The Thing: Remastered Reveals Fresh Look at Gameplay

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The Thing: Remastered Reveals Fresh Look at Gameplay

Key Takeaways

  • The Thing: Remastered offers improved graphics, character models, and modern lighting effects for enhanced gameplay.
  • It also features quality of life changes from the original.
  • Nightdive Studios plans to release The Thing: Remastered in late 2024, targeting 120 FPS and 4K resolution on select platforms.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that I’m thrilled about the upcoming release of The Thing: Remastered. Having grown up playing the original on a CRT TV, this game holds a special place in my heart. The prospect of experiencing it again, but this time in stunning 4K resolution and running at a silky smooth 120 FPS, is simply mouth-watering.

Nightdive Studios unveiled a fresh gameplay trailer for the forthcoming “The Thing: Remastered,” offering fans a glimpse into the updated visuals for this remake. The upcoming remake offers a new crop of gamers an opportunity to delve into a beloved third-person horror shooter, inspired by John Carpenter’s iconic horror film, “The Thing.” Packed with numerous improvements and gameplay upgrades compared to the original, “The Thing: Remastered” is poised to provide a superior gaming experience for modern players.

The 2002 video game known as “The Thing” may share its title with John Carpenter’s 1982 film, but it doesn’t follow the movie or serve as a spin-off. Instead, it’s regarded as a sequel, with the narrative focusing on Captain Blake exploring the same Antarctic research station from the original film. The game sold more than a million copies globally. Unlike the original game developed by Computer Artworks, “The Thing: Remastered” is being reworked by Nightdive Studios, who are renowned for creating top-notch upgrades and ports of games such as “Shadow Man,” “Quake 2,” and “Doom 64.

Recently, Nightdive Studios unveiled a fresh trailer for their remastered version of The Thing, highlighting both gameplay and story elements. The video kicks off by showcasing the icy Antarctic setting, emphasizing the improvements made to the base’s graphics and character designs by Nightdive Studios. It further reveals snippets from the game, where players encounter NPC characters who might be contaminated by The Thing, as well as hideous creatures for the player to eliminate with gunfire.

The Thing: Remastered Gets New Trailer Highlighting Gameplay and Remastered Visuals

It appears that “The Thing: Remastered” by Nightdive Studios is poised to deliver another top-notch remake. Platform-specific advantages are notable; for instance, certain editions like PC and PlayStation 5 aim for a smooth 120 FPS and 4K resolution. Many of the enhancements credited to Nightdive have been newly developed. These advancements encompass enhanced character models, high-definition textures, and updated animations. Additionally, “The Thing: Remastered” boasts modern lighting and atmospheric weather effects, as demonstrated in the recent gameplay trailer.

As of now, the launch date for “The Thing: Remastered” hasn’t been specified yet, with a tentative release scheduled for late 2024. It’s important to note that this isn’t the only horror remaster being rolled out by Nightdive Studios this year. Earlier in October, they released a remaster of the classic 1995 PC horror shooter, “Killing Time Resurrected.” Additionally, Nightdive Studios is also developing an Enhanced Edition of the original first-person shooter, “System Shock 2.

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2024-10-26 20:03