If you like escape rooms, puzzle games or enjoy delving into a dark and twisted story, you’re in for a treat. That’s because these Xbox games have just been released: Mad Experiments: Escape Room and Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room. However, with two of them to pick from, where do you get started? Well, let’s discuss what it is that makes each game special as well as why one may be better than the other—or perhaps we should say why you will end up playing both anyway.
Choose Your Challenge: Classic Puzzles or Story-Driven Mystery?
Both games throw players into the unsettling world created by Professor Cheshire where escaping requires smartness. Nevertheless, they offer different flavors of escape room gameplay:
- Mad Experiments: Escape Room is for the classic puzzle enthusiasts. It’s all about the thrill of discovery—finding hidden objects, piecing together clues, and solving increasingly complex puzzles. Each of the three chapters—The Mansion Lab, Memory Loss, and Lost Childhood—presents its own set of challenges. This game is perfect if you love the satisfaction of cracking a tough puzzle and want to immerse yourself in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room, on the other hand, takes the puzzle formula you loved in the first game and layers in a more complex, story-driven experience. Here, you’re not just escaping rooms; you’re uncovering the full, twisted story of Professor Cheshire and his daughter, Hildegarde. From the eerie Library to the dangerous Greenhouse and the suspenseful Train, each room tells a piece of the story. This sequel is ideal for players who want their puzzle-solving wrapped in a rich, narrative-driven package.
Solo or Squad: Play the Way you Want
Another key difference lies in how you approach these games:
- Solo Puzzlers: Both games can be tackled on your own, but the first game’s straightforward puzzle design might appeal more to solo players who want to solve at their own pace.
- Team Players: Mad Experiments 2 shines in multiplayer. With its deeper story and more elaborate puzzles, having a team of up to five friends can make the experience even more engaging. You’ll need to work together, communicate, and share your findings to unravel the mysteries of the Cheshire Institute.
What Makes Each Game Special?
If you’re on the fence, here’s a quick rundown of what each game brings to the table:
- Mad Experiments: Escape Room:
- Classic Escape Room Vibes: Perfect for players who want a pure escape room experience with tight puzzles and a dark atmosphere.
- Three Unique Chapters: Each with its own set of challenges and a glimpse into the sinister mind of Professor Cheshire.
- Replayability: Whether you’re speedrunning or taking your time, the game offers a different experience every time you play.
- Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room:
- Narrative Depth: Unravel the full story behind Professor Cheshire’s madness and his desperate attempts to save his daughter.
- Four Intricate Rooms: From the knowledge-packed Library to the life-or-death stakes of the Greenhouse, each room is a puzzle and a story in itself.
- Enhanced Multiplayer: Team up with friends to solve the puzzles faster—or struggle together as you get deeper into the mystery.
Ready to Dive In?
Whether you’re in it for the puzzles or the story, the Mad Experiments series has something to offer every escape room fan. If you crave the challenge of tight, intricate puzzles, start with Mad Experiments: Escape Room. But if you want a richer, more narrative-driven experience, Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room will be your go-to.
Why choose? Go ahead and play both of them – therefore getting a taste of all stages that constitute Professor Cheshire’s universe of madness. Each game offers different kind of thrill and they altogether form one entity— a complete journey into dark puzzling universe.
So, which one will you dive into first?
Mad Experiments: Escape Room
Nejcraft
ESCAPE WITH FRIENDS
Play alone or in a team of up to 6 players. In first-person view, explore and gather clues that will help you to solve the puzzles of the room. As you solve puzzles, you unravel story bits and gets closer from the exit. Challenge yourself with time limit, or take your time and play in Relax mode with unlimited time!
FIND CLUES AND UNRAVEL A DARK STORY
Interact and examine with dozens of objects to uncover the secrets of the rooms and understand why the Professor does all this.
Chapter 1: The Mansion Lab
You have been "invited" by Professor Cheshire and his assistant Hildegarde to try their new experiments. They are obsessed with people’s minds and want to see how you react to their tests.
Chapter 2: Memory Loss
Cheshire's experimentations damaged your brain and you are now in a coma. Hildegarde wants to help you to wake up by recovering your memory…
Chapter 3: Lost Childhood
You will keep diving into the past of Hildegarde. In her child room, you will witness what her daily life looked like when she got into Cheshire's lab.
The post Escape Room Madness: Which Mad Experiments Game is for You? appeared first on Xbox Wire.
Go on.... treat yourself to a new game.
2 Comments
If you’re into escape rooms and love a good challenge, the Mad Experiments series definitely delivers. The first game is all about those classic puzzle vibes—think hidden objects and tricky clues that’ll keep you on your toes. Each chapter has its own unique challenges that really suck you into that eerie atmosphere. It’s perfect if you just want to dive in solo and enjoy the thrill of cracking tough puzzles at your own pace.
But then there’s Mad Experiments 2, which takes everything up a notch with a deeper narrative. You’re not just solving puzzles; you’re piecing together a twisted story about Professor Cheshire and his daughter. The rooms are more intricate, and the whole experience feels richer. Plus, if you’re playing with friends, it’s way more fun to collaborate and figure things out together.
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either. If you’re craving that classic escape room feel, start with the first one. But if you want to unravel a gripping story while solving puzzles, jump into the sequel. Or hey, why not try both? Each game offers a different thrill, and you’ll get to experience the full madness of Cheshire’s world. So, which one are you diving into first?
If you’re into escape rooms and love a good puzzle, the Mad Experiments series is definitely worth checking out. The first game, Mad Experiments: Escape Room, is perfect if you’re all about classic puzzle-solving. It’s got that old-school vibe where you hunt for clues and piece everything together in a haunting atmosphere. Each chapter has its own unique challenges that really make you think, which is awesome if you thrive on that “aha!” moment.
Now, if you want something a bit deeper, Mad Experiments 2: Escape Room steps it up with a rich narrative. It’s not just about escaping; you’re diving into the eerie backstory of Professor Cheshire and his daughter. Each room is packed with puzzles and lore, making it a great pick if you enjoy unraveling a story while you solve. Plus, it’s way more fun with friends. You can team up with up to five players, and trust me, solving these puzzles together just amps up the excitement.
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either game. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try both? Each offers a different thrill, and together they create a wild journey into Professor Cheshire’s twisted world. So, which one are you diving into first?