Dead Space Extraction: Hands-on and Limbs-off Preview

This gory sci-fi thriller keeps the fear alive on the Wii.

When it was first announced, Dead Space: Extraction almost seemed sacrilegious to the Dead Space-loving editors at GamePro. A prequel to the original game, set in first person on rails and exclusively for the Wii? To our ears, it sounded like a worthless story that removed the immersive UI and amazing HD visuals we held so dear on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Now that we've seen the game and blasted off plenty of limbs, we're proud to report that our first assumptions were dead wrong.

Hands-on and Limbs off with Dead Space: Extraction Preview

The Ishimura Issue

Our demo took place approximately a third of the way through the game as we boarded the ill-fated Ishimura. It began with a meteor shooting sequence (don't worry, Dead Spacers, it's way easier than before) and then our team arrived at the ship. Like before, we had a few moments of eerie exploration--the game does allow you to stop and look around at a few predetermined points. Because we knew what was coming, we were able to scour the environment for important items and ammo, something that requires far more skill this time around, since you're constantly moving from one room to another. Before we could snag everything, they attacked.

If there's one thing that Dead Space: Extraction actually does better than the original, it's making the combat even more intense. Few will ever forget the first time they blew a limb off of a necromorph as it sped towards them, and we're proud to say that Dead Space: Extraction feels even more visceral. Using the Wii Remote to take aim and then precisely moving it so that it's in line with an enemy limb makes the process all the more immersive. Hopefully there will be a way to make the reticule a little less gaudy in the final version. As you can see in the screenshots, it's a bit too big and bright for the game, so hopefully there's an option to tone it down.

Hands-on and Limbs off with Dead Space: Extraction Preview

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Da_Real_Rebel_XD

In motion this couldn't hold a candle to the next gen version, but then what you do expect? It's a Wii.

Crunch40

This looks awesome, it doesn't seem to be your everyday ORS, and thats a good thing. BTW GP, this is a Wii exclusive, and on "platforms" you put on PS3, Xbox and PC. This is just great! On Multiplat games you leave out the Wii, and on Wii exclusives you let in everything else!

ViciousSid

You know, this looks surprisingly cool. Loved Dead Space -- maybe I should finally crack and buy a Wii?

TripleO

Da_Real_Rebel_XD wrote:

In motion this couldn't hold a candle to the next gen version, but then what you do expect? It's a Wii.

In motion, your mom could hold a candle to a large cow, what's your point?

MAC1991

TripleO wrote:

Da_Real_Rebel_XD wrote:

In motion this couldn't hold a candle to the next gen version, but then what you do expect? It's a Wii.

In motion, your mom could hold a candle to a large cow, what's your point?

lol

Mr_ChickenWings

Reminds me of Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles. I loved that game so i have a felling that i am going to like this game to can't wait to get a copy of this game and best part is it comes out on my birthday. And I know what i want as a birthday present.

Toneman

Looks pretty good, for an on-rails shooter. I would seriously consider this game ONLY if it has 2 player. Not a huge fan of on-rails shooters (except House of the Dead Overkill which is amazing!)... but it's something to play with my girlfriend. I'm pretty tired of playing Mario Party 8, I don't think I'll ever get tired of Kart, but I seriously need more decent 2 player games.

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