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Not as good as the demo

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: July 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game as I was completely enthralled with the demo, expecting that this game woudl emerse me in European culture and would be endlessly intriguing in the style of classic Nancy Drew. Boy, was I ever disappointed. I believe there is a lot of false advertising with this game. For example, the game advertises that the thief gets bolder and bolder....and that you must stop him/her before it gets too late. Actually she really doesn't. A few more thefts happen and then you catch her.. Also the flash back which is shown at the beginning of the game does not correspond to what actually happens. In fact Nancy doesn't randomly get locked into a room which fills up with water. Instead, she enters the room, opens up a crate, sees an artifact, identifies the culprit, and then the water fills. Why show a flash back if it isn't even accurate? At least the player could have opened the crate and seen the statue -- before the water filled, giving the actual statue in the house, more significance and flair in the actual game.

The rest of the game was ok. I didn't really get the crush the contractor had on Nancy. Rather he just seemed needy and disturbed. I didn't really notice any flirting per say, certainly nothing which woudl charm. The other characters were not well developed -- in fact, you couldnm't really speak to them or ask many questions. Prudence, whom you call, was given a contrived voice, which really grated. I also didn't get much from calling Ned/Hardy's. They spoke about car problems, but the dialogue didn't interest me much.

Nancy is also back to babbling to herself in the bathroom, which I expect is an effort to make the game clever and charming, but just makes Nancy appear insane. There is also a sequence in which Nancy must dance on stage to get a suit for a task she needs. This task made her appear to be a stripper on the stage, shaking her booty for the audience. Yes, she doesn't strip, but it felt like a strip/sexual tease of sorts to make the crowd go wild for you. Gross. Just gross.

The game was clever overall. I enjoyed spying of Fango and breaking into his office for information. The mystery was well constructed -- and all pieces fit into the whole. I also liked the fact that there were several interesting challenges in the game - such as the stake out, playing scopa, and chasing the thief through the metro system.

Overall, the game was ok. I enjoyed playing it. I believe $19.99 was way too much and I regret not waiting for its price to have dropped on Amazon to $9.00 or less before purchasing it. The mystery was fun, but not engrossing. The magic of the NAncy Drew series has not returned.

Some of the puzzles were a bit ridiculous, including the one in which water fills the room. You are not given enough time to tinker and solve before you drownd. In another, you cannot solve the puzzle until you listen to all extensions of a long automated phone system which was reminiscent of calling a phone number...in which youa re given five options to press -- and then given five options within those options ...and you have to painstakingly listen to each one...and only then Nancy will suddenly get an intuition which tells where the location of a site, which you have already found before that revelation but can't activate until you listen to all the options.

The blooper reel at the end was cute and clever -- but just an ego-stroking gesture on the past of Her Interactive, to make stars of its sdevelopers by h aving you sit through all the credits to get to them....

One of the good things about this game is that Nancy is treated as a professional as opposed to the usual condescdending manner in which others engage her.

Would I recommend buying it? No. You're not missing out by letting this one go. But if you are a die hard Nancy fan, go for it. You will engage the classic Nancy Drew fare.

This game was clever, and good, but not brilliant.

Much Enjoyment

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: August 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoy the Nancy Drew PC games. I've never come accross a game I was disappointed in.

While still fun, I miss the old Nancy Drews

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The entire Nancy Drew series has been amazing to me. This one is also fun but I felt like it was missing somethings that made the old Nancy Drew games great.

First of all, the puzzles are still intriguing and requires a bit of thought. However, they are pretty easiliy solved and the way to solve them is a lot more obvious than the old Nancy Drew games. I remember how there would be hints to the answers of the puzzle throughout a house or throughout the game instead of just it being there for you. However, this game overall is definitely better than some of the more recent Nancy Drew games.

Second, I always enjoyed having lots of dialogue and getting to get to know the culprit throughout the game. In this game, there's almost no dialogue.

There were also some interesting ways to make money and you can buy clothes, which I thought was a nice addition to the game.

Lastly, Nancy steps outside of her usual amateur sleuth roles into a private investigator. While it was an interesting and amusing change to this game, I would rather have the amateur sleuth back.

This game is better than the more recent games but do not expect anything like the classic Nancy Drew games.

Awesome Game-but short lived

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've played 5 or so Nancy Drew games in the past and this one definately held it's own. Moving Nancy around Venice is simple and there are plenty of ways to get distracted by shopping, talking with characters, playing SCOPA or learning Italian. I loved playing this game and I am completely facinated with the Italian Culture and language. My only complaint would be that the game was a little short. I finished the game in two days (but it definatly wasnt easy on senior detective). Great game, and a lot of fun!!!

Flew through Nancy Drew

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My daughters have played the entire series and it usually takes them a while to finish a game. They finished this one in a day and loved it but for the price I would like to see more of a challenge.

not bad

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The last few Nancy Drew games are "missing" something. This was fun but it was short and not as challenging. The excitement of "mystery" just wasn't there. The adventure was lacking. The graphics are wonderful. Story line was good. Maybe I am just spoiled from previous games? This is still fun and i am anxious for the next one.

Phantom or not?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love Nancy Drew games, but I found this one to be lacking in the Phantom department. You only see the Phantom once during the whole game, which is very disappointing to me as I played the game. But overall the game play was wonderful as usual. Her Interactive really put a lot of mini games in here and some cool little hidden things to do also. So even though you only get to see the Phantom once the game, overall, really is GREAT!

Phantom is Phantastic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Loved this game. We love Nancy Drew and have to have the games as soon as they are released. This one was no disappointment. If you are a mystery fan and like a good story to your game this is the one for you It was Great!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!

Another good Nancy Drew

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoy the Nancy Drew Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice games and just wish there were more of the series compatible with Windows Vista. I am 57 and enjoyed this game as much as my 15-year old granddaughter does. Am anxiously awaiting the next one.

nancy drew :the phamton in venice

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

i love all of these games,but this one was not as good and as long as some of the others.

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