As the PC CD-ROM drives began to emerge in the market, a wave of creativity swept through the development community, eager to explore the uncharted territories offered by this new medium. This innovation paved the way for a remarkable collection of software, with notable titles such as Myst, Star Wars: Rebel Assault, and The 7th Guest leading the charge. While many of these early PC CD-ROM games found their way onto the nascent CD-based consoles, The 7th Guest stood out as an anomaly; Nintendo secured the rights for a planned release on the SNES CD add-on, a project that ultimately never saw the light of day. Fast forward to 2023, and the game finally made its debut on a Nintendo console with a surprise re-release on the eShop, marking a significant milestone after three decades.
Reviving a Classic
In the wake of this resurgence, Vertigo Games has embarked on an ambitious project to fully remake this iconic puzzle adventure. The eerie mansion, once the domain of a wealthy recluse and toymaker, is set to receive a fresh coat of paint, featuring reimagined puzzles and redesigned environments. In a nod to modern gaming, the remake will also include newly recorded video performances, all captured in stunning full 3D.
The eagerly anticipated The 7th Guest Remake is scheduled for launch on June 4th, priced at .99. It will be available on multiple platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with a version for the Nintendo Switch expected to follow shortly thereafter.
In a generous move, owners of The 7th Guest VR on Steam or PlayStation will be able to access the remake for free upon its release. Additionally, players who purchase the remake on Steam or PlayStation 5 will receive The 7th Guest VR for free on Steam VR or PlayStation VR2, creating a seamless experience for fans of the franchise.
As the trailer aptly puts it, “You can never have too many games.”
