

And while they aren't the toughest enemies in the ship, they are incredibly disturbing, which is why we're content with giving them the fourth spot on the list.Ī perfect combination of horror and paranoia, for sure. The fact is, behind the tortured screams and flailing arms, these guys are pretty nasty in close quarters. And those Guardians I was talking about, well, you can't let the short range and idle hands fool you. Static creatures or not - Dead Space doesn't exactly give you the freedom to take leisurely strolls as you traverse the monster-infested USG Ishimura. And that just isn't a fun way to spool through a game like Dead Space, though it is an all-round nice change of pace.

But then, remove the chase, and you're basically left with a pretty straightforward self-guided tour. In fact, we often become so bogged down by lunging creatures and shadow-dwelling hunters, that locating an enemy bolted tight is a pretty nifty relief, and one we wish to see more in video games. If there's one thing we like in a survival horror game - it's a static enemy.
