Forest of Echoes

Gameplay was really fun, GM was really immersed in the roleplay. Difficult room though, so definitely be prepared, can definitely see people getting lost in many sections. One of the best escape rooms and well worth doing, especially with a good team.

8.5/10 Set design and storyline flowed beautifully. There was a varied and creative mix of tech & mechanical puzzles which were really fun to experience. Our gamemaster, Rosey, was our disembodied guide throughout the whole game and was in character from the moment we stepped into the building to the time the game ended. That added to the immersion and felt really attentive & whimsical.

We completed this room with 2 people. It was fun to do with 2 people as we could be involved in all the puzzles but would also be fun with 3 or 4 people. The aesthetics of the room was beautiful and there were some very unique puzzles with minimal locks. It was a bit more narrative-based so at times you need to wait for the story to progress before being able to solve more puzzles. The use of lighting in this room was excellent and contributed well to the immersive gameplay. I personally prefer escape rooms with multi rooms and ones that have more puzzles, but it was still very fun nevertheless.

This is a unique room that's worth doing if you are in Sydney. It's more plot driven and narration focused than most escape rooms, which makes it a unique experience. The puzzles were challenging - And a few were extremely clever. Good set design, had a fun experience.

The Forest of Echoes is an escape room unlike any I've had the chance to do before. Honestly, this is far more like stepping into a Dungeons and Dragons Game for a 1-shot campaign with a very skilled game master. Built around one central mechanic inside a large room, this game allows you to explore and play at your own pace. The 90 minute timeframe seems both generous and required, as this game contains a lot of interaction that takes time. That time however, is absolutely not wasted time. This room was jam-packed with some extremely unique puzzles that take advantage of a central game mechanic and an enriching story to tie them all together. Additionally, our game master Chris had an amazing dedication to the work. The game masters are very involved in this game, through play their own skillsets and personal flare really come to light. Next time I'm in Sydney, you better believe I'll be back for the rest of these games! I'd recommend anyone else do the same.

Was fun and many thanks to our host Taylor!

A very unique narrative-based room from Next Level. A very immersive experience where you follow the flow of the story to solve the puzzles. The story is meaningful and in depth with puzzles to back it up. Puzzles are non-linear and are well integrated with the story. Each and every one of them are special and unique to parts of the story. The set design is beautiful with great use of lighting. I especially love one part of the puzzle where we are allowed to bring the amazing memories of this experience outside of the room. Shout out for the amazing job of Aaron for bringing the story to life.

A stand out of Next Level Escape is their game master involvement. The narration throughout the game and explanation of the story line is like no other escape room company we have experienced. The attention to detail in this room and production value was beautiful. Personally I prefer rooms that have multiple rooms and surprises which was the only thing lacking from Forest of Echoes, however I am aware this may just be a personal preference! Sometimes I did find the recordings and narrations to be a little drawn out where I just wanted to get on with the game however I am used to more traditional escape rooms.

All of the games at next level live up to the name; however, this was one of my top 3 favorites along with The Game and The Show Must Go On. You can't go wrong with any of their experiences, but they have something very special happening with the narrative and immersive aspect. I actually played this game solo, but because your GM, while not physically in the room with you, is an actor in the game, I felt like I was there with a cool friend the whole time. This game was inventive and fanciful. If you love a beautiful set, this is the game for you. The puzzles were beautifully integrated, clever, and kept me so busy. I would recommend a team of 2 - 4 for this game.