Abstraction

Despite not having a (significant) actor presence, the set and what's-going-on story of Abstraction still managed to maintain a tense atmosphere. A late game mechanic was clever and not something I've seen before, and puzzles were much more memorable than in either Legend of the Mayan Warrior or The Longest Night. The biggest negative for me was the (presumably) automated hinting system - it would periodically tell us to try things we were already doing, which was annoying and disruptive. Being able to only get hints when we felt stuck would have been better, or if a human with good judgement was making the decisions.

Salles vraiment belles et cool! Les énigmes sont superbes, petit coup de coeur pour l'énigme des styles de musique. L'ambiance d'horreur dans la dernière salle était géniale!

LOVED. Great ambiance, flow, great variety of (lock-free!) puzzles, spacious, just a ton of fun

Click to see review breakdown. What an amazing and thrilling experience that was. Even better than hunted houses! Don’t mind me staring down on the picture I was still recovering from my fear and adrenaline 😂😭😶‍🌫️

I found the story/theme intriguing and unique. I loved it. ^_^

Incroyable... 😱

Escape rooms often mimic movies, either directly or somewhat thematically. I’ve played through games straight out of blockbuster horror films, or classic adventure film, but I’ve rarely played games that mimicked the newest trend of artistic horror so effectively. Abstraction is a horror story, but it’s also a vehicle for a beautiful and almost tragic thematic experience. It made me think, it made me feel, all while being horrifying at the same time. The initial set is already a kind of haunting environment, but as the experience evolves, the arc of the story takes this game to varied yet beautiful places. I will never forget how one puzzle in particular worked with the set, or the eerie sound design that imperceptibly told the story, or a particular scene that was something I’ve wanted to see for a very long time. This is also one of the most fluid games I’ve played, with next to zero snags and a rare tangibility to the ways we manipulated the space. Escape rooms have always been something of an art form, but very few reach this level of the actual feeling of an art house film. Abstraction is a rare gem and a beautiful experience.

A room with a “wow” ambience and “wow” execution, that we adored. There are creepy moments, and it definitely sticks with that vibe throughout, but it wasn’t anything one of our members (who is a bit of a scaredy cat) couldn’t handle. We liked how they handled the cluing system if you were in a particular room or stuck on a particular puzzle too long, especially since it fit into the vibe of the room. However, opinions may vary about its unsolicited nature.

An amazing combination of great puzzles and interactive immersion; one of the best twists in a game i’ve ever seen. The game is fun and engaging, and managed to hit you at a philosophical level

By far the most impactful and best story driven game I've played. Puzzles were great, room decor was incredible, host was enthusiastic and friendly. Amazing facility, abstraction is currently my favourite room.