ExtractionThe Curium ExperienceEscape roomIRLWe are still quite new to the escape room scene so The Curium has blown our standards out of the waters. The quality, the thought, and the genuine passion that was felt from the experience was palpable. The puzzles were logical and flowed very well. Having the puzzles be not entirely linear also meant that, that you could focus more on enjoying interacting with the whole place rather than hyper-focused on one lock. Really couldn’t recommend it enough!!
Mafia: The Golden RingAdventure Rooms - Melbourne (Bourke St)Escape roomIRLJust a super solid escape room both in story and set design. The puzzles were mostly logical and they did their best to immerse it in the setting. It was a bit difficult for only two people given the amount of things to do, but with a bit of extra time, we were able to clear it. We really enjoyed this one!
Earthrise OneEarthrise OneEscape roomIRLOne of the best escape rooms in terms of storyline and the flow of the puzzles! Everything made logical sense in being there, which made the immersion even better. There is a real sense of mystery and urgency. I especially enjoyed the special touch of having the GM communicate through a typed comms log.
Deep Space: DivinityUkiyoEscape roomIRLHonestly coming from the other space-related escape rooms around Melbourne and The Crumbling Prince series, the introduction to the Deep Space series leaves us wanting a bit more. Unfortunately, it felt more like the AI was a guide, directing us to specific actions, rather than a being to interact with to understand more lore of the story. So it didn’t feel like we had much opportunity to interact with the lil guy, but perhaps that’s because there was only two of us. Outside of that, the puzzles were unique but simple and minimal. The overall experience felt a bit short, and we didn’t come out of it with a full appreciation for the story as we had hoped. As two people, the recommended minimum group number of four seemed quite a lot given the small space and puzzle amount. But maybe the larger group numbers allow for better interaction with the AI. That being said, the set design and the overarching story is intriguing. It is a good introduction to the series, and to story-based escape rooms for those who are less experienced. Although, as a standalone experience, we would like to see more.
The Gaol BreakAdventure Rooms - Melbourne (Little Collins St)Escape roomIRLA very solid escape room! There was a good mix of standard logic puzzles and more unique ones that we hadn’t seen before. I particularly enjoyed the flow of the puzzles, you never had too many outstanding puzzles that were overwhelming you on what went where. The main critique is that there is a lack of story, but other than that, it was enjoyable and fun :)
