Continuation of Dead Space.
I’ve gone through the entire Dead Space universe and I have to say: the game made a huge impression on me!
In my opinion, the main downside is that the original story remains unfinished. And why is there still no sequel? That’s truly surprising!
The theme of spaceships and жуткие monsters — as we can see from the recently released The Callisto Protocol — is still at its peak and more in demand than ever. The Dead Space universe deserves a new chapter: it needs a breath of fresh air.
Here are a few ideas for a sequel:
• Playing as a colonist on Eudora 7 (or Eden 7). Show life on the station before the disaster: daily routines, mundane tasks, and the first alarming signs of a threat. This would add depth to the world and amplify the impact of the subsequent events.
• The story of an Ishimura crew member. Not the main hero, but an ordinary technician or medic. Through the eyes of a regular crewmember, you could show the sheer scale of the ship and the growing panic from the inside.
• Moving away from the main storyline. For example, the story of a colony that accidentally discovers an ancient Marker and tries to study it without understanding the consequences.
• A new scenario with an unexpected setup. A ship heading to a colony accidentally stumbles upon a drifting capsule containing a necromorph. The crew decides to bring the find onboard for research — and triggers a chain of horrifying events.
What else should be improved in a new installment:
• Larger‑scale locations. The Ishimura is a magnificent ship, but it feels a bit cramped for a long‑distance space mission. Modern people would likely experience depression and claustrophobia long before reaching their destination.
• More diverse environments. Add:
• parks or green zones onboard (artificial ecosystems to support the crew’s psychological well‑being);
• residential sectors with multi‑storey buildings, shops, and cafes — to really feel like part of a living world;
• an extensive metro or monorail system for moving between sectors of a massive ship/station.
This would make the world feel more realistic and immersive.
Overall, the Dead Space universe is grand and vast — the Ishimura alone is worth a lot! But its potential is far from being fully realised. I’m really looking forward to a sequel and hope the developers will listen to the fans’ wishes — then the new installment could become a true masterpiece of cosmic horror sci‑fi.
[Edit, EN only here please - CM]
