Dead Space Preview

Most of Isaac's weapons are packed with a holographic display, showing how much ammo he has left. This element goes in line with the no-HUD concept, which is an essential motif in the game, contributing to the survival horror ambiance. No classic FPS interface or health bars. Practically everything you need to know about your character is shown on the screen.

Relying on the features of his suit, Isaac won't just be confined to the corridors and compartments of the space ship. He'll be able to go outside and make his way across the ship's hull, bearing in mind certain realities such as the absence of gravity. The suit uses a magnetic lock to attach Isaac's feet onto the hull of the ship, which doesn't mean he can jump around without any worries. One wrong step or leap can hurl him into the emptiness of space.

Many details are unknown at this time. If nothing else, EA did promise all the essentials of a decent action/horror game - around 20 hours of gameplay, as well as a variety of puzzles, boss fights, chilling ambience etc. What's more, embracing another recognized industry standard, EA is strongly considering the possibility of making Dead Space into a new franchise with further installments, if all goes well.

Still, the Dead Space development team has a lot of work ahead of it and we'll be on the lookout for more info as soon as it surfaces. The game is in the works for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and should arrive later during 2008.