Le Taxidermiste [The Taxidermist]

I had a truly extraordinary experience with *The Taxidermist*. The actors are exceptional—you can tell they’re completely immersed in their characters, and it really shows. Every scene is emotionally charged, filled with an energy that pulls you in and keeps you immersed from start to finish. It’s the kind of room where you forget you’re just playing a game because it’s so well done. But what really blew me away were the effects. Wow. We’re talking about a level you don’t expect to see in an escape room—revealing moments, effects that hit at just the right time and leave you speechless. The lighting is particularly impressive: not only does it create an incredible atmosphere, but it’s used to guide the player in a subtle and clever way. You never feel lost, but you also never feel like you’re being led by the hand. It’s really well balanced. What also really impressed me was how perfectly the puzzles fit into the story. Nothing is left to chance; every challenge you solve makes sense within the narrative, and that adds a depth you don’t often find in an escape room. Everything fits together, everything is coherent—you can tell every detail has been carefully thought out. I’ve rarely had such a well-crafted experience. If you’re looking for something that will make you feel real emotions while also giving your brain a workout, Le Taxidermiste is exactly that. I recommend it without hesitation.

Above a fantastic narration and decoration the outstanding actors performance make us laugth and emotional. So congratulations and deep thank you to the room settlers and the actors!

Above a fantastic narration and decoration the outstanding actors performance make us laugth and emotional. So congratulations and deep thank you to the room settlers and the actors!

This room ranks high on immersion and production value, but it is outstanding in character development and emotional depth. I really felt for the characters in the end and loved the experience for it.

Remarkable opening (with a VERY fun actor interaction) and a remarkable narrative close. The game does a great job of immersing you in the world created by The Magician of Paris, and the set design is top notch. Things bog down a bit in the middle and the game isn't capable of keeping up the strength of the opening and closing moments, but it still features one of the strongest narrative sequences I've seen in an escape room.

The only game I've finished thinking "Wow, those costumes!" Definitely cosplay-able work here :) This is excellent immersive theater and character design that you won't forget easily. While there were some very fun moments and decent puzzles (don't expect top level puzzling here), this game suffers from a lack of signposting, an odd red herring that held us back for 5 minutes, and some stop-and-go plot moments - one of which could have been entirely skipped to leave for tighter, more rewarding gameplay.

This was a very unique experience, that I find hard to rate because there were both great aspects and things I didn’t like. I love the whole concept of Deep Inside. The set is beautiful, the actors are fantastic, especially their costumes. I like the story, but it didn’t flow very well, which was one of the main issues. It often felt like we were either stuck or being interrupted, and it wasn’t always clear what to do next. Don’t go to Deep Inside for the puzzles, go for the theatre.

Incredible immersion and interactive narrative - the set and the effects on the room are incredible. I really like that Deep Inside aimed for something incredibly ambitious and very different from other experiences. This is an escape room that is a bit light on puzzles, but not light on experiences - and it probably helps coming in and knowing that. Slight interlude in the middle that I enjoyed, but am not sure how it fit into the narrative?

The acting was on point on the millisecond. The effects breathtaking and the story told deeply touching. All surrounded by this magical world that lets you fall deep into immersion. A world with you in there on a mission between life and death. It just was immaculate. We have laughed as hard as never before and cried because of emotional attachment and the beauty of every tiny detail. Thank you for this unforgettable experience - 30 meters below the ground.

So we were the first people ever to get the ultimate Deep Inside experience by playing all three games back-to-back. Wow!! And man, this is truly one of the coolest things I've ever experienced. After surviving The Magician of Paris and The Funhouse, we were allowed to go on to The Taxidermist. I'm going to keep this as spoiler-free as possible, of course, but wow. What's been created here is unbelievable. The set at Deep Inside is truly ridiculously beautiful. True Disneyland level (the owner told me afterward that they also collaborate with Imagineers, so that explains it). This world is so alive! Truly immersion next level. There was a moment when we looked down the street and saw three residents living their lives. They talked to each other, shared stories, without us having anything to do with it. And if they ran into us? They'd chat with us and maybe tell us something they were going to do, and then it was up to us whether we wanted to go along or not. It was truly amazing. And suddenly The Magician was standing in front of us again and he really remembered who we were, so cool! Okay, The Taxidermist. We entered his shop looking for something, and what followed was one of the best, most beautiful, and most emotional stories I've ever encountered. By the end of the room, I was shedding a tear from all the emotions they evoked—wow! The shop is truly breathtakingly beautiful; take your time to soak it all in, because everything here is perfect. Every detail has been carefully considered. Then there's the acting: as I mentioned, the city is alive, and I've become a true fan of its inhabitants. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard (perhaps in Jumanji in Athens) as I did here. They were so engaging with us; we and they were completely engrossed. And then there's The Taxidermist, wow! I've rarely seen a character come to life so much and an actor so completely immersed in their role. Goosebumps!! I felt it all over my body. The story was fantastic and deeply moving. Add to that the fantastic sound, lighting, and effects. Seriously, please play this! Yes, I think this has easily become my new number one room. I really see it as the whole of Deep Inside combined, including Funhouse and Magician, because we were in this world for almost four hours and were truly immersed in it. I've never encountered the magic these people have created before. You can feel the passion of the creators, and the actors make this world so alive. I would go back in right now to discover other stories the inhabitants have to offer. We couldn't stop talking after playing this. This game will keep me occupied for weeks, if not months. This is how it's done; it's truly perfection. One of the owners was there and talked us through everything at length afterward. What passion, what vision! People should play this to see what's possible. Deep Inside is truly special; the immersion they offer is next-level in every way. The owner said that this part of the City of Martyrs has now been discovered, but perhaps there will be other openings to the city in Paris in the future. If so, I'll be right there! In 2026, they want to offer the three rooms in one game (they want to do it very differently from what we've done now), and when that opens, I can't wait to return to this beautiful city with its wonderful inhabitants.