Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor

THE GOOD:
The graphics were really good in this one; nothing like the graphics in games like Myst III Exile or Crystal Key 2, etc., but real enough. The characters were likable, and the house itself was beautiful. I would have loved to live there were it a real place. The designs are so intricate. If you're someone who loves mystery in history, then this game is for you, as the whole game is about the history of the Penvellyns and how their heritage led up until the present. It was also really cool to see Latin written everywhere.

THE BAD:
The only "bad" would be that the ending wasn't challenging or drawn out at all, and that the puzzles were really hard...but it wasn't horrible, so the bad should hardly count.

SUMMARY:
I gave the game a 4.9 only because I didn't like the ending much, but it wasn't horrible, so what am I complaining about?

I think that "The Curse of Blackmoor Manor" is one of the best (possibly even THE best) Nancy Drew games created yet. The puzzles were very challengi...

THE GOOD:
Difficult and varied types of puzzles, and a new twist to the characters.

THE BAD:
Interaction with particular characters did not often take place.

SUMMARY:
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.

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. This one has you set your mind to doing the ...

THE GOOD:
Really good graphics, new elements, length of game, characters. I also really liked this game because it has quite a few games to play and "tasks" to complete

THE BAD:
You couldn't talk to some of the characters very much. Some of the puzzles were difficult.

SUMMARY:
Overall, this game is excellent! It has several new elements that previous Nancy Drew games do not--This is the first game to have an animal that you can interact with. Also, this is the first game to have a younger character in the game at all. I really liked this game because it has quite a few games to play and "tasks" to complete. The characters interesting; however; you don't get to interact with some of them very often. This Nancy Drew game is definitely one of the scariest and graphics make it seem the most "real." It doesn't leave you thinking there should be more—it took me the most time out of all the games to complete. I would absolutely suggest buying it!

THE GOOD:
Challenging puzzles, interesting characters, beautiful graphics, great educational aspect

THE BAD:
Timed puzzle and rotating maze can be difficult.

SUMMARY:
If you're searching for the perfect holiday gift this season, let America's favorite teen detective lend you a hand in finding her latest interactive adventure, The Curse of Blackmoor Manor. She'll be glad to tell you that in her latest 3D escapade, there are witches and werewolves abound with many surprises around each corner in Blackmoor Manor, where trouble is brewing – and it may be the work of inhabitants past. Your visit to the infamous Blackmoor Manor will involve keeping your eyes peeled for clues to solve over 250 challenging puzzles and escape a possible peril. You will encounter over 5 characters to interact with, all of them suspects in a friend's recent strange behavior – so don't let anyone pull the wool over your eyes. You'll learn about alchemy, Latin, astronomy, heraldry, and many other fascinating topics w...

THE GOOD:
If you love mystery, excitment, and are not a little bit afraid of curses then this game is for you. The game is intense and gets you involved, playing as Nancy from the beginning. She describes how she ended up in England, and would be staying at the Manor to solve an exciting mystery.

THE BAD:
The puzzles, are a little bit dull and for the beignner, the puzzles may seem a bit long and boring, not to mention a waste of time. Especially, playing with the stepdaughter, Jane. Although, the games are cute, but they take too much time, and there was no point and not so meaningful connections. The only really bad part is too much conversation. Even if you exhaust all conversations, most of them can be misleading.

SUMMARY:
This game is really intense from the beginning when Nancy arrives in England, and stays at the Blackmoor Manor to solve an intense mystery of past and present adventure. The characters, are limited and the puzzles are many. The Manor is just creepy and t...