Cult-Classic CD-ROM Adventure The 7th Guest Is Getting a Flat-Screen Remake in June
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Vertigo Games is bringing its 2023 VR remake of the 1993 classic The 7th Guest to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on June 4, featuring cross-ownership perks for existing VR players.
Back in 1993, The 7th Guest helped define the CD-ROM era by pairing pre-rendered 3D environments with live-action full-motion video. While the original puzzle design was occasionally divisive, the game left a massive cultural footprint on PC gaming. Now, developer Vertigo Games is bringing that spooky atmosphere to modern platforms with a new flat-screen adaptation arriving on June 4 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow later.
This upcoming release is closely tied to Vertigo Games' critically acclaimed 2023 virtual reality adaptation, translating that fully explorable 3D recreation of Henry Stauf's infamous mansion into standard display formats. The project keeps the volumetric FMV performances that let players view the delightfully campy cast from multiple angles, while adapting the original puzzles for traditional controllers. At just $19.99, the pricing sits comfortably for a nostalgia trip or an introduction for newer players.
In a consumer-friendly move, Vertigo Games is offering a cross-ownership bonus for digital buyers. If you already own the VR version on Steam or PSVR 2, you will receive the flat-screen remake for free on the same platform, and the reverse applies if you purchase the new version first. Original reporting by Matt Wales on Eurogamer details how this revival bridges classic CD-ROM history with modern hardware.
Source: Eurogamer
Tags: The 7th Guest, PC Gaming, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Remake
Original article: Eurogamer