![]() Truth be told, having this character adds very little to the overall experience, and at some points, it actually detracted from it. We start with a greeting from our party host, a would-be magician who will be overseeing this evenings festivities with us. Simply put, if we were to rate a game solely based on its storyworld alone, Midnight on the Bayou would be hard-pressed to * not* get a 5 Key score. The supernatural flavor adds a certain mystique that instantly immerses players, casting them into the story as characters who may or may not have been there that faithful night that several of our classmates met their fiery end. It’s just the right amount of spooky without being scary. Red Lantern Escape Rooms does a truly fantastic job of crafting a storyworld that is unique, compelling, and believable. Without question, Midnight on the Bayou’s strongest suit is its story. And it is odd that all the carnival workers are mysteriously absent, with the exception of your reunion host who keeps nervously glancing at that creepy old chest… Though it is a little strange they’re holding the event on the old Boudreau property at the edge of the swamp, where decades ago several students died in a barn fire. ![]() ![]() You haven’t set foot in Bayou High since graduation, but this carnival-themed reunion sounded fun. ![]()
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