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Major Improvement over Last Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 59 / 62
Date: October 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was skeptical about buying this game.I have been let down by the last couple of releases.I was very suprised how good the storyline was.Addition of the Hardy Boys was a good idea.I hope they include a ND HB release every year.
I felt the game length was just right.The Last game was to short and easy.The puzzles are not as hard as Scarlet Hand,and not easy like The last few games.Its about time Herinteractive started listening to their costumers..
Great voice acting,and graphics as well..

Best One Yet!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 53 / 57
Date: December 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I just finished playing "Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon", and I was literally blown away by the amazing graphics - what an improvement over previous games! These graphics are definitely on par with the likes of "Myst", and other adventure games - although you do have to play for a little while before you get to enjoy them...

This Nancy Drew game is about a young rich girl who had her father restore an old train back to working condition. There are many rumors surrounding this train - especially since the original owner wound up missing in the mid 1800's, and his engineer was found still in the train, in the middle of the desert, dead... On top of this, the owners wife had died on the train at an earlier date, so many people thought it was haunted.

The reason the young girl had wanted the train restored was because story had it that Jack Hurley (the original owner), had found gold in a mine - and that the directions to find this mine were all hidden inside the train. She wanted this treasure, and invited several people (including Nancy and the Hardy boys) to help solve the mysteries, and find the mine.

This is one of those games that ropes you in. In fact, I couldn't stop playing it!!!

I think it's important for you to know that I am 36 years old - a testament to the fact that these games are great for teens and adults alike!!!

Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed (or is enjoying) the Nancy Drew Mystery series. So far, this is hands down the best ND game I've played to date! Just a note of caution though - I'd suggest you choose the "junior detective" regardless of your age, as there are several areas where it's too easy to become stuck, and if you choose this level, you have the benefit of a few more hints and the task journal - both big helps when you find yourself unable to move on...

Great Game for All Ages!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 27 / 31
Date: November 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game was definitely not what I thought it would be. I was expecting a really easy game, mostly geared toward young kids and something I may be bored with. Not the case...

THE GOOD STUFF
1. The characters - the mannerisms and the personalities of the characters were great. I loved the phone chat with George & Bess.

2. The puzzles - they had just enough challenge to keep you on your toes. It stumped me at one point which actually made me happy. They had just the right amount of serious puzzles and fun ones so you couldn't get completely frustrated.

3. The graphics - A+! I was afraid they wouldn't be as good of quality but I was wrong. The detail was pretty darn good for a game geared towards young kids. The mine ride was the most realistic I have ever seen in a computer game.

THE NOT SO GOOD STUFF
1. The length of the game. I'm sure they know what they are doing when it comes to timing the game to keep kids attention but I thought the plot could have gone on a little more.

2. The HARDYS. Ok, they're cute and all but seriously I got a little miffed that they got to sit around while I (as Nancy) did all the work.

3. Locations. I thought that they could have expanded on the areas a little more. I would have liked to travel to a few more places before ending the game. Also I think the train should have had more rooms to explore. A lot of time was wasted trying to see if the doors in the sleeper car opened.

This was the first Nancy Drew game I have ever played and after this, it's definitely NOT the last.

Another Great Nancy Drew Mystery Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: September 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Although the Hardy Boys really didn't do much in this game, it was fun to have them in it. The game had lots of pipe puzzles, some slider puzzles (which I love) and lots more interesting games of chance and puzzles. It was fun to go all over the train and look for pieces to some of the puzzles. I have played all of the Nancy Drew PC games and really love them. I am in the over 65 age group and these never grow old. I am now looking forward to the next one.

Another great Nancy Drew game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: September 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I just finished solving this game, and it's definitely worth your time and money. It's longer than Secret of the Old Clock, though not as long as Curse of Blackmoor Manor. Similar to Secret of Shadow Ranch, I'd say. (These are some other Nancy Drew computer games, for those who may be unfamiliar with the titles.) There are lots of puzzles, but they're not too difficult. The graphics are good, as is the ending sequence. I can't really think of a complaint, except that perhaps it could have been scarier. Looking forward to the next one!

WINDOWS VISTA USERS - IMPORTANT INFO

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: July 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm writing this review to help others. I purchased a Nancy Drew game, mistakenly assuming Windows Vista would be able to play XP compatible games. After some research I found there are 13 Nancy Drew games that are considered incompatible with Vista. The manufacturer suggested a "work around", which fortunately worked on my particular game, Danger on Deception Island but it may not work for other games. It's definitely worth a try.

