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adventure video game
Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge
By Her Interactive, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge is an adventure game from Her Interactive set at a traditional Japanese inn. Playing as Nancy, investigate reports of a ghost that are frightening guests and threatening the inn's future. The mystery leaves open whether the incidents point to a supernatural presence or to human feelings such as jealousy and grief. The game includes 3D animated characters with secrets, and activities tied to Japanese culture, including origami, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy. Players can photograph possible evidence and play games on Nancy's cell phone. It supports single-player and Family Sharing and is listed for Windows and macOS. There is an important Mac limitation: the game will not run on Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, or newer Mac operating systems. The listed release date is September 15, 2011.
What players like, and what they don't
- Investigate a mystery at a traditional Japanese inn
- Features 3D animated characters with secrets
- Includes origami, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy
- Photograph evidence and play cell phone games
- Will not run on Mojave or newer macOS versions
- Listed platforms are Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player Nancy Drew mystery built around investigating a haunting at a Japanese inn. It may also appeal to players interested in the listed cultural activities and evidence gathering.
The game combines a haunted-inn investigation with character secrets, evidence photography, and cultural activities. Mac users should check the stated operating system limitation before choosing it.
