Space Panic: Room Escape (VR)
Genres: Puzzle, Escape Room, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer, VRONLY
Release Date: 22-6-2017
Rating: 3/5
Developer: Xefier Games Inc.
Our verdict
5.5/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 1–2 h
Space Panic: Room Escape (VR) is a single-room VR escape game from Xefier Games, set aboard a space station orbiting Earth. You teleport around the room, stash items on a belt and solve a handful of puzzles, such as rotating stone rings, to get out. A timed Panic Mode and leaderboards add replay for speedrunners. It suits VR owners who want a short, scare-free puzzle room.
Reception is evenly split, with 8 of 15 reviews positive. Fans enjoy touches like the view of Earth through the window, the glowing-eyed statue, haptic feedback when touching objects and the ring puzzle. Views on difficulty differ sharply: one player calls it too easy with only four puzzles, two of which hand you the answer, while others took a while to crack the first one.
The common complaints are technical. Several players report stutter and frame drops, teleport movement that lets you clip through walls, items dropping on their own, and a bug that left the room dark. There is no save, so a crash means starting over. Most finish in under two hours. Only worth it at a deep discount for a curious VR owner; most players will find better-built VR escape rooms.
Pros
- Space station room with a view of Earth and nice tactile touches
- Timed Panic Mode and leaderboards for speedrunners
Cons
- Reports of stutter, frame drops and a dark-room bug
- No save, so a crash forces a full restart
- Only a few puzzles; janky teleport movement
About
Space Panic VR (Room Escape) is a VR Escape Room unlike any other you've seen before.
Set in the future aboard a space station, the game will challenge players to solve multiple complex puzzles in order to escape. Try Panic Mode if you want more of a challenge.
