The 7th Guest Remake Reviews
Vertigo Games has decided to give everyone the chance to visit the eerie Stauf Mansion in The 7th Guest Remake, making minor adjustments to the gameplay to ensure the adventure is enjoyable even for those who aren't fans of VR. Mission accomplished: the game is now a bit less "free" but still perfectly enjoyable and highly immersive. Its short playtime remains its worst flaw, but it's an experience well worth having.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As a flatscreen port of a remake of a classic, The 7th Guest is a couple of generations removed from the original, which is still playable in some form. As innovative and important as it was in 1993, however, the original game is undeniably dated.
I was the tender age of eleven, when The 7th Guest originally came out in 1993, so it passed me by completely. I quickly became aware, however, of the...
The 7th Guest Remake in VR and non-VR is exceptionally entertaining. The game contains a beautifully unsettling storyline, challenging puzzles, and various ways to be creeped out. It’s a gorgeous remake that is worth a look.
The 7th Guest Remake is a fantastic way to experience the 1993 classic without having to worry about the original's absurd puzzle design. Its engaging story, fun characters, and compelling gameplay loop will also keep you stuck to the screen.
A respectful and intelligently designed modernisation that surpasses the original in almost every measure, The 7th Guest Remake has better puzzles, better storytelling and better audio-visuals, especially when it comes to the vastly improved live-action scenes. The fact that it began its life as a VR game is evident in the annoying way some puzzles control, but in reality, the only big flaw here is that this otherwise fine puzzler lacks the strange, uncanny charm of the older title. A superior piece of software overall, but a less distinctive experience.
The 7th Guest Remake adapts the original for modern systems without sacrificing much of what made the game a benchmark in the puzzle-adventure genre. At times, it feels like a direct port of the virtual reality version, but despite this, the experience eventually finds its rhythm, and its strength lies in puzzles that hold the game together and create a strangely addictive experience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Overall, The 7th Guest Remake handles its transition to modern PCs incredibly well. Even though I was sceptical about how they would replicate the visual magic of the original, and even if the new Stauf didn’t hit as creepy for me at the start, the gameplay changes win you over. Being able to freely explore the rooms, rather than being teleported by a mouse click, completely changes the vibe for the better. It’s a wonderful trip down memory lane that stands on its own two feet, and it proved to my 13-year-old self that Stauf’s mansion still has plenty of secrets left to tell. I give The 7th Guest Remake the Thumb Culture Gold Award!!
Despite its flaws, The 7th Guest Remake is an atmospheric and highly entertaining experience. That said, its replay value may be exhausted after a single playthrough due to the nature of its narrative. Even so, the core essence that made the 1993 original so memorable remains entirely intact; it has simply been reshaped to meet the expectations of a modern audience.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Timeless classic that is better than ever, thanks to great and atmospheric presentation. The ending is not the greatest, but the journey itself is still really fun and memorable.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
We here at GF are supporters of bringing games from the past into a modern light, and The 7th Guest Remake is an exemplary example in how well it captures the spirit and verve of the original whilst putting a personalised spin on it, all the while keeping the mood and quality at the fore. You may lose the incredible sense of immersion that VR naturally gives, but it hardly seems to matter when a game is as good as this. Whether it’s in 2D or VR…Stauf wants to see you soon.
Returning to Huize Stauf in The 7th Guest Remake left me with somewhat mixed feelings this time.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Overall, The 7th Guest Remake doesn’t push the puzzle genre forward, and in that sense it sits fairly comfortably in familiar territory. What it does do is reframe the original experience into something more modern, more accessible, and easier to engage with today. It may not be a bold reinvention, but it is a solid, playable reinterpretation of a landmark moment in gaming history. If you enjoy puzzle games, it’s still an easy recommendation.
The 7th Guest Remake kept the bones of the story and provided new puzzles that would work for a new audience. At times The 7th Guest Remake feels like an escape room that you are crawling through to save yourself and the lost spirits. At others it feels like an amusement park attraction. I almost expected to find a gift shop near the end selling old man Stauf’s toys. None of this is in a bad way, it nails a certain vibe and joy that can be difficult to deliver without overstaying its welcome. Despite being a remake of a game from 1993, it doesn’t feel dated and old, except where it should in its setting. It was a joy to visit Harley-on-the-Hudson and I hope you each accept that invitation when it comes your way.
The 7th Guest Remake doesn't set out to be the ultimate puzzle game or a radical reinvention of the genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The 7th Guest Remake remains a great choice for fans of puzzle games and mysteries to solve.
Review in French | Read full review
For fans of the original, there are certainly moments when nostalgia strikes and a well-constructed puzzle still delivers that classic ‘aha’ moment. Ultimately, however, the downsides outweigh the positives. The slow pace, the inconsistent puzzle quality and the clunky controls regularly pull you out of the experience. The environments quickly become repetitive and the story lacks impact. As a result, this remake feels less like a game you want to actively play and more like a piece of gaming history that is best admired from a distance rather than actually played through.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The 7th Guest Remake is a solid return to Stauf Mansion that works well for both longtime fans of the original and newcomers who just like a good puzzle game wrapped in a murder mystery. It's not a flawless experience.
The 7th Guest Remake brings Stauf Mansion back as a strong horror puzzle adventure built around room puzzles, hidden clues, ghostly performances, and the spirit lantern. Some controls still show the remake’s VR origin, especially during object interactions and perspective-heavy puzzles, but the mansion and mystery hold the experience together with only minor loading hiccups along the way.