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This review, like all our other reviews, reflects the subjective opinion of the Extrareality team. To form your own impression of the escape room, we recommend experiencing it yourself.
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We’ve finally made it to Tricity! We had heard many great things about a company called "QuestRooms" — they have several exciting escape rooms, and one of them had just opened days before our visit. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to try them all, and some of our team members aren’t big fans of horror scenarios. So, we decided to play "Frank & Stein."
Plot. "Two outstanding scientists from the early 19th century. Since their youth, they were only interested in science. Each of them had a different field of interest, which complemented each other perfectly. Years of experiments in their shared laboratory not only brought them great fame in the scientific community but also significant wealth.
Frank – driven by a thirst for power over life and death, a pioneer of transplantation, he never settled for creating ordinary inventions or traditional research. His hunger for power led him to experiments aimed at reviving dead tissues. Due to his unbridled ambition, during one of his attempts, he decided to sacrifice everything for science, even his own life.
Stein – a brilliant inventor, always in the shadow of his brother. On one hand, he fascinated with his creativity, on the other hand, he caused concern with his unpredictable behavior and lack of inhibitions. The sole partner of Frank, the sole heir of his knowledge, the only person who knows what happened to Frank.
After long months of solitary work and various experiments, Stein completely lost his way, which is why he placed advertisements on the front pages of the most popular newspapers, hoping to find volunteers who would help him reverse the terrible outcome of Frank’s experiment.
When you come an advertisement regarding Frank and Stein’s laboratory in the newspaper, you know exactly what to do."
The plot is clearly inspired by Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein", in which a scientist creates a monster and later abandons it. The creators took this core idea and reimagined it — maintaining the essence but adding a touch of mystery and detective elements through the disappearance of one of the brothers. Throughout the game, you follow in the scientists’ footsteps, repeating many of their experiments, and eventually get answers to all your questions.
Puzzles. The game is packed with interesting and varied puzzles. Everything runs on sensors, works smoothly, and triggers at the right time. Some puzzles require precision and careful attention, which can slightly slow down your progress — that’s why the game lasts 80 minutes. By the way, there’s a timer in one of the rooms, counting down the remaining time. On the one hand, it’s helpful — you always know how much time is left. On the other hand, it can break the immersion a bit, especially toward the end when you start nervously watching the minutes slip away.
Another slightly mixed point — the audio signals used when drawers, shelves, etc., open. Often we weren’t sure what exactly had opened. That might be because we played as a pair, but still, we’d appreciate clearer visual or sound cues.
That said, the puzzles are excellent — solving them was genuinely fun, and some of the hidden buttons were real wow-moments!
Set Design. The escape room isn’t very large, but each room is designed carefully and with great attention to detail. The main experiment object is just incredible. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary item, but as the story unfolds, it practically comes to life, revealing more and more surprises.
Interactivity. A special mention goes to the interactive elements, which greatly enhance the immersion. "Frank & Stein" is no exception. The game master plays their role perfectly and helps you feel like part of the adventure from the very beginning.
Summary. This is exactly the kind of escape room that’s likely to please everyone. There are plenty of puzzles, a smooth storyline, just the right amount of interactivity, and a pleasing atmosphere. It’s suitable for families and friend groups alike. Thanks to the game’s linear structure, you’ll always know what to focus on — just come, play, and enjoy a new adventure!
