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Dead Space 2

Dead Space 2 is the second installment in the Dead Space franchise and once again follows Isaac Clark as he finds himself battling back against necromorphs and attempting to stop a Marker from causing more destruction.

DEAD SPACE 2
Dead Space 2

Franchise
Dead Space
Platform(s)
PS3 , Xbox 360 , PC
Released
January 25, 2011
Developer(s)
Visceral Games
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Genre(s)
Survival Horror
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
How Long To Beat
9 Hours
X|S Enhanced
No
File Size Xbox Series
13 GB (October 2022)

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