| Name | Reviewer | Quote | Score |
| GameSpot.com (Xbox) | Ryan Mac Donald | ...The Thing's unique blend of action, puzzle-solving, and team management works very well. | 8.4 out of 10 |
| GameSpy.com (Xbox) | Tom Ham | Rife with thrills and chills, The Thing delivers on all levels. | 85 out of 100 |
| IGN.com (Xbox) | Doug Perry | All of things are consistent with the movie, the theme of which has been handled with exquisite care and thought. | 8.3 out of 10 |
| GameZone.com (Xbox) | Michael Lafferty | This is a game that is scary, intense, fun and totally enjoyable. | 8.9 out of 10 |
| AVault.com (PC) | Bob Mandel | ...The Thing sports amazingly high production values, and is a polished and fun game. | 3.5 out of 5 |
| GamersHell.com | Bill Waker | An odd mix of 3rd person shooter and adventure game, it manages to pull both off in one nice and easy package. | 8.7 out of 10 |
| GGMania.com | Staff | It's definitely one of the best horror-action games I have ever played. | 85% |
| Eurogamer.net (Xbox) | Kristan Reed | ...it pales in comparison to any number of quality releases that have hit the shelves recently, and at full price should be avoided. | 5 out of 10 |
| GamingTarget.com (PlayStation 2) | John Scalzo | When a game is this good you have to look for little nitpicky things to complain about. | 9.9 out of 10 |
| GameRankings.com (PlayStation 2) | George | The Thing is a great game, and is so effectively crafted that the producers of the film would do well to reissue the film on DVD, as any person who plays the game is bound to want to see the origins of their adventure. | 81 out of 100 |