Malediction - CLOSEDQuest Room - KoreatownEscape roomIRLThe visuals and build of the set was well done. There was a good deal of detail and care put into the design. As for gameplay, the puzzles were fun. In other reviews people were saying how raunchy this room was, and well, sure, depends on your level of "dirty". I felt it was tame, on par with Family Guy level of dirty. If I were to complain about one thing, and this is overall for the other rooms at this location, the sound system seemed to be blown out. It was very hard to hear what was said over the speakers. If I were to complain about a second thing, and this also goes for the other games at this location, many of the triggers for a puzzle are extremely not well done, you have to have something fit perfectly and sometimes lift and touch it multiple times to activate. It was a problem that kept happening, and if makes you feel dumb, especially when you are treated like it was you and not the game. Overall, I'd recommend the room, I had a good time.
Da Vinci's Challenge - CLOSEDQuest Room - KoreatownEscape roomIRLWith all the negative reviews I was worried it was not going to be a great experience but I liked it a lot, not loved, but a high value like. The most annoying thing was at the beginning there was a note given, the first puzzle will be at the pedestal, don't get distracted by anything else, you'll stay at that pedestal until you solve it. Which, was not the case. It took time off of the game by that bad note. The other thing that took time off of the game is the pedestals game did not activate when solved as pieces were temperamental. I asked for a clue and was given a horrible clue that didn't help in the situation. Turned out it was the game not working. After that, it was a good time, some of the puzzles took some brain power. And then we again had temperamental puzzles that weren't working properly. The music was not helpful, it would play in a way that seemed like a puzzle was solved, which was not, it was just the music drastically changing. There seemed to be things that could have clearly been done better. The set pieces were beautiful. This location takes the time to make sure the artwork of the game is immersive and well done. There is a light given at the beginning, which stopped working in the game which was needed for a puzzle... Overall I had a good time. I'd recommend it. As with any escape room, communication is key. And very helpful in this room.
