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Isaac aims an engineering weapon at a Necromorph in an original Dead Space screenshot.

Isaac aims an engineering weapon at a Necromorph in an original Dead Space screenshot.

PC · 2008 · 6 guides & references

Cheats, locations & unlocks

Dead Space 2008 Plasma Cutter upgrades: damage nodes and locked doorsDead Space 2008 Stasis and Kinesis: where to get them and how to use themDead Space 2008 zero-gravity jumps: controls, valid surfaces and oxygen

Key characters

CEC engineer

Isaac Clarke

The playable member of the Kellion repair team. His tools become weapons as he searches the Ishimura for a way out and for Nicole.

Security officer

Zach Hammond

The Kellion team’s security leader, who coordinates survival and repair objectives after the disastrous arrival.

Computer specialist

Kendra Daniels

A member of the repair team who works on ship systems and communicates with Isaac remotely.

Medical officer

Nicole Brennan

Isaac’s girlfriend, assigned to the Ishimura’s medical staff. Her message gives him a personal reason to join the mission.

Characters

Artwork & pictures

Isaac Clarke stands over a fallen Necromorph aboard the Ishimura.
Isaac Clarke stands over a fallen Necromorph aboard the Ishimura.
Isaac confronts a burning Necromorph in an industrial corridor.
Isaac confronts a burning Necromorph in an industrial corridor.
Isaac looks upward through a large machinery-filled chamber aboard the Ishimura.
Isaac looks upward through a large machinery-filled chamber aboard the Ishimura.
Isaac aims an engineering weapon at a Necromorph in an original Dead Space screenshot.
Isaac aims an engineering weapon at a Necromorph in an original Dead Space screenshot.

Pictures & sources

References

Covered edition: Original 2008 Dead Space campaign on PC. The 2023 remake, its security-clearance doors, free-flight zero gravity and weapon upgrade parts are outside this wiki. Images come from the original Steam listing.