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+ | {{disambig|the 2002 game based on the John Carpenter film of the same name|the remaster|[[The Thing: Remastered]]|the unrelated 1988 game|[[The Thing (1988)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Thing cover.jpg | |cover = The Thing cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Vivendi Universal Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Vivendi Universal Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 20, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 20, 2002}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-thing|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-thing|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Antarctica, Horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Thing }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |mobygames = 7168 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = The Thing (video game) | |wikipedia = The Thing (video game) | ||
|winehq = 4216 | |winehq = 4216 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4339/7/ Patch 1.2] adds mouse look (enable in options under advanced controls).<br> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Bump mapping=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling bump mapping|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin}} directory. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|d3d8.ini}} with a text editor and make sure <code>BumpMapping</code> is set to <code>1</code>. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1162-the-thing-bump-maps/ bump maps] and extract them to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\textures}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 1.2 is required. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Thing game settings.png|Game settings.}} | {{Image|The Thing game settings.png|Game settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Thing audio and video settings.png|Audio and video settings.}} | {{Image|The Thing audio and video settings.png|Audio and video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|The Thing controls.png|Key mappings screen.}} | {{Image|The Thing controls.png|Key mappings screen.}} | ||
{{Image|The Thing advanced controls.png|Advanced controls (enable mouse look here).}} | {{Image|The Thing advanced controls.png|Advanced controls (enable mouse look here).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/thing/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited |
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Widescreen resolution=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling widescreen resolution|fix= |
− | # | + | # Download and extract [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\}}. |
− | + | # Edit {{file|d3d8.ini}} with a text editor and change <code>Width</code> and <code>Height</code> to your desired resolution.}} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Master volume option only. | |separate volume notes = Master volume option only. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = false | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/114-the-thing link #1] or [https://github.com/hornster02/The_Thing-2002-CZ link #2] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translations; [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4177 #1] or [https://chomikuj.pl/malgosiakomorowska7/zachomikowane/*e2*96*ba+The+Thing+v1.2+PL/The+Thing+Spolszczenie,2717582555.rar(archive) #2.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===White screen, no intro movie error=== | ===White screen, no intro movie error=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Missing data paths will result in a white and black screen when starting the game or broken menu graphics. |
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game|fix= | ||
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | ||
"RESOURCEDIR"="c:\\thething\\data;c:\\thething\\data\\mainui.pak"</pre> | "RESOURCEDIR"="c:\\thething\\data;c:\\thething\\data\\mainui.pak"</pre> | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Edit the paths accordingly if the game is not installed to {{folder|C:\thething\}}. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==VR support== |
− | === | + | {{VR support |
− | + | |gg3d name = | |
− | + | |native 3d gg3d award = | |
− | + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | |
− | + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | |
− | + | |iz3d gg3d award = | |
− | + | |native 3d = | |
− | + | |native 3d notes = | |
− | + | |nvidia 3d vision = | |
− | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | |
− | === | + | |tridef 3d = |
− | + | |tridef 3d notes = | |
− | + | |iz3d = | |
− | + | |iz3d notes = | |
− | + | |vorpx = hackable | |
− | + | |vorpx modes = G3D | |
− | + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile(s), (DGVoodoo2 2.54/D3D8to9), see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/das_ding/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | |
− | + | |htc vive = | |
− | + | |htc vive notes = | |
− | + | |oculus rift = | |
− | + | |oculus rift notes = | |
− | + | |osvr = | |
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |audio = DirectSound3D | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enabling cheats=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cheats are enabled in the registry:|fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the following code block to a text editor | ||
+ | # Save as a <code>.reg</code> file and run (merge) it | ||
+ | <pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | ||
+ | |||
+ | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | ||
+ | [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] | ||
+ | "PlayerInvulnerable"="1" | ||
+ | "NPCInvulnerable"="1" | ||
+ | "FullWeaponEquip"="1" | ||
+ | "Fullammo"="1"</pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} These parameters are included in {{file|d3d8.ini}} that comes with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1039-the-thing-suis-wrapper/ Sui's Wrapper] | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | These mods are made by the community to enhance the visuals and gameplay with modern improvements. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUIrGnWZE1ShjnC6A9wwYrPGUFOjLpG0/view?usp=sharing MadMaxGamer's AI Upscaled Textures] - HD textures made from AI upscaling the original textures | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/thing/techinfo|title=The Thing for Windows (2002) Tech Info - MobyGames|date=November 30, 2016}}</ref> | |OSfamily = Windows|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/thing/techinfo|title=The Thing for Windows (2002) Tech Info - MobyGames|date=November 30, 2016}}</ref> | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minGPU = 3D Accelerator Required | |minGPU = 3D Accelerator Required | ||
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|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minDX = 8 | |minDX = 8 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = XP | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 32MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:46, 24 August 2024
This page is for the 2002 game based on the John Carpenter film of the same name. For the remaster, see The Thing: Remastered. For the unrelated 1988 game, see The Thing (1988).
Developers | |
---|---|
Computer Artworks | |
Publishers | |
Vivendi Universal Games | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 20, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Antarctica, Horror |
Series | The Thing |
The Thing | |
---|---|
The Thing | 2002 |
The Thing: Remastered | TBA |
The Thing is a singleplayer game in the The Thing series.
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 adds mouse look (enable in options under advanced controls).
Bump mapping
Enabling bump mapping |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\bin\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Windowed | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Sui's Wrapper. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Enabling widescreen resolution |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master volume option only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation. link #1 or link #2 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | Fan translations; #1 or #2. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
White screen, no intro movie error
- Missing data paths will result in a white and black screen when starting the game or broken menu graphics.
Reinstall the game |
---|
Or add the necessary paths to the registry by hand: |
---|
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] "RESOURCEDIR"="c:\\thething\\data;c:\\thething\\data\\mainui.pak"
|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile(s), (DGVoodoo2 2.54/D3D8to9), see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | DirectSound3D |
Enabling cheats
Cheats are enabled in the registry: |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Computer Artworks\The Thing\1.0] "PlayerInvulnerable"="1" "NPCInvulnerable"="1" "FullWeaponEquip"="1" "Fullammo"="1"
|
Modifications
These mods are made by the community to enhance the visuals and gameplay with modern improvements.
- MadMaxGamer's AI Upscaled Textures - HD textures made from AI upscaling the original textures
System requirements
Windows[1] | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Accelerator Required 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32MB of VRAM |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ The Thing for Windows (2002) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on November 30, 2016