Jack the Ripper

Just like Jack the Ripper had Scotland Yard running in circles looking for him, you too will be running in circles trying to figure out what puzzles need in order to be solved. No but seriously this room was definitely the worst at this location but it by no means is a bad room. All the other ones are just way better. For a serial killer room there isn’t really much of the killing shown and the puzzles are in my opinion not very thematic aside from the fact that Jack talks to you sometimes. If not for him talking you wouldn’t even know it was a Jack the Ripper escape room. All in all though the puzzles were fine and not that difficult as long as you don’t overthink them. Room was about a 6/10.

The EscapeJunkies want to start off by saying this room was disappointing, but we hate to say it. We have done every other room at Lockbuster’s and they all have something -masterfully- done. We have done many escape rooms, and what we believe is that “Jack the Ripper” is a room with great potential. Much like a rough draft for an English essay can become something great, this room has all of the makings of a genuinely interesting and fun room. The story is very interesting, and the set design for -some- of the room is very cool. But the room falls off in interest and care as the room carries on, culminating in a lackluster and hollow ending. This room in particular is -not- on par with the other stellar escape rooms that Lockbuster’s provides, and that’s what’s so frustrating. The reviews of this room alone may deter people from trying any of the other rooms, when they are all a whole caliber above this room. I just hope that the team at Lockbuster’s forms this room into something greater. Clay can be molded into a beautiful pot if you give it enough care, which hopefully the same can be said for “Jack the Ripper”. Scoring: Jacob (5/10) Ginger (5/10) Harold (4/10) Lainey (3.5/10) Total Score: 4 out of 10

Our investigation into Jack the Ripper was one that left us looking for more clues than we needed. The room itself has some cool puzzles and an okay set. Though what we found was the weren’t enough puzzles to make it feel like a 60 minute experience. We were shocked to find out we finished when we did with a lackluster review that didn’t make much sense. We also felt that set space was not fully utilized. There were places were puzzles seemed like should be there but weren’t operational and others that were just not used at all. With that said we did have a good time with the room. Just wish there was a little more to see and do in order to catch The Ripper :)

Our group of 6 had an amazing time in the Jack the Ripper escape room at Lockbusters. The puzzles were very enjoyable and not at all tedious, boring, or too frustrating. This room had some interesting puzzles that I had never seen before as well. I am very surprised by the bad reviews and would not base your decision off of those bad reviews. The atmosphere was beautiful just like the other games at Lockbusters. I truly felt immersed in the story. This would a great experience for someone new to escape rooms or someone who is experienced in my opinion. Definitely worth going!

I do happen to think this is one of the weaker games that this escape company has. Every other game flows better with story and puzzles this one lacks all of that. It felt amateur with a hint of difficulty but I would definitely recommend any other game from this escape company just not this new game