The Legacy of the Ring

"The Legacy of the Ring" escape room at Indizio in Aachen was a bit of a letdown for me. The game is non-linear, which can be quite confusing since the puzzles don't flow smoothly from one to the next. Often, I found myself holding puzzle pieces without any clue of how they fit into the bigger picture. The puzzles are very focused on the "Lord of the Rings" theme, but it feels forced and detracts from the overall experience. The room's ambiance is also lacking; the setting and props didn't meet the level of immersion I was hoping for. It seemed like the effort to create a thematic experience overshadowed the development of cohesive and engaging puzzles. Overall, the experience wasn't very immersive or enjoyable. Unless you're a huge "Lord of the Rings" fan willing to overlook the flaws, I wouldn't recommend this escape room. The poorly integrated puzzles and subpar environment just don't make it worth the time.