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Fun & Educational!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: August 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

A beautiful, antique carousel is mysteriously starting up in the dead of night. Is it a ghost...or is it more then it seems? In this adorable adventure starring you as teen sleuth Nancy Drew, you explore Captin's Cove, an amusement park in New Jersey suffering from a few...problems.

As you move throughout the park, you will have to solve various puzzles to advance deeper into the game. Sometimes, it will only take a phone call to dig up a clue, but other times, you will have to do things like decipher shorthand writing to advance (don't worry, you'll have plenty of help).

To warn veteran players, some things have changed in this installment. This time around, you have e-mail and a cell phone to aid you with your case. You will be able to use this cell phone anywhere but, unlike the other games, you will have to depend on it a lot more.

I thought that the 7 locations in this game were well thought out and planned. The same thing goes for the 4 main characters, who, as you interrogate them, will ALL have a motive and ALL seem like they are the culprit. The music, though somewhat scary at times, only adds to the overall flavor of the game.

Though it only took me 1 day to complete, I thought it was great! If you are a parent you will also love it. Unlike some of the other computer games out on the market, this one lets your kids have fun, while they learn.

The only complaint I have about Nancy Drew and the Hanuted Carousel is that it was too short, I guess time flies when your having fun!

There is No 'Deception' About This Game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: November 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Wow! When we bought "The Haunted Carousel," we had very high expectations considering the previous games. We were, however, very dissapointed when we finished in less than one day, were shocked by easy puzzles, and were bored by unchallenging conflicts. We were very leary when "Danger on Deception Island" came out, but we gave it a chance.
We were thrilled by this game!!! The graphics and sound effects were awesome! The puzzles were challenging, but after a lot of thought, you could solve them. This game, #9 in the series, was the best by far. The plot twisted constantly, making it impossible to detect the 'culprit' before the end of the game. The kayaking was adventerous and fun, as well as the characters being realistic.
If you love a good challenge and are ready to take some action, this game is certainly for you! Two thumbs up, Nancy!

it just gets better.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is the third Nancy Drew game that i have played (the others being treasure in the royal tower and the scarlett hand) and i have to say that its the best one yet.

Nancy is off to visit a friend, Katie Firestone. Upon arriving on Katie's boat, she discovers that someone has sabotaged the engine. There are no shortage of suspects on the island, including the owner of the whale museum, the cafe owner and the harbormaster.

This game is more complex than its earlier predecessors- nancy now has a cell phone and GPS device. She must navigate a bicycle around town and a kayak in the waters. The puzzles are more difficult, though there is always the option to call bess/george or the hardy boys for a quick solve.

Like the other games, you can play it on a junior or senior leve- depending on your gaming skills.

Deception island has a more adult feel but kids will enjoy it as well. Get this game if you are a fan of adventure and puzzle games.

Best computer game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: September 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

My children and I have played all the games in the Nancy Drew series, but this is the best one yet. This is not just for kids!! We anxiously await each new game. This game was so clever and so much fun to play. It teaches creative thinking and problem-solving, not to mention that we have become experts on the "Mayan" culture and Mayan artifacts! Can't wait for the next one--This is also NOT just for girls!!

Best Game So Far!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 15
Date: November 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I've played all the Nancy Drew games and like this one the best. You see, Nancy has to help find her friend Maya who has been kidnapped. The other characters in the game are good. This game is great because it is a little bit different from the other ones. The start of the game has you watch a kind of movie that tells you what the story is and you realize what the mystery is and that is very excited. My mom didn't play the game but she thought it was really good when I had her look at things or needed help.

Very Fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: November 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

My son (age 9) and I play the Nancy Drew games together. All the games are fun. They are mystery games in which you have to find clues to help Nancy solve the mystery. The details are great and the people look more and more realistic. The game does not look cheesy or cheap. There is a help feature. You can use the telephone in the game to ask your friends questions if you are stumped. But, they don't give you the answer. They give you hints about what to do next or what to find. There are some different levels you can choose before starting the game. (Junior, Senior, Master) The box says it is for girls age 10 and up. In my opinion, these fun mystery games are for anyone, any age. The Final Scene is about a movie set in which one of the stars gets threats and you have to find clues and talk to people to help solve the mystery. We usually spend about an hour a day playing the game. It lasts for about 2 weeks this way. The game is done very thoroughly and well done.

As with all Nancy Drew games this one is a hit. Also, The Final Scene was a bit more tricky than some others. Keep in mind that if you are a first time Nancy Drew gamer then you'll be a little confused in the beginning. Once you play one you'll have the "Nancy Drew knowledge" to play the rest. Basically the people speak to you and you go find clues and use the telephone for help. Pay attention to all details in objects and clues because you might need the information for a code/project later in the game. If you like mysteries and finding clues then you will love this game. After you've got some experience, try playing Nancy Drew - Haunted Mansion...our favorite. A couple years ago we bought Haunted Mansion and have been playing Nancy Drew games ever since. We've played them all besides the newest one...Moon Dogs. HAVE FUN!

Nancy's got a winner here!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I buy these Nancy Drew games, send one to my 12 year old niece in Canada, have another one at home in Florida for my 9 year old daughter and then my niece and her mom vs. myself and my daughter have long distance competitions to see who can solve the mystery first.
We were disappointed with Haunted Carousel. But Danger on Deception Island made up for it. Great puzzels, fun reactions from Nancy when we tried to feed her wierd sandwiches, challenging problems to solve and it was long enough to satisfy the girls and moms. The whale was cool and the dangers when Nancy slips or trips or gets caught were fun and exciting.
This one's a keeper and we give it 4 thumbs up!

Indeed a 'Treasure'!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: August 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

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.

Ghost Dogs rock..........

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: December 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

What a supurb game....It is so much fun to be Nancy and spend your day as Nancy.....I feel like I am at the lake...I thought the dogs were "scary" at first,,,,, because you feel like you are there in the cabin. But they are pretty cool after the initial game play with them.....You can go outside safely.....Its a great game, I highly recommend it for any kids over about age 8...

the dogs will show the way

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: November 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I was an avid reader of Nancy Drew mysteries as a girl during the 50s and now as an old girl I get to revisit Nancy in another form. I enjoyed the game, was happy not to have to deal with an alarm clock this time. Just go up the stairs in the cabin a few clicks and you have the option to make it AM or PM. I got hopelessly lost in the forest in the beginning and the night sounds were spookily effective. I will admit I did resort to an outside tip after I put the sparkplugs in the wrong way in the outboard motor. Fatal error! It made me laugh, though. Love those second chances. This is the fourth Nancy Drew game I've played and I don't plan on stopping. The games are well put together and not just for kids. I find the puzzles to be challenging and the graphics and audio very well done. Keep 'em coming herinteractive.

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