Help Nancy Drew collect clues and solve mysteries.
Computer game publisher Her Interactive has been publishing Nancy Drew PC games since 1998. Some of the games are related to the books; some games are original stories. They have two main types of games. The Adventure Game Series are in-depth whodunit mysteries, often requiring players to immerse Nancy in her surroundings while avoiding making deadly decisions. The Dossier Series is meant to be fast and easy for casual gamers to pick up and play.
The Haunting of Castle Malloy
The Haunting of Castle Malloy is a 2008 Nancy Drew Adventure Game. The groom in the Simmons-Mallory wedding is rumored to have been targeted and kidnapped by a banshee. The less superstitious believe his disappearance is a practical joke. The player must have Nancy unravel clues and superstitions to find the groom, while dealing with supposed ghostly interferences. Set in Ireland, the landscape, castle and character speech patterns lovingly reflect Irish charm. The game includes mini-games and chores. The minimum system requirements include Windows XP/Vista and 1GB of hard drive space.
Ransom of the Seven Ships
Ransom of the Seven Ships is a 2009 Nancy Drew Adventure Game. Players get to see Nancy's best friends, George and Bess, for the first time. Nancy needs to solve the mystery to save Bess. Bess has been abducted while the three were at the Bahamas for vacation. Players have to dive, sail and interact with the animals on the island. The game includes two difficulty settings and re-playable mini-games. Players get to control both Nancy and George. Many of the puzzles have time limits. Players must avoid making fatal mistakes while exploring the beautifully rendered scenery of the islands. Minimum system requirements include Windows XP/Vista and 1GB of hard drive space.
Warnings at Waverly Academy
Warnings at Waverly Academy is a 2009 Nancy Drew Adventure Game. Nancy is going undercover at a private, all-girls boarding school. Valedictorian candidates are falling prey to dangerous accidents. Players are challenged to immerse Nancy completely in the school atmosphere. This includes running the school snack bar, text messaging friends, cramming for projects and sneaking into rooms to take cell phone pictures of possible evidence. Different tasks involve different skills to solve them. This makes the game quite challenging. The game includes two difficulty settings, and its minimum system requirements are Windows XP/Vista and 1GB of hard drive space.
Lights, Camera, Curses
Lights, Camera, Curses is a 2009 Nancy Drew Dossier game. Players must find hidden objects throughout 19 detailed settings. If you earn enough points, you unlock an alternate ending. The game also includes bonus levels and re-playable mini-games. The plot involves strange happening on the set of a movie remake called "The Pharaoh." Nancy is called in to solve the mystery on what, or who, is causing these strange accidents. The minimum system requirements include Windows XP/Vista and 300 MB of hard drive space.
Resorting to Danger
Resorting to Danger is a 2009 Nancy Drew Dossier Game. There is a prankster bomber at the Redondo Spa, and Nancy is asked to solve the case. Players must play through levels looking for hidden objects and beating mini-games. As a Dossier game, play is fast paced. There are multiple endings available. Depending on how the game is played, a player may come to one of six possible endings. This gives the game great replay value. Mini-games are re-playable. The minimum system requirements include Windows XP/Vista and 300 MB of hard drive space.
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