GameSpy.com Previews The Thing, saying "The film was just the beginning…now the real terror has arrived." The article is based on checking out the latest version of this upcoming horror game at a recent editor's day held by Universal Interactive Studios, saying what they saw "suggested that the experience could rival that of Resident Evil, or even the upcoming Silent Hill 2." The article talks of how the game adheres to the John Carpenter movie on which it is based, and describes all the elements the game will combine like this: "The Thing will blend action, puzzle solving, and elements of horror along with extensive amounts of human interaction to create a very unique gaming experience."