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puzzle video game
Lights, Camera, Curses
By Her Interactive, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Lights, Camera, Curses is a puzzle adventure game from Her Interactive, set on a Hollywood film production. Playing as Nancy Drew, you go undercover on the set of a remake of the 1930s film Pharaoh! The original film became a hit after its star, Lois Manson, died and an alternate ending was released. Now suspicious press leaks and strange accidents are putting the production schedule at risk. Players investigate whether someone is sabotaging the movie or whether the set is under a curse. The case mixes hidden-object searches and clue gathering with activities such as making smoothies, picking locks and decrypting messages. There are also loose reptiles and a black cat to catch, bonus points that unlock an alternate ending, and mini-games available to replay in Arcade Mode. The Steam listing identifies it as a single-player game with Family Sharing. It is listed for Microsoft Windows, and its Steam version is listed for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Hidden-object searches and clue-based case solving.
- Includes lock-picking and message decryption activities.
- Bonus points unlock an alternate ending.
- Arcade Mode lets players replay mini-games.
- Listed for Microsoft Windows only.
- Steam features list single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits solo players who enjoy hidden-object puzzles and mysteries, particularly those interested in a Nancy Drew story set on a film production. Its mini-games and alternate ending add optional activities.
This is a solo mystery built around a troubled Hollywood production, with varied puzzle activities alongside its investigation. Players looking for multiplayer features should note that the Steam listing identifies it as single-player.
