"Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist" is a co-operative atmospheric reverse escape-room puzzle game. You are a master thief who has been hired to rob a mysterious mansion, filled with various puzzles. Do you think you have what it takes to conquer the challenges that await you in the mansion.
The game offers a wide variety of puzzles that test players' logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Some puzzles are more straightforward, while others require complex deductive reasoning and out-of-the-box thinking. Many players praise the well-designed, fair puzzles, as the solutions are logically solvable through the provided environmental clues, without relying on external knowledge or guesswork.
The cooperative gameplay allows up to 5 players to work together to solve the puzzles. While the puzzles are often solvable by a single player, the cooperative aspect enables players to divide and conquer, with each player focusing on different puzzles simultaneously. This can lead to a more efficient and satisfying progression through the mansion.
Thoroughly exploring the detailed, atmospheric mansion environment is crucial to uncover clues and solve puzzles. Players praise the way the puzzles are seamlessly integrated into the environment, requiring them to pay close attention to their surroundings.
The game features a collection of hidden golden cat statues scattered throughout the mansion. Finding these collectibles can be an engaging side-activity, though some players have noted that the placements of the collectibles can be quite challenging and even unfair at times.
The progression through the game is generally linear, with players needing to solve one puzzle before being able to access the next area or puzzle. While this can sometimes lead to moments of waiting for other players to finish their tasks, it also helps maintain a sense of flow and coherence in the overall experience.
The game provides a helpful hint system to assist players when they get stuck, though the hints are often subtle and don't directly give away the solutions. This allows players to still feel a sense of accomplishment when they finally solve a puzzle on their own.