Dismemberment This games core mechanic is the strategic dismemberment of alien appendages. In true survival horror fashion you must conserve ammo - in true Hollywood horror fashion its all about seeing bone fragments and arterial spray fly across the. Setting and Atmosphere Dead Space is an immersive interactive horror movie experience. An emergent panic-inducing audio system an innovative Minority Report-style HUD and a nuanced scary pace that will sink you into the game experience.. Unique Weaponry Stasis Gun is used to slow charging aliens and to help solve puzzles. The Gravity Gun and unique projectile-based weaponry are mining tools - your ability to upgrade weapons increases as you progress through the game.