EGM: Dead Space isn't a horror game. More like Gears of War.

"Dead Space seems to veer away from its scary aspects more than promised, verging on Gears of War territory--some call it a horror game, but it isn't. The main difference is that the difficult sections are the ones where you're low on ammo (as opposed to just fighting enemy waves). But as a tense action game with enemy-dissecting guns, it works extremely well.

Bottom Line: We're intrigued by what Dead Space has to offer, but its lack of memorable moments--we've only seen a couple at this point--makes us a little skeptical."

This is taken from November's wrap-up. What do you guys think? Are the other reviews lying?

"Dead Space seems to veer away from its scary aspects more than promised, verging on Gears of War territory--some call it a horror game, but it isn't. The main difference is that the difficult sections are the ones where you're low on ammo (as opposed to just fighting enemy waves). But as a tense action game with enemy-dissecting guns, it works extremely well.

Bottom Line: We're intrigued by what Dead Space has to offer, but its lack of memorable moments--we've only seen a couple at this point--makes us a little skeptical."

This is taken from November's wrap-up. What do you guys think? Are the other reviews lying?

BioShockOwnz

Well thats just a wrap-up (preview) meanwhile the others are reviews.

Lying? That's drastic conclusion you want us to make, isn't it? It's different peoples opinion and they all have different taste of what is scary and what ain't. All one can do is really is read the reviews in a critical manner and come to a conclusion one self to either buy the game or not.

And i don't see where they got the Gears of war vibe from.

This game, to my knowledge, doesn't feature the ability to take cover. I imagine it's going to be more in the spirit of The Suffering than Gears of War.Pariah_001

I think they meant that it's much more action packed than your typical horror game. I don't think they meant to imply that it has the same gameplay mechanics.

anything with good graphics and over the shoulder is like GeOW.Koalakommander

You would think they would say RE4 since Gears took insperation from RE4. If im right the dev said it himself.

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"Dead Space seems to veer away from its scary aspects more than promised, verging on Gears of War territory--some call it a horror game, but it isn't. The main difference is that the difficult sections are the ones where you're low on ammo (as opposed to just fighting enemy waves). But as a tense action game with enemy-dissecting guns, it works extremely well.

Bottom Line: We're intrigued by what Dead Space has to offer, but its lack of memorable moments--we've only seen a couple at this point--makes us a little skeptical."

This is taken from November's wrap-up. What do you guys think? Are the other reviews lying?

Krigon

Well thats just a wrap-up (preview) meanwhile the others are reviews.

Lying? That's drastic conclusion you want us to make, isn't it? It's different peoples opinion and they all have different taste of what is scary and what ain't. All one can do is really is read the reviews in a critical manner and come to a conclusion one self to either buy the game or not.

And i don't see where they got the Gears of war vibe from.

Meh, I don't really care if it's horror or action. I already bought it, so I just wait.

[QUOTE="Koalakommander"]anything with good graphics and over the shoulder is like GeOW.finalfantasy94

You would think they would say RE4 since Gears took insperation from RE4. If im right the dev said it himself.

Hey, I forgot that RE4 was out first. RE4 is better than Gears, IMO of course.

that's kind of a let down if true

I'm still gonna wait for some reviews though

[QUOTE="Pariah_001"]This game, to my knowledge, doesn't feature the ability to take cover. I imagine it's going to be more in the spirit of The Suffering than Gears of War.BioShockOwnz

I think they meant that it's much more action packed than your typical horror game. I don't think they meant to imply that it has the same gameplay mechanics.

The devs that are making dead space are drawing inspiration from horror movies and they are action packed so one would assume that this game would be a little more action packed than lets say Silent Hill.

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[QUOTE="Koalakommander"]anything with good graphics and over the shoulder is like GeOW.dream431ca

You would think they would say RE4 since Gears took insperation from RE4. If im right the dev said it himself.

Hey, I forgot that RE4 was out first. RE4 is better than Gears, IMO of course.

Definately, RE4 was one of the best games ever made.

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[QUOTE="Pariah_001"]This game, to my knowledge, doesn't feature the ability to take cover. I imagine it's going to be more in the spirit of The Suffering than Gears of War.Krigon

I think they meant that it's much more action packed than your typical horror game. I don't think they meant to imply that it has the same gameplay mechanics.

The devs that are making dead space are drawing inspiration from horror movies and they are action packed so one would assume that this game would be a little more action packed than lets say Silent Hill.

Yes, I know that. But when you pack too much action into a horror game, then you're walking a fine line, because the horror can easily get lost.

I believe if hey say that about the "Gears-likeness" it's because:

- It is more action oriented than a survival horror game. Something like RE4 or Silent Hill Homecoming.

- That you spend a lot of time killing aliens. And Gears is the reference for the Third Person Killing Aliens game this gen.

I said it when I saw the first videos, this game will be something like RE4 in space. I never thought it would be an survival horror game.

More like a TPS with a dark atmosphere. Nevertheless looking good, but I'm still sceptical.

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[QUOTE="Pariah_001"]This game, to my knowledge, doesn't feature the ability to take cover. I imagine it's going to be more in the spirit of The Suffering than Gears of War.BioShockOwnz

I think they meant that it's much more action packed than your typical horror game. I don't think they meant to imply that it has the same gameplay mechanics.

The devs that are making dead space are drawing inspiration from horror movies and they are action packed so one would assume that this game would be a little more action packed than lets say Silent Hill.

Yes, I know that. But when you pack too much action into a horror game, then you're walking a fine line, because the horror can easily get lost.

True.

Anyways :) i'm buying it. I guess i will have to experience it myself.

I believe if hey say that about the "Gears-likeness" it's because:

- It is more action oriented than a survival horror game. Something like RE4 or Silent Hill Homecoming.

- That you spend a lot of time killing aliens. And Gears is the reference for the Third Person Killing Aliens game this gen.

I said it when I saw the first videos, this game will be something like RE4 in space. I never thought it would be an survival horror game.

More like a TPS with a dark atmosphere. Nevertheless looking good, but I'm still sceptical.

IronBass

Have you played Silent Hill: Homecoming? It's not as action intensive, surely not as action intensive as the other games, but it's not as much action as RE4.

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I believe if hey say that about the "Gears-likeness" it's because:

- It is more action oriented than a survival horror game. Something like RE4 or Silent Hill Homecoming.

- That you spend a lot of time killing aliens. And Gears is the reference for the Third Person Killing Aliens game this gen.

I said it when I saw the first videos, this game will be something like RE4 in space. I never thought it would be an survival horror game.

More like a TPS with a dark atmosphere. Nevertheless looking good, but I'm still sceptical.

dream431ca

Have you played Silent Hill: Homecoming? It's not as action intensive, surely not as action intensive as the other games, but it's not as much action as RE4.

I know. I was just pointing that it is more action-based that the standard survival horror games, for example, prior RE or SH.