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2004-03-08

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The Suffering

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English

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The Sufferingis a 2004firstandthird-person shootersurvival horrorvideo game, developed bySurreal SoftwareforPlayStation 2,XboxandMicrosoft Windows. The game was published byMidway Gamesfor PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The PC version was published byEncorein North America and byZoo Digital Publishingin Europe. In North America, the game was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in March, and for PC in June. In Europe, it was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in May, and for PC in July. A version was also planned for theGameCube, but was cancelled prior to release. In 2017, the game was released onGOG.combyWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the current owner of the IP after acquiring publisher Midway Games' assets following the latter company's bankruptcy in 2009.

The game tells the story of Torque, a prisoner ondeath rowfor murdering his ex-wife and two children, a crime of which he claims to be innocent, saying he blacked out and cannot remember what happened. Shortly after he arrives in Abbot State Penitentiary on Carnate Island, off the coast ofMaryland, anearthquakehits the island, resulting in the prison being attacked by unusualsupernaturalthreats. After being freed, Torque attempts to fight his way to freedom while confronting his own personal demons, all while attempting to remember what really happened to his family. The game features three endings, depending on the players' actions throughout, each of which reveals a different version of the murder of Torque's family.

The Sufferingreceived primarily positive reviews. Some critics felt the blend ofactionwith horror didn't work, and that the game was not sufficiently scary. Others praised its deviation from traditionalsurvival horrorgames such asResident Evil,Silent HillandFatal Frame. Many also lauded the creature design, the tone, and the game's morality system, which determines both the ending, and how certain characters interact with Torque during the game.The Sufferingwas a commercial success, selling over 1.5 million units worldwide across all platforms. In 2005, a sequel was released,The Suffering: Ties That Bind.

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