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~Snuggle Girl~ · August 10th, 2009, 08:48 PM

This is not your typical 20 hour ND game.

It's cute, fast-paced, and puzzle centered. =) Not really worth the $20... I would pay around $15, so if you're tight on money, better save it for the adventure series.

At first, I was skeptical to play this game. It seemed like HeR was trying to create an ND knock off game, sorta like a fake Coach purse... But I gave it a try anyway for Nancy.

Plot: It's very easy to follow. There isn't much to be confused about. Very straight to the point.

Characters: Pretty cool. They were involved in the game, but not like where you have to talk to them to about everything. They appeared as the game went on and contributed to the storyline.

Puzzles: They were short and simple. Nothing difficult that you would have tearing at your hair. Some puzzles (1 or 2) could have been explained clearer, but you generally got the hang of it with practice.

Ages 10 & up: Significantly easier, so I would definitely recommend this game for the younger player. The adventure series has a much more intricate plot line which might be tougher to follow for a younger gamer. For us older gamers, who want a real challenge at solving a mystery go with ND Adventure (or try the latest Sherlock Holmes/Agatha Christie game).

One last thing: For this series it would be fun if we could somehow post our game scores online for a friendly competition. This could benefit Partner Plays.

Other than those three elements there wasn't anything significant about other elements of game play. Wasn't scary, exciting, or long.

As a result, this is a short, simple, and sweet game. Perfect for those who are bored. But I wouldn't pay $20 for it, so unless HeR lowers the price, I am not planning on buying the next one.

Comments & Questions welcome. =)

Girl Sleuth ♥ · August 10th, 2009, 09:00 PM

When I first played it I was a bit skeptical too, not really being a fan of the 'point-and-click'
mysteries.

After playing however, I really enjoyed it, although 20$ is a bit spendy for one of these, IMO.

I'll probably wait until my birthday to get the next one.

Great review.

~Snuggle Girl~ · August 10th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Yeah, if I get the next one, I'll probably get it during my next break from college.

I understand HeR needs to make a profit, but I really don't think it was worth the $20, especially at the current state of the economy.

Thanks for the comments, Girl Sleuth!

ELECTRIC! · August 18th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Thanks Suzelle. :)

This is a great review!

It makes a lot of sense, it's clear and straight to the point.

I'm thinking of buying it, and I'll probably will after reading your review.

I think this will be a great game to do in your spare time. aha.

Thanks!!

Narcissa Malfoy · August 19th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Great review! $20 is a lot for the Dossier games.
♥Cissy!

eagleslb89 · August 22nd, 2009, 02:55 PM

Could you explain to me like what exactly you do in it?

~Snuggle Girl~ · August 22nd, 2009, 03:32 PM

It's basically point and click. You combine objects that go with each other and open things to find new stuff to look at and combine.

Kinda "confined"... but if you like arcade style minigames you're good to go.

Thanks, everyone!

Siri * · September 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM

I followed the links in your signature and they led me to this review. I've played most of the Adventure Series, but am a bit doubtful about spending a 20 on this new game.

Can you tell me some more info on anything that you may recall that's important or interesting? Thank you.

bro/sis team · September 16th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the well-written opinion. I am thinking that yes, $20 is too much but if I can get if for about half price it will be worth it.

diabeticangel · September 16th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Great news! At walmart you can get LCC for like $14.98! I was so excited when I saw that...I didn't want to spend $20 on it either, and I'm glad I didn't. I enjoyed it, but I don't think that the Adventure and Dossier should be priced the same. The 14.something was MUCH more agreeable IMO.

451 · September 18th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Hi I live in Australia and not only is Nancy Drew games hard to find only one story sells them so I have to buy on the internet they cost 30 dollars but I think the adventure series and the dossier series is worth the money

_classified_ · October 10th, 2009, 06:28 PM

I don't really know what the Dossier series is. Your review kinda explained it to me.

mrskim · October 30th, 2009, 11:38 PM

Thanks for your review`~ :)

I tried the demo and I liked the concept of something new,
even in this game I found some difficult in finding objects sometimes..
Well, but of course the original adventure series are the best

