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.

We really enjoyed this room. Lots of original puzzles. Loved the theming of this room and we got to choose our very own soundtrack! Fun room. 

We did this escape room as a family (with 13 &  15 year olds) and really enjoyed it. The 80s theme was really well done and there were some lovely touches that made the whole thing original (especially the soundtrack to the whole experience). As others have said, it's clear the designers here put a lot of thought and effort into it.

We will definitely be back to try the other two games.

This is probably the only room ive done (ive not done loads but enough to spot a trend) that actually looks like what it is supposed to be. They say its a 1980s teenagers bedroom, and thats exactly what it looks like. The music is great, the room is very well looked after. 

The whole thing is very padlock orientated, lots of codes and keys. A good ending too. 

Having said that, I feel it would be virtually impossible to finish this with zero help from the GM. There is some moments that are just so out there that I don't think you would ever work out how to start a puzzle without some guidance. 

Will be back for the other rooms soon. 

The theming was brilliant 80s music (really lovely touch choose your own mix tape).

Some nice puzzles to challenge how you think. Several cool surprises.

Host was brilliant.

Enjoyed this and will be back. 

Completed this game with hubby and our 12 and 8 year old daughters.  This was our 11th escape room and we all loved it!  It was very family friendly with many components that the girls could complete too.  One of our favourite escape rooms so far and the staff were very enthusiastic and friendly which is always a bonus.  Can't wait to try their other rooms!

Love what they've created in this game and the ability to choose the soundtrack to play to was a huge plus! Some really good, clever puzzles where a strong attention to detail helps. Very enthusiast friendly game.

We had a great time playing at this company, clearly ran by enthusiasts! It may not be mind blowing, but they do offer some really solid games. They definitely attempt to deliver an experience that enthusiasts will enjoy as well as cater to the general public. I wish them the best of success with their business and I think they deserve it.

A really enjoyable theme. Very slick and well maintained room. Loved the music. The use of tech was good in this room and thematically appropriate. The GM was clearly very passionate and wanted us to have the best experience possible. We will be back to do their other rooms.

Great value off peak first visit to Agent Brains - 80s theming and props were spot on and the option to choose your own mixtape of 80s music was an excellent touch.  Great hosting by enthusiasts - we'll be back to try the other two rooms soon!