Night Dive Studios is at it again, this time resurrecting a cherished cult favorite from the PS2 days: The Thing. While the third-person shooter might not have boasted the sharpest combat mechanics, it more than compensated with its eerie atmosphere and a unique AI/squad system. This system kept players on their toes, making them wary of their NPC allies, who could suddenly suspect you of being an alien in disguise. Simultaneously, you had to keep a close watch on your own team, trying to discern if their odd behavior was merely fear or anger, or something far more sinister: the presence of a deadly alien pretending to be on your side.
This intriguing dynamic made every moment in the original game fraught with tension. Now, with The Thing Remastered, the interface has been modernized and the textures polished, making it seamless to play on today’s consoles. This means a brand new generation can experience the spine-chilling suspense of The Thing and discover just how terrifying it can be.
