The Thing: Remastered (2024)

Reworking the arbitrary scripted infections makes the squad's blood tests and trust decisions more coherent than in the 2002 game. Added autosaves and more forgiving resources also make this an easier horror-night recommendation, beyond the visual overhaul. This is the old squad shooter remastered, not a remake of Carpenter's film. Its linear mission structure, aiming feel and sometimes fussy companion management still show their age; the paranoia has a better chance to work when the rules feel less capricious.