August 10th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#1
~Snuggle Girl~ Registered User Junior Sleuth Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,142 Reputation: Points: 64934 \| Power: 36	``♪ . , ¸¸ , · ´´¯`♥ As compared to the Adventure Series, LCC's Review :. This is not your typical 20 hour ND game. It's cute, fast-paced, and puzzle centered. =) Not really worth the $20... I would pay around $15, so if you're tight on money, better save it for the adventure series. At first, I was skeptical to play this game. It seemed like HeR was trying to create an ND knock off game, sorta like a fake Coach purse... But I gave it a try anyway for Nancy. Plot: It's very easy to follow. There isn't much to be confused about. Very straight to the point. Characters: Pretty cool. They were involved in the game, but not like where you have to talk to them to about everything. They appeared as the game went on and contributed to the storyline. Puzzles: They were short and simple. Nothing difficult that you would have tearing at your hair. Some puzzles (1 or 2) could have been explained clearer, but you generally got the hang of it with practice. Ages 10 & up: Significantly easier, so I would definitely recommend this game for the younger player. The adventure series has a much more intricate plot line which might be tougher to follow for a younger gamer. For us older gamers, who want a real challenge at solving a mystery go with ND Adventure (or try the latest Sherlock Holmes/Agatha Christie game). One last thing: For this series it would be fun if we could somehow post our game scores online for a friendly competition. This could benefit Partner Plays. Other than those three elements there wasn't anything significant about other elements of game play. Wasn't scary, exciting, or long. As a result, this is a short, simple, and sweet game. Perfect for those who are bored. But I wouldn't pay $20 for it, so unless HeR lowers the price, I am not planning on buying the next one. Comments & Questions welcome. =) __________________ all we ever wanted was everything. Signature Gallery :: RAN Review :: LCC Review :: Match up the Characters!

August 10th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#2
Girl Sleuth ♥ Registered User Master Detective Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,032 Reputation: Points: 9154 \| Power: 5	When I first played it I was a bit skeptical too, not really being a fan of the 'point-and-click' mysteries. After playing however, I really enjoyed it, although 20$ is a bit spendy for one of these, IMO. I'll probably wait until my birthday to get the next one. Great review. __________________ .live right now..yeaH, jusT Be .•¨¯¨•.¸........¸•¨¯¨•¸......yourself '•-•.......`•¸.....'•-•.......).DOESN’T MATTER IF .................`+.,¸_¸,.+´¨¯¨`×,.it's good enough ....................................*•-•'..for someone else ©blueyeddncer83

August 10th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#3
~Snuggle Girl~ Registered User Junior Sleuth Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,142 Reputation: Points: 64934 \| Power: 36	Yeah, if I get the next one, I'll probably get it during my next break from college. I understand HeR needs to make a profit, but I really don't think it was worth the $20, especially at the current state of the economy. Thanks for the comments, Girl Sleuth! __________________ all we ever wanted was everything. Signature Gallery :: RAN Review :: LCC Review :: Match up the Characters!

August 18th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#4
ELECTRIC! Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 197 Reputation: Points: 5810 \| Power: 5	Thanks Suzelle. :) This is a great review! It makes a lot of sense, it's clear and straight to the point. I'm thinking of buying it, and I'll probably will after reading your review. I think this will be a great game to do in your spare time. aha. Thanks!! __________________ you know when you hear that creak...the quiet house seems almost alive! you think you're alone...but, on the other hand, you're not. WHAT WAS THAT? a footstep? a fall? you are scared...but, then a warm feeling goes over you, and you remember the night. IT'S SANTA!! happy early holidays everyone!

August 19th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#5
Narcissa Malfoy Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 215 Reputation: Points: 1231 \| Power: 6	Great review! $20 is a lot for the Dossier games. ♥Cissy! __________________ S t a t u s : HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THE H u f f l e p u f f H e r o Cedric Diggory has kindly taken my heart. A\nd I just nicked his. 8) ♥ ©MrsHB Its l♥ve darlings, l♥ve

August 22nd, 2009, 02:55 PM	#6
eagleslb89 Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9 Reputation: Points: 13 \| Power: 0	Could you explain to me like what exactly you do in it?

August 22nd, 2009, 03:32 PM	#7
~Snuggle Girl~ Registered User Junior Sleuth Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,142 Reputation: Points: 64934 \| Power: 36	It's basically point and click. You combine objects that go with each other and open things to find new stuff to look at and combine. Kinda "confined"... but if you like arcade style minigames you're good to go. Thanks, everyone! __________________ all we ever wanted was everything. Signature Gallery :: RAN Review :: LCC Review :: Match up the Characters!

