- May 1, 2017
- HeR Interactive
Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion
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About
Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion is a mystery adventure game where players help Nancy investigate eerie occurrences in a Victorian mansion in San Francisco. As Nancy, players explore the mansion's secrets, interact with spirits, and uncover a greed-fueled plot behind the haunting. The game features puzzle-solving, secret passages, and a compelling storyline to keep players engaged.











- The game has a charming atmosphere and engaging story, making it a nostalgic experience for many players.
- Puzzles are generally logical and rewarding, with some clever ideas that encourage players to pay attention to details.
- It's a great introductory game for new players to the Nancy Drew series, offering a straightforward experience with a mix of mystery and fun.
- The game suffers from outdated navigation and interface issues, making it difficult to know where to click or how to progress.
- The floor puzzle is notoriously buggy and requires pixel-perfect precision, leading to frustration for many players.
- The game is relatively short and lacks depth in character development and plot complexity, leaving some players wanting more.
- story118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting characters, atmospheric setting, and engaging plot, despite some finding it predictable and lacking depth. While the integration of puzzles and environmental storytelling is praised, some players express frustration over missing key plot points due to conversation choices and the need to explore thoroughly. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from more cohesive elements and resolution of certain storylines.
“The music, the story, the setting, the characters, and all the small details really make it an incredible game.”
“I think around this game they kind of found their groove in how to nicely blend the story and puzzles together with some nice environmental storytelling as well.”
“The story's great, the puzzles aren't too tricky, and the atmosphere is fantastic.”
“All these leave the bones of a decent story, but lack any substance to really make it shine.”
“The plot is pretty bare, too, with the villain and motive being pretty easy to determine.”
“This game was a disappointment on both a story and a gameplay level, even for those who grew up with Nancy Drew games.”