The Puzzle Room VR (Escape The Room)

The Puzzle Room VR is a small collection of three VR escape rooms reached from a hub, made by solo studio Bellcat Game. Each room has its own theme and is stuffed with things to grab and fiddle with, from numpads and a piano to hats, paint and a robot nodding to Johnny 5, plus other retro movie and NES references. It suits VR players who want a lighthearted, Job Simulator-style escape room without horror.

Players who liked it say the puzzles demand real thought, with medium difficulty overall and the third room tough enough to send some to a walkthrough. Several found the first room's early clues easy to miss or misread, and say the second and third rooms are the stronger ones. Others felt most puzzles boil down to finding objects and numbers.

The caveats are significant. Development stopped after three rooms despite plans for more, achievements are reported broken, and the graphics are basic. Smooth movement made some players queasy, and smaller play spaces struggle to reach items. Expect one to three hours. Fine on sale for VR escape room fans with room to move; skip it if you are prone to motion sickness.