September 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#8
Siri * Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 32 Reputation: Points: 421 \| Power: 1	I followed the links in your signature and they led me to this review. I've played most of the Adventure Series, but am a bit doubtful about spending a 20 on this new game. Can you tell me some more info on anything that you may recall that's important or interesting? Thank you. __________________ ..¸·¨¯¨·¸Don't be a .((........))High-strung fellow ..`♪....¸·´Kick back and ......¸·´Keep it mellow ...¸·´Oh, woah-oh .((Go with the flow! ...`·-·¨¯¨·-·¨¯¨·-·¨¯¨·

September 16th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#9
bro/sis team Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 229 Reputation: Points: 1567 \| Power: 4	Thanks for the well-written opinion. I am thinking that yes, $20 is too much but if I can get if for about half price it will be worth it. __________________ It started out as a feeling, which then turned into a hope, which then turned into a quiet thought, which then turned into a quiet word. and then that word grew louder and louder, till it was a battle cry! I’ll come back when you call me. no need to say Goodbye. © Sister ♥ Shoppe ♥ Trading game ♥ Petition to Bring Back VEN Fashion !!

September 16th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#10
diabeticangel Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 88 Reputation: Points: 2394 \| Power: 10	Great news! At walmart you can get LCC for like $14.98! I was so excited when I saw that...I didn't want to spend $20 on it either, and I'm glad I didn't. I enjoyed it, but I don't think that the Adventure and Dossier should be priced the same. The 14.something was MUCH more agreeable IMO. __________________ ♡ emily ٠::. " You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. " -Winnie the Pooh!!

September 18th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#11
451 Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 87 Reputation: Points: 274 \| Power: 2	Hi I live in Australia and not only is Nancy Drew games hard to find only one story sells them so I have to buy on the internet they cost 30 dollars but I think the adventure series and the dossier series is worth the money __________________ You Try You Fail You Try You Fail But The Only True Failer Is When You Stop Trying When ever I am having trouble in life I rember this saying an I know that I can achvie anthing I set my mind to. Adventures I have completed: SCK STFD MHM TRT FIN SSH DOG CAR DDI SHA CUR CLK TRN DAN CRE ICE CRY VEN HAU Adventures that I still need to have: RAN WAV

October 10th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#12
_classified_ Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 247 Reputation: Points: 692 \| Power: 1	I don't really know what the Dossier series is. Your review kinda explained it to me. __________________ A ℓoving thяεεsome, thεy яangεd thε daяk hiℓℓs and rivεr bottoms of Chεяokεε country. Oℓd Dan had thε bяaωn, Littℓε Ann had thε bяains -- and Biℓℓy had thε ωiℓℓ to tяain thεm to bε thε ʄinεst hunting tεam in thε vaℓℓεy. Gℓory and victoяy ωεrε coming to thεm, but sadness ωaitεd too. And cℓosε by was the stяangε and ωondεяʄul powεr that's only ʄound... Whεяε thε яεd ʄern Gяows Dancing ωith ʄεεt is onε thing, dancing ωith thε hεaяt is anothεя Links: ----->Ǣ-MMH<----- Find out the real cause of the mysterious accidents in my cliff-hanger, 6-part AE of Message in a Haunted Mansion, No Boundires ((((Ǣ-ICE)))) Will Nancy crack this chilling case, or will it melt into disaster? Find out in my ICE AE, The Silver Lining! Petition for a Spy Mission! Do ya'll miss Nancy as a secret agent?

October 30th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#13
mrskim Registered User Master Detective Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,057 Reputation: Points: 24082 \| Power: 16	Thanks for your review`~ :) I tried the demo and I liked the concept of something new, even in this game I found some difficult in finding objects sometimes.. Well, but of course the original adventure series are the best __________________ ...............Mrs.Kim .¸•¨¯¨•¸...........................¸•¨¯¨•¸ (.....·-·´......¸•¨¯¨•¸....¸•´¯).`·-·.....) .`•.,¸_¸,.•¨¯¨•¸..·-·´...(..¸•´.........¸•´ ....©×MG×.. .....`•.,¸_¸,.•´•.,¸_¸,.•´ Solved: TRT, SSH, DOG, CAR, DDI, SHA, CUR CLK, TRN, DAN, CRE, ICE, CRY, VEN, HAU Currently playing: NONE Waiting-list: MHM, FIN, LCC, RES AKorean detective in training

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