Review by JJ

This was, personally, the first Nancy Drew game that I ever played, and because of it, I am now hooked on the series and buy each new one that comes out. I am very happy that this was my first game, as it is not only, in my opinion, one of the best games in the Nancy Drew adventure game series, but it is also the perfect mix of mystery and intrigue.

Story-You are on a ski vacation in Wisconsin when you get snowed in at the castle/resort in which you are staying. You find out that the castle library has been vandalized, and you set out to find out who destroyed the beautiful library and why. As you make your way through the game, you will also find that the story has quite a bit to do with the history of Marie Antoinette.

Graphics-The graphics are improved from the earlier three games, as the 3D backgrounds have a bit more detail. Also, the characters have been developed to move a bit more smoothly.

Sound-The music in the game is very regal and pleasant to listen to. The background sounds are also well done as they sound realistic. As for the voice acting, this game has some actors/actresses that sound really good and interesting.

Gameplay-First of all, like the games before it in the series, this is a first person point-and-click adventure game. Although there is only one main location to explore (the castle) it is a very large location filled with many rooms to explore and many puzzles to solve. The puzzles range from easy to hard, but they are all solvable without any need of a walkthrough. The hint system is there for you, if you need it though, which basically consists of calling your friends on the phone to ask for a hint. There are also four characters that you can interact with and interrogate, and they each have a unique and interesting personality.

Length-This is definitely a game with some meat to it length-wise. It will take you several hours to finish it, and hopefully, you will have fun with every second of it.

If you’re looking for an intriguing adventure game with fun puzzles and a great story, then this is the perfect game for you!