Don’t Take a Breath is an adaptation of the movie of almost the same name.
And if the experience is anywhere near as intense as the movie, we’re in for something intense.
And without giving too much away – the experience is damn close to the movie.

Anyone expecting a relaxed start to this experience was sadly mistaken.
We were welcomed by Verone and our mission and the associated plan were explained to us straight away.
It’s actually quite simple – we break into the house, steal the money from a blind man and then leave again.
So far everything is clear.
Anyone who knows the movie knows that it won’t be that easy and that not everything will go as we had imagined.
All in all, a perfectly immersive start to an adventure.
We were totally in the game straight away and the atmosphere was full of anticipation, but also tension.
You can’t do better than Don’t Take a Breath.

Anyone who knows the movie knows the setting of this adventure.
Sounds simple, but it is.
But it’s also damn good.
You immediately feel like you’re in the movie.
Everything is recreated in detail and only adapted to the extent necessary for an escape room.
Don’t Take a Breath feels real at all times and this is of course due to the actors and the tension, but also to the really good scenery.
What has been achieved here is an incredibly realistic atmosphere and almost perfect immersion.
Six of us played the room and even with this large number of players, there was always tension.
Few experiences manage that.

In my opinion, the scare factor is more in the lower midfield.
This is primarily due to the given setting.
We knew exactly who our opponent was.
We knew his weakness and almost always knew where he was.
There are few jumpscares and the atmosphere is rather tense, but never really scary.
However, it is of course an experience that is not suitable for people who are easily frightened or cannot deal with moments of isolation.
The overall intensity is high, although not as high as in some other rooms in Athens.
This is due to the fact that there are always phases of brief calm where you can take a deep breath and feel safe.
However, Don’t Take a Breath naturally thrives on intensity and tension.

When the backdrop is so authentic and immersive, the actors are naturally measured against it.
And they certainly stand up to it.
It was a very good acting performance, especially from Verone, who plays the antagonist.
So good, in fact, that we didn’t even recognize him.
Such a crazy guy.
Overall, an outstanding performance that added to the immersion.

When the intensity is high, the puzzles are usually easy.
Don’t Take a Breath is no exception here.
Overall, the puzzles are on a very low level, especially when you think of other escape rooms in Athens.
For the most part, these were simple tasks and we didn’t have any problems at any point.
This is perfectly fine, as the immersive experience is the main focus.
Puzzle fans will find this a little disappointing, but I found it quite appropriate.

Little can be said here, as the story of Don’t Take a Breath is based exactly on the movie “Don’t Breath”.
It is perfectly realized and even small details can be found.
I find it difficult to give the story too high a rating, as little of my own creativity has gone into it.
Nevertheless, the realization is very well done and you have to pay respect to that.

Verone is a crazy guy.
And crazy in a very positive way. You can tell straight away that he has put a lot of attention to detail into his “baby”.
The whole room of Don’t Take a Breath stands for Verone’s skills and his character.
He took a lot of time for us after the game, more than we had available.
One of the few operators who explicitly asked what we would improve.
Each of us was asked to name one point that we didn’t find perfect.
Hats off, that shows a desire for constant improvement.

Don’t Take a Breath is an intense thriller that can be compared to few other experiences.
It’s a realistic setting, which sets it apart from many classic horror experiences.
There are not as many jumpscares and darkness is not the order of the day.
Overall, it’s an experience that can be played by players who usually avoid horror.
I can recommend any size of group, as I think the game always fits.
One of the few rooms that can definitely be played with larger groups.
Of course, the intensity then decreases.
You should have a basic level of mobility, as there are always moments when you have to crawl or hide.
However, this is more of a tactical room than a room where speed is of the essence.
It’s worth watching the movie beforehand to see how many details have been recreated.
But then you will be less surprised by the story.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
I watched the movie a long time ago and couldn’t remember any of the details.
After our trip to Athens, I watched it again and was amazed at how much I rediscovered.

Don’t Take a Breath is an outstanding experience, and not just in Athens.
It’s an escape room that you’ll rarely find like this again.
One of the most realistic rooms I have ever played.
A great experience and an absolute must-play experience from the unique selling point.