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Ultimately, gamers should nab this unexpectedly cohesive and compelling release without hesitation, while non-gamers and adult animation aficionados alike should give it a rent before sinking cash into whatРІР‚в„ўs essentially a companion piece to another story. In fact, most of the criticism that has been leveled against the film (its focus on dismemberment, the underdeveloped religious war that nearly erupts on the ship, and minor elements like the status indicator on the engineersРІР‚в„ў suits) perfectly tie into the videogame and will be a real treat for anyone whoРІР‚в„ўs already explored every virtual inch of the Ishimura.

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I imagine my score would probably be a half to full star lower if the animated film didnРІР‚в„ўt fill in the blanks, so to speak, of one of my favorite videogames of 2008. DonРІР‚в„ўt get me wrong, I still think itРІР‚в„ўs a decent standalone flick, but its story may feel truncated and slightly clichР“В©d to anyone who hasnРІР‚в„ўt dug through its source material. Granted, had the visuals been cloaked in deeper shadows, it would have increased the filmРІР‚в„ўs scare factor but, like the game, the film prioritizes action and gore over chills and shivers.Р”В«ias alert! Before you get excited by my praise and give any serious consideration to РІР‚ВDead Space: Downfall,РІР‚в„ў you should be aware that those whoРІР‚в„ўve played the РІР‚ВDead SpaceРІР‚в„ў videogame (like myself) will enjoy this animated project far more than anyone approaching it blind. The voice acting is solid (minus the brief work from a few supporting actors), the animation is much better than I thought it would be (especially once you get past the first five minutes which, admittedly, are choppy and problematic), and the overall tone and atmosphere is genuinely twisted. With plenty of nods to films like РІР‚ВAlien,РІР‚в„ў РІР‚ВDawn of the Dead,РІР‚в„ў РІР‚ВEvent Horizon,РІР‚в„ў and РІР‚ВThe Thing,РІР‚в„ў РІР‚ВDead Space: DownfallРІР‚в„ў is a blast to watch. Not only has its creators crafted a convincing universe that doesnРІР‚в„ўt always follow the usual A-to-B conventions of its genre, but theyРІР‚в„ўve injected a bit of cultural and societal commentary into the mix as well. Honestly, I wasnРІР‚в„ўt expecting much from РІР‚ВDead Space: Downfall.РІР‚в„ў I thought it would be the sort of paper-thin bore a company like EA would concoct just to nab extra cash from gamers. Now, a small band of survivors must attempt to stop the menace, retain their sanity, and decipher the origin and purpose of the Marker. As people soon begin to lose their minds, commit suicide, and murder their colleagues, a parasitic organism overruns the ship, converting corpses into lumbering beasts. Their arguments are short-lived, however. After a team of Ishimura scouts stumble upon an engraved monolith (dubbed the РІР‚СљMarkerРІР‚Сњ), they return it to the ship and ignite debate amongst the crewmen - some believe it to be a mystical, religious artifact, while others believe itРІР‚в„ўs a product of an ancient alien culture.

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But can a low-budget cartoon effectively fill such a gaping high-def horror vacuum?Р”Р‡or the non-gamers among you wondering where this direct-to-video release even came from, РІР‚ВDead Space: DownfallРІР‚в„ў is a feature-length, animated prequel to EAРІР‚в„ўs latest Xbox 360 and PS3 hit, the uber-creepy survival-horror actioner РІР‚ВDead Space.РІР‚в„ў This tie-in project introduces the volatile crew of the USG Ishimura, a mining ship that extracts massive amounts of ore from uninhabited planets. By comparison, РІР‚ВDead Space: DownfallРІР‚в„ў is the only legitimate horror release hitting the market this week. Halloween is finally here, and what horror releases do gore-hounds have to look forward to this week? The aptly named РІР‚ВCannibal Taboo,РІР‚в„ў three Echo Bridge direct-to-video messes (РІР‚ВCruel World,РІР‚в„ў РІР‚ВThe Final Patient,РІР‚в„ў and РІР‚ВMysterious Island,РІР‚в„ў), РІР‚ВJesus Christ Vampire HunterРІР‚в„ў- a low-budget horror/comedy that tries way too hard - and РІР‚ВHell Ride,РІР‚в„ў a ridiculous exploitation flick whose only ties to horror lies in a misleading title.