Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon [Download]

by HER Interactive

• Meet The Hardy Boys.
• Play Pachinko And Sort Heirloom Dolls.
• Explore A Crypt, Mining Museum, And Jake's Mine.
• Use Your Cell Phone To Take Pictures And Call For Hints.

Product Details

• Downloading: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0035G08E4
• Release Date: September 16, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,581 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Software > Children's Software > Games
  • #84 in Video Games > PC Games > Games > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: PC Download | Edition: Standard

The Hardy Boys have invited you, as Nancy Drew, on a train ride out West to solve a century-old secret. This mysterious train was found in Blue Moon Canyon, and its owner, Jake Hurley, seems to have disappeared, along with the location of his legendary mine. Climb aboard as Nancy Drew and see if you can uncover the truth at the end of the line!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 77 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best One Yet!!! December 11, 2005

By Katie

Platform for Display:PC|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I just finished playing "Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon", and I was literally blown away by the amazing graphics - what an improvement over previous games! These graphics are definitely on par with the likes of "Myst", and other adventure games - although you do have to play for a little while before you get to enjoy them...

This Nancy Drew game is about a young rich girl who had her father restore an old train back to working condition. There are many rumors surrounding this train - especially since the original owner wound up missing in the mid 1800's, and his engineer was found still in the train, in the middle of the desert, dead... On top of this, the owners wife had died on the train at an earlier date, so many people thought it was haunted.

The reason the young girl had wanted the train restored was because story had it that Jack Hurley (the original owner), had found gold in a mine - and that the directions to find this mine were all hidden inside the train. She wanted this treasure, and invited several people (including Nancy and the Hardy boys) to help solve the mysteries, and find the mine.

This is one of those games that ropes you in. In fact, I couldn't stop playing it!!!

I think it's important for you to know that I am 36 years old - a testament to the fact that these games are great for teens and adults alike!!!

Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed (or is enjoying) the Nancy Drew Mystery series. So far, this is hands down the best ND game I've played to date! Just a note of caution though - I'd suggest you choose the "junior detective" regardless of your age, as there are several areas where it's too easy to become stuck, and if you choose this level, you have the benefit of a few more hints and the task journal - both big helps when you find yourself unable to move on...

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Nancy Drew Mystery Game September 27, 2005

By Nancy R.

Platform for Display:PC|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Although the Hardy Boys really didn't do much in this game, it was fun to have them in it. The game had lots of pipe puzzles, some slider puzzles (which I love) and lots more interesting games of chance and puzzles. It was fun to go all over the train and look for pieces to some of the puzzles. I have played all of the Nancy Drew PC games and really love them. I am in the over 65 age group and these never grow old. I am now looking forward to the next one.

41 of 46 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars WINDOWS VISTA USERS - IMPORTANT INFO July 15, 2007

By Nancy Smith

Platform for Display:PC|Edition:Standard

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I'm writing this review to help others. I purchased a Nancy Drew game, mistakenly assuming Windows Vista would be able to play XP compatible games. After some research I found there are 13 Nancy Drew games that are considered incompatible with Vista. The manufacturer suggested a "work around", which fortunately worked on my particular game, Danger on Deception Island but it may not work for other games. It's definitely worth a try.

This is a statement on HER's website ( http://www.herinteractive.com/prod/FAQ/faq.php?sid=1592316&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=5&id=8&artlang=en ) regarding Windows Vista:

"Unfortunately our first 13 games are not Vista Compatible, we are planning on re-releasing some of the more popular games with Vista compatibility but we don't have any set release dates as of yet. Starting with #14 - Danger By Design, all titles moving forward will be Vista compatible.

There is an unsupported work around that may work, if during installation you set the default path as "My Documents" then the game could possibly run under Vista. Unfortunately, we can't give any more support or help on older games running under the Vista Operating system."

The games that are NOT compatible with VISTA are:
Games » Danger By Design
Games » Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
Games » Secret of the Old Clock
Games » Curse of Blackmoor Manor
Games » The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Games » Danger on Deception Island
Games » The Haunted Carousel
Games » Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
Games » Secret of the Scarlet Hand
Games » The Final Scene
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Games » Stay Tuned for Danger
Games » Secrets Can Kill