: Much of the story focuses on Torque's relationship with his deceased family. The game uses a "morality system" where Torque's actions—helping or harming survivors—affect his memories and ultimately determine the "truth" of how his family died.
Torque is a man haunted by the deaths of his ex-wife and children—a crime he may or may not have committed, depending on the player's choices. After escaping a supernatural prison break on Carnate Island, he returns to his home city, only to find it infested with creatures that are physical manifestations of his own inner turmoil and the city's dark history. The "Ties That Bind" 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 : Much of the story focuses on Torque's