The Thing PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Aug 19, 2002
  • Also On: PC
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78 out of 100

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User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dropped into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, you're the leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the mysterious deaths of an American scientific expedition. In the punishing wind and cold, your team encounters a strange, shape-shifting alien life form that assumes the appearances of the people it kills. This monster is difficult to see, hard to kill, and seemingly impossible to evade. And when you see it, it's often too late. [Universal Interactive]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    Incredibly atmospheric (it makes great use of flickering lights, icy landscapes, and foreboding corridors) without skimping on the screams, The Thing is a terrifying battle to the finish.
  2. Armchair Empire
    86
    There’s almost a complete absence of soundtrack and it really works in creating a sense of dread (coupled with the sporadic nature of the thing attacks, at least in the early going).
  3. Media and Games Online Network
    86
    The gameplay in The Thing is very unique and complex, but does a terrific job to put you right in the middle of the action as you control yourself and your squad.
  4. My Gamer
    74
    The central narrative holds up for the most part, the squad-based elements are terrific, and the suspense won’t let you down.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. DanM.
    10
    This game is crazy! but im stuck on my 2nd boss.
  2. Ryan
    8
    Boss 3 too difficult, lost interest!
  3. AndrewJ.
    7
    Quite enjoyable but don't expect it to be as good as Resident Evil!
  4. jimtrashash
    1
    i would rather have cancer then play this game ever again,i mean this game is so terrible the only reason i gave it a 1 was the satisfaction i got from taking it out of my ps2 dropping it in the toilet pulling down my pants and stooling all over it then letting it set there for 3 months..i mean dont even rent the f****** thing you stupid motherf******… Expand

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