The 7th Guest

The 7th Guest

April 2, 2019

AdventurePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPC

The famous game adapted to fit perfectly for Nintendo Switch™ (all play modes)! The father and mother of all &s;Haunted Mansion&s; games! Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”. "The new standard in interactive entertainment." - Bill Gates (Founder of Microsoft Corporation, 1993) Henry Stauf&s;s …

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Critic Reviews (22)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2019
80.0 /100

"The 7th Guest VR is not only an excellent Halloween game, it&s;s one of the best PSVR2 games released so far. I highly recommend it!"

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Amanda Blain World Of Geek Stuff Apr 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

94.0

"The standout feature of The 7th Guest VR is its ability to breathe new life into a classic. While remaining faithful to the original, the adaptation leverages VR technology to create a nostalgic and fresh experience. The puzzles, the storytelling, …"

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Britt Roberts Games Freezer Apr 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"Feeling…looooonely?"

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Cosimo Riondino SpaceNerd.it Apr 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"The 7th Guest VR is a title that rightfully belongs among the flagships of the latest titles in the VR market. It succeeds in embodying all the most modern and polished features that are being implemented in the development of …"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Apr 2019
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Now that&s;s how you do a remake! Virtual reality and a keen awareness of the past and new technologies has awakened Henry Stauf from a slumber that has lasted since 1993, giving a new, topical youthfulness to an unforgettable classic …"

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Apr 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Though not as groundbreaking as the original, the VR remake of The 7th Guest is still a pretty good time. Delivering a corny/spooky story and a big pile of cleverly designed puzzles, this is a fun VR reinterpretation of the …"

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Apr 2019
70.0 /100

"It’s clear The 7th Guest VR is a labor of love made by true fans of the original game. Its puzzles are brilliant, its production values are top-notch, and it perfectly strikes that balance between creepiness and campiness that made …"

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Apr 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"7th Guest VR is a nice surprise, a remake of a cult classic, that out shines the original in almost every way."

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Apr 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

54.0

"The 7th Guest VR is haunted by clumsy motion controls, but satisfying puzzle design keeps this 90s PC remake alive."

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Heidi Hawes WayTooManyGames Apr 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Sometimes it’s hard to remove the nostalgia glasses and appreciate the new version of something you once held so dear. I stand by my sentiments that I wish Stauf had been more sinister, menacing, and present in this remake. The …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Apr 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

66.0

"Ultimately, The 7th Guest VR is the best sort of surprise. A great mix of entertaining puzzles, compelling exploration and some unexpectedly cutting edge visual design, for this Halloween there&s;s probably no better reason to get out your PS VR2 …"

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Juan Carlos Ortiz GamesCreed Apr 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"The 7th Guest VR is relatively short when factoring in the puzzle solutions. As it can likely be completed in one afternoon, it would take someone with an inquisitive mind no time to find every clue they possibly can. If …"

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Justin Wood CGMagazine Apr 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Overall, 7th Guest VR Feels like the next step with VR. Being able to display some awe-inspiring environmental work and incredible mechanics, it has become my new game to show new to VR folks."

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Apr 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"If you have fond memories of the original game, this version will bring a smile to your face. If you have never played the 7th Guest before, you are in for a treat, especially if you love mystery/puzzle games with …"

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Luis Sánchez LevelUp Apr 2019
78.0 /100

"The 7th Guest VR pays a fair and fitting tribute to a classic from a bygone era in the history of video games. The most delightful aspect of the package is the story, which has remained largely intact, with standout …"

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Murray Robertson The List Apr 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"There remains much love for this franchise and it’s great to see new technology and artistry being used to bring it bang up to date for a modern audience."

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Apr 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"The 7th Guest VR is a homage to a classic game from 1993. Developer Vertigo Games delivers a unique and remade vision of the original title and still includes the ambiance and puzzles that made the first game so memorable. …"

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Apr 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"A succesful re-imagining of the classic 90s interactive movie, that retains the characters and setting but adds some fun new puzzles and VR wonderment."

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Nico Schluchter GAMES.CH Apr 2019
83.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

70.0

"The 7th Guest VR is an all-round successful implementation of a somewhat outdated game principle. The game convinces with a coherent game world, its exciting story and an overall good puzzle quality. It&s;s just a shame that the developers don&s;t …"

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Apr 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Although The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition isn’t as spooky or creepy as I remember it being, it’s still a very good puzzle game with ridiculously hard puzzles. The special edition has implemented a bunch of quality of life updates …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Apr 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

85.0

"Excellent presentation, impressive volumetric technology, head-scratchingly fun puzzles, and a tight storyline come together with engaging VR interactivity to resurrect and reimagine a beloved murder mystery. This game is a must-have for anyone who loves a well-crafted puzzle game."

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Simon Fitzgerald Push Square Apr 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"The 7th Guest VR&s;s intriguing story and great variety of enjoyable conundrums make it a competent VR reimagining of a classic 90s gothic puzzler. With visual, audio and puzzle bugs aplenty, it&s;s a shame Stauf&s;s mansion isn&s;t just riddled with …"

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