The Thing: Remastered Gets Surprise Release On Digital Storefronts

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The Thing: Remastered Gets Surprise Release On Digital Storefronts

Key Takeaways

  • The Thing: Remastered released by Nightdive Studios features upgraded visuals and trophy/achievement support.
  • Players embody Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a special forces rescue team in this horror classic.
  • The game offers 4K visuals, nerve-wracking levels, and suspense of identifying the alien imitator.

As a seasoned gamer who has weathered countless storms of gaming trends, I must say that The Thing: Remastered by Nightdive Studios is a breath of fresh air in this modern era of remakes and reboots. Having grown up with the original 1982 John Carpenter masterpiece, I am thrilled to see this horror classic get the remaster treatment it deserves.

Earlier this year, Nightdive Studios unexpectedly launched The Thing: Remastered on both consoles and PC today. Originally released approximately 20 years ago for the PS2, this remaster features upgraded graphics and compatibility with trophies/achievements on PlayStation and Xbox systems.

The Thing: Remastered Brings the Horror Classic Back to Life

Nightdive Studios has unveiled the official game trailer along with its release, showcasing the enhanced graphics achieved through their own KEX Engine technology.

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

In “The Thing,” players will assume the role of Captain J.F. Blake, leading a U.S. Army Special Forces team sent on a mission to examine incidents from the original “The Thing” movie, which first graced the big screen approximately four decades ago, in 1982.

Initially panned by critics upon its release, the movie has since developed a dedicated fanbase and often pops up in discussions about the greatest horror films ever made. Additionally, it’s widely regarded as one of John Carpenter’s finest achievements throughout his distinguished career.

Back in 2002, “The Thing” video game was unveiled for the PlayStation 2. This game was known for its demanding nature, making it quite a formidable task to complete. Moreover, it successfully steered clear of being labeled as “cheap filler,” a term often used for low-quality games.

Back in the day, movie-based video games often lacked effort and were primarily produced to make money quickly by deceiving unaware buyers.

You can purchase “The Thing: Remastered” right now at the price of $29.99 across multiple platforms: PlayStation Store (for both PS4 and PS5), Xbox Store (compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S), and Steam for your personal computer.

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2024-12-06 07:38