Summary
- Classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure games like Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, and Day of the Tentacle could be coming to the PlayStation 5.
- These old-school point-and-click titles are beloved for their clever writing, challenging puzzles, and unforgettable characters.
- The previous remastered versions of these games included bonus features like developer's commentary and the ability to switch between newer and original graphics.
According to a new leak, classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure games like Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, and Day of the Tentacle could be coming to the PlayStation 5. While LucasArts is mainly known for the many Star Wars video games of old, the studio was also a pioneer when it came to story and puzzle-based PC adventure games during the '90s. From the Casablanca-inspired mystery of Grim Fandango to the satirical cross-country adventure of Sam and Max: Hit the Road, LucasArts’ assortment of old-school point-and-click titles are still fondly remembered to this day for their clever writing, challenging puzzles, and unforgettable characters.
Some of the standouts among LucasArts’ library of 90s titles include Day of the Tentacle, a follow-up to the 1987 graphic adventure game Maniac Mansion that features three playable protagonists who travel across different time periods to thwart the plans of an evil mutant tentacle. 1995’s Full Throttle put players behind the wheel as biker gang leader Ben and utilized an all-star cast of voice actors like Roy Conrad, Mark Hamill, and Kath Soucie. Lastly, Grim Fandango used cutting-edge-for-the-time 3D graphics to tell the tale of Manny Calavera, a professional Grim Reaper who finds himself caught up in a supernatural conspiracy in the land of the dead.
Now these classic LucasArts point-and-click adventure games could be coming to the PlayStation 5, at least if a new report from PlayStation Lifestyle is to be believed. Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango, and Full Throttle were recently listed for the PS5 on the Taiwan ratings board, as spotted and shared by Gematsu on Twitter earlier this week. The leak in question also mentions the PlayStation 4, but there have already been remastered versions of the three games on that console.
Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango, And Full Throttle Could Come To PS5
Indeed, all three of these old LucasArts titles have previously been remastered and re-released on various consoles for later generations to enjoy, either individually or as part of a collection like the Double Fine Humble Bundle in 2020. Day of the Tentacle was updated with new graphics in 2016, about a year after Grim Fandango was reintroduced to the masses with its own remaster. Likewise, Full Throttle Remastered hit the road in 2017, and all three of these updated titles came packed with bonus features like developer’s commentary and the ability to switch between the newer graphics and the original visuals with the press of a button.
Having new, native versions of Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango, and Full Throttle for the PlayStation 5 would be an interesting development, given that the previous re-releases were developed by Double Fine – a studio that was comprised of the original LucasArts talent behind them and acquired by Microsoft in 2019. While this might have been a roadblock to getting these classic games on PlayStation hardware in the past, recent reports suggest that Xbox is bringing some of its first-party exclusives to its long-time rival. The classic LucasArts games could be part of that deal, assuming that the leaked listing from the Taiwan ratings board is correct.
- Brand
- Sony
- Original Release Date
- November 12, 2020
Sony's PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon's Souls and Astro's Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info- Hardware Versions
- PS5
- Original MSRP (USD)
- Disc Edition: $499.99; Digital Edition: $399.99
- Weight
- Disc Edition: 9.9 LBS; Digital Edition: 8.6 LBS