SummaryThe 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 Blackmore, a ... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Developer:Surreal Software
The Suffering: Ties That Bind
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Sep 26, 2005
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
68% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
32% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
0% Negative
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90
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.
83
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.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
68% Positive
30 Ratings
30 Ratings
25% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
7% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Apr 16, 2025
10
بصراحة الجزء هذا ناار عجبني اكثر من الجزء الاول، اول شيء صار اكو تعدد بالاسلحة و القصة صارت تمشي وصار كلشي يوضح و القتالات و اطلاق النار شيء رهيب ما حاربت بس زومبي بل حاربت جيش و سجناء وشرطة و زومبي والاخضر واليابس حاربته وهذا جان شيء حلو ولمن تورك يتحول الى زومبي او وحش كبير صار له فائدة لان اللعبة جابت ميزة أو فكرة جديدة وهي: اكو نوع من الزومبي يكون قوي وما تفيد ضده الاسلحة طيب شلون تقتله ؟ لازم تتحول الى الزومبي علمود تقتله وهنا صار اكو فائدة من الزومبي وله فعلاً استخدام على عكس الجزء الاول جنت استخدمه اذا جان زومبي عدده هواي جاي عليا وشيء الثاني الزومبي الي اتحول له صرت اكدر اطوره يعني اخلي عنده أسلحة اخلي ضربته اقوى هنا هم فكرة حلوه و الشخصيات الشريرة هم حلوه وشكلها مستفز و طريقة كلامها مستفزه وهاي نقطة طبعاً السلبية تكررت ان البطل تورك كلامه قليل ومايحجي او يرد او يهدد نفس وضعه بس الصراحة الجزء الثاني الجرافيكس ماله سيء سيء بشكل مو طبيعي يعني بنص ( الكتسين ) فجاءة وجه الشخصية يختفي و النهاية سووها مقاربة لنهاية الجزء الاول تكدر تتخطى قتل اهلك او تبقى تتذكره ويصير كابوس لك
Jun 16, 2022
10
the fear that this game gave me was incredible its graphic violence also made me uncomfortable
80
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.
79
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.
75
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]
70
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.
50
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]
Feb 9, 2018
9
Greatest horror, shooting, action packed game on the ps2 for the year 2005. Grotesque imagery, deep and dark story with creepy characters.
Jan 30, 2026
8
A shorter game than the original "Suffering", but also more refined. This is an action horror title that has more in common with "Devil May Cry" than "Resident Evil". For better or worse, there are less puzzles than in the first game. But the multiple endings (three in total) are still included. "Ties That Bind" has a better combat system and graphics than its predecessor. In its own way, it's about as good as the first. I'd rate it with an 8 out of 10.
May 28, 2025
7
Take the prequel idea to a next level. At some points it workds better than the real game, but some levels feels a little clunky. Overall, a solid and original experience.
Apr 8, 2023
7
A horror-based action sequel for those who enjoyed "The Darkness", "Silent Hill" and "Manhunt". It's a spooky, gory and profane shooter. Not a great game, but perfectly entertaining while it lasts. I would rate it with a 7.7 out of 10.
