Metropolis 2099

2nd room we played at Dream Labs that day. The setting is great and creates an immersive atmosphere as If you really are in Metropolis.

Metropolis 2099 by Dream Labs was the second room of the day and the eighth of our Bavarian Escape Tour, with the same group of 4. As mentioned in my previous review of The Tale of the Heartless Pirate, Dream Labs delivers perfection from start to finish, and this room was no exception. The immersion is on another level, with props, lighting, sound, and set design so well done you truly feel transported into a futuristic dystopian world straight out of Blade Runner. The puzzle design fits flawlessly with the environment, offering a smooth and cohesive flow. While the puzzles are on the easier side, this aligns with Dream Labs’ signature style of prioritizing immersive storytelling over difficulty. This experience runs 90 minutes, but we finished with 12 minutes to spare, likely due to the heightened sense of urgency that’s beautifully built into the narrative pacing. On a personal level, I found this even more enjoyable than The Heartless Pirate, mainly because I have a soft spot for dystopian and futuristic themes. Absolutely recommended for all players, regardless of experience. A masterclass in immersion.

We first played The Legend of the Heartless Pirate and really enjoyed the live act. We had actually expected more of it, not just a short appearance, but that wasn’t a problem at all. Overall, the room was incredible in terms of intensity, attention to detail, and authenticity. It’s truly amazing what they’ve created in such a small town. Thank you for the great experience and the friendly interaction!

Obwohl ich nicht zur Gattung der Technikbegeisterten gehöre, finde ich diesen Raum grossartig. Grosses Kino, was hier auf die Beine gestellt wurde. Mein nerdiger Informatiker-Mann war hin und weg.

SET DESIGN. DETAILS. AMAZING!! This room is so beautifully created. The whole experience from start to finish with customizing the difficulty or danger of the room to your return of your dream was incredible. Our GM Martin was such a good actor and we dang near believed we’d be gassed down and actually lucid dream lol do not rush this room. Take in the full experience. Appreciate the details. Understand the complex story. So so beautifully designed with every puzzle beautifully integrated into the cyberpunk world. Truly cinematic and we had so much fun! Absolutely worth a stop and the long drive. A must play!

What an adventure in the “province” of Bad Steben. From the outside, it looks like an old shoe cupboard – but instead of shoes, it now offers cinema-worthy immersive rooms. The entry into the dream world, the dreaming itself, and the gentle waking-up again were a flawless experience. At some points in the dream we got stuck, but Lasse, our gamemaster, always managed to keep us within the storyline of Metropolis. The follow-up afterwards, where our remaining questions and uncertainties were addressed, was very well done. We’ll be happy to return.

Solid adventure with nice moments and effects. Unfortunately, it is too often tempting to think too complicated and complex. In the end you ask yourself, who or what am I? Human or synth?

This escape room honestly felt like being dropped straight into a sci-fi movie. From the second you walk in, you’re transported into a futuristic world with amazing build quality and some of the best transitions I’ve ever seen. Every new room felt like stepping onto a different movie set, and the “wow” moments just kept coming. The ambiance was next-level: notably clear audio creating immersive sound effects, and visuals that made us feel like we were walking through a neon-lit Tokyo alleyway or strapping into a ‘dream pod’ that that could transport us through time and space. You forget you’re in an escape room. It really feels 'alive' especially in some of the key moments throughout your heart is racing. The puzzles themselves were on the easier side. Most of them involved looking around, finding objects, or noticing details in the space. They were integrated into the story nicely, but puzzle enthusiasts might find them a little light, or one in particular, arduous. One puzzle at the start was a bit buggy, but the staff handled it quickly and it didn’t ruin the flow. That said, the wow factor is unbeatable. The dream pod intro, the jaw-dropping transitions, and some thrilling surprises made this an experience we’ll never forget. The ending wrapped everything up with a really interesting reveal and a really smooth transition back out. If you want to feel like the lead character in a high-budget sci-fi adventure, this is it. Such a great ER, it made the trip to Bad Steben worth it. We did this on our first day of our escape room tour after a red-eye and two hours of sleep... One of the most immersive escape rooms we’ve ever done. We can't wait to be back to do the other rooms :) Note, I was worried about previous reviews online saying there are no toilet facilities here, but indeed there is.

Nach einer kleinen Trink und Snackpause starten wir mit dem nächsten Traum. Diesmal verschlug es uns mit Martin nach Metropolis 2099 in eine Cyberpunkwelt. Schon der Start im asiatischen Imbiss versetzte den ein oder anderen von uns in eine andere Welt. Hier forderten uns noch mehr Rätsel heraus und wie sollte es auch anders sein, war es Technik-mäßig phantastisch. Ob Imbiss, Bar, Büro, Hauptquartier oder andere Bereiche, alles war super aufeinander abgestimmt und passte stets in Thema und zur Aufmachung. Auch dieser Traum endete leider nach 90 Minuten (was einem gar nicht so vorkam) und wir erwachten wieder im Dream Labs Labor.

We really enjoyed this one. The decoration was beautiful and very immersive. There were a couple wow moments that really showed a great attention to detail. The story was great, but at times audio (which was important to the story) would begin suddenly, and we missed a few things. We really liked the puzzles, but we wished there were more. Some rooms were so beautifully decorated, with such detail, but then you would leave after a short time. We wished we could have stayed for longer! ;)