Electronic Arts have announced that Dead Space, the action-packed new survival horror game, hits shelves today at British retail. They've also reminded parents of the game's 18 rating. The game is now available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

"Dead Space is a bold and often bloody gaming experience filled with tension and terror - this one isn't for kids," said Keith Ramsdale, Vice President and General Manager of EA UK, Ireland and Nordics. "We recognize the need to help British parents better understand the age rating system for video games, and 18 means a game is not appropriate for minors. But for adult gamers who crave gruesome action in a survival horror fiction, Dead Space promises to be a big hit!"

Dead Space is a science fiction survival horror game set in the far future that sees the main character, Isaac Clarke, battle against a malevolent alien presence. So far the game is averaging 89% on Metacritic.com, based on over 40 seperate reviews.