alot of L4D, with ranks for upgraded weapons. I hope I can get at least a little fun out of it on PC.
Kinda weird how they have the static lasers by default, looks really weird in the shots.
You talking about how each line doesn't act independently like in the first game? Because I was wondering about that and you can set it to 'Classic' in the optionsbadcrumble said:
Kinda weird how they have the static lasers by default, looks really weird in the shots.