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The 7th Guest Returns: Vertigo Games Reimagines a ’90s Classic for 2026
Vertigo Games has released a remake of the 1990s FMV horror puzzle game, The 7th Guest, for PC and PlayStation VR2. The remake features rebuilt environments, new puzzles, and reimagined performances, while collaborating with original creators Rob Landeros and composer George Sanger. Game Director Paul van der Meer discussed the challenges of updating the classic for modern audiences and VR, aiming for a spooky yet humorous experience akin to an escape room.
Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators were 'fired' on the spot after pitching the game—it's 'hyperbole,' but not entirely untrue
A remake of the 1993 puzzle-adventure game The 7th Guest is set to release on Steam on June 4, following its 2023 VR debut. The remake's director, Paul van der Meer, and original creator Rob Landeros discussed the game's origins, including the legendary 'firing' incident at Virgin Games that led to the formation of Trilobyte Games.
