The Portal

Rating: 4/5 - Fantastical, sci-fi journey with unique puzzles and tech Pros: ➕Set was visually interesting with cool lighting effects and ambient audio. ➕Puzzles were challenging but not unfair. There were some very unique ones I haven't seen before even after 200+ rooms which is impressive. ➕Just about everything was tech based, only a single combo lock. They managed to include tactile/physical interactions too, it wasn't just a bunch of screens. ➕Much of the game-play is non-linear so you can divide and conquer. ➕Enjoyable progression and sense of discovery, more than a single room. ➕The owner/GM was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating to my requests. Room for improvement: There were some tech issues but the owner was attentive and helped bypass them. I can tell this game is a labor of love and that the owner cares about the issues. The room is pretty new and complex so I hope they are able to work out the kinks. I played this solo (paid for 2) and it is doable but I would recommend 2-4 enthusiasts.