The 7th Guest is an iconic mystery game from the 90s set in a mansion in the 1930's. The game has been brought back as a remake for VR using cutting-edge technology that delivers an atmospheric and haunting story. One of the staples of this remake was the use of real actors through ghostly volumetric video capture with 3D live action graphics, making them seem almost lifelike when meeting them as a player.
ART DIRECTION / DESIGN / ANIMATION
Design frames
The goal of this graphics package was to introduce the game's characters through a series of animated portraits. The graphic treatment needed to be subdued in its presentation while carrying the tone and atmosphere for the murder mystery at the heart of the game's story. It was vital to incorporate a sense of 'volume' into each shot, mirroring how players experience these characters in-game.
Each character has their own room in the mansion, so it felt appropriate to place them in their corresponding rooms. We used still images of the cast as a base and proceeded to bring them to life with mograph techniques.
Animation
Studio: Vertigo Games
Creative Lead: Tim Davies
Art Direction: Daan Veldhuis
Design: Daan Veldhuis
Animation: Daan Veldhuis
Global Product Marketing Manager: Rachael West
Director of Publishing: Kimara Rouwit