Dead Space 3

There, the Markers are investigated, mysterious alien artifacts that play a central role in the Dead Space universe.

After the prologue, the events shift to 18th June 2314 with the protagonist Isaac Clarke, returning from the previous games.

The prologue serves as an introduction to the Tau Volantis base where the game takes place and Clarke travels there two months after escaping the Sprawl space station.

He and Ellie Langford (from the previous game and his ex-girlfriend in the meantime) meet with sergeant John Carver in a lunar colony, a survivor from a Necromorph outbreak on the planet Uxor who tells them about the discovery of the frozen planet Tau Volantis.

Clarke wants to investigate the long lost colony and find out if it is the origin of the Markers, to prevent future Necromorph outbreaks once and for all.

Upon entering the planet, however, the ship breaks down and he gets separated from Ellie, having now to save her in addition to discovering the base's secrets to stop the Markers.

After a series of sequences on a flotilla of drifting ships, he reaches the planet itself where most of the game is set.

Other characters in the game include Ellie's current boyfriend Robert Norton, the female scientist Santos, and antagonist Jacob Danik, who is a member of the Children of Altman cult that believes the Markers will save humanity.

That way, Clarke's opponents do not only include Necromorphs, but also Danik's allies called Unitologists.

Compared to the previous games, the horror elements have been toned down significantly in favour of action gameplay.

The game does not only include the typical corridor shooter gameplay, but also sections played outside in the i

Dead Space 3 for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €15.90 loose, €4.93 complete in box, and €24.80 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Dead Space 3 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Dead Space 3, loose is €15.90 and CIB is €4.93 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Dead Space 3 is currently worth €15.90 loose, versus €13.15 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.