No Escape (Purgatory Bar) - "The Gates of Hell"

LOCATION:  London, United Kingdom

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📝  ETR DECODER

• 🔑 GAME: The Gates of Hell

• 📅 DATE PLAYED: May 2, 2023

• 🎬 GENRE: Horror

• 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 5/10

• 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl

• 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

• 💰 PRICE: £38/PP

• ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

• 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

The demons are trying to get out of the "Gates of Hell" to destroy Earth. You only have one hour to banish the evil, seal the gate and save humanity. Are you brave enough to handle this task?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

• This is the first escape room we were more impressed by the intro than the ending. "The Gates of Hell" was obviously the centerpiece of the room and with the help of the mechanics and lighting, it came to life. We literally had to take a few steps back because we feared that something was going to come out of it.

• The statutes, transcripts, and ritual necessities really enhanced the authenticity of the storyline and immersed us in chaos.

• Some tasks we faced brought out our worst fears. You might even have to make a decision that will test your merit.
  

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

• We wish the finale was as impactful as the intro but overall still gratifying.

• There was a physical puzzle that felt out of place within the storyline and set design of the room. It was also quite difficult to operate.

• A particular task could have a more impactful "scare" if it was done in a different way.
  

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

The set design and special effects used in this room felt like a high-budgeted movie set. We really enjoyed performing the necessary rituals in order to activate certain parts of the room. The immersion took us out of the real world and this is the main reason why we love escape rooms so much. For people who might email us on the scare level, all we can say is that there are no live actors. But if fear is the only thing that's stopping you from entering "The Gates of Hell", then have a drink at Purgatory Bar upstairs before you make your way down to meet your fate...

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

• Lockers available

• Located inside the beautiful Purgatory Bar. Escape rooms are located in the basement. You'll have to go down one flight of stairs.

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Disclosure: We thank No Escape for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.

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