Dead Space is well-known and loved by survival horror fans, and the 2023 remake is no different. The cult classic takes players to the USG Ishimura with Isaac Clarke, an engineer, and other crew mates as they respond to a distress call received from the spaceship. Of course, when they arrive, they realize that the ship has been overrun by horrifying creatures called Necromorphs, and it is up to Isaac to spearhead an escape plan and hopefully save his wife Nicole, a doctor on the ship. The main protagonist is where players experience one of the first significant changes from the original, with Isaac now having a voice. Along these lines, most changes that Motive Studio made enhanced the story, giving greater context to the characters that became well-known in the OG.
The set-up and storyline remain the same in the Dead Space remake, so those that played the original will know what to expect for the most part. As the story unfolds, many twists and turns reveal things are not all they seem when figuring out what exactly went down on Ishimura. Players will encounter various monstrous enemies and discover life-altering secrets while trying to repair a doomed ship. This sci-fi mystery takes place throughout 12 chapters, staying true to its predecessor. The remake honors and re-imagines Dead Space (2008) while adding just enough new content to keep those familiar with the game on their toes.
Dead Space Remake Chapter List
The Dead Space remake follows a linear narrative that pushes Isaac through the game at a relatively steady pace. The complete chapter list for the Dead Space remake goes as follows:
- Chapter 01: New Arrivals
- Chapter 02: Intensive Care
- Chapter 03: Course Correction
- Chapter 04: Obliteration Imminent
- Chapter 05: Lethal Devotion
- Chapter 06: Environmental Hazard
- Chapter 07: Into the Void
- Chapter 08: Search and Rescue
- Chapter 09: Dead on Arrival
- Chapter 10: End of Days
- Chapter 11: Alternate Solutions
- Chapter 12: Dead Space
How Long Does It Take to Beat the Dead Space Remake?
Completing the main storyline will take players approximately 12-14 hours, with each chapter about an hour long. However, despite the linear narrative, there are ample opportunities to backtrack and find different collectibles, weapons, upgrades, and more.
Players can increase Isaac's skills and weapons to give him a stronger chance at survival. Exploration is the primary way that the different weapons and schematics are found in the Dead Space remake, which is only slightly off from the original, where players were forced to spend more of their time and credits at the in-game store if they wanted new weaponry.
For completionists, the game could take anywhere from 20-30+ hours if they're going to earn all the trophies, get every upgrade, or find all the suit schematics. Furthermore, the game encourages players to replay the main story to unlock specific achievements and experience different gameplay. There is even an opportunity to see an alternate secret ending that hints at the future of the rebooted franchise.
Dead Space is available now on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X/S.