Panic Escape Room Games (Addison) - "INSIDIOUS: Return To The Further"

LOCATION:  Addison, Illinois, USA

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: INSIDIOUS: Return To The Further
📅 DATE PLAYED: May 31, 2024
🎬 GENRE: Horror
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-8 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $79.99 (2 ppl) - $259.93 (8 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Another child has inexplicably slipped into a coma, and in Elise's absence, Tucker and Specs have taken up her mission. They have sought your help to venture into the further in order to aid this child in escaping and recovering the gatekeeper's horn before the red face demon consumes the child's soul. Tucker is fixated on obtaining the horn, believing it to be the crucial element in thwarting the red face demon...but is it truly?

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

Upon entering the room, it appeared to be a typical apartment. The unexpected paranormal occurrences that unfolded during the game caught us off guard. At times, we found it difficult to discern whether our eyes were deceiving us.
There was a puzzle prop in the escape room that was unique and we have not seen it used before in other escape rooms. However, it was well-suited to the theme.
The amount of jump scares in this room was just right, and the timing was perfect as well.
In some places and during certain puzzles, the bravest player in the group will be essential. However, the most effective approach to overcoming this room is to divide and conquer.
The conclusion sent shivers down our spines due to its multiple possible interpretations.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

While the props were all closely tied to the room's theme, at times we found the puzzles to be independent of the storyline. Apart from that, this game is quite well-executed.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

The Insidious franchise has captivated our imagination with its eerie and suspenseful storyline, leaving us always craving for more. The idea of an escape room based on this chilling world seemed like a dream come true, and thanks to Panic Escape Room Games, we were able to step into a movie-like scenario that felt both thrilling and terrifying. As we navigated into the Unknown, the tension kept building up sending shivers down our spines.

The uncertainty of whether we truly escaped or merely opened a portal to another dimension lingers in our minds, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the experience. The sense of unease and curiosity now has us eagerly anticipating a possible sequel, hoping that it will provide the answers we seek and unravel the mysteries that still haunts us today.

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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Free parking in front
Merchandise for sale
Down one flight of stairs
There may or may not be live actors...

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Disclosure: We thank Panic Escape Room Games for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.