PlayStation 1 puzzle classic Intelligent Qube Returns In April '26

The classic 1995 PlayStation puzzle game Intelligent Qube is making a surprise return to modern consoles. According to a new listing on the PlayStation Store, the title will be re-released on 17th April for PS5 and PS4, priced at £7.99. The listing confirms the game will include save states, a rewind function, and customisable controls, features that have become standard for Hamster Corporation's line of Arcade Archives ports.

📜 The PlayStation's Cult Puzzle LegacyThe original PlayStation was known for its diverse library that went beyond mascot platformers. Alongside Intelligent Qube, other celebrated puzzle games from the era include Bust-a-Move, Tetris Plus, and the Japan-exclusive Devil Dice. This re-release taps into a specific niche of the console's history.

For many, Intelligent Qube (known as Kurushi in Europe) is a defining memory of the original PlayStation's eclectic library. Developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, it tasked players with clearing a grid of rolling cubes by trapping them, all while a stirring orchestral score built tension. Its unique, cerebral gameplay stood in stark contrast to the era's popular mascot platformers and fighting games, offering a quieter, more strategic challenge.

This re-release is significant as it marks one of the few times the cult title has been officially available since its original launch. Unlike many PS1 classics that were reissued on the PS3 or PSP via the PlayStation Network, Intelligent Qube has remained largely inaccessible. Its return via the modern PlayStation Store provides a straightforward, legal way for a new generation to experience its clever puzzle design, and for veterans to revisit a title that has often commanded high prices on the second-hand market.

The announcement follows a growing trend of Sony revisiting its deeper back catalogue, similar to the recent re-releases of EchoChrome and G-Police., it's a welcome move that highlights the diverse experimental spirit of mid-90s game development. Whether you're solving its geometric puzzles for the first time or remembering the stress of a rapidly advancing cube line, Intelligent Qube's return is a notable addition to the digital retro landscape.

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