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This is an unbelievable experience. As others have said, it is definitely more of an experience than a typical escape room. If you go into it expecting lots of well lit puzzles you’ll be disappointed. Go into it with an open mind and try and enjoy what unfolds before you. You won’t have any choice but to be fully immersed in the story. You can’t visit Athens and not experience this game - it is an absolute must-play. If you are of a more nervous disposition you have a panic button and an option to tone down the experience if you need to, I thought about it a couple of times but I’m glad that we pushed on and completed it, albeit slowly, in full game mode. What the team have created and execute here is spectacular, I don’t think that there is anything on this level in the UK.
This experience is just that - simple puzzles within a hugely atmospheric and cinematic setting. There were several times that we weren’t sure what to do, as the adrenaline and constant feeling of being on edge gets in the way of logical thought, but were given several helpful nudges by the staff, who stayed in character the whole time.
The size and scale of the set is unbelievable - it just goes on and on and on, on multiple levels. I was expecting something big before we visited but this was something else. The special effects, acting and storytelling were spectacular. Very clever use of lighting to aid movement.
The staff remain in character throughout and are fantastic - great actors but also very caring and attentive. They make it clear that the experience can be adapted at any point during the experience, more or fewer scares, remove the actor element, panic button. At one point we asked for less strobe light as it irritates my husband and they instantly adapted the game. This was the best example of immersive hosting I have seen, they were fantastic.
Yes
The immersion begins from the moment you press the buzzer. What they have built across two floors is unbelievable. I have never played anything like this before.
This experience was seamless. Cut scenes, scares, exploration and puzzles were integrated perfectly. This game is meant to be the final part of the LOCKHILL series - you are supposed to play the other games first but it doesn’t matter if you haven’t. We played the Voodoo shop first so had an idea of the story we were part of, but the introduction to this game fills in all of the necessary background that you need.
Medium
The puzzles weren’t difficult, or at least wouldn’t be in a well lit, quiet space, with no fear of being found. The darkness and constant heightened sense of being on adrenaline and high alert make all logic and common sense fly out of the window.
High tech
ALL of the special effects.
4
We played as a two. You WILL be separated so a larger group would be useful. Too many and you may struggle in some of the smaller spaces.
Scary
Scary and jumpy rather than horror. Some very effective jump scares - they got me at least 6 times.
16
Content not suitable for children.
No
Everything worked and was in good condition.
Yes
Yes - the GM are part of your game right from the start. There are actors at several points - to provide cut scene information to move the story along, to provide help and assistance, and to scare the pants off you.
Very
Lots of movement, some stairs, ladders, crawling, hiding. You aren’t supposed to run but you will.
A puzzle relies on colour. The dim lighting would make it difficult for vision impaired people. Not suitable for wheelchair users. People with reduced mobility, I’m sure the game could be adapted.
Yes
Very close to a tram stop.
We got the tram.
Aug 12, 2024 | Experienced Aug 11, 2024