Immersia Escape Games - "The St-Onge Case: Weekend at the Shack 2"
- Dave Bristol
- 22 hours ago
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Boisbriand, QC, Canada
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The St-Onge Case (Weekend at the Shack 2)
📅 DATE PLAYED: September 23, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Thriller, Serial Killer
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 4 Players): Adaptive
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 3-6 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 75 Mins.
💰 PRICE: CAD $50.00/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Ten years ago, Philippe St-Onge took the lives of three of your friends during what was supposed to be a carefree getaway. Now he’s locked away…but your old friend Alex has discovered the secret location of his prison and is bent on revenge. Against your better judgment, you agree to help, hoping not to relive the trauma of that fateful night. But once inside, it’s clear that the shadows of the past aren’t done with you yet.
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Expansive, cinematic world: This game feels big in both physical scope and ambition. It just kept going! The multi-level environment is impressively detailed, with distinct spaces, strong mood lighting (but never too dark to see), and a sense of progression that makes the experience feel like an adventure.
Tactile and varied puzzles: There’s a satisfying mix of hands-on mechanical moments and tech-forward interactions, with something for everyone. We particularly loved one communication puzzle! The non-linear design allows for plenty of parallel play within each section, which is great for groups who love to divide and conquer. And there’s plenty to keep you occupied…there’s a reason this is a 75 minute game. Everything functioned smoothly, which is no small feat in a room this large.
Onboarding & story delivery: This game is a sequel to the original Weekend at the Shack game, which is still available at Immersia’s Laval location. We haven’t played it, but a recap of the original game’s events was cleverly woven into early puzzles, while videos moved this story forward with strong production and acting.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Storyline: While the environment is immersive and thrilling, and the story delivery has great production value, the story itself seemed overly contrived to us. The final moments didn’t land as powerfully as may have been intended. Given how strong Immersia’s storytelling usually is, we’re used to feeling a bit more invested.
Unused Bits: We ran into a couple of unused locks. There is also a TON of set dressing. Immersia mostly does an excellent job of making it clear what’s in play versus just there to set the scene. However, there were a few things in the shack where that wasn’t quite as clear and caused a bit of confusion. (When we asked about one of the locks post-game, we were told we weren’t meant to open it. At the time I didn’t realize the game had adaptive difficulty…so we’re not sure if this was an artefact of that or something else.)
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
"The St-Onge Case: Weekend at the Shack 2" is a dark, moody thriller that majorly delivers on atmosphere, scope, and production value. You don’t need to have played the original to dive in, though we hear there are some great Easter eggs and callbacks for returning players. The massive space (be prepared for some steps) makes it perfect for groups, especially teens or adults who want something immersive without leaning into full horror. There’s blood and creepiness but no jump scares, and the tactile puzzles will keep everyone busy. We also love that Immersia has implemented adaptive difficulty, allowing a wider range of skill levels to succeed. So gather your crew, steady your nerves, and see if you can put Philippe St-Onge’s legacy to rest once and for all.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Immersia’s Boisbriand location has plenty of free parking available.
The space itself has two main waiting areas (including some comfy sofas/chairs), game trailers to watch as you wait, lockers, bathrooms, and a few things for sale.
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Check out our interview with the creators to understand more on the development side of the game:
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Disclosure: We thank Immersia Escape Games for providing us with a media discount for this game. Although a media discount was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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