The Thing: Remastered
New gameplay for The Thing: Remastered is here to show how far this one will have advanced from the original version of The Thing
It is finally time to see just how Nightdive Studios is bringing us all yet another classic title back into the fold with The Thing: Remastered. Not that we did not know that they were doing this for what Computer Artworks did before, but more in the way that we have something to actually look at beyond a few stills and some guessing how this 2002 classic is coming to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC. That does mean that we finally have some gameplay to look at and some cinematics to digest as we get ready for the full release of The Thing: Remastered. It is finally time to have a look at all of it.
Just as we would have expected, it does look as if it all feels a lot like the original version of The Thing but just upscaled to work on the 4K 120FPS screens we all have now. All with a bit of a texture boost and a few other model changes, but it all still feels like it came right out of the early 2000s more than anything. I do have to drop some credit for the cinematics we have here for The Thing: Remastered, as they do look as if they have been given a solid update and treatment. Granted, there are only small clips in the following video, but they do feel like something that could have been made this year and by a small team. Have a look and see if this bit of nostalgia is going to pull you back into the IP and if it will get more gamers to try the older titles in any kind of form.
The Thing: Remastered — Gameplay
Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences.
In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them… or himself.
The Thing: Remastered 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
Do you remember playing The Thing so long ago or will this be the first time you can play the game based on the amazing film? Do you think that remasters should have further changes and upgrades or would that be getting too close to the Remakes for you? Why do we all still cling to the past and the nostalgia of these titles instead of looking for something new, even in an IP that is so old? Wander on down to the comment section to discuss all of this and anything else that might come to mind for the game. When we have more to share for The Thing: Remastered, it will be here on the site for you. Just please keep on checking back in for all of those updates and the many others that are still to come out there.
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