The Lab - Escape Room

[h1]Promising foundation, but not yet ready for escape room and puzzle‑adventure fans[/h1] [b]The Lab[/b] has the bones of a great escape room or point‑and‑click puzzle adventure, but in its current form I can’t fully recommend it for fans of the genre. Much like the initial launch of [b]House of Tesla[/b] (which the developers later improved dramatically based on user feedback), this game feels one solid revision away from becoming something special. I went in cautiously after playing [b]The Island[/b], which shares similar issues. [b]The Lab[/b] is certainly better—but it still suffers from similar design decision problems. [h2]Where the game shines[/h2] Imaginative, interesting and decently rendered spaces, and generally good puzzles - some actually very clever and innovative. [h2]Where the game struggles[/h2] The biggest issue, echoed by several players, is that a number of puzzles are [b]needlessly obtuse[/b]. The concepts themselves are clever and could be great fun, but the game offers only a complex instance of the most innovative puzzles along with no context, no progressive learning, and a hint system that is so arcane it’s nearly useless. The result is a mix of [b]dir…

An escape room game. No story to speak of and puzzles which were just fine. If you want to binge some short escape room games go for it. Score: 5/9 EDIT: Forgot the score.

Nice escape room with a couple of inventive puzzles which require attention and reasoning efforts. Recommended for all the fans of this genre!

Great fun! Loved the puzzles and the story!

Loved it! [i]Juuuuuuust[/i] hard enough where there were a couple things that had me scratching my head so that I walked away and came back fresh.

If you’re looking for an escape room experience with a strong sci-fi vibe, this game delivers. The puzzles strike a good balance between clever and approachable, making progress feel satisfying without veering into frustration. The lab environment is atmospheric and does a lot to set the mood, maintaining just the right tension as you work through each challenge. With a couple of hours played, it’s clear the game is well-paced and keeps you engaged from one puzzle to the next. Recommended for escape room fans and anyone who likes unraveling mysteries in a futuristic setting.