Rating: Summary: Fun, cool, and better than the previous one! Review: "The Haunted Carousel" is the eighth Nancy Drew PC game, and this one likely won't disappoint. Rich in detail, this game was obviously well-planned and well-made. The graphics are awesome, the storyline is believable, the characters are interesting and amusing, and the game is all-around great.In this game, you, as Nancy Drew, get full access to an amusement park where, recently, some very odd occurances have taken place. Search for clues, play games, solve puzzles and riddles, and -- in the end -- solve a mystery and outwit the villain. Like all the Nancy Drew games, "Haunted Carousel" brings gamers hours of entertainment and lots of fun. "Haunted Carousel" is, in my opinion, much better than its predecessor, "Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake," which I found to be rather disappointing due to the fact that the games and puzzles seemed dull, and didn't tie well into the game. In "Carousel," the presence of a carnival midway allows for the presence of games without the feeling that the games are weirdly out-of-place. Also, the educational elements of this game (which are present in all ND games) are incorporated nicely and subtly. I encountered one small problem with this game, however, and that involved the "Barnacle Blast" mini-game. It was impossible to beat/solve this game (a game that resembles "breakout") because the "paddle" used to hit the ball was too small. However, this problem can be solved on some computers by running the computer in "safe mode," thus making the paddle bigger. (Some computers may not enounter this problem at all, but I wanted to mention it in case yours has the same trouble mine did.) All in all, a great game... appropriate for ages 10 and up... adults will like it, too! Perfect to play in groups or even alone... "The Haunted Carousel" earns 5 stars from me!
Rating: Summary: Extremely entertaining Review: I am a Nancy Drew fan, I have played all the games, and have enjoyed this one very much...the graphics are great and the puzzles get harder and harder to solve....time really flies when I am playing....
Rating: Summary: I love this game Review: I have played all the Nancy Drew games and this is the best one byfar. I love how you can explore the tower and meet different people. They puzzles are pretty hard but you can call your friends to help you. I just can't wait for the new game to come out!!!!!
Rating: Summary: pirates in troube Review: There were three pirates who loved treasure and would do anything to get it."I hungry"said a pirate in a grouchy way. " well then your just going to have to wait" captain said the other pirate who's name was Billy was very brave the other pirate wh's name was Jumbo because he's fat and he's scared of every thing Jumbo went off to find some food so he got off the ship,just when Billy was getting ready to start the ship. captain was looking for Billy. "BILLY"
Rating: Summary: Coolest game eva! Review: I love the nancy drew series and ghost dogs of moon lake was awesome! i did get stuck on some parts, but its fun, and has great graphics. All of the other ones were great too.
Rating: Summary: awsome game Review: this is one of my favorite nancy drew games(ghost dogs of moon lake being on the top also). The puzzles are such brain strainers but you can still figure them out. The plot is really exciting and i loove the setting of the whole story. Its exciting till the very end and i think you'll love it if you buy it
Rating: Summary: ¡Bienvenido al mundo de los maya! Review: I have played all the Nancy Drew titles from Her Interactive, and Secret of the Scarlet Hand (based on Nancy Drew book 125) is the best (and most impressive) of the lot. In this adventure Nancy is the new deputy curator at Beech Hill Museum in Washington D.C. The museum is almost ready to open its most impressive exhibit: a large collection of priceless Maya artifacts on loan from the Mexican government and private collectors. But shortly before the opening, one of the prized jade carvings is stolen from under Nancy's nose. The only clue is a vivid red handprint and a message in Maya glyphs left by the thief. First, let me say that, as someone who is seriously considering a master's degree in museum studies, this game was an absolute delight! The museum is filled with nooks and crannies to explore: the curator's office, the exhibition hall, a three-storey Maya temple, gardens, shipping and receiving and the lab, filled with neat gadgets such as an analyzer, foam packing machine, ham radio and more, all of which help Nancy on her quest. "Secret of the Scarlet Hand" simply offers more locations than previous games, more characters/suspects, and a much deeper storyline. Nancy travels to different locations by subway, with a static image overlay as the various station lights light up on the metro map. Graphics are, as always, beautiful. The Maya artifacts are photo realistic, extremely detailed and vibrant. Music and ambient sounds are more pronounced than in previous ND games. The score features haunting panpipes, rainforest birdcalls, and flamenco, along with more ominous mood music-although some reviewers though the music was too repetitive, I found that the soundtrack greatly enhanced the gaming experience. This is definitely the most educational of the Nancy Drew games. Players must write down references to Mayan language, religion, rulers and more since there are three temple quizzes that Nancy must pass to progress in the game. Since it is set in a museum, the educational elements fit right into the game world without seeming out of place. "Scarlet Hand" is also the most difficult of the ND games to date, relying on a great deal of snooping, reading, Morse code transmissions in Spanish, telephone calls, and beating puzzles to progress in the investigation, but the great story and characters make it worth it. Parents may find themselves roped into aiding investigations and end up playing the game themselves-there is plenty of variety in the various puzzles and tasks to keep the game interesting. Once again, Her Interactive has provided young girls with a positive, nonviolent role model in Nancy, and "Scarlet Hand" will be sure to thrill Nancy Drew/mystery fans, museum fans, and anyone looking for an engaging cultural journey. Not just for kids, "Secret of the Scarlet Hand" is an intelligent, gorgeous mystery with Mexican flavour and intrigue.
Rating: Summary: Her Interactive Does It Again!!!!!!!!!! Review: This is an excellent game, although it did take me a while to beat it. It has an excellent plot with good graphics and realistic characters. I only gave it 4 stars because it was hard in some spots but the her interactive website (herinteractive.com) really helped with practiculy eveything. I really enjoyed this game and recamend it to anyone who is a Nancy Drew fan. I have ever game except for haunted carusel and this is definetly one of the best.
Rating: Summary: I love Nancy Drew! Review: My daughter says :) , I am 10 years old and I have played all the games except for the Haunted Carousel. Treasure in the Royal Tower was my first game. I liked all of them, but this one is my favorite. Nancy is in a baffling mystery now. She is looking for a treasure, belonging to queen Marie Antoinnete. But a culprit is trying to as well, And he/she will do dangerous traps for Nancy to stop. So with Professor Hodgekiss and a few other suspects to choose from , Nancy Drew has a mind baffling case to solve. But remember,NEVER TRY AND GUESS WHO.the captor is a dangerous person, dangerous enough to lock Nancy out in the snow. Keep a notebook and win this mind-puzzling case.
Rating: Summary: This game rocks the computer world! Review: I have and have played the first four Nancy Drew games and part of number seven and I thought this one was the best! I loved the characters and the setting was amazing! I felt like I was there. It didn't take me too long to finish it but it wasn't as short as Secrets can Kill either. If you're having trouble deciding which Nancy Drew game to buy, I recomend Treasure in the Royal Tower to you!
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