The Lost Tomb - Hero

The set design was great! I couldn't get over some of the leaps in logic. More than a few puzzles were so random, I still have no idea what happened. The hero/villain mode makes sense for the company. 1 room, 2 ways to play but the other puzzles were still in the room confusing the heck out of you. I would not recommend this one. Cool look. Too random.

The Lost Tomb is fascinating even from booking, as you have to choose the Hero or Villain path. Upon entering the room, you notice a really atmospheric set with quality construction and fine details. There is some ominous narration, which would be much better if it were easy to hear. The intro video had this same issue, and it could be improved with subtitles. The puzzles were fun and tactile, though the laminated paper clues limited the amount of players able to meaningfully interact with any given puzzle. One puzzle with numbers seemed to contradict the in-world information we were provided. Occasionally, the set teased us with props, decoration, or puzzles that we never used (obviously meant for the Villain version of the room), though they didn’t cause problems with being red herrings. Most solves are well-clued and supported by impressive tech. This company is a wonderful part of the Phoenix escape room community and offers a level of polish and design that is satisfying to newbies and enthusiasts alike.

Did this one in a group of four. For the most part, we had a fun time in the room. The problem came up at one specific puzzle where we had some tech issues and then we had the GM try to gaslight us into thinking it was on us. Don't necessarily love the ambiguity of certain puzzles, but the set was fun. Got out maybe a little too quick.

The ambiance and production value are great. Some of the puzzles confusing about what exactly needed to be done, and not in a good way. Also, when we played, the GM accidentally left the remote to stop the game in the room. I pushed it thinking it was part of the room, and it shut down. Some of the tech didn’t load back up properly. It would have been a better experience had that not happened.

My first solo escape played on a whim, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Phenomenal production value, and well thought out puzzles. I greatly enjoyed the challenge of some of the more active puzzles, and even managed to impress my GM with my skills in one of their more difficult puzzles. The effects in the room were wonderfully done, and I found myself very drawn into the storyline because of that. I did have a few moments where I was completely puzzled, but the GM was wonderful in pushing me the right direction with just the right amount of nudging.

One of the most well thought out and executed games played. Several thought provoking twists and turns to keep you on your toes!