Superhero: Origins

This was not very enjoyable room. I’d rate it 3.5/10 Some puzzles were fine, almost fun. Most others were just lousy, and some will eat up a lot of time without being able to do anything. One even almost requires outside knowledge to get through without doing trial and error. The ending also just comes out of nowhere. Very abrupt and immediate. Overall confusing, frustrating, and unsatisfying experience all around My partner and I got very stuck on one puzzle. As there was a riddle to solve. But the riddle itself didn’t give any way to clarify how to interrupt the words for one part. And the area to input the answers had to be in a very specific position. There is zero indication of how to know where to begin. Because of this my partner and I had to ask for a hint. But we only received scripted hints of how to find the object, where to put in the answer, how to use the answer device. All the while we were shouting trying to explain we already did everything from the hints they were giving us. It wasn’t until the 4th or 5th attempt we got a straight up answer for our task, not a hint just blatant answer. We couldn’t even try to work it out. This was a huge kill joy. The theming really didn’t make much sense with the story of heroes either. If the set design was changed out for some other theme there’d be almost no major change for the gameplay. The whole space was made to look great but gameplay was sorely lacking.

4/5 2 hints

There was great flow. Definitely kept us on our toes. The first room I was able to break something.

No rhyme or reason to this room. It wasnt fun at all. I am all about difficult rooms, but not rooms that have no story or make no sense.

This room was so much fun! The room is beautiful! We SAVED the planet. It is a family friendly game. It takes you on a journey of thought. Make sure your timing is on point.

All of the rooms at this location are fantastic. Loved this room especially.

PanIQ has a couple of unique rooms in this location: Superhero Origins and Rogue 51. For this room specifically, our group felt the wow factor upon walking so production value is there. One uniquely designed puzzle stood out to me and the room is technologically advanced so expect less lock and key. The puzzles to work on will be obvious. The answer themselves are not! We were overthinking too many of them but we still had a great time regardless. When we experienced the room, they only had 3/4 pieces of one of the puzzles in the first room. Our lovely game master shared that they are brainstorming how to redesign the last piece. I think the last puzzle would make the room feel more complete! Shout out to Kevin and Sky for being so patient with our questions. I only did Rogue 51 as their other room. I think Rogue 51 had more interesting puzzles but this room had higher production value. It helps if you like Superhero anything too.

Fun escape room, challenging puzzles. We had to use hints several times. Wish there was a little more puzzles to the room, as it seemed a little short.

Set design is a real standout here, and the puzzles are integrated into the room. The controls of one puzzle were ambiguous but a clue illuminated that for us. Jack, our game host, was wonderful and engaging. Also tried the mango Italian soda at the bar and it was delicious!

Superhero: Origins is considered a mostly 4th Generation escape room, so certainly a lot of hype to live up to. Less puzzles involving locks and keys and less physical objects to maneuver but for a room designed to make you feel super, it all works in its favor. The room’s makeup is sparse but immense. Its interior feels like a combination of the Fortress of Solitude and the Batcave. I’m not much of a comic book fan but I think that proves this room can be for anyone.