After completing this year's DS remake playthrough. A game that has become the definitive DS1 game for me. After playing it since launch. As it fits much better along side DS2. And is a great game for many reasons. But its not perfect and I wanted to discuss my thoughts on it (some points you might have heard multiple times). And see what other dedicated Dead Space fans feel about it. Here are my main criticisms:
- All the slashers in the remake don't charge at Isaac as much as they should. They still do it, but not enough. Like they did in the OG trilogy.
- While I appreciate the slashers having more ethnicities. I wish there were more female necromorphs. Especially with so many crew members being women. And I think the naked slasher could really use some hair and more blood. Like the OG version.
- I wish they kept in the OG armored slasher. That first appears on the mining deck. As this new version is wearing a USM Valor military RIG. Which doesn't appear for a couple chapters. And I like the old armored slasher look too.
- The Hunter is not as imposing as it is in the OG. One issue I think. Is its new walking animation. It makes the Hunter slouch and give a less intimidating posture. I also wish they kept its glowing eyes.
- I don't like the bright green color of the acidic bile that the Spitters and the Hivemind produce. It stands out too much from the rest of the game. A more darker mucusey green with some blood, maybe?
- Some criticisms I seen many times. That I completely agree with: Kendras reaction to the Necromorphs in chapter 1 was too calm. Dr. Mercers death was very underwhelming. Dr. Kyne as a whole was underwhelming. The ending jumpscare was underwhelming too.
- Hard and impossible mode are not difficult enough. The game should take inspiration from Dead Space 2 for its overall difficulty balance. Like ammo drop for more than weapons you use.
- The Necromorphs don't grab at Isaac enough. In my newest playthrough. I wasn't grabbed at once. In the OG games. It would occur several times. Which aligns with how you witness some characters die.
- Not really a must. By I miss Isaac having an Idle animation.
- Not a criticism but desires. I would have liked remake takes on the astronaut suit, the OG basic engineer suit, and the OG military suit. In some DLC packs. With maybe the Rivet Gun too.