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Going Underground

Going Underground

Crime Runners - Branch Alser Strasse

  • Escape room
  • IRL
You can tell the room is a bit older, and I can see why it was probably a big hit when it opened. That said this room was little overhyped for me. It features a big and beautiful set with a simple but effective story. Unfortunatally it left a lot to be desired in the lighting and sound department, it felt like we were playing some kind of a 'lights-on-for-maintenance' version. There was a nice variaty of puzzles mostly on the easier side, some later puzzles were harder usually due to a lack of cues. I’d still recommend checking it out if you’re in Vienna, It would be a great option for beginners.
The Amsterdam Catacombs

The Amsterdam Catacombs

Logic Locks - The Amsterdam Catacombs

  • Escape room
  • IRL
I played this room with the wrong expectations and, unfortunately, I couldn’t help but feel underwhelmed. So I’d like to set the right expectations for future players going into this experience. It is a unique concept, and I can appreciate it for what it is. Light spoilers ahead: The gameplay area is actually very small, one of the smallest rooms I’ve done in the Netherlands. A large portion of the experience is dedicated to onboarding and story-building, which is done very well, but the buildup isn’t quite balanced with the payoff. I also expected it to be a scary experience with actors, which definitely made me nervous since I’m usually the scared one in the group. Don’t get me wrong the actors do a fantastic job, but the scary moments can be counted on one hand. Tho there is a solo moment for one of the players that I personally found quite uncomfortable. Even though it wasn’t the intense horror escape room I was expecting, I was still able to appreciate the unique gameplay concept, strong acting, and cool location.
Le Taxidermiste [The Taxidermist]

Le Taxidermiste [The Taxidermist]

Deep Inside

  • Escape room
  • IRL
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 the way it was told 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.
Jason's Legacy

Jason's Legacy

OuterGround Escape Rooms

  • Escape room
  • IRL
I played this room with five other people, and that turned out to be a big mistake. The spaces are quite small, so we were running out of oxygen quickly - it got chaotic and some players often had nothing to do. It really felt like too many chefs in the kitchen. To be fair, that was our fault since the booking site did warn us that the game is designed for 4-5 players max. I think 3 or 4 would be the perfect number. Otherwise, it’s a very well-made room with fun puzzles! The story was a bit harder to follow, though.
Galactic Pioneers

Galactic Pioneers

MindMaze Galactic Pioneers & Nautilus

  • Escape room
  • IRL
With this room, I discovered that there is such a thing as too technically advanced for me, at least. The heavy use of screens and computers made it feel more like an online escape game than a physical one. It was also way too difficult for just two players, which turned out to be a mistake on our part. Overall, it was a pretty unsatisfying experience, especially since we were expecting a world-class escape room. I can see how it might work for others, just not for me and my friend.
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