The Suffering Ties That Bind -

Torque is a man haunted by the deaths of his ex-wife and children—a crime he may or may not have committed, depending on the player's choices. After escaping a supernatural prison break on Carnate Island, he returns to his home city, only to find it infested with creatures that are physical manifestations of his own inner turmoil and the city's dark history. The "Ties That Bind"

Developed by Surreal Software , the game serves as an informative look at "survival terror". It suggests that the "ties" to our past—our mistakes, our losses, and our heritage—can become a source of immense suffering if we do not confront them. In Torque’s world, your past literally bites back, and your internal struggle determines whether you become a man or a monster. The Game Design Writings of Richard Rouse III The Suffering Ties That Bind

The title refers to several interwoven layers of connection: Torque is a man haunted by the deaths