Deep Inside - "The Taxidermist"

Paul Shyshou
23 hours ago
2 min read

LOCATION:  Paris, France

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📝 ETR DECODER

🔑 GAME: The Taxidermist
📅 DATE PLAYED: June 22, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Fantasy, Investigation
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-5 ppl (ages 10+)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 90 Mins.
💰 PRICE: 150 - 240€/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes

📖 THE STORY

Beneath Paris there is the City of Martyrs, an underground city full of secrets. It is in the

heart of this city that Adèle, the governor's daughter has mysteriously disappeared.

Seen a few days ago in the company of Martin Joly, better known as the taxidermist, no one

has heard from her anymore, she has disappeared. The governor promises a reward to

those who find his daughter.

Your mission will consist of going down 30 meters below Paris, in the City of Martyrs, in

order to go to the Taxidermy shop and pass yourself off as buyers.

You will have to find a way to find yourself alone in the store to explore it thoroughly in the

hope of solving the mysteries of this disappearance and finding Adèle.

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

The game creates a true movie-like experience through outstanding sets, lighting, sound, scents, and world-building from the very first email.- Lovely decorations, interesting transitions, lots of details and objects clearly handcrafted with great attention.
The City of Martyrs feels like a living world rather than a single escape room, with interconnected stories, lore, and hidden Easter eggs.
Character interactions are meaningful and central to the gameplay. The actors help tell the story rather than simply perform scripted scenes.
Every puzzle and action feels like a natural part of the narrative, creating an experience where immersion is more important than simply solving riddles.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

Players looking for a highly challenging puzzle-heavy escape room may find the gameplay less demanding than expected.
To fully enjoy the experience, players need to interact with the characters and embrace the narrative, which may not suit everyone.
Despite its dark atmosphere, the game isn't particularly scary (around 2/5), so horror enthusiasts may be left wanting more.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

"The Taxidermist" is much more than an escape room, it's an immersive theatrical experience set inside a beautifully crafted cinematic universe. From the moment you receive the introductory email until the very end, every detail is designed to make you feel like the protagonist of your own movie. If you appreciate incredible production values, believable worlds, outstanding atmosphere, and story-driven adventures where interacting with characters matters just as much as solving puzzles, this is a must-play. It may not be the scariest game you'll ever experience, but it's one of those rare projects that you'll remember for its immersion, craftsmanship, and unforgettable world long after you've left the City of Martyrs.