Dead Space (Xbox 360)

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That success led them to revise their System Shock concept, making it more a horror-driven game set in space, and which EA was more open to as to try to capture a similar type of success.

Johnston also contributed heavily to the audio logs, which he used to create additional storyline and flesh out the narrative. The game is completely immersive and a suspenseful experience, with plenty of jumps and scare around. His approach to them was to illustrate how the human form looked after it was "ravaged by a violent transformation that literally ripped it inside out".He went on to say "it would have been about Isaac either remaining the Herald for the Necromorphs or saving earth". The backstory reveals that Aegis VII was the home of a "Red Marker", a manmade copy of the original alien Marker monolith discovered on Earth.

In an article on the series from 2018, Game Informer said the title stood out for its unique gameplay gimmicks and atmosphere compared to other video games of the time. To be able to read it, the gamer has to get up front and personal with the TV as it is far, far too small.

Dan Whitehead, writing for Eurogamer, enjoyed the experience despite some frustrating design elements and other parts that clashed with the horror aesthetic. I also liked how the nursery song “Twinkle twinkle little star” was used in a particular part of the game, it’s just as effective in the game as it was in the trailer.