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The Thing: Remastered Deluxe Edition - PlayStation 5

ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
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The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Where the movie ended, the true terror begins. You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…
  • Details
    • Genre: Third Person Shooter,Horror,Action and Adventure
  • Key Specs
    • Edition: Deluxe Edition
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Atari
    • Product Name: The Thing: Remastered
    • Publisher: Atari
  • Game Details
    • Edition: Deluxe Edition
    • Genre: Third Person Shooter, Horror, Action and Adventure
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 810136673265

The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Where the movie ended, the true terror begins. You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…

  • Levels: In 20 frightening levels, lead your team against terrifying monsters, from the scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled beasts.
  • Advanced trust/fear interface: Advanced trust/fear interface adds a new level of interaction – How you influence your teams psychological state determines whether or not they will co-operate with you.
  • Experience: Experience brand new dynamic lighting, specular mapping, shadows, depth of field complemented by improved models, textures and environments to create a deep level of immersion.
  • Firepower: Use awesome firepower like machine guns, explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
  • Gameplay: Quality of Life Gameplay enhancements to improve your experience. Brand new achievements.
  • Levels: In 20 frightening levels, lead your team against terrifying monsters, from the scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled beasts.
  • Advanced trust/fear interface: Advanced trust/fear interface adds a new level of interaction – How you influence your teams psychological state determines whether or not they will co-operate with you.
  • Experience: Experience brand new dynamic lighting, specular mapping, shadows, depth of field complemented by improved models, textures and environments to create a deep level of immersion.
  • Firepower: Use awesome firepower like machine guns, explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
  • Gameplay: Quality of Life Gameplay enhancements to improve your experience. Brand new achievements.

Q: How many levels are there in The Thing: Remastered?

A: There are 20 levels in the game.

Q: Does this game include any gameplay enhancements?

A: Yes, it includes quality-of-life gameplay enhancements and brand-new achievements.

Q: What visual improvements are included in the remastered version?

A: The remaster includes dynamic lighting, specular mapping, shadows, depth of field, and improved models, textures, and environments.

Q: What kind of game is The Thing: Remastered?

A: It's a third-person survival horror shooter, a remastered version of the 2002 game that's a sequel to the 1982 film.

Q: How does the trust/fear interface work in this game?

A: The advanced trust/fear interface lets you influence your team's psychological state, affecting their cooperation with you.

Q: What weapons are available in the game?

A: You can use machine guns, explosives, and flamethrowers.

Q: Which platforms is this game compatible with?

A: The game is compatible with PlayStation 5.

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