Rating: 7/10
Theme/Ambiance – 7/10
Puzzles – 6.5/10
Difficulty – 7.5/10
Excitement/Fun – 6.5/10

Location: San Jose, CA
Company: EDscapade Games
Website: https://www.edscapadegames.com/

EDscapade Games is fairly new and especially after all these lockdowns from COVID-19, it was must try! So it was time to crawl out of our cave and give their games a go! They currently have a decent selection of escape room games with the majority being horror. Being the huge scaredy-cat that I am, I will probably not partake in the horror themes. Luckily for me they have B.o.X. or Battle Of Xu’Qua for people like me. 🙂

This fantasy themed escape room had a very adorable vibe where I did feel like I was transferred to a true fantasy-like setting. The hosts were inspiring and I appreciate the influence their roles played for the game itself. I am a huge nerd so the setting and theme was something I thoroughly enjoyed. They have wide selection of puzzles all fitting to the theme. The puzzles are by no means simple and I would say they fall into the more difficult spectrum when compared to other escape rooms. When I say difficult, I do not mean unfair either because there are plenty of rooms out there where the puzzles are “difficult’ and it is due to them making it unfair.

The theme carried through the entire room with a nice surprise. Overall I really enjoyed the room and I would recommend to those that really enjoy fantasy-like settings. I like the company and am very supportive for what’s to come in the future!

Rating: 6/10
Theme/Ambiance – 7/10
Puzzles – 6.4/10
Difficulty – 6/10
Excitement/Fun – 7/10

Location: San Jose, CA
Company: Omescape
Website: https://omescape.us/sanjose/

Pandemic Zero is one of Omescape’s older escape rooms. There is a Pandemic!!! A super-virus going around… and unfortunately due to lack of bodies they have chosen you and your team to go find the secret lab for the cure! You must venture down to the sewers and make your way to this secret location before it is too late…

Pandemic Zero is by all means not a bad escape room, just unfortunately due to the technology these days that modern escape rooms can bring, it may seem a bit lackluster. It is an escape room worth giving a try though… due to the theme. The puzzles were not difficult, but was fitting to the theme. Due to this escape room being a bit older there were some parts where it may seem to be clunky. The intention was there though.

Omescape overall is my go-to recommendation for a solid escape room company for this area.

Rating: 6.5/10
Theme/Ambiance – 7/10
Puzzles – 7/10
Difficulty – 6/10
Excitement/Fun – 7/10

Location: San Jose, CA
Company: Omescape
Website: https://omescape.us/sanjose/

This escape room is the first in the Kingdom of Cat series… while the second and newer room is located in the Sunnyvale location. The premise is that you are captured by the kingdom of cats and you must do whatever you can to escape from being a prisoner in their world! Kingdom of Cats is touted as a beginner friendly escape room and I completely agree. My co-worker and I completed this room as a two-person team way back.

The theme is very adorable and unique, which makes it worth the try. The escape room in general is pretty solid, with cute themed puzzles to immerse the participants into the world as if they are really all cats. Due to the climbing escape room standards, you can tell that this room is much older. However, it is well-decorated and has some wow factors making you appreciate the company’s approach. Just remember to wear comforable shoes!

Omescape overall is my go-to recommendation for a solid escape room company for this area.

Rating: 7/10
Theme/Ambiance – 7/10
Puzzles – 7/10
Difficulty – 7/10
Excitement/Fun – 7.5/10

Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Company: Omescape
Website: https://omescape.us/sunnyvale/

The second addition to the Kingdom of Cats storyline… the first room being in the San Jose location. This escape room is best done with a smaller group size. I had the pleasure of doing this escape room with a group of three as we ventured to go save Lady Aurora, the rightful heir to the Kingdom of Cats!

The overall theme is very cute and fun. Imagine a world created just for cats with all of their quirks considered in the detailed decorations. If you enjoyed the first room, this escape room is definitely a must. All the puzzles were thematic, but not difficult. This escape room was the first escape room one of my friends had ever done which showcases how beginner friendly this series is. Omescape put a lot of effort into fleshing out this adorable theme and they did a really great job!

Omescape overall is my go-to recommendation for a solid escape room company.

Rating: 7.5/10
Theme/Ambiance – 8/10
Puzzles – 7/10
Difficulty – 8/10
Excitement/Fun – 8/10

Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Company: Omescape
Website: https://omescape.us/sunnyvale/

Forsaken Temple at Omescape was the first escape room I had done at the Sunnyvale location. It definitely sets the tone for the following rooms for sure. The amazing decorations and thematic puzzles all add to the theme and vibe. The premise is that you are part of a rescue team in search of the archaeologist that is lost and too scared to make their way back! Failure on their part in terms of recruitment because I’m also scared….

I had the pleasure of doing this escape room with my co-workers. The overall experience of the group was probably at a mid-level. Definitely not beginners! There were some spooky/cool exciting moments that made the escape room memorable. The puzzles were solid and not unfair. Would recommend!

Omescape overall is my go-to recommendation for a solid escape room company.

Rating: 8/10
Theme/Ambiance – 8/10
Puzzles – 8/10
Difficulty – 7/10
Excitement/Fun – 8/10

Location: San Jose, CA
Company: Omescape
Website: https://omescape.us/sanjose/

This was the first Omescape escape room I have ever done! During it’s time it was one of the most memorable and unique escape rooms around. It definitely converted me into an Omescape fan. There were many new mechanics that were introduced that escape rooms did not have at the time. Also, the theme is a FANTASY magic theme, what more can you want!

The premise is that you somehow ended up in a house with great magicians and you need go through a series of puzzles in order to escape! Let’s say the exciting part is that certain people in your group will start with different experiences…without spoiling too much. The decorations are beautiful and really stay true to the theme. The puzzles all add their unique feel to the ambiance where it makes you feel like you are really in a home full of wizards.

Omescape overall is my go-to recommendation for a solid escape room company. I would definitely recommend this room to others even now! This is my favorite room in the San Jose location by far!