TORMENTOR - The Road to Release
[h3]A Complete Timeline for Fans, Ten Days Before Launch[/h3][p]With just 7 days left until Tormentor finally unleashes its full nightmare, we wanted to look back at the long path that led here. From early community rebuilding to massive reveals, crowdfunding battles, trailers, events, and the release of Tormentor: Prologue, this journey has been intense, unpredictable, and unforgettable.[/p][p]This retrospective is dedicated to everyone who stuck with the project, believed in it, pushed it forward, and helped shape the community into what it is today.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]đź“Ś Late 2024 - The Reawakening[/h2][p]![]()
[/p][p]This is the moment when we returned to working on Tormentor, but at the same time shared with you what we had been struggling with for many months, and what we ultimately managed to survive (you can revisit that news post). We kept pushing forward, doing what we do best, and continuing to challenge the limits of censorship. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Less than two weeks later, we invited you to talk about Tormentor, and the interviews with you gave us a huge number of ideas. They also clearly showed us what you expect from Tormentor and which direction we should take. Thank you for your engagement![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Reddit Relaunch[/h2][p]The official r/TormentorGame subreddit was relaunched with a new identity, new rules, and a more focused structure. [/p][p]https://www.reddit.com/r/TormentorGame/[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Madnight 2025[/h2][p]We opened Madnight with a manifesto against censorship, something we've been fighting for years, and something that still tries to limit and block us. But we’re not giving up. We continue to fight for our creative freedom every single day, to this day.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 The Bloody Mary Reveal - Featuring Shawnee Smith[/h2][p]One of Tormentor’s biggest moments arrived with the reveal of Bloody Mary, portrayed by horror icon Shawnee Smith (SAW).
The reveal generated a surge in interest and quickly became one of the defining moments of Tormentor’s cycle.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Kickstarter Campaign[/h2][p]In late March, Tormentor launched its Kickstarter campaign. It showcased the game’s vision, the reward tiers, and the long-term roadmap the studio planned for the project.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Although the campaign gathered momentum, it was ultimately denied, pushing us toward a new solution.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 IndieGoGo - A Complete Turnaround[/h2][p]We had to relaunch the entire crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, where the community rallied with incredible support.[/p][p]IndieGoGo Campaign:[/p][p]https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/madmindstudio/tormentor-enter-the-nightmare-become-the-monster[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Which was a big success:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Bloody Mary Hype[/h2][p]Shawnee Smith’s involvement opened the door for a full character-focused beat, including:[/p][p]• A Bloody Mary gameplay trailer
• A community Q&A centered around Shawnee
• A personal message from the actress
• New visuals and additional lore hints[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Steam Next Fest - A Prepared Showcase[/h2][p]We prepared Tormentor for Steam Next Fest with all event assets completed. Due to Steam review complications, the game was unable to participate.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Horror Game Awards - Halloween Showcase[/h2][p]Tormentor appeared in the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase with the debut of its Trailer, giving fans one of the most atmospheric looks at the game so far.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Victim Customization Trailer[/h2][p]The latest Tormentor trailer is here, showcasing the new victim customization system. Players will have full creative control to design their victims before the torment begins, whether aiming for realism, absurdity, or something straight out of your darkest imagination.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Demo Build Updates[/h2][p]Throughout mid-to-late 2025, the Tormentor: Prologue build received multiple updates and patches. Each update sparked new waves of player feedback, discussion, and visibility.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Scream 4 Fest Participation[/h2][p]Tormentor joined Steam’s Scream 4 Fest, complete with new promotional beats, fresh visibility, and a special new Demo update prepared for the event.
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Tormentor: Prologue Release[/h2][p]The public release of Tormentor: Prologue on Steam gave players their first hands-on journey into the abandoned prison and Ezekiel’s mind.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Community Events - “Confess to Mary”[/h2][p]To close out the pre-launch cycle, the team launched the Confess to Mary event, running from October 31 to November 7. [/p][p]Fans submitted eerie, funny, or unsettling confessions using the event hashtag, and the response quickly became one of the community’s favorite activities.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]❤️ A Thank You to the Players[/h2][p]This project’s path has been long, chaotic, emotional, and unforgettable. [/p][p]Through every reveal, every update, every trailer, and every challenge, one thing stayed constant:[/p][p]The community never gave up.[/p][p]Tormentor releases in 10 days.
Thank you for being a part of this nightmare from the very beginning.
Thank you for every message, every comment, every theory, and every moment of support.[/p][p]The prison doors are about to open.[/p]
The reveal generated a surge in interest and quickly became one of the defining moments of Tormentor’s cycle.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Kickstarter Campaign[/h2][p]In late March, Tormentor launched its Kickstarter campaign. It showcased the game’s vision, the reward tiers, and the long-term roadmap the studio planned for the project.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Although the campaign gathered momentum, it was ultimately denied, pushing us toward a new solution.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 IndieGoGo - A Complete Turnaround[/h2][p]We had to relaunch the entire crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, where the community rallied with incredible support.[/p][p]IndieGoGo Campaign:[/p][p]https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/madmindstudio/tormentor-enter-the-nightmare-become-the-monster[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Which was a big success:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Bloody Mary Hype[/h2][p]Shawnee Smith’s involvement opened the door for a full character-focused beat, including:[/p][p]• A Bloody Mary gameplay trailer
• A community Q&A centered around Shawnee
• A personal message from the actress
• New visuals and additional lore hints[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Steam Next Fest - A Prepared Showcase[/h2][p]We prepared Tormentor for Steam Next Fest with all event assets completed. Due to Steam review complications, the game was unable to participate.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Horror Game Awards - Halloween Showcase[/h2][p]Tormentor appeared in the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase with the debut of its Trailer, giving fans one of the most atmospheric looks at the game so far.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Victim Customization Trailer[/h2][p]The latest Tormentor trailer is here, showcasing the new victim customization system. Players will have full creative control to design their victims before the torment begins, whether aiming for realism, absurdity, or something straight out of your darkest imagination.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Demo Build Updates[/h2][p]Throughout mid-to-late 2025, the Tormentor: Prologue build received multiple updates and patches. Each update sparked new waves of player feedback, discussion, and visibility.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Scream 4 Fest Participation[/h2][p]Tormentor joined Steam’s Scream 4 Fest, complete with new promotional beats, fresh visibility, and a special new Demo update prepared for the event.
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Tormentor: Prologue Release[/h2][p]The public release of Tormentor: Prologue on Steam gave players their first hands-on journey into the abandoned prison and Ezekiel’s mind.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📌 Community Events - “Confess to Mary”[/h2][p]To close out the pre-launch cycle, the team launched the Confess to Mary event, running from October 31 to November 7. [/p][p]Fans submitted eerie, funny, or unsettling confessions using the event hashtag, and the response quickly became one of the community’s favorite activities.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]❤️ A Thank You to the Players[/h2][p]This project’s path has been long, chaotic, emotional, and unforgettable. [/p][p]Through every reveal, every update, every trailer, and every challenge, one thing stayed constant:[/p][p]The community never gave up.[/p][p]Tormentor releases in 10 days.
Thank you for being a part of this nightmare from the very beginning.
Thank you for every message, every comment, every theory, and every moment of support.[/p][p]The prison doors are about to open.[/p]