Does not liking Dead Space 2 make me less of a gamer?

One of the editors of the Gamer Sheep doesn't like Dead Space 2 and is wondering if there is something wrong with his taste in games.

Everybody he asks seems to love the game. So why doesn't he?

[RIPSKATEDESTROY]

no its your opinion

[BakedGoods]

"It's my opinion Crackdown 2 is the best game ever made."

See how lame our world would be if 'every' opinion was legitimate? Opinions reflect our perspective, and I personally feel if you cannot enjoy Dead Space 2 you simply don't have a 'true' gamer perspective.

A 'true' gamer may not like the style of play or the graphic story, but surely a 'true' gamer can see how incredible--from a gaming-industry stand point--Dead Space 2 is.

[RIPSKATEDESTROY]

pfffft true gamer

[Mozilla89]

whats a true gamer?

[karl]

i agree with u.... even if some wont...

[Dnied]

I think your close but they are free to not enjoy it, that IS their own taste in games.. what I think you're referring to is RESPECT for dead space 2, which is much deserved.

Same could be said for GT5 and those other excellent games that have been shit on, whether you like it or not, you have to respect the amount of passion and effort put into games like these.

[bananlol]

I played it, i liked it, but i dont like you for saying a ignorant thing like that. People like different genres of games, and why shouldnt they?

[BakedGoods]

@ Dnied

Yeah, you said it better.

[HolyOrangeCows]

No one can blame you for disliking modern "horror" games. Today, it's just a slight alteration to the shooter genre.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

ding ding ding ding ding
we do have a winner!

That's my grip with the game, the fact I can shoot whatever comes my way always get in the way of the actual horror, only lefting behing the stupidly dark environment (you are not afraid, you simply can't see shit) and cheap ocasional peek a boo moment. Not so much Dead Space 2, it's a good game, just like the first, but it isn't a great shooter and definetelly not really frightening terror game (IMO, of course), ends up tasting like a dark and slow version of Doom, good thing, but not so much for those looking for horror.

The only game this gen that gave me the hesitation feel was Siren, close second was Silent Hill Homecoming, neither were as good HORROR game as their predecessors or most last gen horror games to be precise. Dead Space would be the third, but not close... They could use a lot more puzzle/exploration/persuit scenes and less shooting.

[Sanii]

Dead Space 2 was incredible. Best game on the PS3!

[slinky123456]

deffinetly not the best, but up there.

[tigertron]

If he thinks DS2 is the best game on the PS3, then let him, I wouldn't disagree, but I won't agree either.

[Bobby Kotex]

so in other words you're a zombie with no opinion.

[tigertron]

I don't quite know how you came to that conclusion, but let me make it clear for you:

If someone said it was the best game ever, then I wouldn't do against them and say otherwise...why? because the game has excellent gameplay, visuals, atmosphere and story. However, it isn't my favourite game, but its one of the best PS3 games, infact, one of the best games this gen. Hows that for a zombie with no opinion?

[Hellsvacancy]

I aint bothered bout Dead Space 2, ill probably rent it afew months from now, LOVED the 1st game, bought it day-1 when not many other people did, i remember bein called an idiot for expressin how cool i thought the game looked in the comments section

Well, fast forward afew years and nearly every mofo wants to get on the Dead Space band-wagon, not me though, as ive played the 1st game (Platinum trophied it easily) i know what to expect from the second game "more walkin down dark corridors with movin shadows and the odd burstin pipe" ive experianced Dead Space so all the other games from now are just gonna be more of the same, more action packed

Take the Saw movies for example, the 1st movie was awesome (coz it was a NEW idea) the second was MILDLY ok (more of the same just more of it) and so on and so on

DS2 "may" surprise me when i play it 1 day, im rarely wrong though, i know myself better than any-1

As for the article, NO, i dont like Halo where millions of others do so does that make me less of a gamer "no, it makes you a fanboy" no, nothin to do with bein a fanboy it just looks like sissys game

[Forbidden_Darkness]

You could say that about a lot of sequels, "more of the same", but you'd miss out on alot games if you just skipped them because they are more of the same. A sequel is suppose to 'build upon its foundation and improve upon the concept', not 'destroy its foundation and build a whole new concept on top of it'.

It just doesn't work that way. Dead Space 2 for me was a big improvement over the first and it makes the wait for the next game in the Dead Space series all that much harder to wait for and that wont be out for another 2 years or so. May i just love the series and the setting of Dead Space way too much to care about it feeling more of the same, but isn't it that what a franchise should be? A series that pulls you into its world, setting and makes you want more?

[Esena]

@Hellsvacancy

It seems like you only like things that aren't popular. It's a common syndrome people suffer from. They like to know about cool, less popular games and tell people about them so they can feel like they've known the unknown and are special in some way.

If you truly liked Dead Space, you would be hungering to play the second. There are so many questions to be answered. DS2 goes more into Isaac's personality and struggles. To say because you've experienced DS1 you know how all the other games are going to unfold is quite the illogical assumption.

Relating the Dead Space story to the Saw movies is confusing. After the first Saw movie, it wasn't really about story, it was just about 'cool kills'. Dead Space is a nice blend between story and gameplay.

