: Torque is pursued by Blackmore , a mysterious figure from his past who represents his darker impulses. Their connection is the central "tie" that Torque must either sever or embrace.

The title refers to several interwoven layers of connection: The Suffering 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 : Torque is pursued by Blackmore , a