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A beloved adventure game from the 1990s is unexpectedly getting a remake for PlayStation 5, bringing a nostalgic classic into the modern gaming landscape.
Which classic 90s adventure game is making a surprise debut on PS5?
The 1993 interactive movie puzzle game, The 7th Guest, is getting a fresh overhaul from Vertigo Games and developer Exkee. This cult favorite is scheduled for release later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
In the game, players follow the story from the perspective of an amnesiac exploring a haunted mansion. The main objectives are to uncover how they ended up there, why they’re trapped, and what past events may have occurred within the mansion’s walls.
The remake will introduce state-of-the-art features, including newly recorded volumetric videos with live-action performances featuring real actors. The puzzles have been redesigned, and the environments refreshed to enhance the experience. Watch the trailer for The 7th Guest below:
Highlights of the remake include:
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Cinematic Storytelling with Volumetric Video: Immerse yourself fully in the story. The game uses new volumetric recordings to bring live-action performances into 3D space, making players feel as though they are right there in Henry Stauf’s mansion. Real actors are integrated into the environment, intensifying every encounter with a sense of immediacy.
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Innovative Puzzle Gameplay: The haunted mansion is brought to life with high-fidelity visuals and redesigned puzzles that are deeply woven into the storyline and mansion’s lore. Many puzzles are reminiscent of the original, paying homage while offering fresh challenges.
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Changing Environments: The mansion’s interiors are dynamic, shifting and transforming through clever visual effects and optical illusions. Explore every unsettling corner, unlock new rooms, and unearth hidden secrets as the terrifying atmosphere closes in.




