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adventure video game
Legend of the Crystal Skull
By Her Interactive, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull is a first-person, point-and-click adventure set in New Orleans. Players take the role of Nancy Drew and investigate the disappearance of a crystal skull from the home of its late owner, Bruno Bolet. The relic is rumored to protect its holder from many causes of death, and the search leads through a family manor, crypts and a cemetery as the player pursues clues and questions suspects. The game also has players team up with Nancy’s friend Bess Marvin, encounter Bruno’s pet animals, infiltrate a secret society and solve puzzles and mini-games. Activities include bowling, dealing with wasps and avoiding chomping teeth. Players can choose Junior or Senior detective difficulty, and mistakes can be erased without restarting. The game is single-player, with Family Sharing listed. It was released on July 17, 2009, and is listed for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- First-person point-and-click adventure.
- Junior and Senior detective levels.
- Mistakes can be erased without restarting.
- Includes puzzles and mini-games.
- Family Sharing is supported.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- The release dates to 2009.
Who it suits
It suits solo players who enjoy first-person mystery adventures, clue-finding, suspect interviews and puzzles. The Junior and Senior detective levels offer a choice of difficulty.
Legend of the Crystal Skull centers on a New Orleans mystery explored through locations, clues, puzzles and mini-games. Its adjustable detective level and ability to erase mistakes are useful details for solo players.
