I was so angry when I completed this game. It was THE best game I've ever played. Maybe it was just me an old time horror fan but this game had everything:1) GREAT storyline. They got the balance JUST right. No going around killing "things" for the sake of it. You are on a mission and you know exactly what you are doing all the time. Great sub plots all gel into one big "movie"
2) Atmosphere. Pheww.....What's that running over there? Why is mypartner shaking like a leaf? Is anyone infected? Ahhh...The cut scenes were superbly executed and keep the story line going at a fast pace.
3) Difficulty is just right. Took me 6 weeks to complete. Odd hour (every day ) here and there. The final 1/4 of the game gets really tough.............. Phew so many dead things and bodies.
It's not just mind lesss shooting in this game like so many others. This is like being involved in a movie. There's strategy, puzzles to solve. "Things" to think about. BUY IT. You cannot go wrong.
My hatis off to the programmers and designers of this EXCELLENT game. You captured my life for 6 weeks :-)
Now bring out The Thing 2 PLEASE...
What a game! The main aim of the game is to prevent disaster and the spreading of a shape-shifting alien that hunts down humans. All the alien can think of is to kill and spread such a Virus.Throughout the game you are faced with aliens of all descriptions. The screams and their movements are realistic and exciting. As soon as they see you they charge towards you in effort to destroy you, until you pull out your flamethrower. Place a fire upon the ground and the aliens will avoid the fire and find an alternative route to get you. Set them on fire and you'll see them scattering around trying to Extinguish the flames.
It is not just aliens you are faced with, but humans. A certain organisation wants to prevent you on your quest for justice but unfortunately their AI is not up to scratch. Throw a grenade and they will not respond. Sometimes they will walk right up to you in a zombie fashion without responding as though they are waiting to be shot. BUT when they attack they attack with fury reducing half your health in seconds. Apart from that the action leaves you at the edge of your seat.
The AI of your allies is superb. The way they respond and react to enemy attacks are life like and the way certain members of your team panic at the sight of blood and cut up bodies really add to life like circumstances. Strategic thinking is required to gain confidence from your fellow allies. Give them weapons and ammo, cure them after battle, and help them out, increases their trust in you. But watch your back. Throughout the game certain members of your teammates may become infected and turn into The Thing.
The boss attacks are fun, but fairly easy. If you are good enough, you may kill a boss first time round. I killed the final boss on the second try. They are well designed and imaginative.
Saves are placed in well-organised locations and are generous enough, not leaving you in a heart-breaking situation if you are killed.
GRAPHICS: 8/10
Wonderful graphics. Animation is spot on.
SOUNDS: 9/10
Creepy music. Life like sounds from the aliens and surroundings.
GAMEPLAY: 8/10
Wonderful game. Each scene will encourage you to see the next. But one problem, IT IS TOO SHORT.
The Good Points:
Excellent graphics.
Excellent sounds from aliens, humans and surroundings.
Wonderful story line.
Very good cut scenes.
Excellent new interface with your allies.
Trust from your ally's works perfectly well.
Creative bosses.
The Bad Points:
The game is too short.
Enemy human AI is rubbish.
Ending is total rubbish.
FINAL RESULT:
8/10
