The Thing
a.k.a. Das Ding aus einer anderen Welt / 突变怪物 / Нечто / Yuusei kara no Buttai X: Episode II / La Cosa
published by Black Label Games / Torus Media in 2002-08-09, developed by Computer Artworks, running on Windows
type: action/reflex, adventure
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Action-Adventure, Survival horror
series: John Carpenter's The Thing
setting: Present
perspective: 1st person 3rd person selectable
player options: single player
languages: chi eng ger ita jpn rus spa
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Action-Adventure, Survival horror
series: John Carpenter's The Thing
setting: Present
perspective: 1st person 3rd person selectable
player options: single player
languages: chi eng ger ita jpn rus spa
4.1/5
Official description
WHERE THE MOVIE ENDED, THE TRUE TERROR BEGINS.
In the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, a mysterious shape shifting alien life form has wiped out an American scientific outpost. You're Cpt. Blake leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the carnage. Trapped by the elements and infected by a horrific enemy, you must keep your squad together. Control their fear, gain their trust and you might just survive.
* Use awesome firepower like explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
* Control your squad's emotions using innovative trust/fear tactics.
* Fight fear with psychological mind games to survive.
* Experience state-of-the-art environmental effects that create suspense and terror.
* Choose multiple paths to solve levels and accomplish goals.
Box blurb - # 2008-09-09 12:35:43 - official description
In the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, a mysterious shape shifting alien life form has wiped out an American scientific outpost. You're Cpt. Blake leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the carnage. Trapped by the elements and infected by a horrific enemy, you must keep your squad together. Control their fear, gain their trust and you might just survive.
* Use awesome firepower like explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies.
* Control your squad's emotions using innovative trust/fear tactics.
* Fight fear with psychological mind games to survive.
* Experience state-of-the-art environmental effects that create suspense and terror.
* Choose multiple paths to solve levels and accomplish goals.
Box blurb - # 2008-09-09 12:35:43 - official description
Technical specs
software: SecuROM copy protection, Windows 98,
display: textured polygons
Editor notes (3)
A sequel to the 1982 movie, starting several months after the events of the movie transpired and continues from thereon with you controlling captain Blake investigating what has happened at the research station.
Sanguine # 2008-09-01 20:59:57
Sanguine # 2008-09-01 20:59:57
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