THE SUFFERING
OFFICIAL TITLE  The Suffering
COMMON TITLE  The Suffering
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLES-52531
REGION  PAL
GENRE / STYLE  Survival horror.

DEVELOPER  Surreal Software, Inc.
PUBLISHER  Midway Home Entertainment.
DATE RELEASED  14 May 2004
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER		 DISC 1

SLES-52531
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLES-52531
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  5037930071768  - 
     

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German
Menus and gameplay are in German.

In the tradition of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry comes The Suffering, a survival horror game set in a haunted penitentiary. Players must not only confront the spirits of executed inmates while advancing through the game's nine levels, but also fellow criminals on death row, prison guards, and other characters. The 12 supernatural creatures in the game were designed by the legendary Stan Winston, best known for his Academy Award-winning work in Aliens, Jurassic Park, and A.I. Players are cast in the role of a troubled inmate named Torque, who has been condemned to death for a crime he may or may not have committed.

When the spirits of the prison inadvertently free him from captivity, Torque begins a grueling quest for survival as he uncovers the clues to make sense of his bewildering past. To battle his grotesque foes, Torque can find and use ten different weapons, ranging from revolvers to Tommy guns. The protagonist also hides a dark secret that allows him to transform into a superhuman creature when pushed too far, at which point he can unleash his pent-up rage for a limited time. Levels are set within prison walls as well as outdoor surroundings, as enemies attack from jail cells, torture chambers, underneath the ground, from behind trees, and more. During the game, players can make certain decisions that will eventually lead to one of three possible endings.

Features
Fight 12 types of creatures designed by Stan Winston, each inspired by the manner in which they were executed
Battle creatures and fellow inmates using ten weapons, including shivs, revolvers, explosives, and more
Transform into a powerful alter ego by filling the character's rage meter
Explore dark and evil surroundings while solving the mystery of Torque's troubled past
Make certain choices during the game to influence the type of ending received

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

Prison is Hell!

Experience the terror as you fight your way out of a maximum-security penitentiary overrun with ghastly creatures. Your desperate bid to escape this prison and the island that surrounds is only the beginning as you learn the truth behind The Suffering.

A full arsenal of brutal weapons
Transform into a hideous and powerful beast.
A horde of ghoulish monsters representing vicious executions.
Experience three different ending based on your actions.

Creature design by Stan Wiston studios

DVD Extras:
The making of: The Suffering.
Documentary: The Haunted Prison.
Sneak Peek of Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy.

  FEATURES:
  • Third or First person perspectives.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • SCIFI & Horror themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  512 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )		  Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
COMPATIBLE LIGHT GUNS
( OFFICIAL LIGHT GUNS ONLY )		  None
OTHER COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS
( OFFICIAL CONTROLLERS ONLY )		  None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )		  None
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = Yes / 60 Hz = No / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Sorround = Yes / Dolby Digital = No / Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.0.0
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 1; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = No; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX r5559 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Agressive CRC = No; Skipdraw Hack = No )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X r5545 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character -  Left Analog Stick
  Look -  Right Analog Stick
  Inventory -  D-Pad Left
  Use -  X Button
  Use health -  Circle Button
  First person -  Square Button
  Insanity -  Triangle Button
  Throw -  L1 Button
  Reload -  L2 Button
  Attack -  R1 Button
  Jump -  R2 Button
  Map -  Select Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:

During gameplay hold R1+ L1 + X and press the following:
Acid Mode-Enter Again to Turn Off -   L x2, R2, R x2, R2, U x2, R2, D x2, R2 
Brand New Family Pic -   U, R, U, R, U, R, R2 
Depths of Hell -   U x3, R x3 
Direction Wizard -   L, R, D, R, R2, L, U, L 
Fade to Black -   D x4 
Family Pic Dirty, Bloody and Wrinkled -   L, D, L, D, L, D, R2 
Frag Grenades -   R, R, R, L, L, L 
Full Health Meter -   Down, Down, Down, R2, Up, Up, Down, Up, R2 
Get all Maps -   Left Right Down Right R2 Left Up Left 
Get all weapons and items exept Gonzo Gun -   Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, R2, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Right, Down, Left, R2, Down, Down, Down, R2, R2 
Get Flamethrower -   Up Up Up Right Right Right 
Get Gonzo Gun -   Left, R2, R2, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Up, R2, R2, R2, Down, Up, Down, Up, R2 
Good ol' Days (Black and White)-Pause to Turn Off -   U, R2, L, R2, D, R2, R, R2 
Hell in a Bottle -   D x3, U x3 
Information Hog -   R, L, U, L, R2, R, D, R 
Let the Demon Condem Us (raise evil level) -   L x2, D, U 
Let the Faith Free (raise good level -   U x2, R, U 
Let us All See the Light -   U, L, D, R, U, R, D, L, R2 
Molotov Cocktails -   D, D, D, U, U, U 
Over Come Insanity -   R x3, R2, L x2, R, L, R2 
Refill FlashLight -   Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Right,Down, Left, R2 
Refills Current Throw Weapon Ammo -   Left, Left, Up, Down, Right, Left, Right, Right, R2 
Resemble The Demon -   U, D, L, R 
Say Hello to my Little Friend -   D, R, U, L, D, R2, L x2, R x2, R2, D, U, L, R, R2 
Shotgun Meyhem -   L x3, D x3 
Squeaky Clean -   D, U ,R, L 
Suicide -   Down (x4), R2 
The Big Bang -   R x3, L x3 
Xombium Bottle Full -   Right, Right, Up, Up, R2, Left, Right, R2, Right, Up, Right, R2 
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 NTSC-U:
  • The Suffering [SLUS-20636]  - 
     
 PAL:
  • The Suffering [SLES-52439]  - 
     
  • The Suffering [SLES-51693]  - 
     

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