Amazing story, attention to detail, and finger biting suspense make this game what it is.
At first I was skeptical, especially after seeing is guy's suit. The first thing to come to mind was "That is the ugliest suit I have ever seen!". I thought that this guy's suit would be the death of this game. But Dead Space proves that just because the character you play looks like an Easy Bake Oven, doesn't mean you won't enjoy baking brownies, or undead mutations of your fellow crew members. You actually won't be looking much at your character because you gotta keep your eye moving, as you never know when or where something will jump at you!
Something this game does from the beginning is draw you in. Not just with AMAZING graphics and visuals, but with an in-depth story and a "want" to know whats going on. The opening cut-scene into the game got my attention.
Each level has been designed and put together very well. Even in an science fictional game/setting I could believe I was on a real ship with real areas that would make a space ship like this operate. From the engineering and barracks, to the life support area which housed numerous oxygen generating plant life and food sources. This further took you away from the "It's just a video game" feel.
After beating this game, I had the feeling of accomplishment. Not because it was difficult or hard, but because the story was so good, and I was sucked right into the middle of it, almost relating to the character himself. It was like finishing an incredibly good book (do they makes those anymore?) or the end of the Lord of the Rings movies.
It's one flaw of having a goofy looking character suit was quickly overlooked by a great story, immersing gameplay, and realistic graphics.