What "kind of game" would that be, huh? Seriously, Torment feels like a format that was created for this plot and this plot alone, rather than some kind of narrative forced into whatever. From learning new things, abilities, gaining levels, experience, picking classes... At one point everything falls into its rightful place. You'll see what I mean when you start playing. And characters, this game has 'em in spades.
Attention, Morte. I have a question. Do you have a destiny? A purpose?
Is Annah still wearing clothes?
Affirmatory.
Then the answer is yes.
Go, go, go!