Check In

Check In by Dark Legacy Escape Rooms was the 2nd room of day 2 and the 3rd game of our Athens Escape Tour 2026 (18 rooms in total), played with the same team of five. This room follows the high production standards that Athens is known for, with strong environmental effects and cinematic acting moments that help push the story forward. From the moment the experience begins, the tension is constant and you’re always on edge, expecting the next jump scare around the corner. Despite being a horror focused game, the puzzles were solid and enjoyable, fitting nicely within the flow of the experience without slowing down the atmosphere. The actors and interactions were a big highlight, keeping the energy high and the group constantly reacting. We were also the first team to play the updated version of the game, which made the experience feel even more unique. The jump scares and actor moments worked really well, and we had a lot of fun throughout. The only aspect that felt a bit underwhelming was the physical environment and some of the props, which at times appeared a bit sparse and somewhat minimal in their construction. For example, certain walls were simply painted in a single color rather than being textured or dressed to resemble materials like brick or concrete, which would have added more realism. That said, it’s understandable why this approach is taken, since most of the experience takes place in very low lighting where those details are less noticeable. It also seems to be a fairly common design choice in several Athens horror rooms, where the focus leans much more toward acting, atmosphere, and tension rather than heavily detailed set construction. The tension stays high from beginning to end, so this one is definitely not for the faint of heart. For players who enjoy intense horror escape rooms, it’s absolutely worth playing.