This game follows the story of what happens after the John Carpenter 1982 movie adaptation of the John W. Campbell JR Novel "Who Goes There?". The original game borrows heavily on the story from the 2002 video game and the current sequel expands further on the plot after Captain Blake defeats the Thing entity. After the death of Whitley and the destruction of Gen Inc property; Captain J.F.Blake boards a rescue plane and leaves Antarctica. Complications arise and the aircraft malfunctions and crashes. With no report from Blake the Alaska base sends in a new rescue team of which you the player take control. Your task is to find Captain Blake and escort him back to Alaska. However the thing entity did not die with Whitley on that day...

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The Thing v2.6

The Thing v2.6

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Details about v2.6 and an update from the developer.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.3

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.3

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Updates on the latest build and what changes it entails.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.2

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.2

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Updates on the latest build and what changes it entails.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.1

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5.1

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Updates on the latest build and what changes it entails.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5

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The full v2.5 release with a summary of changes and some important notes.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5 Update #3

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5 Update #3

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The current change log of the v2.5 version and details on a possible release date. Contains info about incoming enemy...

The Thing v2.5 Update #2

The Thing v2.5 Update #2

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Details on the progress of the upcoming update, new features and such inbound and some information on my next project.

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5 Update

The Thing 2 RPG v2.5 Update

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A look into the details of the short v2.5 update coming in February. It will provide additional content to Prequel Mode for the most part.

The Thing v2.4.2 Release

The Thing v2.4.2 Release

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Disclaimer, Let's Play, v2.4.2 release of the game with download links and system specs.

The Thing v2.4.1 Release

The Thing v2.4.1 Release

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Disclaimer, Let's Play, v2.4.1 release of the game with download links and system specs.

The Thing v2.4 Release

The Thing v2.4 Release

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Disclaimer, Let's Play, v2.4 release of the game with download links and system specs.

Thing 2 RPG November Update #4

Thing 2 RPG November Update #4

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Details about last weeks progress and key information on whats left to do before release. Also, estimated release and pictures from Mac's story.

Thing 2 RPG November Update #3

Thing 2 RPG November Update #3

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Weekly update with details about work complete and release date target.

Thing 2 RPG November Update #2

Thing 2 RPG November Update #2

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Release information, Video Preview and more stuff that's planned/in progress.

Thing 2 RPG November Update #1

Thing 2 RPG November Update #1

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The November update detailing October's progress and expected release date.

Thing 2 RPG October Update

Thing 2 RPG October Update

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Update about the upcoming (and long overdue) version 2 of The Thing 2 RPG.

Thing 2 RPG September Update

Thing 2 RPG September Update

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Features implemented since the last post in August and more info about planned features and release date.

Thing 2 RPG August Update

Thing 2 RPG August Update

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A news post featuring latest work completed and notable changes to the game. Contains information about the v2 release date.

The Thing 2 RPG update & Lag Test Help

The Thing 2 RPG update & Lag Test Help

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I don't update the ModDB as often as my own website so this is a summary of everything since the last post in February. I also need help with voice acting...

The Thing v2.0 Status & "Lets Play"

The Thing v2.0 Status & "Lets Play"

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An Update on the v2.0 build for The Thing 2 RPG & a link to a youtube lets play of the game if your still unsure what its like.

The Thing 2 RPG Game Release & Downloads

The Thing 2 RPG Game Release & Downloads

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Contains all the information about the v1.0 release and other important information that you should read or at least reference before making a comment...

The Thing 2 RPG Full Release Date & Trailer

The Thing 2 RPG Full Release Date & Trailer

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Details about when the game will be available for full FREE release and some other stuff about Art etc :)

The Next Few Releases

The Next Few Releases

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A summary of the next few releases as well as information about the full release of the game with a very optimistic release date of October 28th.

Test Build 7 / Updates

Test Build 7 / Updates

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Been Gone a Long Time but have actually been doing something constructive. Inside this article is a link to the latest "Test" release as well as information...

PLAY "Test Build 6" / "Lite Build 2"

PLAY "Test Build 6" / "Lite Build 2"

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Download links (Mediafire) for early testing / preview of game. See post for detailed information on builds. Thank you.

One Year Later...

One Year Later...

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Been a while since the last update so here is a some information which hopefully explains some sort of timescale. Also theres a video of some gameplay...

"Lite" Version

"Lite" Version

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The Overhaul of the Engine is complete and progress is back on track. This is the details about a "Lite" version for slower / older CPU's.

Engine Overhaul

Engine Overhaul

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Details about a complete review of the engine and combat system.

Last Update of the Year & Story Mode Ideas

Last Update of the Year & Story Mode Ideas

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Details about Original Mode, estimated release date, some other news and a bunch of ideas. Big idea for a story mode mechanic too!

Updates and Level Video Sample

Updates and Level Video Sample

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Details of what I have been doing and what else needs to be done. Also video preview :)