Side-Quests
Dead Space (Remake) expands upon the original by introducing several engaging side quests that delve deeper into the lore and personal stories of the USG Ishimura's crew. These optional missions offer valuable rewards, including schematics, power nodes, and credits, while enriching the narrative tapestry of the game. Engaging with side content is highly recommended for a complete experience and to gain an edge against the Necromorph threat.
This section provides an overview of the side quests available in Dead Space (Remake). We'll outline the main side quests, how to initiate them, and the general rewards they offer. Completing these missions not only provides tangible benefits but also offers a more nuanced understanding of the events that transpired aboard the Ishimura, making your survival all the more meaningful.
Main Side Quests:
There are three primary side quests that are crucial for a complete playthrough and for unlocking certain achievements:
- Scientific Methods:
- Initiation: Typically starts in the Medical Deck after finding Dr. Nicole Brennan's audio logs.
- Objective: Investigate Dr. Brennan's research and the fate of her colleagues. This quest involves exploring various medical and research facilities.
- Rewards: Often yields valuable schematics for weapon upgrades or suit enhancements, along with lore-rich audio logs.
- You Are Not Authorized:
- Initiation: Usually found in the Engineering or Security Deck areas, often triggered by finding specific security logs or terminals.
- Objective: Uncover the truth behind unauthorized access to sensitive areas and the security breaches on the Ishimura. This quest involves navigating restricted zones and bypassing security protocols.
- Rewards: Typically grants access to Security Clearance Level 3, which unlocks previously inaccessible areas containing Power Nodes, schematics, and valuable loot.
- Premeditated Malpractice:
- Initiation: Often found in the Medical or Crew Deck, linked to Dr. S.C. Mercer's research.
- Objective: Investigate the unethical and dangerous medical experiments conducted by Dr. Mercer. This quest requires piecing together fragmented research data and understanding the consequences of his work.
- Rewards: Provides significant lore, potentially new weapon schematics, and crucial Power Nodes.
Tips for Completing Side Quests:
- Listen to Audio Logs: Many side quests are initiated or advanced by listening to audio logs scattered throughout the ship.
- Check Your Map: Side quest objectives are usually marked on your map once initiated.
- Explore Thoroughly: Side quest items and triggers are often hidden in optional rooms or off the main path.
- Timing is Key: Some side quests have specific windows of opportunity. It's generally best to pursue them as soon as they become available to avoid missing out on rewards or progression.
- Security Clearance: The 'You Are Not Authorized' quest is particularly important as it grants higher security clearance, essential for accessing many optional areas and their rewards.
By dedicating time to these side quests, you'll not only gain valuable resources and knowledge but also experience a more complete and immersive narrative of the USG Ishimura's tragic fate.