Dead Space remake speedruns are off to an excellent start, as one fan set a new world record for completing the horror game – but it could be even better (thanks, TheGamer).YouTuber sharkhat87 posted a video showing them completing the game in 1 hour and 58 minutes, a milestone for the remake, which only launched in January and takes roughly 12 hours to complete in a normal run.
Sharkhat87 took advantage of a few glitches, such as clipping through certain objects to shave off precious seconds, and kept key quest objects with him throughout most of the game, so he didn’t have to backtrack later to find them. The run also featured next to no combat, which is impressive in itself.
Still, sharkhat87 said he made plenty of mistakes and could have finished faster with a bit more practice. Though the record is new for the remake, it’s actually rather long for Dead Space speedruns. The current record for Dead Space speedruns is almost an hour shorter, clocking in at just over an hour to make it through the USG Ishimura.
Such quick runs are common for older survival horror games and remakes. The current record for Resident Evil 2 remake speedruns is less than 50 minutes, though the record for Resident Evil Village is rather longer – just shy of 90 minutes.
Expect plenty more speedy horror in the coming weeks. Resident Evil 4 remake releases March 24, 2023, giving players another excuse to see how quickly they can make it through the village and the terrors that lie beyond.
Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF
