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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

DOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2013

Should you play it?

The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!

What works
  • Deep, disturbing psychological story
  • Multiple endings and moral choices
  • Voice acting by original author
  • Unique dystopian sci-fi setting
  • Well-preserved retro style
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated and clunky gameplay mechanics
  • Frequent bugs and potential softlocks
  • Obtuse and frustrating puzzles
  • Lack of guidance requiring walkthroughs
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Hidden Gems

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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression.

Why this game works

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