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The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The famous game remastered in a new 25th Anniversary Edition! The father and mother of all 'Haunted Mansion' games. Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”.

What works

  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Nostalgic classic with historical significance
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Multiple language support and subtitles
  • Extras including original script and soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Buggy and unstable in places
  • Clunky and touchscreen-oriented controls
  • Some puzzles frustrating or poorly explained
  • Graphical enhancements are limited and sometimes degrade visuals
  • Story is confusing and incomplete

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The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Expression.

Last update: 23/08/2026