- Publisher: VU Games , Black Label Games
- Release Date: Aug 20, 2002
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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Has many unique and innovative points going for it, but in the end has one too many little flaws that prevent it from being a truly great game.
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If you're willing to get frightened out of your wits, be grossed out along the way and feel like an icicle, The Thing will definitely not disappoint.
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PC GamerToo many rough edges ruin an otherwise smooth production: clipping problems, unexplained mission objectives..., save points strategically placed to artificially raise the difficulty of certain missions, and an emphasis on scripting over substance. [Dec 2002, p.102]
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The Thing on its own stands as a slightly flawed, yet atmospheric and alluring action-adventure. Hardcore fans of the film, however, will have fewer complaints.
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At least The Thing starts out strong. It's the sort of game you don't have to feel bad about not finishing.
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netjakBut since the game operates in 3rd person, and doesn't give you a cursor when you're using important weapons like the flamethrower, you can't aim. This totally sucks.
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It's like the design team started designing a good game, complete with the groundwork for the fear and trust system and then decided to throw it all to the wind and turn the game into some sort of half-cocked Half-Life clone, except without the playability or shock value of that title.
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Computer Gaming WorldA great concept but is filled with crippling annoyances that drag down the entire experience. [Nov 2002, p.120]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 38 out of 68
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Mixed: 27 out of 68
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Negative: 3 out of 68
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Apr 3, 2020A real scary and nostalgic game, i love the atmosphere, it was an awesome game.
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R.J.M.Mar 25, 2004This game kicks Ass. the action is Sweeeeeet. it is so easy and FUN to play. I have finished it 4 or 5 times !
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Jun 18, 2022