Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park

by Majesco

Product Features

• Play as Nancy Drew, the world's most recognizable teen sleuth, in this 3rd person action adventure game that mark's Nancy's first appearance on the Nintendo DS
• Unique graphic novel format pays homage to the classic book series that introduced Nancy Drew to the world.
• Use the Touch Screen to play conversation and unlocking mini-games. Nancy also accesses clues, tasks, maps and inventory information with the stylus.
• Unravel more than 15 intriguing chapters as Nancy completes progressively difficult tasks including: delivery missions, push puzzles, following suspects, sneaking, interrogations, accessing areas, inspecting items & more.
• Use Nancy's Clue Journal to check current objectives and discover new information.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RGIB08
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 18, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,736 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Olde World, a multi-million dollar vacation spot celebrating history's greatest civilizations, promises to bring jobs, fun and tourism to the tiny town of River Heights. However, there are rumors that the creator of the park, billionaire industrialist Thaddeus Belmont, is going broke. On the eve of the grand opening of Olde World it's discovered that Belmont has disappeared and it's up to Nancy to solve the mystery. Players must collect clues, decipher puzzles, follow suspects, sneak into areas and much more as they use their deductive reasoning skills to progress through 15 chapters.

Features:

• Touch Screen play is incorporated into unique conversation and unlocking mini-games
• Use the stylus to access maps, inventory and tasks
• Use shadows to hide and sneak past danger
• Use your lock picking skills to search for clues
• Review and learn information in Nancy's Clue Journal

Product Description

Olde World, a multi-million dollar vacation spot celebrating history's greatest civilizations, promises to bring jobs, fun and tourism to the tiny town of River Heights. However, the project is dogged by rumors that the creator of the park, billionaire industrialist Thaddeus Belmont, is going broke. But even large problems come to life on the eve of the grand opening of Olde World, when it's discovered that Belmont has disappeared! In Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park, it's up to teenage supersleuth Nancy to solve the mystery. Players must collect clues, decipher puzzles, follow suspects, sneak into areas and much more as they use their deductive reasoning skills to progress through 15 increasingly difficult chapters. Touch Screen play is incorporated into unique conversation and unlocking mini-games, but players will also use the stylus in Nancy's Clue Journal to access maps, inventory and tasks. Use shadows to hide and sneak past danger Use your lock picking skills to search for clues Review and learn information in Nancy's Clue Journal ESRB Rated E for Everyone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing. Like walking through a story., September 23, 2007

By 

J. Stam "Bookaholic" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park (Video Game)

I have played every Nancy Drew PC game and have enjoyed them all (some more than others). I was looking forward to this release from the time I heard about it and even pre-ordered a copy before it came out to make sure I got one.

It really is like simply following a story. When you walk into an area, everything you need to check out already has magnifying glasses on it. All exits are already marked with symbols. To "solve" things, like getting a character to talk or opening a locked door, you just have to play some very simplistic mini-games. Everything was much too easy and the game can be finished in just one day.

It would have been a much better game if they had made it a little harder. You should have to look around to find the things you need in a room. You should have choices of where to go, not automatically be sent to the next thing you need to do.

Maybe it would be a good choice for a young child, but if you enjoyed the Nancy Drew PC games and are expecting something similar, don't waste your money. Or at least wait to find a used copy because they should be available in stores within another day or two.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Might be ok for kids, September 24, 2007

By 

JB "jb6606" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park (Video Game)

Like the previous reviewer, I'm hooked on the Nancy Drew PC games and pre-ordered this one. There is no challenge to this game at all, you walk through rooms and everything that you are supposed to see is highlighted. The mini games that you play to make characters more willing to talk are extremely easy. It might be an ok game for a child, but if you're an adult and want something that even remotely resembles the Her Interactive PC games, don't waste your money on this.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Adventure Game for Younger People, September 26, 2007

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Michael A. Kelly "Mikekelly" (Fort Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park (Video Game)

If I was 13 - I'd enjoy this game. The game has an engaging story and interesting characters to meet. The graphics are quite good for a DS game also. Yes, the game features several mini-games. Younger people will enjoy the minigames and will find this to be a fun and engaging game.

If you are looking for a good choice for a young child, and a beginning adventure gamer this game is a very good start. Very similar to "Hanna Montana" and other younger people adventures. Which is a good thing because most young people enjoyed "Hanna Montana" or "Touch Detective" as well.

For adults - stick to "Hotel Dusk" which is a much harder and adult orientated adventure.