The Dead Space remake has an amazing feature I won't be using

Date:
Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:17:13 +0000

Description:
Electronic Arts have added a brilliant accessibility feature that you
probably shouldnt use.

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If theres one thing you can be sure of, its that the Dead Space remake will
be full of blood, guts, and gore, much like the original game. But luckily, Electronic Arts has added an extra feature thatll help the faint of heart
make their way to Isaacs researcher girlfriend, Nicole, without losing eight of their nine lives.

Before you even step foot into the USG Ishimura, you are met with a content warning that reads, Dead Space contains graphic violence, including explicit depictions of dismemberment, impalement, blood, gore, vomit, and death. Gameplay and cinematic scenes depict numerous traumatic events and portray harmful behaviors associated with mental health. Topics include self-harm and suicidal ideations, death of colleagues and relatives, claustrophobia, psychosis, visual/auditory delusions, and obsessive behaviors.

This warning isnt the only effort EA has made to help players last through
all the messy situations. Theres an in-game toggle that alerts you before horribly deformed necromorphs jump onto your screen or if theres a disturbing scene of self-harm. (Image credit: EA)

If thats not enough for you, then EA has even gone a step further and added a second toggle that exists to hide disturbing incidents. By switching this on, you will no longer see the mutated monsters, as they will be blurred out. Isaac Clarkes death animations will also not be visible, replaced by a black screen. This may well be for the best, considering how messed up some of them are. No one likes seeing a blade slash through someone's ribcage or a
tentacle burrow into the back of someones head and burst through their mouth.

There is also an external site that catalogs each chapter with warnings on suicide, amputation, needles, or medical malpractice. For those who dont want these spoilers, remember that these are all optional and are disabled by default, so you can happily enjoy all the unadulterated dismemberment the
game has to offer if you so desire. How to turn the features on (Image
credit: Electronic Arts)

For fans who need this censored version turning on the features is simple. First, head over to the pause menu, go to Settings, and the Accessibility. If you look down the list, the fourth or fifth option will be related to content warnings.

The next step is to toggle on Show Content Warning. This will allow the in-game alerts to appear in the top right of your screen. The Hide Disturbing Scenes will do just that and blur out graphic content. Not for me

Despite all the good these features could do for my mental well-being, I wont be turning them on. This isnt some humble brag. I can assure you that once I land at the necromorph-infested station, I will probably turn into a blubbering mess who cant turn a corner without having an existential crisis. Twisted as I may be, the constant horror and anguish are one of my favorite parts of the Dead Space series. (Image credit: EA)

At this stage, there arent many horror games that can make me squirm with anxiety and fear as Dead Space 2 did. So Im actually pretty excited to see what this remake has to offer in the horror department.

I also acknowledge the fact that the Dead Space remake is a survival horror game, so I want to play it like one. As someone who plays many horror games and enjoys them and fortunately doesnt count the listed events as anxiety triggers, I dont need these features. If I were to turn them on, Id feel like I was stripping the necromorph nightmare of its essence.

However, these features are an excellent addition for those who need them and will allow Dead Space to reach a wider audience. However, I am the sort of person who wants to see just how long I can face the games gruesome horror before my eyes fill with tears, and I have to physically step away from my monitor. However, with all the graphical improvements in the remake, maybe
Ill find the experience so terrifying that Ill have no choice but to toggle these content warnings on. I didn't want a Dead Space remake until I replayed the original



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