The Dead Space remake’s isometric appearance, which makes the game appear to be a miniature world, was achieved through the use of a particular filming technique.
Although the over-the-shoulder perspective is currently very popular in horror games, the remake of Dead Space has been given a more isometric perspective, which gives the game a very different feel. While the original Dead Space, released in 2008, is remembered as one of the most lauded horror games of the 2000s and contributed to the revival of the subgenre at a time when it was going through an identity crisis, the more recent Dead Space remake has more than earned its keep and comes very close to matching Visceral Games’ original.
The reworked version of the well-liked horror game from EA Motive has garnered praise from both players and critics, as well as the interest of the speedrunning community. A player recently set a new world record by finishing the Dead Space remake in under two hours. This is impressive because it demonstrates that some people can become desensitized to the horror, as well as the fact that a casual playthrough takes about 12–13 hours just to reach the end credits.
A video game like Dead Space’s camera angle is another thing that can reduce its terrifying potential. The YouTube channel Flurdeh has published a clip that shows the game from a different angle, as noted by DSO Gaming. With the help of the tilt-shifting technique, they were able to give the game a more isometric appearance, giving the impression that Isaac Clarke and his surroundings are part of a miniature world. The ominous mood and general aesthetic are still present, but this change in viewpoint makes the otherwise terrifying remake almost endearing.
In addition, Flurdeh has performed similar actions before. The channel also released a video the previous year that depicted Elden Ring from an isometric angle. Again, it significantly changes the atmosphere of the game by making everything appear small and less dangerous. It should be noted that while these videos appear to represent available or under development mods, they are simply concepts that make use of the tilt-shifting technique. The goal is to “view the scenery and worlds of video games from a completely different perspective,” as the channel itself states.
There is a lot going on in the horror gaming world right now, including the new Dead Space, remakes of Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill 2, new games in the Outlast and Layers of Fear series, and more. Most people would concur that the genre has recently gone through a sort of renaissance.
Dead Space is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: DSO Gaming
Author: Andrew Heaton
