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Writer's pictureChikako Omura

Dark escapE - "Fantasy Adventure in the Starry Ruins"


LOCATION:  Yokohama, Japan

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📝  ETR DECODER

  • 🔑 GAME: Fantasy Adventure in the Starry Ruins

  • 📅 DATE PLAYED: August 19, 2024

  • 🎬 GENRE: Fantasy

  • 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 6/10

  • 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-6 ppl

  • 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.

  • 💰 PRICE: 3,200 ¥/ pp

  • ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

  • 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes


📖 THE STORY

Your name is Dirk, a member of the Arctic expedition team. During your investigation in Siberia, you accidentally fall into a crevasse. But, when you wake up, you realize you are in ancient ruins under the sky full of stars. While you look for a way to exit, you meet a girl. Her name is Hillis, a guardian of the ruins. She says you must solve the mystery of the ruins to escape from this place. What is she doing in this isolated place? Can you find out who she is and the secret of the ruins to escape?


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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

  • This escape room was heavily based on the narrative. The characters were charming, and the story was original. I really enjoyed how the secret of the girl and ancient ruins was revealed as the game went on.

  • During the game, I only understood some parts of the story. It was nice that I could watch the video of the entire story after we finished playing. The quality of this game's short fantasy anime was excellent.

  • The design of the set matched with its story well. I liked how they used spaces in the room from the beginning to the end.

  • Most of the puzzles were not too complicated. Because this game depends on its story, there were more puzzles related to the order of the story.

  • The next puzzle was guided by the light in the room. Some hints and stories were also shown on the electronic bulletin board. It was helpful and easy to understand what to do next.


🧩 MISSED THE MARK

  • There were dialogues between the characters at several points. Although I enjoyed it, some might feel lengthy and interrupting the game flow.


🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

Fantasy Adventure in the Starry Ruins” was a fun narrative-based escape room. I felt greatly immersed in the atmosphere because its story and the characters were attractive. This game is great for a fun time with friends and family. If you enjoy an escape room that is rich in story, this game is perfect!


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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO

  • Dark escapE is located near Chinatown in Yokohama. Many shops and restaurants are in this area.

  • Located in the basement (elevator available)

  • Lobby area with some seating available

  • Lockers available


TRANSPORTATION (to Dark escapE)

  • 8-10 min walk from Ishikawacho station of JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line

  • 8-10min walk from Motomachi/Chinatown station or Nippon Odori station of Minatomirai Line


TRANSPORTATION (to Yokohama)

  • It takes about 20 min from Tokyo Station to Yokohama Station by JR Tokaido honsen(Ueno/Tokyo Line).


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Disclosure: We thank Dark 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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