Electronic Arts overlord John Riccitiello has let slip that he’s recently wrapped up on his first playthrough of survival horror sequel Dead Space 2, and wasted no time in reassuring fans that it’s “scarier” than the original.
Speaking during a chinwag with Kotaku, Riccitiello also heaped praise on the game’s pacing and boss battles, going so far as to label the latter as being far superior than those found in Dead Space 1.
Needless to say, the executive’s claims that the sequel is in fact scarier than its predecessor will no doubt come as a relief to fans who previously expressed concerns over the game’s more action-orientated antics.
Dead Space 2 will be released on January 25 for PS3, PC and Xbox 360.