OXM Double Take - why doesn't Dead Space 3 feel like Dead Space?

Exploring Isaac Clarke's identity crisis

On the strength of currently available footage, at least, Dead Space 3 is notable for the number of things it doesn't have in common with other Dead Space games. Here to explore those discrepancies is the honourable Matt of Lees, otherwise known for his dogged Dragon's Dogma coverage.

Do you reckon Visceral can roll this one back? I had a think about the brighter notes in a recent Dead Space 3 feature.

Comments

6 comments so far...

  1. Looking at this vid Matt, I think it's YOU whose lost your identity. Unless it's international Tunnel Snakes day of course. I'm just disappointed nobody had the wherewithal to play Jailhouse Rock as a backing track for you.

    Turn up to make a video feature dressed as a Greaser if you want, but you can't really expect everyone else to pretend that you don't look any different.....

    :twisted:

  2. Judging by the clothes Matt is wearing I'd says he's in late thirties, is fertile to two children, is in a marrige that currently isn't going so well and likes shit music. Yep I think you may be having a mid life crisis, just like Dead Space. :D

  3. Shakin' Stevens called, he wants his leather jacket back. :lol:

    Great video Matt. *thumbs up*

  4. Oh man, that's the THIRD Tunnel Snakes joke I've heard today. Amazing work, internet.

    True story: The reason I was still wearing my jacket is because I was late into work and had to go straight to the studio to record. Basically I forgot to take it off, and the guy recording me was happy that he had something easy to attach a clip mic to, and so decided not to ask why I was still wearing a coat. :lol:

    Synopsis: I am a muppet.

  5. The fact you can roll in this game is going to make its less scary; the thought of being able to casually roll out of the way of an oncoming enemy slash has no appeal...unlike clumsly thrashing Issac's arms about like a mad man being scared for my life

  6. As daft as you look with a floppy mop of curly hair and dodgy jacket, your points are astute. Dead Space 3 looks like a colossal letdown in the making.