The Thing

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Aug 20, 2002
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 52
  3. Negative: 8 out of 52
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Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best PS2 Game of 2002
21
#21 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
24
#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameCritics
    65
    Another barrier to immersion was that the level of realism is inconsistent, and conveniently tossed aside when necessary.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    86
    There’s almost a complete absence of soundtrack and it really works in creating a sense of dread (coupled with the sporadic nature of the thing attacks, at least in the early going).
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    This contrived implementation of a great concept is disappointing, but at least the surrounding game delivers some taught cinematic moments that would make Carpenter proud. [6 Sept 2002]
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