Survival horror based on John Carpenter's cult film, direct sequel. Original and stressful trust system between characters. Successfully rendered icy Antarctic atmosphere. Paranoid infection test moments are memorable. A successful film tie-in.
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Action Adventure1 player18+
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Dr. Blake survives the attack on an Antarctic base and must identify which members of his team have been contaminated by an alien creature capable of taking any form. Published by Black Label Games, released in 2002 in the United States and Europe. Direct sequel to John Carpenter's cult film, featuring a trust and infection system for each team member, shape-shifting monsters, and an icy paranoid atmosphere.
An action horror game from Computer Artworks, The Thing extends John Carpenter's cult film, plunging the player into an Antarctic base infested by an alien creature able to imitate anyone, where you lead a team by managing the fear and trust of your teammates in the face of imitation paranoia. The oppressive atmosphere, the trust system between teammates and the fidelity to the film appeal to horror fans. The dated production and an uneven artificial intelligence bound the ambition. For a fan of action horror or of Carpenter, the title keeps a preserved tension and atmosphere, in a dated edition.
