Project Fallout - Breakout Avenue K

Project Fallout - A sobering Experience

Riding the high from the  Mr. Oswald room, we came back for second serving the very next day. I have to say that this was becoming a very expensive hobby but it was almost as if we were addicted to it. We wanted to play The Westwood Murder but the staff told us that they will not allow 2 people to play as it will be impossible to solve the murder. So, we agreed to try the Project Fallout which was the newest room there.

The back story given was a tad bit confusing but here it goes. We are a duo of scientist who were abducted (again.... for some reason, I keep paying money to be abducted over and over again :) ). We were being interrogated by some governmental authority for our alleged involvement in the creation of a weapon of mass destruction. 

Following to the trend as most of the rooms here, we were handcuffed. They surely love handcuffing people at Breakout. Perhaps, the bosses have a thing for handcuffs... Anyways, we were cuffed to a system of poles and we were placed in different booths. We had to find a way to work together to move the poles and unlock ourselves. The clues were around us and we had to look around and find the answer. So, for those of y'all who are short sighted... Please bring your glasses. 

Upon releasing our self from the handcuffs, we had to solve a few puzzles and I have to admit that by Breakout's standard it was rather easy. One of the answer was blatantly written on the board. All you had to do was just read the board. We couldn't believe our eyes as we didn't expect that sort of ease.

In their defense, this was the easiest room there anyways. Despite the ease, they manage to give the room the needed boost for the final part. Upon reaching the final stage, we were given the option of an alternate ending. The path to the final puzzle was fun and tiring as it required some serious physical exertion. At the end, we choose the ending which we feel that everyone will take as the other option didn't make any sense.

We opened the final door with 25 minutes to spare and we felt as if the room didn't do justice to a franchise which we did look up to. We thought that they were the trail blazers and we expected more. My review probably will be different if this was the first room we played as our expectation couldn't be any higher. But as what people say....Hind sight is always 20/20. Anyways.. please click here or scroll for the score card.

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I have to emphasize that the room scored rather poorly due to our sky high expectation and the RM 50 per pax price tag. But if you are a novice looking for an introduction into the crazy world of escape game and you have some spare change... This may be the room for you. Nevertheless.. we shall be back for Westwood Murder....

Mr. Oswald's Greatest Show - Breakout Avenue K

Mr. Oswald's Greatest Show - Creepy Marionette Challenge 

We were so mesmerized by the Hocus room that we really wanted to come back as soon as we can. However, we wanted to pace ourselves as Breakout only has 5 rooms. Anyways, long story short.. We couldn't wait any longer and we made booking for the Mr. Oswald's Greatest Show.

The staffs there recognized us and they were rather friendly. We spoke to one of the owner and he told us that he actually wanted to issue real tickets for this room; as if one is actually buying tickets to watch a show. And he also wanted to place a staff dressed for the occasion as the gate keeper at the room. But, they had some reservation in the execution and they scrapped it. It's a shame though as we felt that the idea was very novel and creative. 

As for this room's story, we were apparently abducted by Mr.Oswald and we had 60 minutes to breakout. If we don't he will turn us into a marionette. We were brought into the room and handcuffed onto a chain which was connected through a cage. The setting for this room was mind blowing. The team had really thought things through as they created a scene as if a whole set of puppets were watching us perform. Although the audience were made of a set of puppets, the music and the puppets reflected an extremely eerie feeling.

We had to solve a few puzzles while still shackled to the cage. We had to find a set of clues using a system of pulley and line. The entire experience was really cool and one had to experience to actually appreciate it. On one of the puzzle we had to dance to the tune that was given in the music on the background. Upon opening the first door we went to second door and finally got those dreadful handcuffs off. The second was a lot different to the first room but it was equally exciting. They room had a lot of puppet body parts strewn around and the Professor kept emphasizing that the room was very very weird.

As expected, the room had a final twist that we didn't see coming. I will not spoil the experience for y'all by giving any spoiler away. Since it was just the 2 of us, the final leg was very hard. Nevertheless, we managed to break out with 18 minutes to spare. We had a huge grin as we felt extremely satisfied as this room tested us physically and mentally. Lo Behold the scorecard!

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Well, we have found the first 9 star room and Mr.Oswald did indeed perform the greatest show!! On to the next show people!!!