7 of 7 customers found the following review helpful:
 Indeed a 'Treasure'!, 2001-08-20
It seemed like a long period between NANCY DREW MESSAGE IN A HAUNTED MANSION and 'TREASURE', but the wait was worth it! This adventure finds Nancy on a ski vacation where the hotel is a former old castle. That setting and the fact a snow blizzard has forced everyone to stay inside means lots of mystery and intrigue going on within the stone walls of this gigantic building. Hallways that lead nowhere, walls that have been enclosed and a history crying to be discovered! As any Nancy Drew fan knows...discovering anything is what she does best!As with the other Nancy Drew games, this one provides hours of fun for the whole family. We didn't hurry through it...just took our time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. What do we do with the Nancy Drew games when we're done? Send them on to other family members to enjoy as well, and it's not just girls and their parents that solve the mysteries but, even older boys in the family love each and every Nancy Drew (though I doubt they would admit it to their friends.) As always, now we sit back and wait for "Her Interactive" to come up with a new game for those of us addicted to the Nancy Drew mysteries.
Great Mystery!, 2001-08-20
Out of the four Nancy Drews I think this was the best! I spent 1 whole day playing!! It was so exciting and hard. I loved it.
10 of 13 customers found the following review helpful:
Nancy's best virtual mystery yet!, 2001-08-19
The Her Interactive Nancy Drew games have improved with each new release. Nancy Drew Treasure in the Royal Tower is the perfect combination of mystery and complications. The puzzles on the Junior level aren't so hard, that they drive you crazy, but not so easy that you scoff. The mystery is intriguing and exciting. Each suspect was more suspicious as the game went on, and only the smoothest of detectives will be able to predict who is the culprit!This mystery has less holes then Secrets can Kill, and each new clue leads to the next. It has the excellent case of 'Mansion' and the complex characters of Stay Tuned for Danger. I rarely found myself at a loss for places to go or people to talk to. A true Nancy Drew mystery, with everything from sneaking into a locked up room, to questioning the suspects about everything! Bess, George and Ned are always there to help you, though sometimes they BOTH (Bess and George are together on George's phone) give you the same hint. Be observant and stay on your toes...you never know, that little out of place panel or odd door, may lead you to the successful ending to the case! Hint: Remember to stay calm, puzzles and upseting happenings should always make you think harder, not frantically. Also, thoroughly search every room for a hint or clue. Never disregard a book or a piece of paper. Check in regularly with Bess, George and Ned, and you will stay on the right track. Happy Snooping!
15 of 16 customers found the following review helpful:
Another mystery? Yay!, 2001-08-01
Well, the awesome folks at HER Interactive have done it again. This time, Nancy Drew is snowed in at a modern-day castle in Wisconsin. She'll meet some strange people, sneak through creepy secret passages, and find beautiful trinkets and treasures ... not without the usual dangers, of course... Nancy Drew can't really avoid those. There will always be an evil villain trying to do her in. But hey, it's all in good fun. If you've played the other Nancy Drew games, this is more of the same. Most similar to "Message In A Haunted Mansion" (in my opinion), this game offers puzzles that are similar to puzzles in the first 3 games, but with one or two totally original ones. Other than a few surprises, there's nothing in here that's really superior to the other games; I'd say they are all pretty equal. Still, another Nancy Drew adventure is a good time waiting to happen. It took me about 12 hours to complete on the junior level, though the box claims it can take you 20. So... take your time, take the 20, and have fun, this game is great. Keep em coming!
28 of 31 customers found the following review helpful:
The Best Nancy Drew Mystery Game - The Whole Family Loves It, 2001-07-31
My 11-year-old daughter recently received her copy of the Nancy Drew - Treasure in the Royal Tower, and the whole family (including her four brothers) are fascinated by it.The graphics and characters in this game are very realistic, and the built-in hints are just enough to keep her moving along in the mystery. As a parent, I am glad to see these games geared toward girls, since it seems like many of the games are more suited for the boys. It improves her "computer confidence" as she masters the skills needed to solve the mystery. This is my daughter's second game in this series. She had received the previous game in the series, Message in a Haunted Mansion, for Christmas last year, and she loved every minute of it. It may be from "Her" Interactive, but the whole family loves this game. Her five siblings like to gather around the computer and watch as she makes her way through the spooky old castle, interviewing potential suspects and solving the puzzles. We can't wait for the next one!
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