Agent Brains: Back To The Future

Firstly, we both loved the theming of this room in terms of the set, props & music. Being able to choose which mixtape to listen to was an original idea & my friend loved the chance to play on a space hopper again. So we had a lot of fun.

The escape room aspect itself didn't quite live up to what we were hoping for. There were too many red herrings, so it was a frustrating challenge to work out what we actually needed to use. There were no links between some of the codes we came up with and which locks they were for, which meant trying some of them on multiple padlocks which felt like an irritating waste of time. It was a padlock-heavy room. And on a few occasions there didn't seem to be a clear correlation between items & what we had to do with them/how we had to use them.

We needed a few hints in the last 10 minutes to help us finish in time, but I feel that was more due to the illogical nature of the room causing us to spend a lot of time trying to find what we needed amongst the red herrings, rather than the puzzles themselves.

Our host Ellie was very friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. After speaking to her after escaping we've decided to revisit Agent Brains to see if a different room might be a better fit for us. But this room was good fun, nostalgic (for the one of us that was born before the 80s!) and would be ideal for children (with guidance), families or even just friends wanting to go back in time.

A wonderful 80s themed escaped room with a fantastic set and a range of great puzzles.

A solid game with plenty to do, some signposting required in places. A fun theme, very nostalgic if you're a BTF fan. 

Absolutely loved the theme of this room! Fun puzzles. Love all Agent Brains games!

Nice theming. Lack of signposting at times.

Loved this.... great nostalgia all over.

The theming of this game is truly excellent, immersing you fully in the 1980s and creating a nostalgic atmosphere that's hard to beat. I particularly loved the option to select your own soundtrack, which adds a personal touch and really enhances the experience, making you feel as though you've stepped back in time. The game also features some intriguing and original puzzles that offer a refreshing challenge, which sets it apart from others. Overall, it’s definitely one worth checking out for anyone who enjoys creative gameplay and a well-executed theme.