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100Incredibly 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.
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89Scary, intense, fun and totally enjoyable. The Thing is a qualified hit, and anyone who doesn’t mind the level of violence, gore and blood will find this an addicting experience.
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A good game that isn’t ground-breaking; however, it does add some interesting considerations with the Trust and Fear of your squad-mates and it creates a terrific atmosphere.
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There really aren't a lot of flaws that I can point out in this game, but I do wish that Blake had the ability to jump.
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By far the most unique and interesting portion of The Thing is the controls and gameplay.
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Works so well because the plot, design and setup all execute in complete harmony.
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85The screeching of the monsters when they're getting shot and killed is piercing to the ears. Coupled with believable voice acting and excellent moody music, The Thing will be music to your ears.
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84While the game has been recently released on the PS2 and PC, the Xbox version is the best of the three, combining sharp graphics similar to those found in the PC version with the superior console-style control found in the PlayStation 2 version.
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83Well-paced, designed with an excellent variety of levels, and it pulls off one the most innovative and best squad-based play on a console to date.
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This version shutters more during gameplay - especially when you turn the game camera. [Nov 2002, p.144]
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80Given the importance of the flamethrower, the fire effects are splendid and are consistent with excellent lighting throughout.
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Those who can stomach its brand of horror will be amply rewarded. [Nov 2002, p.143]
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The right mixture of intrigue, fright, and gore make for the best survival/horror game currently out for the Xbox.
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80The Thing definitely provides, and the care the developers have taken to keep the tone similar to the film is icing on the cake.
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80Like a truly interactive horror movie, The Thing unfolds at a suspenseful pace...One of the most unique and compelling story-driven games to hit console systems in some time.
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This contrived implementation of a great concept is disappointing, but at least the surrounding game delivers some taught cinematic moments that would make Carpenter proud. [6 Sept 2002]
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It packs a good measure of original gameplay concepts; it just suffers a few missteps that keep it from ranking in the upper echelon of Xbox titles. [Winter 2002, p.95]
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The trouble is that The Thing just doesn’t scare us and that, you’d think, is a vital part of any horror game.
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If you’re a fan of the film then you may get a kick out of The Thing and it is fun to play after watching the movie again. Just don’t expect the games biggest selling point to be anything more than a worthless gimmick.
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50The voiceovers are also crushingly generic, featuring the kind of stereotypical scripts that gamers ought to be well and truly sick of by now.
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Its focus is clunky, and the disparate connection to your teammates sabotages the elements that game does get right. [Aug 2002, p.71]
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