It’s a handy little tool and is certainly one of the elements that make Dead Space’s take on the horror genre feel fresh. Anyone who has played Dead Space is very familiar with the plasma cutter a weapon that sends out either a vertical or horizontal blast of energy that severs the many limbs of the necromorphs. Like many sequels, Dead Space 2 will access a player’s save game file from the first title - though this time it isn’t about storyline it’s all about dealing out some gruesome payback. Luckily, for any players who played the first title - they will be able to access the iconic plasma cutter from the outset. Visceral Games is pulling no punches this time around as they work hard to top their previous game and prove that Dead Space is deserved of a franchise. Not only must the wily engineer battle a race of aliens that want nothing more than to tear him limb from limb - but in Dead Space 2 he must also come face to face with his inner demons. Dead Space’s Isaac Clarke is having a rough couple of days.

Dead space 2 refurbished plasma cutter