Escape Room: 10 training video games

16 May Escape Room: 10 training video games

The most passionate escapists are always on the lookout for new ways to train for a Escape RoomWhen this activity becomes a way of life, there is nothing to stop you from developing new skills.

Now, what many people don't know is that one of the best methods to train for a game of escapology is the video games. In fact, it is one of the most fun ways to gain new qualities that will enable you to perform better.

Of course, not all games are useful for this purpose, so here at Reversum we share with you 10 video games to help you train for an Escape Room.

1. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

We start our list with one of our favourite choices. Why? Well, because it's almost impossible to resist this videogame where you will be Indiana Jones and you will have to overcome a series of tests and challenges to save the planet from a gang of Nazis.

2. Farenheit

There is no one who doesn't develop escape skills with FarenheitThis adventure game immerses us in a thrilling plot of homicides, cults and paranormal events that will make you discover a different world.

3. Grim Fandango

We couldn't wait any longer to talk about one of the masterpieces, Grim Fandangowhere you'll be trapped in a forest and have to face monsters, decipher riddles and puzzles to escape. Today, a remaster has been released for PC and PlayStation 4.

4. Life is strange

The protagonist of Life is strange is Max Caulfield, a photography student who mysteriously realises that he has the ability to travel back in time and change some of the events that happened back then.

5. The Secret of Monkey Island

Considered a classic in the 1990s, The Secret of Monkey Island tells the story of a young man who wants to become a renowned pirate, but what he doesn't know is that to achieve his goal he will have to solve numerous riddles and puzzles on Mêlée Island.

6. Broken Sword

This is a saga that has five titles, however, The Legend of the Templars is its most exciting version (trust us, once you play it you'll agree with us).

What's more, we wouldn't be surprised if you get stuck for a good few hours on the streets of Paris or in the old Irish pub cellar.

7. Runaway

Runaway is one of the most respected video games in the adventure genre, thanks to the fact that it allows you to develop your wits to levels you can't even imagine. This video game will help you to train for a Room Escape.

8. The Longest Journey

If you are a lover of difficult challenges, The Longest Journey is a jewel of adventure games, you will love it for the complexity of its plot and its excellent production. Does it sound familiar? Just as you read it, this is one of the video games that most resembles the dynamics of escapism.

9. Gabriel Knight

Just by reading the title you can already get an idea of how dark this saga is, where you will have to "enter" the skin of Gabriel Knighta novelist who decides to investigate strong murder cases to inspire him.

10. Maniac Mansion

This is one of those rescue stories that will be a contribution to your trainings; for Maniac Mansion is a strange combination of fiction and humour, in which the main character (David Miller) and two other friends team up to save his girlfriend from a flawed scientist.

We are sure that with these 10 video games to develop new skills for an Escape RoomDon't you believe us? There's only one way to find out: by playing them!