Nancy Drew: Secret Of the Old Clock

Publisher: Her Interactive

Rating: E for Everyone

Minimum System Requirements:

• 400Mhz Pentium
• 64MB RAM
• 300 MB Hard Drive space
• 16-bit color graphics video card with at least 16MB of VRAM
• 16-bit stereo sound card
• 12X CD ROM
• Mouse
• Speakers

Nancy Drew Games?

Based on the legendary mystery book series, the Nancy Drew computer mystery games have become immediate bestsellers. These windows games are based on the original books, but they combine them for richer storylines and adapt from them liberally. You play as Nancy Drew, girl detective, in 1930's America and work to solve mysteries. While the books were written for young girls, the demographics for the game are much wider.

This game is based in part on the first book in the series, and takes its name from that best-seller. Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock was released as a commemorative of the 75th anniversary for the Nancy Drew books.

Nancy Drew: Secret Of the Old Clock Game Story

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock draws from four of the books in the Nancy Drew series. You play as Nancy Drew, girl detective, in 1930's America. Nancy gets a request from a friend to visit Titusville. A mutual friend, Emily Crandall owns an inn in Titusville and she is facing hard financial times. But, you might be able to help her if you can recover her deceased neighbor's missing will…

Nancy Drew: Secret Of the Old Clock Gameplay

If you have played the other Nancy Drew games, you should have a pretty goodidea of what to expect in this game, although the developers have added a few new features. For example, for the first time you get to drive Nancy Drew's roadster!

As with the previous games in the series, there are lots of mini-games for fun and variety. While some are necessary to complete the adventures, others like a miniature golf game are there just to spice up the experience.

Some players report that the Nancy Drew games are all a bit too easy, so if you are a hard-core gamer, this may not be the right choice for you. However, if you are a fan of the series or of mysteries in general and you are looking for a beginner's video game, check out Nancy Drew: Secret Of the Old Clock. The game is suitable for the whole family and is intricate enough that parents may enjoy playing it with their kids.

Note that while the game is rated "E" for Everyone, the gameplay is most appropriate for players age 10 and up. Players who want hints or just want to chat about the game can visit the publisher's forum devoted to the game. It is extremely active and full of tips!

There are several Nancy Drew games out in the series – this is the 12th one released -- and another new release: Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon' is coming out soon.

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