The Suffering Ties That Bind -

: Each monster Torque faces represents a specific form of suffering or execution. For example, the Slayers (men with blades for limbs) represent the brutality of modern violence, while the Mainliners (creatures covered in syringes) embody the city's struggle with drug addiction. A Reflection on Human Nature

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: : Each monster Torque faces represents a specific