2002’s The Thing video game is finally getting the remaster it has always deserved.

While weve oftensung the praisesof 2002sThe Thingon this site, its a flawed game in many ways.

Generally, the game was a bit of a technical mess that was conceptually brilliant but undeniably rough.

The Thing video game

So far as that goes, Nightdive has already confirmed their remaster will feature several notable improvements.

Thats because few games deserve a remaster or re-release more thanThe Thing.

After all, 1982sThe Thingwasnt exactly held inas high of regardin 2002 as it is in 2024.

Its a nearly perfect example of a game that actually deserves such a remaster yet rarely gets one.