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Dead Space 2 Guide

2011 · Science-fiction survival horror

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GuideWhat you will find
Isaac struggles at close range with a Necromorph inside the Sprawl.CombatUse limb targeting, environmental objects and movement to control Necromorph encounters.
An armored Isaac faces a burning Necromorph against a star-filled backdrop.WeaponsCompare all ten standard Dead Space 2 weapons and choose a manageable first-run loadout.
Isaac floats toward a large circular machine in a zero-gravity environment.Suits and upgradesCompare the main campaign suits and plan useful Bench upgrades without confusing armor with RIG health.
A Necromorph grapples with Isaac in a damaged industrial corridor.Hard CoreUnderstand the Dead Space 2 Hard Core rules and build a save plan around the sections you find difficult.
Isaac struggles at close range with a Necromorph inside the Sprawl.CharactersIdentify Dead Space 2 characters, their abilities, allies and campaign relationships.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Cut limbs deliberatelyUse the Plasma Cutter’s orientation to line up the next severing shot.
Combine toolsStasis creates time and Kinesis turns suitable objects into ammunition-free attacks.
Plan your upgradesSpend Power Nodes toward a clear weapon, RIG or Stasis improvement.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Isaac ClarkePlayable engineerEscapes an outbreak on the Sprawl while confronting the consequences of the Marker.
Ellie LangfordSurvivor and allyA capable pilot who becomes part of Isaac’s escape effort.
Nolan StrossTroubled survivorHis experiences with the Marker connect him to Isaac’s situation.
Daina Le GuinEarly contactOffers Isaac directions during the opening escape.
Hans TiedemannStation authorityCommands the security response on the Sprawl.
Nicole BrennanFigure from Isaac’s pastAppears in experiences tied to Isaac’s guilt and the Marker.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Suits and upgradesDistinguish the suit from the RIG upgrade path →
Hard CoreFinish the campaign to unlock Hard Core →

Pictures All pictures →

Isaac struggles at close range with a Necromorph inside the Sprawl.
Isaac struggles at close range with a Necromorph inside the Sprawl.
An armored Isaac faces a burning Necromorph against a star-filled backdrop.
An armored Isaac faces a burning Necromorph against a star-filled backdrop.
Isaac floats toward a large circular machine in a zero-gravity environment.
Isaac floats toward a large circular machine in a zero-gravity environment.
A Necromorph grapples with Isaac in a damaged industrial corridor.
A Necromorph grapples with Isaac in a damaged industrial corridor.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Dead Space 2: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com