Ghost StoriesBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLThis room is a series of small puzzles you complete as many as possible within the time limit. That’s fine, but I prefer a fixed set with a clear finish line. My biggest issue was the constant direction. The game master was attentive guiding us between every single puzzle and sometimes during them. If we explored anything unrelated to the current puzzle, he told us to leave it alone. For me, much of the fun is opening drawers, looking under tables, discovering clues, finding items, and figuring out how everything connects. The constant guidance limited that freedom and sense of discovery. Also, the online photo shows a ghost under a white sheet, so I expected an actor who never appeared. Maybe it was part of a puzzle we didn’t reach, which highlights why I prefer fixed puzzles and a clear finish line. I’m left feeling I missed part of the experience.
Atlantis: The Forgotten CityHypnotic Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLReally great escape room! There was a lot to explore and discover and tons of well thought out puzzles. The space was surprisingly large. The decorations were very immersive and the high tech mechanisms were really impressive. Our game master was awesome. He was super friendly and you could tell he was genuinely passionate about escape rooms. We arrived late and he was very accommodating and made it work for us. Overall it was an awesome experience and definitely one of the best escape rooms I’ve done. Highly recommend!
Something's Out There!Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLGameplay did not flow well. Ending was unsatisfying. It did not feel like an ending more like just another event. Puzzles make you run around wasting time. A lot of decoy props. There were also 2 malfunctions during our game. Atmosphere was Amazing. Very immersive. Game master seemed annoyed at times. Didn’t look happy to be there. She also kept changing the time we had left. Also when asking for a hint she just told us the solution. Also, was not proactive at giving hints when falling behind despite asking at the beginning. Room was Spooky. Not scary.
