The weapons of Dead Space are the primary tools of destruction for Isaac Clarke and other survivors. These weapons are designed to keep humans alive in the deadliest of situations.
In Dead Space, there are four main types of weapons available:
The Plasma Cutter is a large, double-handed weapons system that utilizes plasma-based ammunition. This weapon is great for dealing with smaller Necromorphs and for targets that require greater accuracy.
The Force Gun is a shotgun-style weapon that is designed to deliver tremendous amounts of force to enemy targets. This weapon is best used against larger Necromorphs, or when enemies are in close proximity.
The Flamethrower is an incendiary device that shoots out burning flames in a wide arc. It is great for taking out multiple targets at once, particularly those that are out of reach.
The Contact Beam is a powerful energy weapon that uses a particle beam to deliver a high-energy shockwave to its targets. This weapon is best used against Necromorphs that are heavily armored and require precision targeting.
Dead Space offers a wide variety of weapons for Isaac to use against the Necromorphs. Each weapon offers its own unique advantages and can be used to take out multiple targets. With the right strategy, these weapons can give humans the upper-hand in the fight for survival.
The other weapons featured in the Dead Space series include a Plasma Cutter, which is a handheld plasma cutter with a vertical orientation; a Shotgun, which features a powerful blast and is able to break through most obstructions; a Line Gun, which fires an energized line of energy that can be used to pin enemies to walls; and a Javelin Gun, which launches and electro-magnetically charged spear-like spearhead, and is capable of impaling multiple foes at once.