최후의 낙원 [Dreadnought]

The room was unique in that there are superpowers that you can choose (for two players it is three and for three players and onwards it is matching # of players) and you can sacrifice their abilities to receive hints. More hints than the number of superpowers you give up, you cannot be on the leaderboard. That aspect of it was interesting. The hints are automatically generated so there is not much that the GM has to do in order to run the games. However, I think that the hint system is better done if you can ask questions specific to the puzzle. I found it frustrating for us to get a hint about something we already knew, so we did not feel that the hints were helpful. There is also one superpower that allows you to solve the entire puzzle and we used it because it was time consuming but also felt that the superpowers then carry you to the answer rather than letting you play. I just hate linear rooms with a passion. There is not much for players to do. The translation aspect of it was very nice. I think one part involves actual korean but you could do it without knowing the language. I think for the cost especially, not a bad escape room but nothing to make a special trip out for.

‘Dreadnought’’s strength is how accessible it is for an English audience. This is one of the few games in Seoul that is truly English-friendly for foreigners that cannot speak Korean. While one puzzle does have Korean characters in it, that specific puzzle lands more as an observation puzzle and doesn’t impede gameplay. The use of player “powers” was interesting, and it was pleasing to see that Breakout allows “extra help” (unlimited hints) now, which will still allow players to experience the entire game. The staff did well to explain and recommend powers based on the room. Overall, ‘Dreadnought’ feels like an older escape room where the puzzles feel like themed puzzles, rather than an immersive experience with elements of diegesis throughout. The main point of interest is ‘Dreadnought’’s unique theme and slight narrative, which are impeded by its delivery within large blocks of text. Another element of note is a particularly difficult puzzle that almost certainly requires outside knowledge—something that isn’t expected by today’s standards. We read the explanation afterwards and still didn’t understand the answer. Make sure you get the “Lockmaster” power to receive the answer for that one.

One of my favorite rooms! I really clicked with this one. The story was cool and set design was magnificent!! Puzzles were really intuitive and easy to understand. Loved the ‘superpowers’ you get too! Absolutely do this room if you’re in Seoul.