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Fear of the Unknown

Very Positive (47 ratings)

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Arkham, Massachusetts, October 1928.... Gather your fellow investigators and prepare yourselves for an experience like no other as you head into the world of Lovecraftian horror! Hired by the Miskatonic University, you find yourselves entering a seemingly deserted, shunned house in the oldest quarter of legend and witch-haunted Arkham. On the trail of stolen relics taken from the vaults of the University by a dangerous Cult, you and your fellow investigators must use all your cunning and investigative skills to search for clues and recover these dangerous relics before the ever approaching doom devours you and all of humanity! Inspired by the collective works of renowned cosmic horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, and by popular roleplaying games such as Call of Cthulhu and Arkham Horror, this 90 minute immersive tale will shock and delight you....

  • 2-6
  • 90 mins
  • Hard
  • Spooky

Awards

Ratings

All ratings (47)

Very Positive

Gameplay
Very Positive
Atmosphere
Very Positive
Customer service
Very Positive

Reviews

L

Lenka

44 escape rooms

This room is so different to “typical” escape rooms, it’s an incredible experience. The moment you step into the first room you get immersed into the story. The attention to detail of creators of this room is incredible, every room of this “room” was just stunning. Puzzles were really creative and helped atmosphere of the game. I have memory of gold fish but I still remember every detail of the rooms of this game. Bonus points, especially for those starting with escape rooms, you don’t loose in this game, you always escape, the difference is what score you manage to get out with. This room is worth traveling for.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Live actors

No

Jul 6, 2026 | Experienced Jun 29, 2026
@tomibellert
tomibellert

123 escape rooms

Hands down of the best escape rooms in the U.K! I was blown away. The decor in each room was stunning, the storytelling was spot on and the whole experience felt completely immersive.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Jul 2, 2026 | Experienced Jun 29, 2026

Hi Tommy. WOW! What a wonderful review :) Thank you so much for this! To be considered one of the best in the whole of the UK is huge! What a compliment, that makes us so proud :) Your team were a joy to host and hopefully we made your trip to Cornwall a memorable one. Look forward to seeing you again. Enjoy building your list further. Megan @ Enigma Escape Cornwall

Jul 6, 2026

@smygf
smygf

2 escape rooms

I attended this escape room with my partner and my mum, and the three of us had a fantastic time from start to finish. My partner and I have completed many escape rooms over the years, so we really appreciated the different approach this one took. Rather than relying on traditional clues and puzzle-solving, it was a collectathon that used environmental cues and story-driven progression to guide you through the experience. We found the lack of conventional clues refreshingly different, and it made for a unique and engaging style of gameplay that kept us immersed throughout. The atmosphere was exceptional, with an impressive level of attention to detail in every area. The props were of a very high standard and felt authentic, helping to create a believable setting and making the entire experience feel fully immersive. Every aspect of the environment contributed to the story and enhanced the overall experience. A special mention also goes to Megan, who was an outstanding game master. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic from the moment we arrived. It was obvious how passionate she is about the business that she and her husband have built, and that enthusiasm was infectious, adding a personal touch that made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed and left extremely pleased with our experience. It was immersive, entertaining, and unlike any escape room we’ve done before. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different from the traditional escape room format.

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Gameplay

It was a collectathon, offering a different style of gameplay. While there were no traditional clues, the game provided environmental cues and story-driven elements that guided progression, allowing you to understand how you were advancing through the narrative.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was excellent throughout, with a high level of attention to detail that helped create a fully immersive experience. The props were of a high standard and felt authentic, enhancing both the setting and the overall narrative. Every element of the environment contributed to the sense of realism, making it easy to become engaged with the experience from start to finish.

Customer service

Megan was an excellent game master, creating a welcoming and engaging experience from the outset. Her enthusiasm was evident throughout, and her passion for the business that she and her husband have built really stood out. She was knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly invested in ensuring that everyone had an enjoyable experience, which added a personal touch and enhanced the overall visit.

Jun 29, 2026 | Experienced Jun 21, 1993

Well Lauren, what can I say?! Megan here and you've almost brought a tear to my eye! Reviews like this mean the absolute world to us and we are incredibly grateful :) I'm really loving some of the descriptive words you've used . I might have to pinch "a refreshingly different" "collectathon" for our marketing! Chuffed to see that you decided to become a member of the Morty community too. There's lots to explore here. Hosting you and your family for your Birthday was a real treat and we looking forward to welcoming you back for Cluedo... or maybe a Christmas room if you can't wait that long! So many thanks again, Megan @ Enigma Escape Cornwall

Jun 29, 2026

@Travisdsmith39
Travisdsmith39

19 escape rooms

Amazing Non-Linear type 2 room, loads of content 90 minutes long. Absolutely brilliant

Gameplay

Very nice game play, nice mix of flow and levels of complexity

Atmosphere

Very atmospheric beautiful sets. Well-designed very immersive

Customer service

Lovely and engaging human, very enthusiastic about the room

Was anything broken?

