Item: I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This isn't 'fun' in the traditional sense. It's miserable, grotesque, and deeply philosophical. The mobile port is surprisingly decent, though pixel-hunting for small items on a phone screen can be a pain. If you can handle the mature themes, it’s one of the best stories ever told in gaming. It makes modern horror games look like cartoons. Just be prepared for the clunky 90s puzzle logic.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Superb writing and voice acting
Genuinely disturbing atmosphere
Deeply thought-provoking

Frustrating old-school puzzle logic
Interface is clunky on touch screens
Extremely bleak

Technical Report

Performance: Direct port of the PC version; some tiny hotspots are hard to hit.

Accessibility:

Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a serious, dark narrative experience.

Skip if: You are easily disturbed or hate obscure puzzles.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Playtime: 7 hours
Status: Reached the final confrontation

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1042314648

$3.99 13+★4.6 133 reviews

Author : DotEmu

Pubish Date : Wed Jan 13 2016

Last Update Date : Mon Jun 27 2016

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Genres :

Version 1.02Mon Jun 27 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Minor Bug fixes
I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream is a classic point-and-click adventure game originally released in 1995 on PC. Based on a short story of the same title by Harlan Ellison, one of the most-acclaimed American science-fiction writers, I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream immerses the player in a frightening post-apocalyptic atmosphere 109 years after a supercomputer named AM has wiped out humanity. Created during the War, AM hates all humans and has decided to make the last five survivors pay for what they’ve done. These survivors are now immortal, so AM can torture them forever for its own sadistic pleasure.
In the game, you’ll guide each character through their own “hell”-- reviewing their past and confronting their fears and weaknesses, all whilst clinging to the hope of someday being free.
I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream integrates many appealing features, including:
• Change between "touch" mode and "classic" mode at any time
• Changeable graphics – player can choose between different filters
• Different soundtracks – “midi”, “adlib”, and more
• Several languages available: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian (subtitles only)
• Play as multiple characters – you choose the order
• Alternate endings
• Well-crafted puzzles
• Inspired by Harlan Ellison’s short story, who also voices the supercomputer!
• No ads, no in-app purchases, no hidden costs. Enjoy all content!
A great story with an interesting, original plot that’s disturbing and thought-provoking in equal measure, I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is an essential title for any adventure game fan -- and now you can enjoy this cult classic on smartphone and tablet with this specially-adapted version!
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream is a classic point-and-click adventure game originally released in 1995 on PC. Based on a short story of the same title by Harlan Ellison, one of the most-acclaimed American science-fiction writers, I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream immerses the player in a frightening post-apocalyptic atmosphere 109 years after a supercomputer named AM has wiped out humanity. Created during the War, AM hates all humans and has decided to make the last five survivors pay for what they’ve done. These survivors are now immortal, so AM can torture them forever for its own sadistic pleasure.
In the game, you’ll guide each character through their own “hell”-- reviewing their past and confronting their fears and weaknesses, all whilst clinging to the hope of someday being free.
I Have no Mouth, And I Must Scream integrates many appealing features, including:
• Change between "touch" mode and "classic" mode at any time
• Changeable graphics – player can choose between different filters
• Different soundtracks – “midi”, “adlib”, and more
• Several languages available: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian (subtitles only)
• Play as multiple characters – you choose the order
• Alternate endings
• Well-crafted puzzles
• Inspired by Harlan Ellison’s short story, who also voices the supercomputer!
• No ads, no in-app purchases, no hidden costs. Enjoy all content!
A great story with an interesting, original plot that’s disturbing and thought-provoking in equal measure, I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is an essential title for any adventure game fan -- and now you can enjoy this cult classic on smartphone and tablet with this specially-adapted version!

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 133 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

In a post-apocalyptic future, a sentient supercomputer named AM has wiped out humanity, leaving only five people alive to torture for eternity. In this classic point-and-click adventure, you must guide these five characters through 'psychological rooms' designed to exploit their flaws and past traumas. Players must make difficult moral choices to prove that humans are better than the machine that torments them. Featuring voice acting by the author Harlan Ellison and a deep, mature narrative, this mobile port brings the cult classic horror game to a new generation.

Features

Engaging story written by Harlan Ellison

Multiple playable characters with unique scenarios

Multiple endings based on moral choices

Full voice acting, including the author as 'AM'

Optimized touch-screen interface

Tips

Managing the Spiritual Barometer

Every action you take affects your character's 'Spiritual Barometer.' Making moral or heroic choices will turn the portrait green, while cowardly or cruel actions turn it red, ultimately affecting which ending you receive.

Promotion Videos

I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream - iOS / Android official trailer - YouTube

Gameplays

Psychological Exploration

Interact with environments, collect items, and engage in dialogue with twisted NPCs. Each of the five characters has their own unique scenario that explores their personal history and fears.