--- product_id: 65559146 title: "The Thing (PS2)" brand: "playstation" price: "£39.46" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/65559146-the-thing-ps2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1 Player Antarctic Setting Multiple Puzzles The Thing (PS2) **Brand:** playstation **Price:** £39.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧟‍♂️ Face Your Fears, Trust No One! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Thing (PS2) by playstation - **How much does it cost?** £39.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/65559146-the-thing-ps2) ## Best For - playstation enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted playstation brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Immersive Environments:** Explore iconic locations from the film, enhancing your gaming experience. - • **Replayability at Its Best:** Multiple puzzle-solving approaches ensure no two playthroughs are the same. - • **Varied Gameplay Mechanics:** Blend of action, puzzles, and horror keeps you on your toes. - • **Unleash Your Inner Survivor:** Dive into a chilling narrative that tests your wits and instincts. - • **Dynamic Psychological Gameplay:** Manipulate trust and fear to navigate complex character interactions. ## Overview The Thing (PS2) is an action/survival horror game that immerses players in a gripping narrative set in the Antarctic, following the events of John Carpenter's iconic film. With a unique trust/fear interface and multiple puzzle-solving methods, players must navigate a world filled with paranoia and danger, all while engaging in intense character interactions. ## Description Product Description Based on the same elements that made the movie so enjoyable--fear, suspense, and the possibility that your teammate may have just been infected--The Thing lets players slowly creep into the action with the help of several non-player characters who can be controlled and used to protect and aid you and your team. Using a core team of engineers, medics, and soldiers, you must manage and control their level of trust in, and fear of, you. They react to your actions, and might betray you, if they think you might be the Thing. Conversely, you must constantly monitor which one of them might be infected, and dispose of them. They must trust you, but if they fear you, actions as drastic as coercion might be necessary. Review "A thrill from start to finish, The Thing is an essential action-packed title." -- PSi2 Magazine"Smart, chilling and full of reward. Makes you really feel like you're up against an ice shelf stacked with alien horror. 86%." -- GamesMaster Magazine"Top-class survival horror meets one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. 9/10." -- Official PlayStation 2 Magazine P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer's Description The Thing picks up where the 1982 film left off centering on the military investigation of enigmatic deaths of an American scientific team in the frozen wastelands of the Antarctic. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Capitalizing on the fear and intense paranoia portrayed in the film, The Thing will deliver a new gaming experience blending player controlled, squad-based action and horror elements for the first time. Through the use of an innovative Trust Fear NPC management system, the player must monitor and influence his fellow NPC squad members psychological state throughout the game. Using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish objectives, let alone survive. Now if you only knew which ones were still human... See more ## Features - Action/survival horror game based on the John Carpenter movie - A new chapter of isolation and paranoia set after the events of the movie - Set within the film's Antarctic base and other familiar locations - Varied pace blends action, puzzles, horror and human interaction - Puzzles can be solved in multiple ways - Trust/fear interface--influence other characters' psychological states - For 1 player ## Images ![The Thing (PS2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cYAj3GdqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect. *by L***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2024* It arrived early and in perfect condition. Very satisfied. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Scary things await you... *by I***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2003* Team cooperation is what distinguishes this game from other survival games. One could compare it with Project Eden, where you also have 4 team members, but Project Eden is much more a puzzle game. Here, survival and scary atmosphere is what it is about. What makes The Thing unique, is that you have to take into account/manage your team members' feelings (fear, trust etc) by means of a well developed interface.Graphics: 3/5 : nice snow, nice levels, detailed characters, but I would have liked dynamic, scary shadows (see Silent Hill 2), also flames aren't convincingSound: 3/5 lots of ambient sounds, better than average voice acting, but I miss a dramatic soundtrackStoryline: 5/5 : building further on the cult movie, the script is excellentGameplay: 4/5 : equally divided parts for exploration, puzzle solving, fighting (shooting), some strategic insight for team feelings managementOverall, the game manages to evoke the atmosphere of paranoia that made the 1982 cult movie renowned. If you were intrigued by the movie, you won't be disappointed by the game. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a lot of games still! *by B***P on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2015* I had this originally when it first came out for the Xbox. Now I'm back into retro I purchased a ps2 and bought this. Didn't expect it to look good at all on my hdtv, but was amazed how sharp it looks and it hasn't aged much at all. I won't spoil the plot but I will recommend that before playing this, you watch the movie first.For people wanting to know my hookup, I used a slim ps2 with component cables on a 24 inch 1080p hdtv. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/65559146-the-thing-ps2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/65559146-the-thing-ps2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*