Until you play DS2 stop claiming to know all about it. You may know yourself better than anyone, but it doesn't seem like you know much about anything else. Enjoy good games regardless of how many people know about them. Yes it is good to find that rare jewel and spread the news. But this fanatasicm with wanting to be original all the time is quite childish.

[jimbone79]

@ Esena
I agree with you 100%. That is the exact same way I perceived his comment. I too was one of those people that picked up DS1 the first day because it looked like a game I would be into. I loved it and was surprised how good it ended up being, but I didn't like it because no one else heard of it. Those kind of people are all over the place. I like Korn before anyone else I knew ever hear of them, then once Follow the Leader came out, the same people I introduced to Korn were calling them "sell outs", and didn't like them because they were "in" now. I don't understand that attitude but it's their right to have it. I would hate to think I would miss something really good because it's got a bigger fan base now. If you really liked the first one, why wouldn't you want to see how the improve the next? Just because they found success? There are a LOT of people in the world like this so you really not being as "unique" as you think you are.

I am not saying that you are wrong though. You have every right in the world to feel that way. I just wanted to post my opinion on the matter.

[slinky123456]

YES

[NYC_Gamer]

nope,because everyone have different taste.

[andrew171994]

yo the game was over hyped it was basicly the same as the first but a shorter story.but its ur opinion some people like sports games, some shooters, rpg's...its wat ever u like.

[Ace_1975]

Dead Space has always been average, people just don't know it. If Capcom would pull their finger out and release a Resident Evil that does the franchise justice this Dead Space would probably die a quick death.

As it should.

[HellzAssassin]

I beg to differ. If it was average than why are so many incredibly reviews out? The game in itself is phenomenal. Fuck all these damned Resident Evil comparisons. It's not the same game, nor will it ever be. Dead space plays completely different, has completely different style of weaponry, scenery, weaponry, etc. The only similarity is that they're both "action/horror third person shooters. Is it that hard for two "horror" games to co-exist? Although, RE is dead, due to 5 literally stripping any piece of horror the game originals started with.

[bananlol]

Maybe they will release a resident evil where you can actually walk and shoot at the same time.

[silvacrest]

i wanted to get into the first dead space but couldn't, i guess i dont like being scared :P

[femshep]

YES...no just kidding

i think call of duty, god of war, and gears of war sucks balls but that isnt gonna stop people from buying it

[Pedobear Rocks]

Less of a gamer and less of a man. I'd recommend a lobotomy or a short jump off a tall bridge.

[sam2236]

Wooooow! He doesn't like Dead Space 2!

Someone tell me why I should give a shit, please.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Just makes you an anus.

[xVeZx]

im sure the game is amazingly awesome im just not into scary horror type games

[Da_Evil_Monkey]

There is a difference between not liking something, and something being bad. As long as you appreciate that something is good, even if it is not to your taste. For example I don't really like God of War, it's just not the genre of game I like to play, but I still thing it is a great franchise and they aren't bad games.

[Esena]

Not liking it doesn't make you any less of a gamer, but not appreciating/respecting it does. The overall presentation of the game is phenomenal.

[evolution54]

I'm currently on chapter 7 and I really don't see what's so great about the game. It's pretty much more or less the same as the first one so far. Heck even the weapons I'm using are the same as the first game. The story is too simple for my taste. Up until now, I'm just wondering from corridor to corridor with the same objective.

This is considered a horror game but unless you're like 12 years old or so, I doubt the game can scare you much. I don't see how not liking ONE game makes you less of a gamer. What the hell is a definition of a "gamer" anyways now days?

[Human Analog]

Most games are a derivitive of other ones. Halo is like Unreal II, and Quake. Drakes fortune is like Tomb Raider and Gears of War combined. Call of Duty is like Medal of honor... ETC... ETC.... ETC.

The difference is personal preference and the expierence delievery. I hate Halo, but loved Unreal, and Quake. I hate mindless shooters with no real narrative, but loved Doom 3. It is all about where it brings you and how it makes you feel. I happen to love Dead Space but I do find it a bit predictable. But I love the enviroments, and sound design. It is all very personal to each gamer. And each gamer is entitled thier own opinion.

Hey, some people think J-lo's ass it too big. Others love her for it. That is what makes the world go around. I personally think it is perfect!

[Masterchef2007]

I got rid of Super Street Fighter 4 cause i didnt like the gameplay. But that doesnt make me any less of a gamer.

[DaBadGuy]

Not liking any game doesn't make you less of a gamer.

If a game doesn't excite you or grip or if it's just not your favorite genre and you don't like the game, then no you are not less of a gamer for not liking the game, it's just your opinion and personal preference.

[jalen247]

Well not less of a gamer...

But if you do not like Dead Space 2...I wonder about your taste in games

[Vesemir]

Just by asking this question you've already became one.
Does it matters that much to you what others think ??? Yeah...

I don't consider you a gamer.

[anasurimbor]

This article makes no sense.... what the hell....

[P_Bomb]

Some people just have poor taste in games *shrugs*.

I know a guy who's sunk more time into Burger King games and Uno than into the Mass Effects and Uncharteds of the world. Some people just like to hate what's popular to be different or to think they're smarter somehow. Limbo was good and all but if that's your 2010 GOTY, maybe you should play some more games. Ya know, lol?

[stuntman_mike]

Have a Banana mate, and think about what you've said.