2 Classic PC Horror Games Are Being Delisted on September 1

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2 Classic PC Horror Games Are Being Delisted on September 1

Key Takeaways

  • The cult classic horror games The Suffering and Ties That Bind are being delisted from GOG on September 1.
  • Both games are remembered fondly as great survival-horror titles of the PS2 and original Xbox era.
  • Used copies of the games go for nearly $50, but GOG hosts them for a mere $9.99 each.

As someone who grew up playing games from the golden age of consoles and fondly remembers the survival-horror gems that graced our screens back then, this news about The Suffering and Ties That Bind being delisted from GOG on September 1 has left me feeling rather… tormented.

The beloved horror video games, “The Suffering” (originally released in 2004) and its sequel, “The Suffering: Ties That Bind” (released in 2005), will no longer be available for purchase on GOG starting from September 1. These games were created by the defunct companies Surreal Software and Midway Games during their heyday. The original “Suffering” was a commercial success, despite receiving somewhat mixed reviews. It is fondly remembered as one of the better survival-horror titles from the PS2 and original Xbox era.

Originally launched games, The Suffering and The Suffering: Ties That Bind, have yet to receive any updates or re-releases on contemporary gaming platforms. To add insult to injury, second-hand copies of these games typically sell for around $50, which is the price they initially retailed for. However, PC users have had the opportunity to purchase both games at a reasonable cost through GOG, with each game available for just $9.99. Regrettably, classic survival-horror enthusiasts should act fast if they wish to secure copies of The Suffering and its sequel from GOG, as they will soon be removed from the platform and no longer available for purchase.

Starting from September 1, it’s been announced that the games “The Suffering” and “The Suffering: Ties That Bind” will be taken down from GOG. While the exact time for their removal hasn’t been disclosed, it’s known that they are being taken off due to a publisher’s request. Since Midway Games no longer exist, Warner Bros. Interactive is currently the publisher. It’s speculated that the games might be removed because of expired music licensing rights, but other reasons could also be at play. For any PC gamers who are fans of “The Suffering” or “Ties That Bind”, they have until an unspecified point on September 1 to purchase these games.

The Suffering and The Suffering: Ties That Bind Are Being Delisted

  • The Suffering (GOG) – $9.99
  • The Suffering: Ties That Bind (GOG) – $9.99

The Suffering: A chilling adventure on an island jail teeming with gruesome creatures. You assume command of protagonist Torque, wrongfully accused of murdering his family and condemned to death row. The plot thickens as Torque receives cryptic messages from his deceased wife, leading players to help him escape the island alive. This game leans more toward action within the survival-horror genre while retaining its eerie atmosphere. If you have a saved game from the original, Ties That Bind allows you to carry on Torque’s story, where he confronts the island monsters in an urban setting.

Currently, neither “The Suffering” nor “The Suffering: Ties That Bind” can be found on Steam for purchase, making it necessary for PC gaming enthusiasts to explore and acquire these games via GOG instead.

It’s really disappointing that both “The Suffering” and “Ties That Bind” seem to have vanished, given how costly used copies of these games have become these days. But there’s a glimmer of optimism – maybe Nightdive Studios might work on reviving “The Suffering,” much like it is planning the remaster of the 2002 version of “The Thing” game. At this point, however, there hasn’t been any official announcement about this, so fans should manage their expectations accordingly.

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2024-08-24 17:33