- May 22, 2017
- HeR Interactive
Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower
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About
In Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower, players explore Wickford Castle, a ski resort filled with mysteries and tied to the legend of Marie Antoinette. As Nancy Drew, you'll need to solve puzzles, search hidden rooms, and interview evasive suspects to uncover the queen's secret. This captivating adventure game promises challenging brainteasers and an engaging storyline sure to enthrall adventure-seekers.











- The game offers a nostalgic experience with a cozy atmosphere and engaging storyline centered around Marie Antoinette.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and logical, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The castle setting is beautifully designed, with plenty of secret passages and interesting characters to interact with.
- Navigation is clunky and frustrating, often requiring excessive backtracking through similar-looking hallways.
- The game is relatively short and lacks a significant number of challenging puzzles, leading to a feeling of simplicity.
- Some characters and plot elements feel underdeveloped, and the villain's identity is often predictable.
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of the game is generally well-received, featuring intriguing characters and a plot that connects to historical themes, particularly around Marie Antoinette. While some players found the narrative engaging and well-developed, others criticized it for being implausible or lacking depth, with a few noting that the pacing and navigation could detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its colorful characters and the mystery elements, though some players wished for a longer and more cohesive storyline.
“The characters are interesting and well written along with the plot of the game.”
“I think what shines in this installment is the overall story being unraveled, plus one of the best characters in a Nancy Drew game: Professor Beatrice Hotchkiss.”
“I recommend this installment for anyone looking for an interesting story full of colorful characters and interactive puzzles.”
“Underwhelming story in which the characters' actions don't make a lot of sense and the conclusion is the biggest case of deus ex machina yet.”
“The setting isn't very interesting, the story/mystery itself was boring, there weren't many puzzles.”
“There was no storyline and the point-and-click mechanics were horrible.”