The Thing: Remastered (Switch)

E_M__

Mar 25, 2026 10:19 PM

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E_M__Mar 25, 2026 10:19 PM

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates?

I didn't know what to expect when playing, but I'd read the good reviews. Having beaten it, it's a very dated game. Kind of enjoyable, kind of annoying without all of the QoL things I'm used to. Just look up some reviews before buying.

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PowerDubs

Mar 25, 2026 10:39 PM

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Quote from E_M__

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates?

I didn't know what to expect when playing, but I'd read the good reviews. Having beaten it, it's a very dated game. Kind of enjoyable, kind of annoying without all of the QoL things I'm used to. Just look up some reviews before buying.

Here are several interviews directly from NightDive which goes into great detail about the game-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xsufeLmxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzvs7EXgCxw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4GAmVquHIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_0baYY4XU

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SlickGame612

Mar 26, 2026 1:20 AM

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SlickGame612Mar 26, 2026 1:20 AM

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Quote from E_M__

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates?

I didn't know what to expect when playing, but I'd read the good reviews. Having beaten it, it's a very dated game. Kind of enjoyable, kind of annoying without all of the QoL things I'm used to. Just look up some reviews before buying.

Is it a port of the Xbox/PS2 game?

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DonutPower

Mar 26, 2026 1:41 AM

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DonutPowerMar 26, 2026 1:41 AM

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I had played this a couple years ago. I enjoyed the story even though it was kind of what would be expected from a videogame. Was fun having John Carpenter appear. The graphics are indeed very dated. The gameplay mechanics take a little getting used to.

Id say my only gripe is with how repetitive it gets. To where it went on a bit too long of going through the same routine. Could have done with a few less stages.
If it were in the $10 or under range, I'd highly recommend it to anyone that is a fan of Carpenter's film.

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Timsixfour

Mar 26, 2026 1:47 AM

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TimsixfourMar 26, 2026 1:47 AM

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Quote from E_M__

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates? I didn't know what to expect when playing, but I'd read the good reviews. Having beaten it, it's a very dated game. Kind of enjoyable, kind of annoying without all of the QoL things I'm used to. Just look up some reviews before buying.

Sounds like a typical 3rd party switch game.

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hydrointeract

Mar 26, 2026 2:09 AM

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hydrointeractMar 26, 2026 2:09 AM

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[QUOTE=E_M__;183270186]This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates?

Are you saying it has the ability to transform/take on the perception of a NSW physical game! I should have just burned it when I saw it had an actual cartridge. Dead giveaway.

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Stinktooth

Mar 26, 2026 3:11 AM

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StinktoothMar 26, 2026 3:11 AM

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Quote from DonutPower

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I had played this a couple years ago. I enjoyed the story even though it was kind of what would be expected from a videogame. Was fun having John Carpenter appear. The graphics are indeed very dated. The gameplay mechanics take a little getting used to.Id say my only gripe is with how repetitive it gets. To where it went on a bit too long of going through the same routine. Could have done with a few less stages. If it were in the $10 or under range, I'd highly recommend it to anyone that is a fan of Carpenter's film.

I think it's $10 for the PC on loaded. It's $17.99 on steam right now.

Shad0WeN

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Mar 26, 2026 4:17 PM

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Shad0WeN

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[QUOTE=hydrointeract;183274752]

Quote from E_M__

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates?

Are you saying it has the ability to transform/take on the perception of a NSW physical game! I should have just burned it when I saw it had an actual cartridge. Dead giveaway.

I see what you did there.

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mrsalty101

Mar 26, 2026 5:40 PM

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mrsalty101Mar 26, 2026 5:40 PM

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Quote from Stinktooth

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I think it's $10 for the PC on loaded. It's $17.99 on steam right now.

First time I've seen someone actually call the site loaded.

MrBunny

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Mar 27, 2026 7:37 AM

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MrBunny

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Mar 27, 2026 7:37 AM

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Good game, though it'll be better in a Humble Bundle.

SplendidPartner5042

Mar 28, 2026 9:18 AM

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SplendidPartner5042Mar 28, 2026 9:18 AM

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Awesome game!!

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Shake-N-Bake

Mar 28, 2026 9:56 AM

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Quote from E_M__

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This is definitely not a remaster. It's... a port? With a touch of graphical updates? I didn't know what to expect when playing, but I'd read the good reviews. Having beaten it, it's a very dated game. Kind of enjoyable, kind of annoying without all of the QoL things I'm used to. Just look up some reviews before buying.

It's a remaster. The "touch of graphical updates" is exactly what a remaster is. That's what it has been for a couple generations. A port is just making the game playable on a different platform, without any sort of texture upgrades and whatnot. You're just used to now seeing things like Oblivion Remastered, which is more of a remake, since they didn't use any of the original graphical assets.

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Remoun

Mar 28, 2026 4:15 PM

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RemounMar 28, 2026 4:15 PM

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Funny how I watched the movie last night 😂

NumberNineLarge

Mar 28, 2026 6:48 PM

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NumberNineLargeMar 28, 2026 6:48 PM

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Game felt a bit dated and half-arsed even when it was new. I bought it for $15 from a gamestop when I was still in highschool, and I'd say it was pretty much barely worth playing through at that time. The connection to the movie isn't terribly strong.

Watch the film again, then play Black Mesa or something.

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PowerDubs

Apr 1, 2026 2:42 AM

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PowerDubsApr 1, 2026 2:42 AM

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Quote from DonutPower

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I had played this a couple years ago. I enjoyed the story even though it was kind of what would be expected from a videogame. Was fun having John Carpenter appear. The graphics are indeed very dated. The gameplay mechanics take a little getting used to.

Id say my only gripe is with how repetitive it gets. To where it went on a bit too long of going through the same routine. Could have done with a few less stages.
If it were in the $10 or under range, I'd highly recommend it to anyone that is a fan of Carpenter's film.

You didn't play THIS a couple years ago... you played an older inferior version

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