The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered is a refreshed version of the survival horror shooter titled The Thing, released in 2002. Like the original, this game was based on the license of the 1982 cult film of the same title.

The development of the remaster was handled by the specialized team at Nightdive Studios, known for refreshing classics. Their portfolio includes such projects as System Shock Remake, Turok Remastered, and Killing Time: Resurrected.

Plot

Similar to the original, The Thing: Remastered is a continuation of the events from the horror movie. At the Outpost 31 research facility in Antarctica, an alien life form appeared, capable of taking on a human form. It wiped out the research team stationed there.

The main character of the game is Captain J.F. Blake, leading the rescue team of the United States Army Special Forces. The protagonist and his entourage arrive at the scene to investigate the case and unravel the mystery of the scientists' death. However, their stay at Outpost 31 quickly becomes a real fight for survival. Not only is the place teeming with monsters created by a mysterious being, but at any moment any member of Blake's team can turn into one of them.

Gameplay

In The Thing: Remastered we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). The game allows us to choose up to four team members, to whom we can give simple orders. They represent professions such as soldier, medic, and engineer.

While traveling through Outpost 31, we must constantly be on our guard, because danger lurks at every step. The visible threat are the opponents that we eliminate, making use of a rich arsenal that includes machine guns and explosives, as well as a more sophisticated flamethrower. On our path stand various adversaries, such as screeching, spider-like heads, humanoid wanderers, and gigantic, tentacled beasts.

That's not everything, as we are also dealing with a less tangible danger here. Our companions can get infected, and then their new, murderous nature will remind itself at the least expected moment. It is possible to protect against this threat by regularly examining members of the unit and survivors encountered along the way (who may join us), however abusing this option intensifies the fear of our colleagues, while simultaneously reducing their trust in us, which can ultimately lead them to rebellion or even paranoia.

New engine and refreshed graphics

The Thing: Remastered uses the proprietary KEX Engine technology. While working on this project, the authors focused primarily on the graphic design. The remaster stands out from the original thanks to improved character models, textures and animations, as well as improved lighting and particle effects.

Last updated on 14 June 2024