Escape from Skull Dungeon
Genres: Puzzle, Horror, Mystery, Adventure
Play modes: multiplayer, singleplayer
Release Date: 24-8-2020
Rating: 3.5/5
Developer: Taichi Games
Our verdict
6/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1–4
- Playtime: 1–2 h
Escape from Skull Dungeon is a short voxel-style escape room for one to four players in online co-op. A party of treasure hunters is trapped in a medieval dungeon and works through a chain of rooms with riddles, lever mazes and code locks, while dodging traps, boulders and wandering monsters. It suits small friend groups looking for a one-evening puzzle session.
Reviews are mixed, with about 66% of 59 positive. Players who liked it praise the variety of riddles, including one built on Shakespeare quotes, and say talking puzzles through on voice chat is the fun part. Several found it smarter than the studio's Escape from Kyoto House, while others preferred Kyoto. Solo players say it drags and is clearly built for groups.
The recurring complaints are the action bits: monsters that chase you, a tedious maze and a final boss room some groups gave up on. Others mention bugs, no save system, a few arbitrary answers and a length of 30 minutes to two hours. Worth it with friends on sale or in a bundle; skip it solo.
Pros
- Varied riddles, from poem ciphers to a lever maze
- Online co-op for up to four suits talking puzzles through
- Medieval dungeon with traps adds some tension
Cons
- Chasing monsters and the final boss annoy many groups
- Often done in under an hour, with no save system
- Bugs and a few arbitrary answers
About
You find yourself trapped in a dungeon-themed castle. Solve puzzles, crack riddles, elude demons, dodge traps and discover hidden secrets in your adventure to escape Skull Dungeon. This is an Escape Room experience that you can play solo or with up to 3 other friends.Features
- Single Player & Multi Player Escape Room/Puzzle game
- Virtual Reality ONLY
- Average duration: 1.5 hour
