Nancy Drew Dossier: Resorting to Danger!

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In "Nancy Drew Dossier: Resorting to Danger," help Nancy investigate a series of strange accidents at a luxurious resort. Solve hidden object puzzles and gather evidence to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings. Use Nancy's analytical skills to interrogate suspects and get to the bottom of this exciting mystery.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

story14 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience with engaging puzzles and mini-games.
It provides a unique twist on the traditional Nancy Drew format, focusing on hidden object mechanics and multiple endings.
The graphics and voice acting are enjoyable, contributing to a light-hearted and entertaining atmosphere.

The game frequently crashes and lacks an auto-save feature, leading to potential loss of progress.
Gameplay is overly simplistic and linear, lacking the depth and exploration found in other Nancy Drew titles.
The story and character development are weak, making it less engaging compared to the classic Nancy Drew games.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and interesting, while others describe it as basic and lacking in character development. The narrative features multiple endings and a straightforward progression, appealing to those who enjoy a visual novel style, but may disappoint players seeking a more complex storyline. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but simplistic, often overshadowed by the game's puzzle elements.
- “For 1, you're Nancy Drew, and for 2, this has a whirlwind storyline with multiple endings.”
- “I enjoyed the story - it wasn't as complex as others, but it wasn't boring.”
- “Great story and design.”
- “The story is very basic, the character development is almost non-existent, and the puzzles are very simplistic.”
- “The majority of the story takes place in 2D drawings versus the standard graphics you may have been used to, and the only 3D graphics you get come in the form of suspect interaction, but it's not even remotely close to realistic.”
- “This game is basically all mini games instead of a flowing storyline.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The graphics in the game are largely described as minimalistic, with most of the story presented through 2D drawings rather than traditional graphics. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the graphics, others find them lacking, particularly in realism and detail. Overall, the visuals seem to evoke mixed feelings, with some enjoying the character animations and aesthetic, while others criticize the overall quality.
- “I enjoyed the puzzles so much and the animations of the characters and the graphics.”
- “Resorting to danger has a great aesthetic, voice acting, a points system, unique endings, and great mini games.”
- “It doesn't take nearly as much brain power as the other games and, additionally, there are almost no graphics to speak of, which is definitely saying a lot if you've ever played any indie game over the past 20 years - the graphics have always been notably bad, but in a nostalgic, laughable way.”
- “The majority of the story takes place in 2D drawings versus the standard graphics you may have been used to, and the only 3D graphics you get come in the form of suspect interaction, but it's not even remotely close to realistic.”
- “Did not enjoy the story, graphics, or the game at all.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the updated mechanics and hidden object focus, while others criticize the restrictive format that limits exploration and player choice, making it feel less engaging compared to previous Nancy Drew titles.
- “I thought that I had actually figured it out, until I saw gameplay where someone selected a different character and they ended up being the culprit in their playthrough.”
- “Very different updated gameplay which I enjoyed a lot.”
- “I don't like the way this game was formatted for gameplay; it's nothing like the other Nancy Drew games and it's really boring because everything is chosen for you instead of being able to travel the map.”
- “I think this is the very first Nancy Drew game where they've limited the gameplay so much that there's also no possibility of traveling the map.”
- “He 'dossier' entries focus heavily on hidden object game mechanics compared to the mainline entries in the franchise.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty and sarcastic dialogue that players find engaging and worth listening to, enhancing the overall experience compared to typical point-and-click hidden object games. The rude yet humorous interactions between guests and staff, along with strong character voiceovers and enjoyable background music, contribute to a comedic atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “The dialogue you don't want to skip since it is kind of funny, making it better than a lot of point-and-click hidden object games.”
- “The guests and staff are rude but humorous enough.”
- “You'll experience great character voiceover, funny and sarcastically well-written dialogues, and my personal favorite: the background music.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game offers notable replayability through the opportunity to unlock special credits that may be missed during the initial playthrough. Players appreciate its casual nature, which enhances the overall replay value.
- “Just a nice, casual game with some good replay value.”
- “There are special credits that can be unlocked, so there is replayability if you don't manage to unlock them the first time through.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is well-received, with standout background tracks that enhance the experience, while the voice acting is noted for its quality and humor, contributing to engaging character interactions. Overall, both elements are considered satisfactory and enjoyable.
- “You'll experience great character voiceover, funny and sarcastically well-written dialogues, and my personal favorite: the background music.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that the story itself is basic and fails to provide meaningful growth for the characters.
- “The story is very basic, the character development is almost non-existent, and the puzzles are very simplistic.”

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