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Face-Off: Dead Space 2 | Digital Foundry

Comparison assets demonstrate just how close these games look. There are actually two galleries to peruse this time around - a dual-format PS3 and 360 selection along with a triple-format offering that also includes the PC game.

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SnakeMustDie5625d ago (Edited 5625d ago )

According to EG, both versions pretty much performs the same. The only things that makes the PS3 version superior is the lack of disk swapping, surround sound and another game called Dead Space Extraction is included in the disk.

Getting this game on PC. I've already played Extraction on the Wii

kharma455625d ago

What's the PC version like? I was tempted to get it on PC as it was half the price of the PS3 version but after the first game on PC and it's problems like being limited to 30fps, keyboard and mouse lag, I decided not to go for it.

SnakeMustDie5625d ago (Edited 5625d ago )

Haven't got the PC version yet. Just got LBP2 and I'll get DS2 about a week from now.

I heard about that DS2 is similar to DS1 on PC because of the 30fps lock. If you have problems with that, just use force v-sync on your Catalyst Control(ATi) or Nvidia Control Panel so that it runs on 60fps. It works on the first DS and it will probably work on DS2.

imvix5625d ago (Edited 5625d ago )

I havent bought dead space 2 yet. However i did buy dead space 1 from steam at 10usd like last year. however I am only playing it now.

I have it running on 3 screens(5760*1080) in Nvidia surround. Runs at an average of 200fps maxed out on my rig.

Like Kharma said you can diable vsync in game and enable it in the ATI or Nvidia control panel, works great specially with Mouse keyboard.

ct035625d ago

There is only lag in Dead Space 1 if you enable Vsync in the game options. They somehow messed this up.
Enabling Vsync through the graphics driver works fine.

Darkfiber5625d ago

PC version has controller input support so just use that. I heard it has a lot of bugs though...

IaMs125625d ago

Playing the PC version right now maxed out with everything looks awesome, not a very heavy game to run if you look at specs too.

Theres a little mouse lag but not NEARLY as bad as DS1 and if you hook up your PS3/360 controller its awesome.
Ive found no bugs yet, but im also probably only half way through the game, either version will be awesome to play.

WhiteNoise5625d ago

PC version

http://forums.n4g.com/PC-Sc...

It is not limited to 30 frames, the in game vsync is glitched, use vsync through NVCP or CCC.

Keyboard and mouse is awesome in dead space but it supports gamepad, just like the first.

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coldfoot5625d ago

Same graphics, same framerate, however the PS3 version is a single disc, includes higher quality sound, and also includes the Dead Space Extraction game. 360 version is on 2 discs, no freebie extraction game, lower quality audio.

I'd say PS3 wins this easily.

callahan095625d ago

Why exactly would anyone disagree with you on that?

karl5625d ago

dead space 2.. really is on 2 disks? for 360?

El_Colombiano5625d ago

Karl, my question exactly. What on earth? That *really* sucks.

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SkylineR5625d ago

Yeah both look identical, which is good.

Does installing the game on 360 eliminate the disc swapping?

DelbertGrady5625d ago

I doubt it. The 360 needs to identify the disc in order to run it.

Boatbird5625d ago (Edited 5625d ago )

I tried to do that trick but nah its lame. it would of been nice. -______-

yeah I wonder how the pc version looks like.

gillri5625d ago

have all systems

PS3 version for me!

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EA Shoots Down Dead Space 2 Remake Rumors: 'No Validity to This Story'

EA has shut down rumors that EA Motive considered a Dead Space 2 remake before shelving it due to low sales of the previous game, saying there's "no validity" to the reports.

XiNatsuDragnel804d ago

Sure.... right.... at least remake dead space 3 w/o microtransactions bs.

XiNatsuDragnel803d ago

I sometimes I wished I didn't Ngl lol

Knightofelemia804d ago

Why not remake DS2 whether shot down or not it's still my favorite game next to DS1. As much as I hate EA I would buy or would have bought DS2 day one.

MeteorPanda804d ago

No validity XD "Guys guys, we cant possible make a good game or cater to the gamers wants, stop"

Yi-Long804d ago

I don't know if sales met their expectations or not. I just know that the high review scores received my attention so I was interested in buying it, but its price stayed high (50+ bucks) for so long that I simply never bothered picking it up.

Tacoboto804d ago

Doesn't pay full price
Doesn't pay *any* price
Ponders if sales met expectations regarding an allegedly canceled sequel.

Gee...

Yi-Long803d ago

Well, for starters, I'm sure there are plenty of games I never bought which did, somehow, still, meet their sales-expectations.

Concerning Dead Space; I never played and thus cared for the original. It's in multiple genres (shooter, sci-fi, horror) I don't particularly care about so it was barely on my radar pre-launch. I was never its target-audience.

When reviews hit, and it was scoring big, it gathered my interest, so while it wasn't in my field of interest, it mrans that I wanted to give it a fair shot and at least give it a try, as I do with many games across different genres; I tend to just cherry-pick the good stuff and see if it's for me or not.

But, I do wait for sales on those games I take a risk on.

Kornholic803d ago (Edited 803d ago )

Lol, you are a huge part of the problem. If a very high-quality game is not even worth 50 bucks to you, then what is?

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13 Years Later, Dead Space 2 Is Still A Perfect Video Game

Nameer from eXputer: "Dead Space 2 is a sequel that delivers such a feast that by the time you're done, you're not only full but also satisfied."

Aaroncls7824d ago

It was amazing. All 3 DS games game solid for me, but 2 was special.

hombreacabado824d ago

i can do without ds3 but the first two are solid.

mariopasta824d ago

Hope they remake this one too. Just like they did with number 1. The remake of Dead Space 1 was perfection

Terry_B824d ago

thanks to the digital pass for it it was not perfect..in fact its difficult to find a working copy since many years.

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EA’s best multiplayer games have now shut down for good

Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2, Crysis 3, and a handful other EA games have finally had their online services shut down.

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OtterX927d ago

I had no idea that Bad Company 2 was still running, and only now that I know, I want to jump on! 😥

SonyStyled926d ago

I was able to find games in the Vietnam dlc on ps3 the last week. There were articles on here about the server closure when it was announced in April

DaReapa926d ago

BF1943 is the only online MP game that I was genuinely interested in. Been playing since launch 14 years ago. Hate that I couldn't put in as much time to play as I'd hoped for during the final week.

Inverno926d ago

I got really into 43 when I bought Bf3, and preferred it. Everything that I disliked or found annoying about Bf3, wasn't an issue in 43. Too bad they never bothered releasing it on PS4 or PC.

1nsomniac926d ago (Edited 926d ago )

Dead Space 2...... I wasn't even aware that had multiplayer. Nevermind that it was apparently one of their best multiplayers!

anast926d ago

Once people stop buying micros, these companies close the doors.

Xenial926d ago

Dead Space 2 multiplayer had been hanging on for years - I'd boot my PS3 up to see some familiar names in lobbies. This will definitely be missed!