Of its visceral qualities, I'd say The Thing only had two standout points. First, characters and their reactions seem well modeled, and second, the layout of the original Outpost 31 from the film is preserved for you to explore. On the other hand, the game has many drawbacks. There's no multiplayer mode. Poor plot' poor plot.
An overuse of monsters, too much weaponry, unrealism, and boss monsters greatly weaken the game. On top of that, once you get over the shocks, it isn't very frightening. It's a console shooter that oversimplifies game play and is difficult enough to present a challenge, but for only a few short hours. In closing, if you're really a big fan of the old movie, you might enjoy The Thing , but it suffers from the same mediocrity that makes most action games suck.
The Thing is one of very few games you will find that picks up where a movie left off. The game takes place shortly after the events of John Carpenter's film 'The Thing. It's intense after the first level and frustrating from time to time. Personally I like being frustrated because it means the game isn't a cakewalk to beat, which this definitely wasn't. After playing for just a few hours, I felt I had an excellent grasp on the controls and basic strategies of the game.
Controls are well designed and allow for rapid switching of weapons and items during combat. The character is easy to handle and the game does an excellent job of offering help as you gain experience through the levels. Graphics are nothing to get excited about, but they are still quite good.
Some of the cinematic sequences get a little choppy but I had no lag or chop during game play. However, the game did freeze up on me once when I had lit a few creatures on fire, including myself. Sound was quite good and very realistic. The gunfire was authentic and the footsteps were noticeably good. Even the creature noises as they scream while being sprayed on the wall were convincing.
What I think makes this game unique is that you have the ability to gain the trust of those you encounter. There are several times throughout the game when you encounter people that are terrified and very untrusting because they assume you have been infected with The Thing. You can earn these peoples trust by healing their injuries or giving them a weapon and some guidance. This is what really makes the game stand out.
So why is it Fans Only? It's quite simple really'the game had the potential to really stand out on a new level and fell just short. While it has a lot of potential, it is basically another glorified creature killing game, but with good sound and controls. The trust aspect is great but everything else is pretty standard. Created as a sequel to John Carpenter's movie of the same name, The Thing is a an exciting ride that blends horror and action as you work to save the members of an Antarctic research base and stop an evil plan.
The graphics and sound are very well done, providing a wonderful atmosphere of isolation and claustrophobia - there are many tight, dark spaces in which you can only hear the howling wind outside and the faint growls and scratches of creatures nearby.
Bloodstains and severed limbs remind you to be vigilant as you make every turn. The supporting characters are all quite unique and their dialogue is nicely integrated into the action. One interesting feature is the ability to monitor and manage the trust and fear levels of your squad members. With all the gore and surprises, it's only natural that these characters have a hard time coping with the situation.
Some of them had really amusing personalities and used colorful language, but it wasn't hard for me to stop thinking of them as teammates and instead just as disposable tools.
Watching them go crazy and commit suicide is almost perversely satisfying in some cases. The most disappointing aspect of the game for me is the camera position. While you can toggle to first-person at any time to look around or aim, the third-person view is not flexible and makes fighting difficult at times.
This game is very entertaining and a decent length, but in the end I had no feeling that I wanted to go back and relive any one scene or fight; the puzzles and boss battles were never that innovative or challenging.
That lack of replay value unfortunately puts this game just below a Recommended Buy. Instead, rent it sometime and play it alone in a dark room for full effect. Browse games Game Portals. The Thing. Install Game. Click the "Install Game" button to initiate the file download and get compact download launcher. Locate the executable file in your local folder and begin the launcher to install your desired game.
View all 21 The Thing Screenshots. Game review Downloads Screenshots Target Acquired The game is played from a third-person perspective - as you may have figured out already - and while the controls are similar to an FPS, with a combination of mouse and keyboard, there are a few subtle differences.
Unnatural Order Another important element when commanding a team is the interface. Playstation 2. Supporting Actors Supporting each other in fire-fights is only the tip of the iceberg as far as team interaction goes.
The Only Thing To Fear Trust works both ways, and when you encounter a wandering trooper you have to ask yourself: is this guy all he seems. The Thing Is In Antarctica Everyone Can Hear You Scream The film was released 20 years ago, but according to senior producer Chris Hadley and technical director Mark Atkinson, there's a good reason why it should be made now. Trust And Fear The team you lead into the base isn't made up of lifeless back-up bodies you can switch to if you die, or bots that are pretty handy with a weapon but score low in the personality stakes.
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Share this post. Newer Post Older Post Home. Aqua 0 point. Hey i have a question , on mission Ground floor the last doors of the tower are not opening. Some king of a bugg, you don't need a key to fallow the guy in this mission but yet it won't open.
Any suggestions what to do? Thank you. Apok 0 point. Despite not being exactly what I wanted it to be, this game is still fun and I managed to finish it back then. The atmosphere is tense and you never know who may turn into a thing.
Red Hood 2 points. I never got to play this game as a kid. I love the original movie and the prequel. They are some of the best psychological horror movies in existence. The game I am told does a helluva job capturing that atmosphere. I can't wait to play it. Thank you so much for putting it up here.
This is one of those games I have always heard people say good things about in my PS2 days but for some reason I ended up skipping it back then. I didn't know it had a PC version until know, so I guess I'll give it a try. Anyone have a fix?? Lord Ogrogash I watched first the New Movie, then the Old Movie, it made so much sense, now i plan to play the game, really nice idea, wish they make the third movie and another game, to actually be still made in DirectX 9.
Jonny 1 point. Pope points. What a load of boring bullshit. Constantly repeating, overwhelming number of opponents, fiddly micromanagement of teammates who are constantly walking in the players fire.
And in addition to the shitty micromanagement you are confronted with a shitty UI. The game survived about an hour on my harddrive. Even for free - it's not worth my time. I need some help. I got the game in a state where I could run it, but every time I try to start it, it tells me I can't because it's not detecting a CD-rom drive.
LoydMongo 2 points. Seems the file ikernel. So what I did was copy all the files from the. I hope it helps you too! Ngoma 0 point. ZAZ 0 point. An awesome game. Jab 0 point. Had this installed and playing on win 8.
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