Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure (PS2) Publisher: Universal Interactive
Developer: Universal Interactive Release Date: Aug 20, 02 [North America]
Also Available On: PC Xbox GBC Perspective(s): Third Person
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This product is also called Yuusei Kara no Buutai X: Episode II in Japan.

Background:
Taking place shortly after the events seen in the 1982 film starring Kurt Russell, The Thing takes us back to the Antarctic base and familiar locals from the film for a new chapter of isolation and paranoia. A military rescue team is sent to investigate the deaths of a research team. The team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Gameplay varies throughout the game, blending action, puzzles, horror and human interaction.

Gameplay:
The game brings fear and suspense to unimaginable levels, with a compelling plot and unique gameplay elements based upon action, evasion, trust and fear. Forget everything you ever learned about obliterating alien species simply with a barrage of violent ammunition - this monster is difficult to see, hard to kill, and seemingly impossible to evade.
Features:
  • Taking place shortly after the events seen in the 1982 film - The Thing takes us back to the Antarctic base and familiar locals from the film for a terrifying, new chapter of isolation and paranoia.

  • Advanced trust/fear interface adds a new dimension to the genre - How you influence non-player characters (NPCs) psychological state determines whether or not these characters will co-operate with you.

  • Amazing lighting, weather and particle effects complemented by subtle sound cues and scripted events create a new level of suspense and terror.

  • Unique combat system that allows weapons to be customised and scratch built in many cases.

  • Puzzle Solving can be accomplished by a multitude of scenarios - there is never just one way to accomplish an objective.

  • Varied pace of gameplay throughout the game, blending action, puzzles, horror and human interaction.
  • International release dates:
    Europe: Sep 20, 02
    Japan: Feb 27, 03


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    Avg score:
    4.0/5
    Net Score: 4.20
    User Score: 3.71

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    Top 10% In Sci-Fi Adventure (PS2)

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    #14 in PS2 Sci-Fi Adventure (PS2)

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