The Thing: Remastered - Nintendo Switch
The Thing: Remastered - Nintendo Switch
Horror Shooter
The Thing: Remastered Nintendo Switch brings back the iconic 2002 horror shooter that served as a sequel to Universal Pictures' famous 1982 film The Thing. This survival horror action takes you to a harsh Arctic environment where you'll face the horrors of the unknown and fight for survival against an ever-changing threat.
Remastered version
Nightdive Studios has produced a meticulous remaster that preserves the original feel of The Thing while bringing it up to modern standards. Enhanced visuals such as anti-aliasing, advanced pixel-level lighting and support for 4K high-definition ensure an immersive gaming experience. Optimised up to 144 frames per second, you'll enjoy smoother, more dynamic action.
Fear and paranoia
Fans of the original and new players alike will get a chance to relive the suspense, uncertainty and horror that makes The Thing a unique title. Prepare for intense clashes, strategic decision-making and a constant sense of paranoia that is the stuff of legend in The Thing: Remastered Nintendo Switch so iconic.
ANTARKTIDA
Trust no one
In the role of Captain J. F. Blake finds himself at the heart of one of the most terrifying mysteries in the history of American Special Forces. Your mission is to investigate the unexplained events at the frozen Outpost 31, where the strange deaths of an American science team occurred. The story unfolds in the inhospitable and freezing wastelands of Antarctica, where your team comes face to face with an unknown alien life form. The mysterious entity is capable of shapeshifting and mimicking the forms of humans, which it then kills, causing utter paranoia among the team members. In an environment where no one is who they seem to be, your trust in your colleagues begins to crumble.
INFILTRATION
Take care of your team
With each step into the dark and dangerous research facility, tensions mount and the threat of extinction for the entire team grows. As a commander, you must rely on your skills to keep the morale and safety of your team up while facing the constant threat of this unknown entity. At critical moments, when every member of the team is vital to survival, you'll have to make tough decisions that can have fatal consequences. No one is safe, and doubts about who is still human and who is already infected can be fatal. In Outpost 31, the biggest threat becomes not only the alien life form itself, but also your colleagues, whom you never suspected would betray you.
MONSTER
Build trust in the team
In 20 terrifying levels, you'll lead your team against terrifying and terrifying monsters that thrive in a dark and inhospitable environment. In the face of dangerous adversaries, like mutant spiders with heads resembling human features, walkers with the form of humans or giants, multi-membered tentacled creatures, you'll have to use all available resources, to survive. The Thing: Remastered Nintendo Switch brings a new perspective on the psychological plane of survival, the interface of trust and fear greatly affects the relationships between your team members.
GUNS
Choose the right equipment
Plus, with new technological improvements, such as dynamic lighting, mirror mapping, Shadows, depth of field and improved character models, textures and environments, you will be able to experience depth and realism, ...that will completely engulf you. In the fight against these terrifying creatures, you'll use a wide arsenal of weapons including machine guns, flamethrowers and explosives to eliminate the threats that come your way. The Thing: Remastered Nintendo Switch brings new ways to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Every step is crucial and your ability to survive depends on strategy, choosing the right weapon and the trust you build in your team.
Specifications
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Multiplayer
Virtual reality
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- a digital store account with a particular service - MS Store, Origin, Steam, Uplay etc. (you can find out more in our article on how to apply your electronic licences)
- broadband internet connection for online gaming, initial setup, updates, and more
- a monthly subscription fee for online multiplayer gaming (Xbox Live, PlayStation Plus, etc.)
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
