Thing-Thing

Thing-Thing is an Action-Shooter-Run 'n Gun game submitted by Sean McGee AKA Weasel on 28th August 2005. As it starts almost all in black and white, and features characters with floating circles for hands, it resembles Madness Combat in style. In fact, it is featured in the Madness Collection page as a series that has the same "vibe" as the Madness series.
== Story ==
The story of Thing-Thing is relatively simple, although it is elaborated upon in future installments in the series. The playable character, who can be customized before starting the game, escapes a cell where he is being inspected by a doctor. While escaping the facility, the player has to fight an enemy robot, Poseidon, the game's single boss fight. After escaping the facility, the player learns that they are called "Number 154," and are considered a bio-weapon. the game ends on a cliffhanger, when the player examines a fallen enemy that attacks him.
== Gameplay ==
Like many Run n' Gun games, Thing-Thing uses a combination of the keyboard and mouse. This allows for simultaneous movement and accurate firing. The HUD indicates the player's health and ammunition for their current weapon. Weapons can be picked up from where enemies drop them, and the player can switch weapons in real time; there is a default punch for times without a weapon. A cheat mode is also available.
== Presentation ==
Thing-Thing's graphics are obviously inspired by the Madness series. The characters are usually composed of basic shapes, the environments are monochrome save for the occasional red, and much of the game takes place in an industrialized military complex. However, players do have the option to customize their character's headwear and suit before starting the game. In total, there are about 300 possible outfits. Although there is little to no music, a variety of sound effects are used, especially for the gunfire.
== Reception ==
It is a great success on Newgrounds, winning Daily Feature and Weekly second Place. As of May 2012, it has an average review of 8.7/10 with over 1.6 million views. It also spawned an entire series of games, which currently has four main entries and three "arena" games.
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Category:Flash games
Category:Run 'n Gun
Category:Action Games
Category:Teen
Category:2005