The Sins of Doctor Faustus

The experience was very well done, and you could tell that the designer had a lot of love poured into his puzzle designs. It had a really unique concept that dipped into local history, making a beautiful story from it. It was unfortunate that the owners couldn’t be more accepting, as me and my girlfriend were treated very rudely by them.

Great 3rd generation room. The lighting effects were impressive, with smooth, cinematic transitions throughout the experience. There was a strong variety of puzzles, the gameplay was nonlinear, and there were very few traditional locks. The game master was terrific. All of the game masters here are very thorough with their pre-game instructions and consistently take the time to clearly explain the story, which really enhances the overall experience.

Wow was really good room if you like technology this is room for you. Super fun and effect and music amazing. Recommended

The Sins of Doctor Faustus was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The room was beautifully designed, with incredible lighting, sound, and effects that created a rich, immersive atmosphere. Every detail felt intentional, and the puzzles were thoughtfully crafted to fit the story in a way that pulled us deeper into the world. We were also lucky enough to meet and speak with the owner and designer, which made the experience even more special. Their passion and creativity really shine through in every part of the room. This one easily lands in our top five escape rooms so far. Captivating Worlds truly lives up to its name, if you’re anywhere near New Albany, this room is absolutely worth the visit.

My wife and I did this room just the two of us. It was fantastic - it was our first room at Captivating Worlds, and we've since done all the rest. We are fairly experienced and were able to complete the room with just a couple mild hints (missed seeing one mark that would have been noticed if we'd been a bigger group). The theme and room are fantastically made and very entertaining.

This might be my favorite room ever. It was super super well themed and very tech-y. It had a spooky atmosphere and a wide variety of puzzles. I appreciate that this spot tells you when a particular puzzle is complete

Had a group of 4 experienced players take on this room. Mostly positive experience: PROS: 75 minute room. Who doesn’t like more time which equates to more to do. The room decor is fantastic and top notch. Most the puzzles are challenging but not terrible. Plenty to do to keep our group of 4 active the whole time. CONS: it took us a little bit to get going. Early on, we needed to find some info in a book and it took us a LONG time to gather the needed info and while 2 of us worked the book, we had no idea what the other two were doing (this left us a bit underwhelmed right out of the gate). The sounds/vocals were hard to hear and we wondered if we missed any important info. For us, the ending was a bit dramatic and dare I say silly. I think the owners put a lot of thought and detail into their story-lines…but sometimes less is more.

From the story to the set to the puzzles to the owners/GM, everything was perfection! It’s challenging, immersive and you can tell the time, love and care that went into building the experience. Cant recommend enough!

The atmosphere and effects were spot on. Great use of music, sound, lighting and tech to tell a story. Highly recommend if you are already in the area. There was particular puzzle that was aggravating and tedious, but everything else made sense. The GM was great and kept us on track as we asked. It was just two of us, but I think 3-4 could comfortably do this room and feel involved. This is the only room we did here so I can’t compare rooms. Spooky elements, but not scary at all.