Dead Space 3andResident Evil 4, and their impacts on their respective series, are hugely different.Resident Evil 4is a beloved game that is widely regarded as one of the most impactful horror titles of all time, as it was a unique blend between the horror style of the earlier entries and theaction focus ofResident Evil 5and6. While it is often viewed as the best entry in theResident Evilseries,Dead Space 3is the complete opposite.
Going too far in the action direction,Dead Space 3drops the intense scares of the first two games for over-the-top co-op set pieces and predictable waves of Necromorphs. The creeping horror present in the first few entries is nowhere to be seen, and while the game has some strengths like its setting and gunplay, it ultimately failed to meet expectations. Fortunately, Capcom’s plans forResident Evil 4provide the ideal template for aDead Space 3remake, and they should show Motive that an altered version of the third game could be a hit.
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ThoughResident Evil 4is beloved by many,Capcomis still making changes to the title with the upcoming remake. Aiming to deliver a more serious story with intimidating foes and less cheesy dialogue, the remake seems poised to have a very different tone from the original. While it remains to be seen how fans respond to the new version of Leon and some potential changes to his story, this approach is one that would greatly benefit aDead Space 3remake.
Thus far, there has been plenty of discussion around Capcom makingResident Evil 4’s Ganadosmore intimidating, reworking sections where the zombified villagers are featured to be far scarier. This is exactly whatDead Space 3would benefit from, as EA Motive could add more terrifying Necromorph encounters while de-emphasizing the combat against human foes. Some of the sections that do exist could be updated to be more horrifying, with some more unexpected Necromorph attacks and tense buildup before bigger encounters sure to be welcome additions.
Based onResident Evil 4remake’s reveal trailer, gamers could be looking at a far more serious version of the story that matches the remakes ofResident Evil 2and3in terms of its tone. This would be a great change forDead Space 3, with Motive potentially dropping things that did not work, like the love triangle between Ellie, Isaac, and Norton. In its place, some more terrifying moments with Carver could be introduced, as the scenarios where he saw things that Isaac did not were major highlights ofDead Space 3.
Lastly, it can be assumed that there will be no microtransactions inResident Evil 4remake, and the same approach should be taken ifDead Space 3ever receives a modern makeover. Though the weapon crafting of the third entry should have been a highlight, as combining weapons together was an awesome idea, it proved hugely controversial due to the presence ofDead Space 3’s microtransactions. By taking this controversial element out of the game, aDead Space 3remake would instantly be more popular than the version that launched back in 2013.
Though it is unclear if theDead Spaceremake will be a big enough success to result inremakes ofDead Space 2andDead Space 3, EA Motive’s passion suggests that the first game’s remake will deliver in a big way. If it does, and remakes of the other two games are greenlit, Motive should pay particular attention toDead Space 3. Though it would take some effort, there is a pathway to make it a great game, leaning into its strengths and eliminating its weaknesses. Just like with theResident Evil 4remake, a change in tone would go a long way to improving theDead Space 3experience.
Dead Space 3is available now on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
