Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel

by Atari

Product Features

• Investigate a series of mishaps as super-sleuth Nancy Drew
• 20+ hours of gameplay; 2 difficulty settings; built-in game hints
• 30+ activities and puzzles that tie to the storyline and give important clues
• Lifelike amusement-park environments; diverse, eclectic characters
• In-game journal helps players keep track of clues; collaborate with friends

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000A1OFO
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 20, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,900 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Nancy is invited to the Jersey shore to investigate a series of mishaps that have occurred at the Captain’s Cove Amusement Park. The missing lead horse was stolen from the carousel and now, the roller coaster has lost power resulting in a serious accident. Although the park is closed until the insurance company can investigate the accident, several workers still remain on site. Those workers include the park’s bookkeeper, Joy Trent, who has a peculiar robot companion named Miles; the chief engineer, Ingrid Corey; Harlan Bishop, the security officer; and Elliot Chen, the park’s art director. Nancy starts investigating and learns about the reclusive genius, Rolfe Kessler, who carved the carousel in his long forgotten hidden workshop. She also discovers the sad history of the park’s former owner, Daryl Trent, who created the robot, Miles, for his daughter Joy. He hid puzzles and riddles about the park to reunite his daughter with her past. Nancy can only discover the truth behind the haunted carousel after solving a series of puzzles and avoiding several deadly traps.

Features:

• In-game journal that helps players keep track of clues.
• More than 30 activities and puzzles that tie directly to the storyline and give important clues.
• Original, high-quality music and sound effects.
• Built-in game hints for players who want them i.e., "phone a friend".
• Ability to conduct collaborative sleuthing with family and friends.
• Diverse, eclectic, and defined characters.
• Lifelike amusement park environments, including a carousel, roller coaster, haunted house, and a security booth.
• Enhanced dynamic sound system and real-time lighting effects.
• 20+ hours of gameplay.
• "Second Chance" option--no need to start over.
• Two difficulty settings, Junior and Senior Detective, so both experienced and new detectives can have fun.
• www.herinteractive.com, a community where players can get live online hints and tips as well as share their own clues with other Nancy Drew players and fans.

Product Description

Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel takes you into the mystery of a haunted amusement park, with the famous teenage detective!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars almost a 5 STAR, August 14, 2005

By 

deb "debbie_lb" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel (CD-ROM)

This is a fun game,
interesting, good characters, quality graphics, sound effects, etc.

It IS a little shorter than some other ND games. I still think it's worth the purchase.

A tad disappointed that Nancy does not get to ride on the rollercoaster, but she does have some interaction with it!

You play both games and puzzles within this PC game - most are a lot of fun.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, January 24, 2006

By 

T. Woods - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel (CD-ROM)

We bought this game for something different. This is our first ND game. My husband and I played it first and enjoyed it. Now our daughter is taking her turn. She is enjoying it as well.

I am anxious to try some other games.

3.0 out of 5 stars diffrent........., April 23, 2008

A Kid's Review

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel (CD-ROM)

Ummmmm what can I saw about the game other then it is a very short game! It was very interesting but it felt like i was in the middle of the game and it ended! It was still pretty fun! But it was not what I expected! There was great puzzles and it was pretty easy! Sometimes I have to look at the strategy guide constantly with some games but this game I only once had to look at it. I am not saying its bad a bit strange but not bad. This game would be great for begginers it is very interesting and easy. But for me I have played tons of nancy drew games so that is why. But overall I would say get it. It is pretty fun and intertaining!But i shouldnt complain much cause I got this game for free.