8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Most Challenging Nancy Drew Mystery Game yet!
Date of Review: Dec 19, 2004
The Bottom Line: I recommend this game to anyone of all ages who is interested in a challenging, and somewhat scary, mystery game. You are sure to enjoy it.
Her Interactive has done it again. They've released a new thrilling game to their series of Nancy Drew mystery games. You, as Nancy Drew, take on your first international mystery with excitement! You've been asked to help solve a mystery surrounding Blackmoor Manor, an old manor that has been in the Penvellyn family for hundreds of years. A newly wed to the family, Linda Petrov, has suddenly closed herself in her room and has a curtain shielding her from sight. What has caused her sudden change has the whole family wondering. It is your job to find out why Linda has taken on this change.
You will come face to face with new challenges, such as learning Futhark writing and witch craft. Without the knowledge of either of those and other languages, you will not get far in the game. There is a new spin on the characters, which you are sure to enjoy. The puzzles of this game are much more challenging, just as finding the suspects is challenging. Certain puzzles can only be played during the night, while others only during the day. Take time to wander around the ancient building, during both daytime and the night hours. Find out secrets about the manor's past residence, and take time to play with their history. Rumours about a beast and convicted witches runs wild in the family. But be on your toes! You never know who, or what, you might run into. This is a game that is sure to thrill you, scare you, and maybe even make you laugh.
I enjoyed "Curse of Blackmoor Manor" very much. It took me a total of four days to complete. This game is very challenging and I say that in a positive way. It's a good change from the past games. The characters have accents that fit them perfectly, as this game is set in England. This one has you set your mind to doing the tasks, overcoming its challenges, and scoping out the culprit. There is an eerie atmosphere, which is completed by the music and the secretiveness of each of the characters. Great graphics and a large screen have helped to improve the game. It is no longer a necessity to call Nancy's friends, which is a nice change. I'm sure that you'll enjoy some aspect of the game, whether it is the music, the setting, the characters, or the deeper secrets that lie within the plot.
