The Thing [PC - NoGrp]

The Thing is a third-person survival horror video game developed by Computer Artworks and published under the Black Label Games banner, a collaboration between Universal Interactive (later Vivendi Games) and Konami. It was released in North America for the PlayStation 2 on August 19, 2002, on the PC on August 20, 2002 and on the Xbox on September 9, 2002. It is a sequel to John Carpenter's 1982 film The Thing. One of the main features of the game is the inclusion of non-player characters who join the main player character, Blake. These characters are divided into three classes (medic, engineer and soldier) and can be ordered to perform certain actions according to that class, such as healing other team mates or fixing equipment. The game uses a "fear system" and a "trust system" when dealing with the NPCs who join Blake. In the trust system, Blake must gain the trust of his teammates or they will refuse to carry out his commands. Killing Things, handing out ammo, healing teammates, or using the test-kits to show teammates that Blake is not infected increases their trust. Accidentally shooting teammates, taking away their weapons or ammo or pointing a weapon at them decreases their trust. In the fear system, the NPCs react to the environment around them. If an area is covered in blood, has no illumination or features a lot of wreckage, the NPC may become fearful. If the level of fear increases they will start shaking and ignoring orders from Blake. If their fear is still not dealt with, they may attack Blake, commit suicide or die from fright. Blake can combat fear by giving his teammates adrenaline shots or moving them away from the area.



Title: The Thing

Genre: Third-person, Survival horror

Developer: Computer Artworks

Publisher: Konami

Release Date: September 20, 2002