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Dead Space too scary so co-op was introduced, says EA

  • Posted July 20th, 2012 at 09:37 EDT by Mike Harradence
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The single-player nature of the original Dead Space and its sequel proved too scary for some gamers, says EA Games, hence the reason co-op was introduced for Dead Space 3.

According to marketing head Laura Miele, research conducted by the publishing behemoth indicates that many players would have rather experienced Dead Space with a partner – thus, co-op was created for the third instalment in the sci-fi horror franchise.

However, Miele quickly moved to flatten any fears that the horror aspect of the series will suffer as a result of co-op play.

"We were hearing feedback that they love the thriller game, but it was pretty scary, and the obvious next step was that they wanted to play with someone. So we introduced co-op into the game," she told MCV.

"The horror of Dead Space is still all there. It's still true to its roots and no less scary, but people felt far more comfortable playing it with someone else than they did doing it on their own.”

"Personally, I would rather go to scary movie with my husband rather than sit at home with the lights out watching one on my own. We're looking for that to reach out to consumers that perhaps were not open to Dead Space 1 and 2."

Dead Space 3 is due out in early 2013 and takes place on an ice planet known as Tau Volentis, and sees returning hero Isaac Clarke teaming up with newcomer John Carver.

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  1. Drebin296 | Drebin296

    • 9:50am EDT - July 20th, 2012

     It will be less scary. Dead Space is scary BECAUSE you're alone. Adding a partner removes the fear. Just look at what happened to Resident Evil. 

    Dead Space III will be fun for certain, but scary? I remain skeptical. 

  2. Ghost-Rhayne | Ghost-Rhayne

    • 10:30am EDT - July 20th, 2012

    Pfffft! Catering for pussies now huh?

  3. LfCpS3

    • 12:45pm EDT - July 20th, 2012

     I think this guy needs to play an actual scary game, creatures jumping out and going boo is not scary, it makes you jump.

     

    A scary game is scary because of the atmosphere, something DS does not have IMO.

  4. AdamMosh

    • 2:13pm EDT - July 20th, 2012

    dead space is not a horror game it's an action game so obviously co op is the natural direction but by doing this they will kill what's cool in dead space the atmosphere one more thing the horror genre has disappeared mostly because of the lack of innovation one example is Silent Hill.

  5. Blacksite | BlacksitePSU

    • 4:22pm EDT - July 20th, 2012

    Lol. Jump scares and decapitations! Yeah, really scary...

    Play Amnesia: The Dark Descent or Silent Hill 2 and then we'll talk.

     

  6. JackC | jack1982cp

    • 4:45pm EDT - July 20th, 2012

    And they wonder why I'm losing interest in gaming. F***ing focus groups full of soccer moms called in to make changes to what was once my favorite horror game.

  7. unreal89

    • 12:08pm EDT - July 21st, 2012

    Dead space is not scary! Amnesia is!
    Looks like DS3 gonna suck.

  8. Shaun Clare

    • 12:16pm EDT - July 21st, 2012

    its not like you have to play the co-op guys, i actually have a friend that won't play cause hes too scared so good for him i guess

  9. bigCman123

    • 5:11pm EDT - July 21st, 2012

    I'd rather play Dead Space than amnesia or silent hill. Dead Space is a fun high quality thrill ride. Has tense and creepy moments, fun gameplay, and an interesting narrative.

    Also everyone seems to forget that the coop will be OPTIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They released a full demo video showing that the game's cinematics actually differ when you play with a partner and when you play alone. When you go solo you are alone and that other character talks from a distance like how it was in DS1 and 2. When you play coop that guy has more conversations with isaac and he's the coop character. It looks very well done. I don't see why everyone is loosing their s#it over this.

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  14. Dunny9227

    • 4:25am EDT - July 23rd, 2012

    i didnt find any of the games scary but where still good to play you never know co-op might had twice the enemys coming at you when you got ambushed 

  15. Dralavant

    • 12:51pm EDT - July 24th, 2012

    I can't believe this! I don't want a watered down game, I want it to go back to how amazing it once was. They're removing the fear factor!

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