Team - 3 players
Outcome - Escaped
Time Elapsed - 1 hour 13 minutes
Hints Used - 0
Score - 88%
"Maria has gathered enough strength to confront Leopold, but first, she must track him down."
Overall Thoughts
To see my general thoughts on the game structure please read my previous reviews of the first two parts of 50 clues.
50 clues is a very unique escape game that comprises of 54 tarot sized cards each with a different number and illustration. Upon watching the introductory video you are shown how to operate the different elements built into the game cards. The elements allowed you to search items or combine items to progress the storyline via an online webpage. The game structure is easy to follow and use.
50 Clues is definitely on the darker side of the escape room world and it says so explicitly on the packaging, although players may find some actions conducted in the game disturbing. For me personally this unease added to the immersion and storyline.
The story in this final part brings together everything that has happened in the first two parts. As we progressed through each of these games within the 50 clues world we've come to better understand the puzzles and thus did not have to take a hint during this game. The puzzles in this part were incredibly fun and offered a large variety ranging from spot the difference to ciphers. One of the unique elements really utilised in this part is the timer that comes up on the screen in certain puzzles; this really adds a pressure to the decision you're making or puzzle you're solving.
Overall this game really tests your puzzle solving skills and your decision making abilities, often under pressure. Although the game series is very dark I personally think its interesting to see controversial topics in an escape experience and it really adds to the intensity of the game.
Final Review
Difficulty - 2.5 / 5
Puzzles - 3.5 / 5
Theming - 4 / 5
Creativity - 4 / 5
Enjoyment - 3.5 / 5
Value For Money - 4.5 / 5
Overall Score - 3.75 / 5
Link - https://amzn.eu/d/070QU9Zh
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