Pixel Planet is a low budget, second generation escape room. It had some cool set pieces, but the puzzle flow was very linear. It was set up to appear non-linear but we were nudged back onto the path if we tried to deviate from it. The GM/actor really heightened the game experience and it was a good thing they were included. The props and setting are all cheaply done, with little sense of wonder when exploring. The puzzles were not too difficult though there were a few times we needed some help. The theme was definitely Minecraft, Minecraft, Minecraft and the final boss was very challenging until we figured out a cheat.
If they upgrade some of the puzzles, like the cheaply done farm animals, and the magic tree this could be an even better experience. The crafting table was awesome, best part of the experience. Would have been nice to make the room even more blocky, as many of the decorations and set pieces didn't feel pixel or blocky enough.
Overall, we had a decent experience as overall it was fun. I brought my kids and we had a fun time together. Not in the top escape rooms I've done, but not in the bottom either.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Lasers, polarized glasses, fog machine, RFID sensors, maglocks, computer game, buttons.
actor provided a bit of suspense and concern about a jump scare, but managed well and gave an opportunity to overcome fear for one moment but there isn't a jump scare and the rest of the game isn't scary at all.
there was some damage to a few pieces, but nothing major or that impeded gameplay.
Physically active
Not at all