Universal Interactive showed off an extremely impressive early build of The Thing for the PlayStation 2. Developed by London-based Computer Artworks, the game takes place shortly after the events seen in John Carpenter's 1982 remake of the sci-fi classic. You'll take the role of a member of a military rescue team sent to investigate the disappearance of the scientific expedition seen in the film, and you'll explore the film's areas and shape-shifting creatures. While The Thing's premise would seem to lend itself to a straight survival horror game, Computer Artworks is aiming to offer a bit more than a Resident Evil rehash. You take control of a single character, but you won't actually be alone much of the game. The Thing will marry squad-based gameplay with elements of survival horror games. You'll encounter other characters who will have the opportunity to join your team, allowing for a squad of up to four players. The game will offer three character "types" to include in your squad, including medics, engineers, and soldiers, each with self-explanatory skills that are essential to progressing through the game.