The Nancy Drew PC video games had been an enormous a part of my life for years. From the time I found them circa 2000 till 2015, two video games had been launched yearly, one in winter and one in summer season. Since then, there has solely been one recreation launched, however I reside in hope that extra are on the way in which. And till then, I can replay the thirty-plus current video games each time the temper strikes.
If you, too, want to (re)play these splendidly detailed and academic Nancy Drew video games, you would play them so as, or you would shake issues up by taking part in based on season — the video games aren’t so tightly related that you just’ll get too confused this fashion, I promise. The firm behind the video games, HeR Interactive, encourages this to an extent, making “winter” and “summer” recreation bundles out there for buy. I didn’t take a look at these bundles earlier than making my choices, as an alternative selecting to categorize the video games in the way in which I assumed greatest. And I added classes for spring and autumn, too, so now you possibly can hold taking part in all 12 months spherical!
Some of the choices had been apparent — the one the place you’re snowed in at a castle-turned-ski-resort is clearly winter — whereas others I categorized based mostly on vibes greater than goal proof. Feel free to rearrange the taking part in order to fit your personal style, notion, and reminiscence, if you happen to like. All that issues is that you’ve a very good time!
Spring
The Secret of the Old Clock
Not solely is that this a symbolic spring, as this recreation is predicated on Nancy’s earliest adventures, nevertheless it takes place on a really nice sunny day. Perfect for minigolf!
Trail of the Twister
In the U.S., twister season is mostly from March to June, so that is undoubtedly a spring recreation.
The Haunted Carousel
I used to go to Disney World in May, so this amusement park-centered recreation makes me consider spring.
Labyrinth of Lies
The fable of Hades and Persephone takes middle stage (actually!) on this recreation, set in a Greek museum. Since spring is historically when Persephone will get to return to her mom Demeter, that’s the season this recreation makes me consider.
The Phantom of Venice
I assume Venice is sweet to go to in spring. And one of many songs they play within the background as you roam the town is the “Spring” portion from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
Danger by Design
This one is within the Spring part for the very foolish cause that it’s set in Paris, and the very first thing I consider after I consider Paris is a line from an previous tune: “The last time I saw Paris, her trees were dressed for spring…”
Legend of the Crystal Skull
We have a precise date for when this New Orleans-based recreation takes place: May 31. Technically spring, however it might be a good match for summer season as nicely!
Summer
The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Brave triple-digit temperatures to catch a saboteur and his ghostly horse — and to select greens for the ranch’s choosy cook dinner. (Seriously, herald too many underripe veggies and it’s recreation over.)
The Haunting of Castle Malloy
One of your duties on this recreation is to select flowers for a buddy’s marriage ceremony bouquet. Most of those flowers bloom in late spring or throughout the summer season, making this recreation set in a half-destroyed Irish citadel a probable-to-definite summertime play.
Ransom of the Seven Ships
What higher technique to spend the summer season than by crusing and swimming within the Bahamas?! Granted, the truth that your greatest buddy is lacking is a little bit of a downer…
The Shattered Medallion
I’ll be sincere and say that is the one Nancy Drew recreation I didn’t very similar to. BUT it has a pleasant summery really feel as you wander New Zealand as a actuality present contestant.
The Creature of Kapu Cave
You and the Hardy Boys get to roam the jungles and seashores of Hawai’i gathering shells, fishing, and figuring out native bugs and plants. Oh, and one thing a couple of legendary monster and a dying pineapple crop?
Secret of the Scarlet Hand
The give attention to the traditional Maya, who inhabited tropical climes, prompted me to place this one within the Summer class.
Shadow on the Water’s Edge
Spend summer season trip instructing English to Japanese youngsters…and being SUPER haunted by a ghost on the ryokan you’re staying at. (The voice actors’ accents would be the scariest factor of all…)
Ghost of Thornton Hall
During a steamy evening within the Deep South, Nancy dredges up harmful household secrets and techniques — together with precisely the sorts of secrets and techniques you’d count on a robust Southern household to have.
Danger on Deception Island
Summertime is the right time to assist a misplaced orca off the coast of Washington state! You get to go kayaking and find out about whales at a museum devoted to them, too.
Alibi in Ashes
In this recreation, Nancy spends most of her time in jail, so her mates should do the sleuthing (and eat a number of ice cream) of their hometown of River Heights.
The Silent Spy
Spend a summer season in Scotland, the place Nancy uncovers lethal secrets and techniques about her deceased mom and immerses herself on this planet of spycraft!
Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
The bushes are all inexperienced on this one, however one way or the other the country cabin you keep in evokes a fall feeling for me.
Stay Tuned for Danger
The TV season historically begins in autumn, in order that’s the place I’m placing this recreation, during which Nancy investigates dying threats being made towards an egotistical cleaning soap opera star.
The Final Scene
You spend the complete recreation inside a dilapidated theater, looking for a kidnapped buddy. Something in regards to the once-grand, broken-down previous place offers me autumn vibes.
The Captive Curse
Everyone on this recreation – together with Nancy – is dressed prefer it’s Oktoberfest (which is in September, vielen Dank!), so this one belongs right here. While you do get to roam round some creepy woods, more often than not you’re in an previous German citadel on the prowl for a monster with a necklace fetish.
Curse of Blackmoor Manor
This one vaguely jogs my memory of The Hound of the Baskervilles — creepy English manor, spectral beasts, and so forth. — and since that e-book was set in October, this recreation needs to be, too.
For extra Nancy Drew goodness, try this historical past of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, or take this quiz to search out out which Nancy Drew sidekick you’re!
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