NightDive Studios is reviving one of the most unsettling point-and-click adventure games ever made: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. Based on the iconic short story by Harlan Ellison, the title will be released for current-generation consoles on March 27, 2025.
A Terrifying Legacy
Originally launched in 1995 for MS-DOS and Mac, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream is set in a world where a nearly omnipotent supercomputer named AM has wiped out humanity, sparing only five survivors who endure endless torment deep underground. The game confronts players with the harrowing backstories, fears, and moral dilemmas faced by these five tortured souls.
From Book to Game
Ellison’s short story remains renowned for its bleak vision and profound psychological horror, and this interactive adaptation stays faithful to those themes. Players take on the roles of different characters—each with unique struggles and dark secrets—while attempting to outmaneuver AM in a twisted “game” of survival.
What to Expect in the Console Version
According to its Steam page, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream immerses players in:
- Five Interconnected Storylines: Assume the perspectives of Gorrister, Benny, Ellen, Nimdok, and Ted, each grappling with agonizing traumas in a nightmarish setting.
- Psychological and Ethical Dilemmas: Discover and confront highly charged emotional issues, reflecting the mature, adult-oriented tone that defines Ellison’s work.
- Full Voice Acting: Featuring more than 40 characters, including Harlan Ellison himself providing the voice of the sadistic computer, AM.
- Classic Point-and-Click Gameplay: Engage with challenging puzzles, intricate dialogue, and branching paths in an artfully macabre world.
Having already appeared on multiple platforms, from Windows to mobile devices, this marks the first time I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream will be readily accessible on modern consoles. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or a newcomer seeking a mind-bending narrative, don’t miss the chance to experience this hallmark of psychological terror when it launches on March 27, 2025.
