EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 1H 6M
The Thing Game (2002) Review & Discussion - Silent Evil Podcast 16
from Old Man Orange Podcast · host Spencer Scott Holmes and Ryan Dunigan.
Spencer and Cameron are diving into the classic PS2 survival horror game, The Thing from 2002. A sequel to the story of John Carpenter's The Thing movie of 1982 where you play as a group of Special Forces sent in to find out what has happened from Kurt Russell's team and the Norwegian Scientists. The ones from the prequel Thing movie. Carrying on the storyline that takes horror elements of the film and combines some story narration styles of Resident Evil and Half Life.With a very cool team based system of trust and fear placed in. Ground breaking back in the day and sadly not really used by many games since. This one here is a very special movie tie in game that delivers across the board. And with the Nightdive Studio Remaster out on all systems, the perfect and easy way to experience the adventure. Or go old school and grab the PS2, Xbox Original, or Windows XP PC version.So, come join us for the run through retrospective discussion, as we deep dive into the lore, gameplay mechanics, and give a retro review on our modern experience. Let us know your thoughts on the game, survival horror titles, and what we should play next.The Silent Evil Podcast S.T.A.R.S. Spencer Scott Holmes and Cameron Curbelo.Our link tree with all the places one could go for our podcasts like Old Man Orange, Via VHS, and more of our radio filled adventures. Plus, Pizza Boyz Comics, the sitcom styled, retro fueled indie series from Spencer Scott Holmes in physical and digital reading forms. Then topped out nicely with our old videos, animations, and other experiments over the years too for the amusement. - https://linktr.ee/OldManOrangeSupport the Show the easy and simple way, by using one of our Amazon Links to make your purchases. Doesn't cost you a penny extra but sends a little something our way. Thanks!The Thing Remastered Nintendo Switch and PS5 - https://amzn.to/47AwmKY
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Spencer and Cameron are diving into the classic PS2 survival horror game, The Thing from 2002. A sequel to the story of John Carpenter's The Thing movie of 1982 where you play as a group of Special Forces sent in to find out what has happened from Kurt Russell's team and the Norwegian Scientists. The ones from the prequel Thing movie. Carrying on the storyline that takes horror elements of the film and combines some story narration styles of Resident Evil and Half Life.With a very cool team based system of trust and fear placed in. Ground breaking back in the day and sadly not really used by many games since. This one here is a very special movie tie in game that delivers across the board. And with the Nightdive Studio Remaster out on all systems, the perfect and easy way to experience the adventure. Or go old school and grab the PS2, Xbox Original, or Windows XP PC version.So, come join us for the run through retrospective discussion, as we deep dive into the lore, gameplay mechanics, and give a retro review on our modern experience. Let us know your thoughts on the game, survival horror titles, and what we should play next.The Silent Evil Podcast S.T.A.R.S. Spencer Scott Holmes and Cameron Curbelo.Our link tree with all the places one could go for our podcasts like Old Man Orange, Via VHS, and more of our radio filled adventures. Plus, Pizza Boyz Comics, the sitcom styled, retro fueled indie series from Spencer Scott Holmes in physical and digital reading forms. Then topped out nicely with our old videos, animations, and other experiments over the years too for the amusement. - https://linktr.ee/OldManOrangeSupport the Show the easy and simple way, by using one of our Amazon Links to make your purchases. Doesn't cost you a penny extra but sends a little something our way. Thanks!The Thing Remastered Nintendo Switch and PS5 - https://amzn.to/47AwmKY
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