Dead Space is a single-player survival horror game released in 2008. It quickly became a classic of the genre and is fondly remembered to this day.It's being revived in the form of a stunning remake, which is good news for the many fans of the series. This recent resurgence in third-person survival horror titles could be attributed to the stellar comeback Resident Evil has made.

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While the first entry in the series is remembered for its haunting atmosphere, frightful areas, and nail-biting gameplay, Isaac Clarke remained a silent avatar in the original. Through him, players could immerse themselves in those aspects. This isn't to say the experience was without spectacle, as the emotional beats certainly delivered. Often, though, they came not from Isaac himself but rather the characters who surrounded him.

10 "Your Lack Of Confidence In Me Is Duly Noted."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space communicating with Zach Hammond via Video Log in Chapter 2

This biting yet rather laconic remark sounds like a callback to another sci-fi series' iconic line, which similarly derides a percieved lack of faith. Chief Security Officer Zach Hammond delivers this line in response to Kendra Daniels, who is expressing her worries over the impending confrontation (which she fears will be disastrous).

This sardonic exchange between the characters as they navigate a near-death situation is very reminiscent of the Dead Space sequels, which brought a degree of levity to the somber series. Quippiness wasn't really a factor in the first game. Back then, while Isaac had a rich arsenal of uniquely engineered weapons, his vocal repertoire was limited to different variations of Link-esque grunts. Looking back now, it's clear that the writers of the game always had a knack for sarcastic rhetoric.

9 "There Will Always Be Risk When The Stakes Are High."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space watching the Video Log between Dr. Kyne and Captain in Chapter 2

Dr. Terrence Kyne, the doctor aboard the ship, is starting to lose faith in the mission. He lets captain Benjamin Mathius in on his hesitation and tries to nudge him towards reconsidering the mission. However, the captain is quite adamant in his pursuits and lets Dr. Kyne know that when the stakes are high, so will be the risk. Needless to say, this fails to quell the doctor's anxiety.

Dead Space is a game of cosmic horror with stakes on a cosmic scale. The seed of this idea (among a plethora of other unsettling things) is planted firmly into the player's mind all the way back in Chapter 2. Isaac can find this Video Log in the Medical Bay.

8 "I Believe. Do You Believe, Terrence? Do You?"

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space listening to an Audio Log from Dr. Mercer in Chapter 2

Quite an ominous line, spoken by none other than Dr. Challus Mercer. Dr. Kyne's faith in Unitology and its goals is put in question once again when people die as a result of their actions. He informs Dr. Mercer that life is being extinguished all around, but Mercer dismisses this, stating that the ones who are dying are the worthless and the unbelievers. According to him, those who believe shall live.

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This excerpt is from an Audio Log in Chapter 2, which sets up the dynamic between the doctors aboard the Ishimura. They act as moral and ideological foils for one another. Dr. Mercer is a zealous Unitologist without regard for human life. Dr. Kyne, meanwhile, revokes his religious beliefs and attempts to help Isaac set things right.

7 "I Truly Admire Your Spirit, Misplaced As It May Be!"

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space found the Audio Log from Dr. Mercer in Chapter 5

At this point, Dr. Mercer's fervent belief in the scriptures of Unitology has completely robbed him of his humanity. He seems to hold the religious plan in high regard, but is willing to share in it with those who oppose him. Provided, of course, that they prove themselves to be exceptional.

Now that Dr. Challus is firmly established as a malevolent force in the narrative, the good doctor earns the privilege of his very own classic villain speech. This Audio Log can be found in Chapter 5, inside the Cryogenics Lab.

6 "Please, Tell Dawn... And The Kids... That I Love Them."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space found the final Audio Log of Engineer A. Dallas in Chapter 7

This is the final report made by Engineer Dallas. With his dying breath, Dallas makes this recording for his family, while coming to terms with the horrors of his plight. Knowing the truth behind the the ghastly Necromorphs' creation and their capabilities, Dallas tries to cut off his limbs so that he doesn't hurt others when this body no longer belongs to him.

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In this tragic Audio Log from Chapter 7, every pant of Engineer Dallas is punctuated with a gunshot, as he desperately tries to render harmless the Necromorph he is doomed to become. The sound of the gun recharging is a small detail, but goes a long way in selling the horror of the situation. This is further highlighted by the realization that, shortly before finding the Log, the player encountered a one-armed Necromorph. The engineer's awful efforts were ultimately fruitless.

5 "If You Leave Now... You Condemn All Of Humanity!"

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space watching Dr. Kyne's Video Log who pleads to save humanity in Chapter 9

Dr. Kyne finds himself in a ruinous predicament once he realizes the error of his ways in blindly following the teachings of the Church of Unitology. He attempts to dissuade others from following in his stead.

Having had enough of Unitology and its shady dealings, Dr. Kyne tries to put an end to the suffering and misery the Church has spread. He can't do it alone, however, and implores Isaac to assist him. This poignant Video Log can be found in Chapter 9, in the USM Valour Armory Elevator.

4 "Maybe We Wouldn't Like The Answer Even If They Told Us."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space finding a missable Unitology Article Text Log in Chapter 10

The kicker behind the fabled rebirth and ascension - which Unitologists are so fixated upon - is that you have to die first. A true transcendence of self. This line is structured quite well and expertly toes the line between the ideas of "ignorance is bliss" and the fear of the unknown.

This quote was lifted from a Text Log, which the player can find in Chapter 10. The article is credited to Carrie Van Ottken, who seems to be a writer of some note within the Dead Space universe. In this case, she takes a deep dive into the history of Unitology and criticizes its religious institutions.

3 "Transcend Death And Let The Future Take Its Course."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space watching Dr. Mercer Final Sermon Video Log before his Death in Chapter 10

Dr. Mercer is a blind devotee who is fixated on the idea that humanity is obsolete as a species. The only way forward is to grow beyond the need for a mortal vessel, he believes. Following the teachings of Unitology, he lets go of his fears and casts his body aside to gaze upon the face of a god.

The Log is quite Lovecraftian and cinematic (as a lot of the most affecting horror titles are). Mercer delivers his last sermon on his knees and embraces death at the hands of an Infector Necromorph. Isaac can find this Video Log in the Officer's Headquarters, after fixing the shuttle and disposing of the Hunter Necromorph in Chapter 10.

2 "Altman Be Praised."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space listening to an Audio Log of Captain Mathius' Report from Chapter 10

A phrase that is equal parts infectious and ominous. Michael Altman is a mysterious figure at the heart of Unitology, the one who presented proof of alien life to the rest of humanity. Many people believe him to be both martyr and messiah. To some, though, he seems to embody the root from which the harrowing cosmic phenomena spread without end.

In Chapter 10, the player can find this Audio Log, which was made by Captain Matius. In it, the captain touches on the questionable legality of Ishimura's mission. Despite the criticism, Matius retains an unshakeable belief in Unitology.

1 "I Loved You. I Always Loved You."

Isaac Clarke from Dead Space watching Nicole's final Video Log recorded for him from Chapter 12

Nicole Brennan was a Medical Officer aboard the Ishimura. Prior to the horrific events of the game, Isaac and Nicole were romantically involved with one another. This facet of Isaac's life is gradually unraveled through the course of the game's story.

This is the final Video Log found in the last chapter of the game. It's also one of the only two Logs that make the silent protagonist visibly react - Isaac, in his anguish, covers his face with his hands, unable to watch the final moments of the woman he loves.

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