This is a statement on HER's website ( http://www.herinteractive.com/prod/FAQ/faq.php?sid=1592316&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=5&id=8&artlang=en ) regarding Windows Vista:

"Unfortunately our first 13 games are not Vista Compatible, we are planning on re-releasing some of the more popular games with Vista compatibility but we don't have any set release dates as of yet. Starting with #14 - Danger By Design, all titles moving forward will be Vista compatible.

There is an unsupported work around that may work, if during installation you set the default path as "My Documents" then the game could possibly run under Vista. Unfortunately, we can't give any more support or help on older games running under the Vista Operating system."

The games that are NOT compatible with VISTA are:
Games » Danger By Design
Games » Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon
Games » Secret of the Old Clock
Games » Curse of Blackmoor Manor
Games » The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Games » Danger on Deception Island
Games » The Haunted Carousel
Games » Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake
Games » Secret of the Scarlet Hand
Games » The Final Scene
Games » Treasure in the Royal Tower
Games » Message in a Haunted Mansion
Games » Stay Tuned for Danger
Games » Secrets Can Kill

Wonderful Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: September 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game begins with you, as Nancy Drew, invited by the Hardy Boys to solve a strange 100 year old mystery: What happened to Jake Hurley? Lori Girard, a wannabe actress who will do anything for attention, invited a world-known detective, a television star, a romance novelist, and the Hardy Boys to help discover anything that will lead to Jake Hurley's mine, which no one ever found. But when Lori mysteriously disappears, the real personalities of these people come out. Nancy Drew, with the help of the Hardy Boys, discovers the real reason why one passenger wanted to find Jake Hurley's abandoned mine.

Overall, it was fun to play, but hard to follow the story, which surprised me because usually HerInteractive does a very nice job with the story. The game was not overly easy, but not overly difficult either. I found my self going online only twice for help. And, as always, the graphics and the music is amazing! Another great job HerInteractive! 5 Stars!

Adults beware!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: October 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Your children are going to end up being very upset.....when you take over the computer and won't let them have their game back LOL! This game was totally addicting (and I'm 36). I couldn't go to bed last night until I had finished it. So, ummmm, I'm operating on about 3 1/2 hours sleep today. :-D

My daughter got this for her birthday on Saturday. It's the first Nancy Drew game we own. My daughter just turned 9. I think this game is going to end up being a little too hard for her to do by herself, but now that I've played it, I'll be able to give her a few extra hints that you don't get even as a "Junior Detective." And there's a couple of things I'm going to have to outright guide her through, because even I had to take some serious notes beyond what's recorded in Nancy's notebook to solve a couple of the puzzles.

I'm looking forward to picking up a few more Nancy Drew games for Christmas -- for my daughter, uh, yeah, for my daughter .

If you enjoy adventure games that make you think, this one is great for ANY age.

Last Train

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: November 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have played almost all of the nancy drew games and in my opinion this is one of the best additions to the series. The addition of the Hardy Boys added a lot to the game and I have to admit that as the game kept going I had a bit of a crush on them... to bad they are fictional characters. The puzzles were not as hard as I would have liked them to be, but they still provided a hint of a challenge. And there were a few classic puzzles in there like the one on the box with the duck tape (the farmer, duck, dog, and boat). I found that intriguing. The music was fantastic and the lines were wittier and funnier which added humor to the game that a bunch of the other games are missing. Over all I had a bunch of fun with this game and was greatly surprised at the end. It had one of the best endings since Final Scene. The only thing I would say they could fix is that it could have been much longer. But otherwise I have no complaints!

Can't fail with Nancy Drew

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: October 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have purchased all the Nancy Drew computer games for my grandchildren ages 9 to 12 to play at my house. They have all been of the highest quality and great fun to play. This newest one is no exception. The controls are easy and the story is interesting. The games and puzzles are challenging enough to make the kids think, but not impossible to figure out. The second chance feature is helpful and removes the stress from the game (they hate to feel responsible for Nancy's demise.) My young grandson enjoyed this game as much as the granddaughters did. HerInteractive does an awesome job with their product. We are eagerly awaiting the next adventure.

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