Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke -- an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship. It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive.To kick off Electronic Arts' "On the House" free game promotional program, the standard edition of Dead Space is available for free on Origin until Thursday, May 8. Dead Space has an MSRP of $19.99.
About "On the House":
Free?! What's the catch?
There's no catch. Grab full games, expansions and more at absolutely no cost. Just make sure to act fast because On the House specials can appear and disappear at any time.You mean a trial or demo, right?
Nope. You're getting a full version of the real game — for free!How long will I own the game?
Once you've claimed your game, it's yours to keep!Why is Origin doing this?
We're gamers, too. We appreciate you making Origin your gaming home ... and besides, who doesn't like free stuff?
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