Dead Space: Extraction - Discussion Thread

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Alrighty folks, about time we had a thread for Extraction since some of us have been playing it, we might as well discuss about the game. :)

For the uninitiated, Extraction is a prequel to the first title Dead Space, originally released for the Nintendo Wii during Q4 2009, it was later ported to the PS3 (Q1 2011 along with Dead Space 2) with added graphical enhancements, included with the limited edition version of Dead Space 2 and also available as a separate purchase through the PSN.

This game unlike the previous Dead Space titles is essentially a rail shooter - meaning, the protagonist of the game follows a pre-defined route and the player has a limited degree of control over him. The game is best played using the dedicated motion-sensing controller from either platforms - playable using the DS3 controller as well. Newer species of necromorphs, new weapons and environments have been introduced to the game.

First impressions: Very good. Would have been better using the Move but enjoyable nonetheless. Since the movements are controlled by the AI itself, picking up consumables such as ammo, health, audio logs etc is a pain at times. The intro level was pretty short. The visuals look okay'ish at best although Visceral has re-worked on the original title released for the Wii (this might be just be me since I had completed Dead Space 2 on the PC sometime back). Might take some time to adopt to the control system since this is the first rail-shooter for me.

Here's a comparison between the Wii and the PS3 versions:
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^That btw is the intro sequence for the game. Take a look! :)
 
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Completed the second chapter. Acquiring upgrades for the weapons have become hard since they need to be collected at the right instant - they glow with a bright purple shade. Some of the weapons and abilities are auto-upgraded after the completion of each chapter. And the game features multiple protagonists as well. The events in the game happen prior to Clarke arriving at the Ishimura to investigate the events surrounding the after-effects of the Marker and the Necros inhabiting the ship.
 
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I gonna get it.

Gannu please tell me the right sequence to view/play the DS movies and games.
 
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Like Allwyn mentioned in the other thread, there are several comics released but you do not necessarily need to read through all of them to get a grip of the storyline. Alternately you can google for those as well.

Otherwise the sequence goes like this -

Extraction (game) ~ Downfall (movie) < Dead Space I (game) < Aftermath (movie) < Dead Space II (game)

I believe you have the Move bundle. If you have the navigation controller as well, it would be a complete experience rather than hold the DS3 controller with your left hand and operate the Move with the other.
 
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Thanks Gannu. I have the ps move + navigation controller + charging station.
Will view/play in that sequence.
 
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^If you haven't played the previous Dead Space title and Dead Space II, now is the perfect time to. Esp. when you can co-relate a lot of sequences from DS II to DS I. :D

Have fun! ;)

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Completed sixth chapter and encountered the first boss fight. Had to redo the level since I had the worst combination of weapons. :@

Save ammo as much as you can in this level and use the stasis and the rivet gun to the maximum since these have infinite refills. Arc welding gun is a must for the level since the boss is extremely weak to the arc i.e the primary fire mode.

It is a slug nest with 4 tentacles. As always, one needs to shoot them at the yellow weakpoints. Once Neill shoots each tentacle 3~4 times, he goes to the elevated platform on either sides. 2 more shots on one of the tentacles and the camera rotates sidewards to reveal the spinning fan. Use stasis when given the option of looking around and get into the region through the fan. The blades will chop the tentacle. Repeat for the next one as well.

Now, those fuel drums would appear. Grab one using Kinesis and hurl them at the tentacles. If you miss the shot, the tentacle would grab Neill towards the maw. At this point, the Arc Welding gun works best. Just shoot at the maw and the tentacles would free you with ease. Once both the tentacles are destroyed, aim the arc welding gun at the maw and the slug is finished!

Also, met Nicole inside the Ishimura at Chapter 5! :O
 
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Finally completed it. The last level was ****ing retarded in terms of the ammo and the number of necroshits that spawn towards the end of the chapter. Had to rely entirely on the rivet gun. :@

TBH the experience was a little less spooky compared to the previous titles since the gameplay mechanics itself was like that. Not to mention being a rail shooter.

The epilogue was kick ass and the game ends exactly where Dead Space I begins. :D
 
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^Will keep your tips in mind. :)

Just started the game. The motion controls are good in this game.

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Reached chapter 5. Spook factor is a little degraded in this one. However its immense fun nevertheless. :D

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Now in chapter 6. Rivet gun upgraded to max. I don't feel the need of others guns much.
 
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Finished Extraction last night. The controls with the move are pretty good. Well crafted spooky and difficult situations. The story was good and so is the story telling. I was just surprised when McNille reached the "Finger Cut" situation like that of Heavy Rain. It was nice to visit the places of DS1 once again.

9/10 from me.
 
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Nice! :)

Yeah did you notice the final cutscene which marks the beginning of Dead Space I?
 
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Ya, Issac comes in a Shuttle which name is something like Konnel righ? But Dead Space Extraction and Dead Space Downfall has not at all the same ending.Didn't really get it.
 
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jojothedragon said:
Ya, Issac comes in a Shuttle which name is something like Konnel righ? But Dead Space Extraction and Dead Space Downfall has not at all the same ending.Didn't really get it.
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USG Kellion actually. The CEC dispatches this ship after getting the distress signal from the USG Ishimura.

And the story from Extraction doesn't end here.

Weller and Lexine is featured in the DLC for Dead Space 2.

Have you played Dead Space 1? Or did you leave it in between? :P
 
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Holy Crap!
I get to play with Weller and Lexine again! Awesome!

Have you played Dead Space 1? Or did you leave it in between?
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Yep i've played DS1 long back when it was released. You get to visit almost every place of DS1 in Extraction. This what i liked most about the game.
 
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jojothedragon said:
Holy Crap!
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Yep but the whereabouts of McNeill is not known. Towards the end of the game, we saw Lexine had shot him when he transformed himself into a necromorph but not sure if he'd make it to the DLC though.
 
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Gannu said:
Otherwise the sequence goes like this -

Extraction (game) ~ Downfall (movie) < Dead Space I (game) < Aftermath (movie) < Dead Space II (movie)
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Hey...! Is there a movie DS2..? Or were you trying to say 'game'..? Searched the net could not find any movie..?
 
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asingh said:
Hey...! Is there a movie DS2..? Or were you trying to say 'game'..? Searched the net could not find any movie..?
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Apologies! I meant the game there. :ashamed:
 
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^^

Oh okay. :)

Watched the 2nd movie last night. Surely does bridge it well.
 
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Gannu said:
Yep but the whereabouts of McNeill is not known. Towards the end of the game, we saw Lexine had shot him when he transformed himself into a necromorph but not sure if he'd make it to the DLC though.
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Thats wasn't what I saw. Towards the end of Extraction, a necromorph attacks Lexine, but whether she survived or not was not shown. DS1 ended in similar fashion. At the end of DS1, Isaac escapes the ishimura in a ship when suddenly a zombified/necromorphed looking Daniel attacks Issac from behind. Whether he survived or not was not shown until DS2. Weird story dead space has. A total mind fcuk!
 
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