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The Suffering: Ties That Bind
PlayStation 2
Released On: Sep 26, 2005
75
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
75
68% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
32% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
75
68% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
32% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
If you like lots of guns that feel the business, lots of demons who look the business, lots of tension, lots of suspense, a great plot that keeps you guessing and interested, and buckets and buckets of blood, then you'll probably love this.
It’s the kind of sequel that gamers look for, just as if you were to see a great horror film and then anxiously await the next installment to get all the answers.
There are enough things that feel distracting to keep this from becoming a classic game, but a strong enough foundation of gameplay and direction to make it a worthy addition to the console library.
A satisfying follow-up to those looking for more of the same. But those looking for a significant step ahead for the series will likely be disappointed.
The biggest problem here is that the game is short - though replay value comes from taking the "good or bad" paths - but it's one Hell of a ride while it lasts. [Nov 2005, p.82]
Although the game doesn't bring a lot of new experiences to the table, it does do a great job of adding to the experience gamers enjoyed the first time around.
After the interesting and confident debut of The Suffering last year, Ties That Bind remains a straightforward action game, and one with a coherent story that feels well paced, if too full of schlocky cliché for some. But that is, ultimately, all it does: remains. [Dec 2005, p.106]
Summary The Suffering: Ties That Bind is a revolutionary action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the unforgiving streets and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Blac...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 26, 2005
Developer:
- Surreal Software
Publisher: Midway
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