In 1998, one of the most innovative horror games was released, ushering in a new era of immersive, story-driven horror experiences. The game was Resident Evil 2, and it sent gamers’ hearts pounding with its intense atmosphere, ominous settings, and terrifying monsters. Fast forward more than a decade to 2009 and another genre-defining horror game was released—Dead Space. It raised the bar again, introducing a thrilling atmosphere, intense sci-fi horror, and incredible action. Now, a modder has taken these two classics and combined them to create a truly impressive demake of Dead Space, timewarping the Ishimura to 1998.
The modder in question is AlienCybernetix and his impressive demake takes the iconic setting and horror aspects from Dead Space and combines them with the same pre-rendered backgrounds, character models, and limited inventory from Resident Evil 2. This creates a unique blend of the two games that is intense and brings a nostalgic feel to Dead Space fans.
Moreover, a lot of effort has gone into making this demake as accurate as possible. The weapons and enemies are faithfully recreated from the original game, giving you a sense of familiarity even though you’re playing a different game from over a decade ago. Furthermore, AlienCybernetix cleverly uses the limited inventory spaces from Resident Evil 2 to make it more challenging, as you must now decide between carrying a weapon or an item to help progress through the mission.
Another great aspect of this mod is that it has been designed to work with the classic RE2 engine and is compatible with both PC and PlayStation 1 versions. This means that you can enjoy the classic Dead Space horror with the same limited hardware, making for an immersive experience that pays homage to the original games. Plus, AlienCybernetix even includes several custom textures to make it look even better.
The impressive Dead Space demake is a must-play for any fan of horror games who wants to take a trip back in time to 1998. It’s a faithful adaptation of the beloved game, and it’s a great way to experience the eerie atmosphere and intense sci-fi horror of Dead Space in a classic gaming setting.