The Suffering

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:art_style dark and gritty
gritty and dark
gptkbp:character_development psychological horror elements
Torque's backstory
gptkbp:character_motivation seeking redemption
gptkbp:character_relationships complex character dynamics
gptkbp:combat_system third-person shooter
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Julian_Opie
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact notable in gaming history
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Surreal_Software
gptkbp:difficulty adjustable
adjustable difficulty levels
gptkbp:enemy_types gptkb:monsters
gptkb:Ghost
gptkbp:environment interactive environments
gptkbp:fan_art inspired fan creations
gptkbp:fan_base cult following
gptkbp:fighting_style melee and ranged weapons
gptkbp:game_awards Best Horror Game
Best Story
nominated for several awards
gptkbp:game_community active online community
active fan forums
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:Render_Ware
Surreal's proprietary engine
gptkbp:game_length 10-12 hours
approximately 10-12 hours
gptkbp:game_mechanic third-person shooter
gptkbp:game_mechanics fear and sanity system
unique mechanics for horror games
gptkbp:game_mode single-player
gptkbp:game_modes single-player
gptkbp:game_series gptkb:The_Suffering_series
gptkbp:game_updates patches and fixes
patches and updates released
gptkbp:gameplay third-person shooter
gptkbp:genre survival horror
gptkbp:graphics realistic graphics for its time
gptkbp:has_lore gptkb:urban_legends
gptkb:mythology
mythology and folklore
psychological horror
rich backstory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Suffering
gptkbp:in-game_items gptkb:collectibles
gptkb:weapons
health items
ammo
gptkbp:influence inspired other horror games.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkb:H._P._Lovecraft
gptkb:Lovecraftian_horror
psychological horror
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Silent_Hill
gptkb:Resident_Evil
gptkb:horror_films
Horror films
American horror films
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Dante's_Inferno
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life prison history
gptkbp:language_spoken character interactions
gptkbp:legacy influential in horror genre
influential horror title
gptkbp:location varied environments
gptkbp:main_character Torque
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:comics
gptkb:novel_adaptations
gptkb:novelization
limited edition items
gptkbp:metacritic_score 80
gptkbp:multiplayer no
gptkbp:narrative non-linear storytelling
deep psychological themes
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear storytelling
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:horror
redemption
guilt
gptkbp:platform gptkb:PC
gptkb:Play_Station_2
gptkb:Xbox
gptkbp:players character interactions
third-person perspective
player agency
moral decisions
multiple endings
moral choices
affect story outcomes
dialogue options
decision-making consequences
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Midway_Games
gptkbp:puzzles environmental puzzles
gptkbp:release_date March 2004
2004-02-25
gptkbp:release_platform gptkb:Xbox_Live
gptkb:Steam
multiple consoles
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:remake speculated remake
The Suffering: Remake (unofficial)
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Suffering:_Ties_That_Bind
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Suffering_series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Abbot_Penitentiary
gptkb:Abbottsford_Penitentiary
gptkbp:sound_design immersive sound effects
gptkbp:soundtrack original score by various artists
dynamic music system
gptkbp:themes mental illness
gptkbp:type gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:voice_acting professional voice actors
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1961
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Julian_Opie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4