The Thing: Remastered – A Must-Play for Horror Fans on PC and Console?

It’s not everyday that gamers are treated to a remaster of a early 2000s cult classic, which was itself an adaptation of an even cultier classic film, but today is indeed that day. With The Thing: Remastered, developers Nightdive Studios and Computer Artworks are bringing 2002’s squad-based shooter The Thing to a modern audience.

Of course, The Thing video game was an adaptation of the iconic horror movie of the same name, from way back when in 1982.

A New Horrifying Tale

We say ‘adaptation’ lightly, however, as The Thing video game is in fact a chronological sequel to the film. Set after the movie’s events, The Thing: Remastered – now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC – tells the tale of Cpt J.F. Blake, who is sent to Antarctica to investigate the tragedy of the Outpost 31 research facility. What he finds within is, unsurprisingly, absolutely horrific, as mutant beings have set up shop and are intent on ripping Blake to pieces. 

Gameplay-wise, fans of the original Resident Evil and Silent Hill entries will be more than at home here, as this is good old-fashioned third-person survival horror fare. Expect to be making use of limited ammunition as you fight against freakish eldritch monsters, and not least The Thing itself.

For the uninitiated, The Thing assumes the form of those that it kills, ensuring that nobody can be trusted…

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 120FPS visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
• Checkmate: Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles

The Iconic Monster Arrives!

The Thing: Remastered is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. If you want to relive the 2002 original, or indeed are a newcomer to this retro-horror, then you can check out the game via the Xbox Store for £24.99.

We will of course have our full review of The Thing: Remastered on Xbox for your reading pleasure, with you very soon.

The Thing: Remastered Description

Where the movie ended, the true terror begins.

You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…