The Thing: Remastered now available

As a die-hard fan of John Carpenter’s cinematic masterpieces, especially the chilling 1982 classic “The Thing”, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of exhilaration upon learning about The Thing: Remastered. My childhood memories are filled with the heart-pounding suspense and bone-chilling terror that this franchise embodies, and to have it revived for a new generation of gamers is nothing short of thrilling.

The classic game “The Thing: Remastered” can now be played on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and personal computers through Steam and GOG at a price of $29.99, as confirmed by the game’s developer Nightdive Studios.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nightdive Studios:

About

The Thing: Remastered” is a precise revival of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game, which was influenced by the groundbreaking 1982 film, “The Thing,” produced by Universal Pictures and directed by John Carpenter. Nightdive Studios has brought this chilling classic into the present with their KEX Engine, allowing play on contemporary gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. The team at Nightdive Studios has skillfully enhanced character models, textures, and animations, incorporating advanced 3D rendering for improved lighting and atmospheric effects. This results in a remaster that is both nerve-wracking and exquisitely detailed, reviving the exhilaration of the game for modern players.

In the icy expanse of the Arctic tundra, an enigmatic, shape-shifting extraterrestrial has exterminated the team at U.S. Outpost #31, a research facility. The latest version of the game, The Thing: Remastered, places you in the role of Captain J.F. Blake, heading a U.S. Army Special Forces squad dispatched to examine the chilling occurrences depicted in the original The Thing movie. Battling both the harsh climate and the danger of being contaminated by a terrifying organism, Blake must maintain his team’s cohesion, build their trust, and manage their fear and suspicion to ensure everyone’s survival, lest their own fears overpower them.

Key Features

  • Return to U.S. Outpost #31 – Continue the story of The Thing and face off against terrifying monsters, from scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled level bosses.
  • Who Goes There? – Command a squad of up to four NPCs from Soldier, Medic, and Engineer character classes through the game’s 11 frightening levels.
  • The Warmest Place to Hide – Someone in your squad may not be who they appear to be. The shape-shifting alien hides inside an imitation, so keep a watchful eye.
  • Don’t Lose It – Gain the trust of your squad members and minimize their fear levels lest they become defiant or, worse, succumb to paranoia.
  • Ultimate Alien Terror – Upgraded models, textures, and animations hand-crafted by Nightdive, plus enhanced lighting and atmospheric effects.
  • Stunning Visuals – Up to 4K 120 frames per second visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Checkmate – Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.

Watch a new trailer below.

Launch Trailer

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2024-12-06 00:47