I don't think the pricing on this is crazy AT ALL. Again, it's Vegas - it's a WAY different animal than Orlando. For example, I was just there a month ago, and we went into "old Vegas" and Fremont Street. My friend and I decided to do the zipline over Fremont Street (which was a total blast, btw). It was $70 EACH before taxes for an approx 3 minute zipline.
People go to Vegas knowing ahead of time that money is going to be falling out of their pockets. This is not a theme park nor a city filled with theme parks. This truly is an adult playground full of high expectations, tons of creativity, and big price tags. That being said, a lot of it is worth it. Vegas has some of the best shows, and with the Sphere, it now has the best concert venue on the planet (I cannot recommend that place enough - though it will ruin you for any other concert experience).
I am most curious to see if Unleashed will tap into that adult vibe at a much higher level than at HHN. I noticed in the most current video release that there were performers in the background doing moves that reminded me a lot of the Cirque shows. I found that interesting. I really hope this is meant to cater to that wild Vegas adult crowd. The intensity would definitely be up a notch.
Also, I think the location is perfect. This is very close to the strip and would likely only cost about $15 max in an Uber to get there from most strip hotels. I'm in Vegas a lot, and I never get a car there (you'd be an idiot to do so unless you're doing other adventures like hikes near Hoover Dam or whatever). Uber and even most taxis are just fine. Or, depending on where you stay, you may even be able to walk. We walk miles in Vegas - which you all should be used to walking HHN every year.
When I saw the video last week, I screamed over Scarecrow and almost cried when I saw Jack. Those two things alone will have me visiting - and visiting every time I'm in Vegas. I'm going to wait until after this haunt season though. I want them to be comfortable and in control with the whole thing before I go. Also, by January next year, I'll be desperate for a haunt, and weather in Vegas in January is WAY better than Chicago. So, win/win for me.