Birth MachineMad MachinesEscape roomIRLI can see why it got all the accolades. Funny, unique, intense, with incredible immersion straight from the start. So many of the puzzles were cleverly devised and presented. The use of all senses are required! But the design of the room was truly where the game shone. It had the most incredible sets I have had the pleasure to solve puzzles in.
The Village - HorrorUnderground Escape Room MilanoEscape roomIRL"The Village" had some very scary moments, and some very cool moments. Traversing the game was physically incredible and there were moments of progression that were so beautifully constructed I'll be thinking about them for a long time!
The AnatomistEscape The PastEscape roomIRLThe Anatomist has been on my wishlist for years now. It did not disappoint. The rooms are beautiful, the puzzles are excellent and all thematically relevant, there were reveals and secrets and "aha" moments abound! It's a classic escape room but has aged incredibly well. I was disappointed we escaped in 34 minutes because I wanted more time in it's immaculate setting.
The BunkerEscape Stirling - ArcadeEscape roomIRLBeing Escape Stirling's room built by the roster of talented GM's there, it was always going to be on my 'must-play' list. First off, you can tell a lot of care and craft went I to this game. They really strived to create unique interactions and it paid off. Every puzzle was a joy to solve. The immersion was also top notch, from the elevator that takes you down to the depths, to the silly Easter eggs, and lest I forget the occasional chance to roleplay and make a fool of myself, it was all excellent. In terms of difficulty there were a few times another member of the team had to come to the rescue with a different perspective on how to solve a puzzle, but that's part of the joy of a well constructed room. Nothing felt unfair or beyond comprehension. There were no leaps of logic or "guesswork", everything made sense. Overall it was an excellent room from every angle
The Deacon's CabinetEscape The PastEscape roomIRLA few people I'd spoken to in the lead up to my "Escape the Past" double feature suggested Deacon's Cabinet was the weaker game compared to the anatomist. But I am here to set the record straight. They are wrong. It is a spectacular game. Our GM set the scene that was theatrical and engrossing. The room itself was incredibly themed. But the Cabinet. My god the cabinet. As someone who designs and builds escape rooms the cabinet is a marvel. Practical, artisanal, and above all, fun. MILD SPOILERS AHEAD: Thrill seekers may see a single room as a downside. But that room kept me and 5 others busy constantly for 55 or so minutes. A lot of the focus is on the cabinet, but the room is more layered than you initially expect. We got stuck a few times, and each time we overcame it with a collective effort. A gripe could be made with one or two puzzles having a touch of subjectivity, but on this occasion it did not detail our flow. And there was a moment that made me actually yell with joy. It has shot straight into my top 10.
School Of MagicLocked In GlasgowEscape roomIRLNot being a fan of the theme, this was the last game to play here at locked in. But you know what? I really enjoyed it! There were a lot of puzzles, but they all made sense, the game flowed well, and the decor was at the usual impeccable standard I've come to expect. It is one of their oldest games and in some places you could see that, but it has been maintained really well, so much so that 95% of players would not notice it and would believe the room was only a year or two old. Fans of Harry Potter will love this and it had all the trademark wins of a "Locked In Glasgow" room. And a special shout out to Chris out GM who was amazing before, during, and after the game!
Escape the Seven Seas: McRaven's RevengeEscape Stirling - ArcadeEscape roomIRLA well paced room with good decor. Nice mix of puzzles, and quite a few puzzles required you finding things around the room so don't be afraid to explore!
Operation OdysseyCan You Escape?Escape roomIRL𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿This review contains spoilers.Unscramble𓀗
Ocean’s EscapeEscape GlasgowEscape roomIRLI really liked this room! The puzzles fit well, and they had variety. Decor was nice, and flower well.
The Devil BelowXcape Room / X-Escape Room GlasgowEscape roomIRLI do love a good horror game, so I was excited to play The Devil Below. There are plenty of jump scares so if you are easily frightened then be aware! All of the story telling is done through the room, which worked well in most places. Overall a solid room that I would recommend to players looking for a horror game in Glasgow.
