The Non Believers

This set had multiple mind tripping moments which I hear is a hallmark of their rooms. Unfortunately, one of their early puzzles was on the fritz and made things a bit frustrating. Some puzzles seemed a bit tedious but I understand that's part of the grit of solving puzzles sometimes. This was our third room at the end of a long day so maybe we were just a bit tired. The mechanics of the set are very memorable and definitely a room enthusiasts would enjoy. 8.5/10

What to say that hasn't already been said? This was a beautiful experience, and I would give a lot to be able to experience it again! From the start and all the way to the end, this room was filled with wow moments. The puzzles were mostly good, but the main attraction is the room itself. I don't think I have made more "wow" sounds throughout an escape room before. This would have been my new #1 of all time, if it wasn't for one other room we played on this trip. This room had a good story, a fantastic set, and fun puzzles, and we had a blast just being in this world.

I absolutely LOVED this room! The set design was phenomenal and something I’ve never experienced before. The game kept on surprising us from the beginning until the very end and we were in disbelief of every amazing set transformation. In addition to the fantastic set design, I loved the eerie and dark narrative of the game. The game tells the story very well in every way from the tiny details to the amazing visual design. I read some reviews of the game having tedious puzzles but personally I enjoyed them a lot. It’s true they might be hard work at times, but I love puzzle-heavy rooms and I didn’t mind struggling a little bit - it made the solving even more rewarding. Every puzzle felt really logical afterwards! On top of it all, we had a nice long chat with the GM/owner before and after the game! It was so amazing to hear more about the game and see their enthusiasm and love they put in their games. Overall, this was an amazing experience - don’t miss out on this game!

Wow! This experience was unique and a masterpiece of set design. The puzzles were sometimes tedious and not as clean as I might have liked, but I was so in love with the movement through the set that it didn't bother me. It's a must play when in the The Netherlands.

Very good. Way above average room.

I have mixed feelings about Non Believers. On the positive side, the set is large and interesting, and there are a variety of unexpected set transitions that are surprising in vision. There's an unusual story that is interwoven with puzzles. Unfortunately, (almost?) all the set transitions are glacially slow; I found myself wishing that there was some way to speed them up. Multiple puzzles felt very tedious and overstayed their welcome. Other puzzles could have used better signposting. Overall it's interesting and worth a shot, but it felt surprisingly uneven.

one of the early transitions is breathtaking. Walls slip aside. Things appear. It's the first sign that this game isn't going to play by traditional rules. But it's all part of the storytelling. Exploration as revelation. The space is vast. You think you have seen everything, and then the floor plan ruptures. And the story here is grim. It asks you to consider the cost of belief and the damage that can be done in its name. Not everything worked. One early puzzle was finicky in the way that frustrated us... we understood the solution but couldn't get it to function. The other puzzles were logical and layered without ever being the stars of the show. They were in service of the narrative. Speaking of narrative, whatever the opposite of cathartic is, that's what I felt at the end of the game. That narrative had a residue that lingered. (note: there was one thing that happened in this game that made me realize that I'm mildly claustrophobic... it's the first time I've ever experienced that)

Lots of spectacle, and a clear storyline throughout. Right at the start, you realise what you are in for, and that is great. There is a clear storyline that is woven throughout. We found some of the puzzles a little tedious or repetitive, but that could perhaps have been remedied were we more than two players. And there weren't any puzzles that really excited us, and we felt the 2 hour time slot was due to the puzzles being long-winded at times. In the end, it was a good experience. If you are one who likes production and spectacle, definitely check this one out.