Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies

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In Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies, assist a museum curator with an exhibit featuring ancient Greek artifacts, which are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Explore the treacherous underworld stage sets, solve puzzles inspired by Greek myths, and utilize your in-game mobile phone for tips from the Hardy Boys. Choose your difficulty level and erase mistakes in this captivating mystery adventure.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story11 positive mentions

Engaging and fun gameplay with challenging puzzles that require critical thinking.
Beautiful graphics and a captivating setting based on ancient Greece and Greek mythology.
Strong character development and an interesting plot twist that differentiates it from other Nancy Drew games.

The story is often predictable and has several plot holes, leading to a disjointed experience.
Navigation can be confusing, and some puzzles feel illogical or disconnected from the storyline.
Many players found the pacing slow, with tasks that felt more like chores than integral parts of the mystery.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-layered, while others criticize it for being disjointed, predictable, and filled with plot holes. Many noted that the puzzles often felt disconnected from the narrative, leading to a lack of investment in the characters and overall plot. Despite its beautiful visuals and improved mechanics, the execution of the story left several players feeling underwhelmed and frustrated.
- “I found the plot engaging, interesting, and fun!”
- “Setting is great (the underground is amazing), characters have character, plot is good.”
- “Fantastic story line!”
- “As far as I'm concerned, this game is just a puzzle compilation with how poorly the story is executed.”
- “However, the story was predictable, I didn't like any of the characters, it got boring halfway through and since I wasn't invested in the characters or story, I wasn't that interested in finishing the game.”
- “The majority of the game is so dull, slow, and frustrating it's difficult to get invested in the story or the ending.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vividness and mesmerizing art style, particularly in the underworld locations. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, contributing to an engaging and immersive gameplay.
- “Love the graphics for this game, and all the vivid locations!”
- “The art style of the underworld was absolutely mesmerizing to wander through, and I enjoyed this game from start to finish.”
- “Game locations are fantastic, and they really outdid themselves on the graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look very generic.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some praising the improved mechanics and visuals compared to older titles, while others criticize the disconnection between puzzles and the plot, navigation issues, and inconsistencies in character interactions. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as a blend of innovation and frustration, with significant room for improvement in narrative coherence and user navigation.
- “Epic gameplay and plot, just like all the ND games from Her Interactive!”
- “The graphics and mechanics just keep improving!”
- “Between the issues with navigation (at no point in the game can you take a 360 view of the setting), the plot holes, and the issues with game mechanics (the NPC appearing in two locations at the same time in different costumes and different moods; talking to people twice in a row and receiving materially different updates; uh... what is Kronos?), this was a bummer for me.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack despite some criticisms of the voice acting, which they found slow and unengaging. While the contained environments and confusing navigation detracted from the overall experience, the storyline and character development were positively noted alongside the music.
- “I enjoyed the storyline and soundtrack!”
- “The music is pretty good :)”
- “The characters are good and I think they were well thought out.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally perceived as a refreshing change from the typical spooky vibes found in many other titles, offering a more relaxed and chill setting that appeals to players seeking a different experience.
- “I really enjoyed the more chill setting; after playing lots of games with a spooky vibe, it's nice to have a change. The overall atmosphere and style of the game are fantastic.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”