Dead Space for iPad

App review by Chris Morris, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 18+

Ultra-violent, gory horror game that's not for kids.

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Parents say

age 15+

Based on 3 reviews

Kids say

age 12+

Based on 14 reviews

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Dead Space for iPad is a gory, horror-themed action game filled with blood, violence, and scary creatures that attack from the dark. It's a title that isn't meant for children or young teens. Enemy monsters -- that range from clawed predators to "Necromorphs," which look like babies -- savagely attack you regularly and can be stabbed, shot, or dismembered with a saw by the player. Innocent humans are often attacked and scream and moan as they die, leaving pools of blood on the floor. The language is also quite harsh, and there's plenty of commercialism, but it's the violence that parents will be most disturbed by. A version of the game is also available for the iPhone called Dead Space, which is exactly the same, but costs $3 less.

Community Reviews

BurgaMonsta
BurgaMonsta Adult
April 23, 2013
age 12+

Dead Space

If your child like sci-fi and aliens, then this game is perfect for your child. although it is quite violent, it is still a good choice if your child like sci-fi and aliens.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
BushMan6
BushMan6 Adult
May 2, 2012
age 18+

Awesome game!

First off, this is a really good app for hard core gamers using iOS devices. Has plenty of gore and blood. Swearing is sometimes strong(see their review for which words are used.) However only 5 strong ones are heard through the game(I beat it on normal in 3 hours), but you can do a "New game+"(restating the campaign with all of you equipment) Then you will hear all of the words again. I said there is a positive role model, because the main character in the beginning really messes up, then does everything in their power to make it right. Evan if it means dying to fix it. This is one of a very few apps that fells like a console game while playing it.

This title has:

Great role models
Too much violence
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
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Is It Any Good?

DEAD SPACE FOR IPAD isn't a game for everybody -- and certainly isn't one for children -- but as a survival horror game, it's masterfully done. Rather than retelling a tale from an older game in the series (or cramming the plot of the just-released Dead Space 2, which this is meant to promote, into an app), this is a completely new adventure. The story is a fun ride for those who have the stomach for the gore -- well-paced and packed with jump-out-of-your-seat moments. The game is best played with headphones, instead of the iPhone or iPad's speaker, as they make it a much more immersive experience. Graphically, Dead Space is superb and it's one of the few iDevice titles that really feels like a console experience.

App Details

  • Device: iPad
  • Release date: January 25, 2011
  • Category: Action Games
  • Publisher: Electronic Arts
  • Version: 1.0.1
  • Minimum software requirements: OS 3.2
  • Last updated: August 22, 2016

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