While the game is as enjoyable as the film, it looks and feels old by todays standards.
What is The Thing: Remastered?
The Thing: Remasteredis a third-person horror-survival shooter video game.
it is designed as a modern and improved version of the original video gameThe Thing,released in 2002.
Notably, the remastered version will retain everything from the original game to preserve its unique appeal.
Other upgrades include 144 FPS for smoother motion flows and 4K resolution for sharper images.
Analien creaturekills researchers at the Norwegian station before escaping to the American station in the form of a dog.
The American researchers set out to investigate, only to become victims themselves.
The games story is based on the aftermath of these events.
The alien creature supposedly survives the researchers attempts to kill it.
You play the role of Captain J. F. Blake, the rescue teams leader.
Survival is a big part of the gameplay, considering the game is set in Antarctica.
The environments are freezing-cold, putting your health at risk.
Moreover, the ice, snow, and darkness can hinder smooth movement.
Besides the harsh weather and rough environment, fear and trust are also crucial aspects of the teams survival.
Survival and action also merge when it comes to fighting the alien creature in its various forms.
The alien creature takes many bizarre forms, such as spider-like creatures with human heads and tentacled beasts.
They can also look like deformed humanoids or ordinary people.
To this end, identifying the enemy can prove hard in certain situations.
You have various weapons with which you could fight the alien creature.
They include automatic rifles, machine guns, flamethrowers, and explosives.
However, it is worth noting that the creature is tough and can put up a fight.
Moreover, it can escape or replicate, requiring you to keep fighting until you exterminate all replicants.
The game will feature 20 levels with various challenges and objectives.
Interestingly, it will also feature new achievements.
Development
The Thing: Remasteredis currently under development byNightdive Studios.
The developer is developing the game with Universal Products & Experiences.
It opens with a recording detailing the rescue teams plight and the alien creatures nature.
The recording paints a grim picture, revealing everyone is tired, afraid, and confused.
Notably, you’re free to see the games improved visuals and graphics throughout the trailers scenes.
Release Date, Platforms & Editions
The Thing: Remasteredis scheduled to launch later in 2024.
It will be compatible with most PC and console platforms, making it available to more players.
PC players will get into the game via Steam.
Console users can also play the game on PS4, PSX, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
interestingly, the game will feature new achievements and trophies via Steam and the various console platforms.
Conveniently, the game will also launch a version for Nintendo Switch later.
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