EA Motive wowed fans of theDead Spacefranchise with their faithful remake for next-gen consoles. TheDead SpaceRemakehas nearly everything a fan ofDead Spacewould want, and happily invites fans of old and new to be enthralled by the horror, while engaging in the thrilling and terrifying gameplay.
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Now that players have conquered theDead Spaceremake, questions are inevitable about what a potentialDead Space2remake could look like.Dead Space2is a beloved sequel, and to see it remade in the same vein as 2023’sDead Spacewould make many fans happy.
8Stick A Needle In Your Eye
TheDead Spacefranchise has had some iconic moments, characters, and weapons across the multiple games EA has produced, but often the most talked about and stressful one is the eye-poke scene fromDead Space2. The scene itself involves Isaac Clarke using a NoonTech Diagnostic Machine to stick a needle in his eye which will access the information and blueprints about the Markers.
What makes the scene so iconic is the fact thatthe player is in control, and players could easily mess up and cut Isaac’s eyeball out. It’s gruesome, intense, and sweat-inducing, and with the new haptic feedback from the PS5, it could be an incredible feature for theDead Space2remake.
7Character Development
The first time that players get to hear the voice of their protagonist, Isaac Clarke, is inDead Space2. Considering that theDead Spaceremake already brought Isaac Clarke into the fray by giving him a voice, a personality, and a ton of new dialogue to engage with his crew and other characters on the USG Ishimura, is even more reason to further flesh out his character, and others, inDead Space2.
The original game focuses on Isaac, hisrelationship with Nicole, and his attempts at escaping the Sprawl with Ellie Langford. Since theDead Spaceremake fleshed out Isaac, his relationship with Nicole, and the Kellion crew, it would be a great idea for theDead Space2remake to go deeper with these character developments.
6More Lore
Lore is important for fictional games likeDead Space. They help audiences and players to fully immerse themselves into this bold vision, and to further understand the advancements and horrors of this sci-fi horror series. TheDead Spaceremake did a great job by featuring tons of collectibles that helped audiences piece together the world.
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Lore is often found through text, video, and audio logs, andDead Space2would benefit from more logs that Isaac Clarke can find on his own accord, rather than it being thrown in theRIG-suited face.More lore is always a benefit, especially since the remake would be working in hindsight from the original, and add necessary details.
5Side Missions
The faithfulDead Spaceremake introduced some new additions to the game that made the entry more modern. This involved the inclusion of side missions, notably absent from the originalDead Space. These side missions helped to flesh out characters like Isaac Clarke, and the horrors of the Necromorphs.
By adding side missions to aDead Space2remake, the developers could further keep audiences engaged withnew content, and offer fans that enjoy learning more about the characters a chance to immerse themselves further. As a bonus, everyone likes completing missions and gaining rewards for doing so, making side missions inDead Space2a no-brainer.
4Weapons
When one is facing hordes of undead and alien terrors, futuristic guns are the best bet for survival. As an engineer, Isaac Clarke is pretty good at retooling this equipment into becoming something great, especially at the “cutting-off-limbs” variety. Whether it’s the classic and trusty Plasma Cutter, or something new,Dead Space2has some great weapons.
The bestDead Space2weapons could be improved further, much like the weapons in theDead Spaceremake. Balancing the weapons, and making them more fun to use, and more versatile, would greatly benefitDead Space2in the initial replay, as each weapon has a unique use. However, players can never go wrong with the trusty Plasma Cutter.
3Necromorph Types
As most sequels go, the budget and stakes are higher. In the case ofDead Space2, that was certainly the case, and the developers went bolder with their enemy designs. There were of course the classic and horrific Necromorph designs from the firstDead Space, only this time they added more variety in terms of enemies.
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There were a fewmore Necromorph typesintroduced inDead Space2, and it would be great to see these creatures in action again, as much as it is scary to try and kill them. However, with the amazing graphics of theDead Spaceremake, the talent in creating the gory imagery of the Necromorphs will only excel with new creations.
2Same Story
There’s a divide amongDead Spacefans regarding what EA should do with the franchise. Some fans want EA Motive to create their ownDead Spacegame, whereas others would like to see the entire trilogy remadefaithfully to the originals. It seems that the popular consensus withDead Space2, is to remake it as faithful as the original.
The story ofDead Space2sees Isaac Clarkewaking up in a straightjacket, where he discovers he is on the Sprawl, a civilian space station. Isaac is once again thrust into a Necromorph outbreak, where he needs to discover lost memories, fight foes old and new, and get off the ship.
1Gunner Wright
An absolute must-have for theDead Spacefranchise is Gunner Wright. This actor portrays the protagonist of theDead Spacegames, Isaac Clarke, and does a brilliant job at it. Wright’s delivery of some lines is great, with a high range of emotions. From scared, confident, humorous and stressed, Gunner Wright has Isaac Clarke’s personality down to a tee.
Considering thatDead Space2was officially the first time Gunner Wright voiced Isaac Clarke, it would be a disservice to the actor and the character to not have Gunner Wright reprise his role for aDead Space2remake, especially when Wright now embodies the likeness of Isaac for theDead Spaceremake.
Dead Space Remakeis currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
