VR Escape - Escape Rooms, Southend Reviews

Another great game ‘Parvus Box’ played today at VR ESCAPE in Hockley. This is a new game that is puzzle based which I personally prefer to fighting games. Team work definitely required for part of the game, great graphics and definitely gets the brain cells working! Thank you to Craig and Sophie for looking after us, we had a fantastic time.

Brilliant, really worth doing and so much fun for all age groups. Harry, our guide, was brilliant. Will go again.

Went here as part of a stag weekend in Chelmsford, and this place was honestly chaos in the best way possible. VR Escape Ltd – tucked away in the Essex countryside – is like finding a futuristic gaming lair in the middle of a farm. Quick heads up: getting there is a bit of a mission. The roads are all twisty-turny, and in the dark it felt like we were driving into a horror movie. Sat nav tried its best, but once you spot the signs, you’re golden. It’s on a farm complex, in what looks like an old barn – but don’t let that fool you. Inside, it’s all pro kit, proper signage, and slick operation. Now the VR itself? Absolutely quality. Only 6 players at a time, so with our 12-strong group we split into two teams (the rest sat out at the pub). We all did the same game, and it was multiple escape rooms in one – so you move through levels and it keeps things fresh. We had Sophie guiding us – shoutout to her, because she had the patience of a saint. Gave us clues when we needed them, and somehow didn’t lose her mind. She did say we were the most dangerous group she’s ever dealt with… which feels like a badge of honour, really. To be fair, she wasn’t wrong. One of the lads fell over another lad’s leg and face-planted the wall 😆. Another tried to lean on a table … that didn’t exist (because, y’know, VR) 🤣. It was carnage. But hilarious carnage. 👌 The whole group absolutely loved it. There’s loads of other games you can try, so we’re already planning to go back if we’re ever in the area again. If you’re looking for something a bit different, a lot of fun – this is the place.

Great fun will go again, harry was great too!

Excellent experience, my son went for his 13th birthday with friends and it was fantastic!

Brilliant idea. We went for my daughters birthday to play Dragon Tower and booked to go back the very next week for Daddy's birthday to play space station Tiberia. It's a real leveller and you could play with just adults but also fantastic for families (my children are 10 and 12). Will definitely be going back again, in fact I don't think everyone will be done with it until they've played every game. Also, the person there running the activity is lovely and welcoming which always makes things nicer.

Absolutely brilliant, will definitely go again, Lauren was lovely too x

We visited on 9 march and thank you for a great time. We had 2 younger players and the host was great in supporting and helping them to ensure they could enjoy the experience to the maximum. Very friendly and professional, highly recommend

We went as a group of 5 and had a blast of a time. Great, friendly and helpful staff. We will 100% be back to play the other games. Highly recommend

Another brilliant session at VR Escape. This time I joined in and it was amazing - so real!! The staff are so understanding of my sons disability (ASD/ADHD) and he is able to enjoy the experience without any concerns.

We have done every escape game available here finishing with depths of osiris this evening! The games are fantastic and immersive, the hosts are friendly and welcoming. We've done this with as a few as two and as many as four and it is a good way to have fun with friends, the games range from pure puzzle to very active and adventurous. Definitely recommend!