History YMMV / TheSeventhGuest

* PortingDisaster: The CDi version -- and yes, such a thing did exist. On the one hand, the transition scenes are much smoother and the sound quality is excellent; on the other hand, the joystick interface is very clumsy, some scenes are missing their background music, and the loading times are both irritatingly common and inexcusably long (with one puzzle taking almost twenty minutes to solve with the lowest number of moves). Some of the puzzles are also missing, including the infamous [[SolveTheSoupCans soup can puzzle]], which may push the port into PortingDistillation territory for some.

** Who expected the random appearance of "Let's Make a Real Deal" at the end of the game? Carl is just as confused.

* HilariousInHindsight: the animated pictures in the introductory book from the first game look positioned in a way that makes it look like a certain other kind of book...

** There's also that bit late in the second game where you meet Ed Knox, and after he gives you some tips and warnings, [[Squick: his head spontaneously explodes.]]

* TruthInTelevison: Those who were born before or in the '90s might notice that the Gamebook is actually a type of "pocket computer". They had very basic functions similar to what would become cell phones and PDAs, but weren't as popular as those devices back then. In fact, some models even had wireless connectivity with computers, which at least partially explains how Samantha is able to broadcast information to the Gamebook.

* TruthInTelevison: Those who were born before or in the '90s might notice that the GameBook is actually a type of "pocket computer". They had very basic functions similar to what would become cell phones and PDAs, but weren't as popular as those devices back then. In fact, some models even had wireless connectivity with computers, which at least partially explains how Samantha is able to broadcast information to the GameBook.

* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: Both games' soundtracks are excellent, especially "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDsoN48HI54 Skeletons in the Closet]]" and "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m5SDmVNo-I The Game]]" from ''7th Guest'' and "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w28PFvKNAWE Mr. Death]]" from ''11th Hour''. (You can even still [[http://www.fatman.com/ordercds.htm order the soundtracks]].)

* {{Narm}} / NarmCharm: Thanks to the voice-acting, this wasn't nearly as terrifying as it could have been.

* {{Narm}}/NarmCharm: Thanks to the voice-acting, this wasn't nearly as terrifying as it could have been.

* PolishedPort: The newly-released [[IOSGames iOS]] versions of ''7th Guest'' eliminate the most annoying part of the original game by speeding up the transitions ''immensely'', cutting down on the waiting signifigantly. On the other hand, some hotspots are a bit too small for the tiny iPhone screen, and some puzzles have been ommitted entirely -- including the Microscope puzzle.
* PortingDisaster: The [[PhillipsCDi CD-i]] version -- and yes, such a thing did exist. On the one hand, the transition scenes are much smoother and the sound quality is excellent; on the other hand, the joystick interface is very clumsy, some scenes are missing their background music, and the loading times are both irritatingly common and inexcusably long (with one puzzle taking almost twenty minutes to solve with the lowest number of moves). Some of the puzzles are also missing, including the infamous [[SolveTheSoupCans soup can puzzle]], which may push the port into PortingDistillation territory for some.

* EarWorm: The end credits song Skeletons in the Closet is quite a catchy tune.

* NightmareFuel: Stauf. Everything having to do with Stauf, amongst other things.
** Hirschbeck, the above-mentioned actor for Stauf, served as a substitute teacher around the time this game came out. Imagine this troper's surprise when he showed up to teach 8th grade history...

* PortingDisaster: The [[PhillipsCDi CD-i]] version -- and yes, such a thing did exist. On the one hand, the transition scenes are much smoother and the sound quality is excellent; on the other hand, the joystick interface is very clumsy, some scenes are missing their background music, and the loading times are both irritatingly common and inexcusably long (with one puzzle taking almost twenty minutes to solve with the lowest number of moves). Some of the puzzles are also missing, including the infamous [[SolveTheSoupCans soup can puzzle]], which may push the port into PortingDistillation [[YourMileageMayVary territory for some]].

* NightmareFuel: Stauf. Everything having to do with Stauf, amongst other things. Also comes in [[NightmareFuelUnleaded Unleaded]].

* PortingDisaster: The [[PhillipsCDi CD-i]] version; and yes, such a thing did, in fact, exist. On the one hand, the transition scenes are much smoother and the sound quality is excellent; on the other hand, the joystick interface is very clumsy, some scenes are missing their background music, and the loading times are both irritatingly common and inexcusably long, with one puzzle taking almost twenty minutes to solve with the lowest number of moves. Some of the puzzles are also missing, including the infamous [[SolveTheSoupCans soup can puzzle]], which may push the port into PortingDistillation [[YourMileageMayVary territory for some]].
* ThatOnePuzzle: The Microscope Puzzle, which is a game of Ataxx against the AI. Whose intelligence, unfortunately, is based on the computer's processor being able to figure out the best possible set of moves in a set amount of time. It was probably possible to beat back in the days of Windows 3.1, but now it's borderline impossible without locking the available processor speed using an emulator such as DOSBOX.
** The sequel has the Beehive Puzzle, which is pretty much the same thing with a hexagonal board.
** And don't forget the ''11th Hour''-concluding game of Pente. In order to see all three endings, you need to win under set conditions. The first time around, Carl gets the first move. The second time, Stauf gets the first move (a hefty advantage on its own). For the third go-round, Stauf gets the first move...and also ''looks at least five moves ahead.''

** At least the others meet a swift death. Poor Elinor isn't so lucky, and she was one of the good guys!

** That mini-cutscene with [[spoiler: the pair of hands trying to push through the painting]] at the top of the main staircase, accompanied with equally [[ScareChord scary]] {{Sting}}. [[NightmareFuelUnleaded Oh god]].

** In addition to {{Claustrophobia}}, the labyrinth appears to have been [[MalevolentArchitecture designed]] to maximize [[ParanoiaFuel terror and paranoia]]. For example, you start walk down a straight corridor that seems to go on forever. There are [[NothingIsScarier no intersections or other distinguishing features]] to tell you how far you've gone or where you are. You keeping walking and walking and then suddenly, a wall appears opposite of you through the darkness. Cue the [[ScareChord scary]] {{Sting}} mentioned above and Stauf taunting you with "Feeling... ''lonely''?" Congratulations, you've hit a dead end. What's worse is that there are several corridors like this in the labyrinth. You can starting freaking out now. In addition, there are also compact, twisting corridors designed to disorient and confuse the player.