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+ | {{Disambig|the original game|the remake|[[The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = 7th Guest cover.jpg | |cover = 7th Guest cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Trilobyte}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Trilobyte}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Groovie}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Groovie}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Interpreter}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|April 1, 1993}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|April 1, 1993}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 1994}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2012| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 1997}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2013| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 9, 2012|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_the_7th_guest|title=Release: The 7th Guest - GOG.com|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 19, 2013| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 23, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/april_mac_game_update_22_new_additions|title=Mac Game Update: 22 New Additions - GOG.com|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 19, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/11661/|title=News - Now Available - The 7th Guest|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Relaxed }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | FMV, Live action, Pre-rendered graphics }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The 7th Guest }} | ||
|steam appid = 255920 | |steam appid = 255920 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658999 | |gogcom id = 1207658999 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.trilobytegames.com/7th-guest | ||
+ | |hltb = 9740 | ||
+ | |igdb = the-7th-guest | ||
+ | |mobygames = 283 | ||
|strategywiki = The 7th Guest | |strategywiki = The 7th Guest | ||
|wikipedia = The 7th Guest | |wikipedia = The 7th Guest | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS, Mac OS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_7th_guest_25th_anniversary_edition | DRM-free | Available as a goodie with [[The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition]] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-7th-guest | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-7th-guest | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | 7th-guest-11th-hour-pack | Steam | Bundled with [[The 11th Hour]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id503936035 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 255920 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Original MIDI soundtrack rearranged and re-recorded using modern professional audio equipment | {{++}} Original MIDI soundtrack rearranged and re-recorded using modern professional audio equipment | ||
{{ii}} Requires ScummVM | {{ii}} Requires ScummVM | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Minimise CD-ROM swapping=== | ||
+ | The original game comes on two CD-ROMs. Disk swapping can be avoided if multiple CD-ROM drives are available by putting the game's CD-ROMs in different drives, assuming that each drive will get a separate drive letter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Use [[DOSBox]]||fix= | ||
+ | With DOSBox, the {{code|IMGMOUNT}} command can be used on each CD-ROM image onto a different virtual CD-ROM drive by adding lines similar to these in the DOSBox configuration: | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre>[autoexec] | ||
+ | MOUNT C "7THGUEST" | ||
+ | IMGMOUNT D "7THGUEST/CD/7th_Guest_CD1.iso" -t iso | ||
+ | IMGMOUNT E "7THGUEST/CD/7th_Guest_CD2.iso" -t iso | ||
+ | C: | ||
+ | CD \T7G | ||
+ | call T7G.BAT</pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Save games are named | + | {{ii}} Save games are named {{file|t7g.001}}, {{file|t7g.002}}, etc. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Mouse-driven game. | |key remap notes = Mouse-driven game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = See [[ScummVM]] readme for how to use with ScummVM. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/snapshots/stable/mingw-w64-stable-latest.zip 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DkOsI9AwAT4dzPkLmunYJJmUpf1FuWR62Q1vAEfJzM/htmlview|title=Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs|date=5 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 5.0 |
|minCPU = 80386DX | |minCPU = 80386DX | ||
|minRAM = 2 MB | |minRAM = 2 MB |
Latest revision as of 08:15, 25 October 2023
This page is for the original game. For the remake, see The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Trilobyte | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Virgin Interactive |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Digital | Nightdive Studios |
Engines | |
Groovie | |
Interpreter | ScummVM |
Release dates | |
DOS | April 1, 1993 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 1994 |
Windows | November 1997 |
Windows (ScummVM) | February 9, 2012[1] |
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | April 23, 2013[2] |
Linux (ScummVM) | October 19, 2013[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
Art styles | FMV, Live action, Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Horror, North America |
Series | The 7th Guest |
The 7th Guest | |
---|---|
The 7th Guest | 1993 |
The 11th Hour | 1995 |
Uncle Henry's Playhouse | 1996 |
The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition | 2019 |
The 13th Doll: A Fan Game of The 7th Guest | 2019 |
The 7th Guest VR | 2023 |
The 7th Guest is a singleplayer first-person adventure and puzzle game in the The 7th Guest series.
Key points
- Can be run under ScummVM.
General information
- List of known issues with The 7th Guest and ScummVM.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Available as a goodie with The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | Bundled with The 11th Hour. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
James Woodcock's remastered soundtrack
- Original MIDI soundtrack rearranged and re-recorded using modern professional audio equipment
- Requires ScummVM
Minimise CD-ROM swapping
The original game comes on two CD-ROMs. Disk swapping can be avoided if multiple CD-ROM drives are available by putting the game's CD-ROMs in different drives, assuming that each drive will get a separate drive letter.
Use DOSBox |
---|
With DOSBox, the [autoexec] MOUNT C "7THGUEST" IMGMOUNT D "7THGUEST/CD/7th_Guest_CD1.iso" -t iso IMGMOUNT E "7THGUEST/CD/7th_Guest_CD2.iso" -t iso C: CD \T7G call T7G.BAT |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\GROOVIE.INI |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/255920/pfx/[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\t7g.* |
Windows | <path-to-game>\t7g.*[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/255920/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save games are named
t7g.001
,t7g.002
, etc.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Game features prerendered art that only displays in 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Mouse-driven game. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | See ScummVM readme for how to use with ScummVM. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA, SVGA, SVGA (VESA) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit requires 64-bit build of ScummVM. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | [4] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80386DX | 80486SX 20 MHz or faster |
System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | 4 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 KB of VRAM | 1 MB of VRAM |
Other | 1x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68030 20 MHz | Motorola 68040 32 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Other | 1x CD-ROM drive |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | NT |
Processor (CPU) | 80486DX4 100 MHz | Intel Pentium 90 |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 3 compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/255920/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (255920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Release: The 7th Guest - GOG.com - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 22 New Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ News - Now Available - The 7th Guest - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs - last accessed on 5 May 2023