No

Jun 10, 2026

Hi Travis. Thank you so much for your kind review :) We especially appreciate the comment about our set being "beautiful". Blood, sweat and tears when into achieving the finished result and comments like this make it all worth it. Hopefully we can impress you even more with Cluedo! Megan @ Enigma Escape.

Jun 15, 2026

I

InThis

22 escape rooms

A must do. So much content and so well themed. This room was clearly a labour of love and it shows.

Gameplay

Astounding room. So much to do.

Atmosphere

Brilliantly captured the Lovecraftian vibe

Customer service

Well looked after by Imy

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

90 minute game with multiple objectives

Story
Difficulty

Expert

You need a good team with a mix of skills with you

Game tech

Mechanical

No high tech puzzles but the mechanical puzzles completely fit with the theme.

Ideal number of players

4

I would say 4 to 5 is the sweet spot. Too much to do for less but too cosy for more.

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

13

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

Yes

But you don’t see them.

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

Limited access as in a basement with stairs only.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

May 17, 2026 | Experienced May 15, 2026

Hi Innes. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review. It's so nice to hear that the abundance of love that's gone into this room shines through so strongly :) And it means even more coming from someone that has a fair few escape rooms under their belt, as you will have lots to others to compare us to! We would love to host you again in our new Cluedo room when it's finished. Watch this space... Megan @ Enigma Escape Cornwall

May 18, 2026

T

TeamAlaska

55 escape rooms

This is an unusual escape room for Cornwall. This is truly an immersive escape room with a great story even for those not aware of the genre. (for those who already know the genre I'd imagine it would be even better). We were aware this room took awhile to construct and it was obvious to see why, the quality of the build and props was excellent. The room is logical, and has some unusual twists along the way....this is definitely a room I'd recommend.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

A truly immersive escape room

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

3

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

Apr 12, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words Team Alaska! Really pleased you both enjoyed Fear so much and have now completed all our rooms! We will build Cluedo as quickly as we can so we can welcome you back again!

Apr 13, 2026

@kwakgirl1970
kwakgirl1970

3 escape rooms

Loved the game my first ever escape room we did replay it as the first go we missed a few coins and items the team was amazing the story was fantastic the puzzles tricky but not impossible the rooms were very well decorated and the dark house made it feel very real. Totally recommend to others

Gameplay

Flowed well able to go back and forth between tasks

Atmosphere

Dark spooky well done

Customer service

Staff took they time to explain things before and after the game

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Loved the story chapters

Story

I like the horror story

Difficulty

Hard

My first escape room nothing like jumping in to the deep end

Game tech

Mechanical

Scary

Spooky

Nice subdued lighting some creepy sound effects

Minimum age

15

Not forthcoming very young only cause it's quite active a little dark

Was anything broken?

No

Everything worked well

Live actors

No

Physically active

Very

3 major areas to move through and a couple of crawl spaces

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

No parking but carpark not far away but is in city centre

Safety

Yes

Apr 7, 2026 | Experienced Apr 6, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words guys! Loved being there at the start of your escape room journey!

Apr 9, 2026

@Tonii
Tonii

3 escape rooms

Absolutely amazing! Its so immersive the story is awesome really got into it, have replayed 3 times in total so have seen all endings!!! A must do!!!

Gameplay

Flowed amazing the story continues in chapters so you always move on.

Atmosphere

The team is always amazing and the dark old house really makes it feel real

Customer service

Beautiful as always ♥️

Live actors

No

Apr 7, 2026 | Experienced Apr 6, 2026

Thanks Tonii! Can't tell you how happy it makes us to see teams come back again and again to experience our rooms!

Apr 9, 2026

k

kirkridgment

20 escape rooms

The best room I have played so far, attention to detail was amazing and you can tell the games maker really loves the games he makes, the storytelling aspect of the escape room worked perfectly, would 100% recommend to play.

Gameplay
Mar 23, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words Kirk! It was great to host you guys and chat afterwards, hope to see you again soon!

Mar 24, 2026

G

Grimwood

1 escape room

Booked the Bletchley Test and Fear of the Unknown escape rooms for my brothers stag do and we all had a great time, many of us had not done one before and Oli did a fantastic job of explaining everything and guiding us along, highly recommend Enigma Escape room Truro

Gameplay

It flowed really well and was alot of fun

Atmosphere

Yes very

Customer service

Oli was fantastic

Easy to find location

Yes

Mar 1, 2026 | Experienced Feb 28, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words! Was a pleasure to host you guys :)

Mar 6, 2026

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