M4 Escapes: Dino Deadlock

It's heartening to read other reviews who had the same experience as we did with this room.

The main reception needs better sign posting (It's somewhat new but a sign in the window wouldn't go a miss!) 

Hosting was ok, seemed to spend a long time explain the one lock we shouldn't be opening. 

The setting is an interesting one but considering it's called Dinosaur Deadlock, I expected some more dinosaurs about?! 

We were told it was a non-linear game so should split up to solve things. This wasn't the case and we found some parts of the setting more in the way than useful. 

I can't imagine doing this room as a group because you'd definitely be tripping up on each other and getting more annoyed. 

The set needs a bit of an update and clean - I agree that some puzzles and other props didn't seem OK. 

We left feeling underwhelmed as there were very few puzzles and the ending fell flat for us unfortunately. 

Our third Escape room brought us to Dino Deadlock, upon arrival we found the location a bit tricky to find and some better signs might not go amiss. Our host was a very nervous young lady who did her best but she didn't seem particularly confident and between the reception area and her introduction we were already feeling that we'd made a bad choice.

The puzzles are very linear and very easy apart from one puzzle which had us stuck for a little longer than it should, even though we were a group of three we often found ourselves getting in each others way and at most points watching what our teammates were doing rather than participating.

The room is very dark even after you get the lights on which hindered us at times and If you have any dust allergies or are asthmatic I would not recommend this game as there is a lot of dust and the game is not particularly clean, understandable based on the theme of the game but everything felt dirty and well worn.

Some of the puzzles are quite good but one of the items got jammed whilst we were there and also there is one item that has fallen into its cylinder that you think you may need to get but then realise that is has only fallen off and is not retrievable so some maintenance is required to make this room more appealing and functional.

Overall we'd say that for a first time challenge the game is OK and family friendly but for more experienced escapists I would avoid, the puzzles are too easy and very linear.

Escape room newcomers, or kids who can handle a mildly creepy atmosphere, would get a good kick out of this room. It makes excellent use of an old bus which has been filled with a great set (though it might be a little dark and with four or more players I can imagine it getting cramped). The Jurassic Park-style setting makes a welcome change to the plethora of spooky laboratories, detectives' offices etc. and you're fully immersed in it. There's one puzzle that could possibly made a little easier, but there's nothing that really hung us up. Highly recommended! 

The setting of this escape room was very different, being based on an old bus. It was a strong concept, wonderfully decorated and the hosting was good. However the puzzles were limited and quite simple. There were multiple moments where we all waiting  on someone to complete a single puzzle and no one could move on to anything else until it was done which somewhat impacted the flow and experience.

Idea was good but room very small and felt it lacked variation. Worth playing but not a memorable one for us.