Mea Culpa

This is a review of the Escape Room “Mea Culpa” offered by No Hope in Athens, Greece.
  • ⭐️ 8.3/10
  • 🌡 Medium
  • ⏳ 100 Minutes
  • 👥 3 – 6 Person

This room felt a bit older than many of the newer games we played, but it was still a lot of fun. We moved through it quickly – though we were definitely held back at times by a lack of light, which is never enjoyable. There were 1–2 puzzles that would’ve been solved almost instantly if the room had been better illuminated.

Overall, the puzzles were quite easy, but not simple. You still feel like you’re legitimately solving things, which matters. A few of the jump scares felt unnecessary to me – not because they were bad, but because repeated “this could easily kill me but doesn’t” moments can slightly chip away at immersion over time.

That said: great acting, great customer service, a fun multi-level set, excellent use of space, and it’s a large space too. Net-net: a very enjoyable game, and probably a must-play if you’ve already been to Athens and knocked out the top ~20 games or so.

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Gabriel Alexander Berkovich Jr.

Gabe Berkovich has played over 250 escape rooms across Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Canada, and many states in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, he and his wife play most of their rooms together and have even introduced their 2-year-old and 9-month-old to countless adventures along the way. Passionate about puzzles and immersive experiences, Gabe continues to explore the best rooms around the world.