Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Challenging Adventure Awaits You

PostedFebruary 11, 2014

Howatch

fromCoarsegold, CA

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3

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Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have all 29 games in the Nancy Drew series, and I found this entry to be particularly challenging. If you choose to play the game on the Amateur level of difficulty, though, you will have in-game hints available to you which will give you anything from gentle nudges in the right direction or, if you need it, the full solution.

During the game, you will interrogate suspects; learn interesting ...Show more

I have all 29 games in the Nancy Drew series, and I found this entry to be particularly challenging. If you choose to play the game on the Amateur level of difficulty, though, you will have in-game hints available to you which will give you anything from gentle nudges in the right direction or, if you need it, the full solution.

During the game, you will interrogate suspects; learn interesting facts about Nikola Tesla, the great physicist and inventor; spend time snooping; and investigate the lab during the day as well as at night.

If you have played Alibi in Ashes (Nancy Drew game #25), you will be either delighted or dismayed to discover that Deirdre Shannon is one of Nancy's phone contacts in The Deadly Device. I enjoyed the phone conversations between Nancy and Deirdre, and I like the way that these games often bring back characters from previous games in the series so that we get to talk to them again.

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I recommend this game!

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This game is deadly good!!!!

PostedFebruary 11, 2014

norton23

fromArlington, TX

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First of all I love the Nancy Drew games. They just keep getting better and better.

This game is no different. The graphics are top notch, the story line, the dialogue. The puzzles are a great challenge!

There are plenty of laughs and easter eggs to find. Plus awards to win.

I did have to use a walk through, but then I do on all of them because some puzzles are a bit outside of my ...Show more

First of all I love the Nancy Drew games. They just keep getting better and better.

This game is no different. The graphics are top notch, the story line, the dialogue. The puzzles are a great challenge!

There are plenty of laughs and easter eggs to find. Plus awards to win.

I did have to use a walk through, but then I do on all of them because some puzzles are a bit outside of my realm!

Overall I think this game is worth the buy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Real life learning

PostedFebruary 22, 2014

LilyPad99

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is one of the Nancy Drews in which what you learn is real. Some of the games or puzzles are just puzzles, but others have to do with real science, and what you learn for the sake of the game can be applied elsewhere. Well, okay, yeah, "Don't get involved with psychotic killers" is a real life lesson, but I also meant things like the difference between a capacitor and a resistor.

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This is one of the Nancy Drews in which what you learn is real. Some of the games or puzzles are just puzzles, but others have to do with real science, and what you learn for the sake of the game can be applied elsewhere. Well, okay, yeah, "Don't get involved with psychotic killers" is a real life lesson, but I also meant things like the difference between a capacitor and a resistor.

The ending puzzle was hard--It took me multiple tries to get it. Show less

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Excellent Nancy Drew game

PostedMarch 3, 2014

wizardrywand

fromCambridge, UK

Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have played every single Nancy Drew game and this is one of the better ones. I was actually afraid that the ND games were beginning to get less challenging since Captive Curse and Tomb of the Lost Queen were not that difficult (fun but not the usual level of difficulty). This was great. The puzzles were very clever.
Plot, graphics etc were up to the usual excellent standard.

PS I would not ...Show more

I have played every single Nancy Drew game and this is one of the better ones. I was actually afraid that the ND games were beginning to get less challenging since Captive Curse and Tomb of the Lost Queen were not that difficult (fun but not the usual level of difficulty). This was great. The puzzles were very clever.
Plot, graphics etc were up to the usual excellent standard.

PS I would not recommend heeding the one-star reviews if you are an ND fan, as these were comparing ND games with other Hidden Object games. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great deal!!!

PostedFebruary 12, 2014

FORTUNATUS

fromPower outage New England

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

In this explosive [!] :} episode Nancy travels to lush, historic Scotland and spends most of her sleuthing in bio tech environment trying to solve the mystery of a recent death as it is potentially connected to her own mothers.

Wow... BFG fishies, we all swimming in the 'pond', are very lucky to get this deal; I just paid almost $20 for this same game a month ago [DVD version]; now wish I had ...Show more

In this explosive [!] :} episode Nancy travels to lush, historic Scotland and spends most of her sleuthing in bio tech environment trying to solve the mystery of a recent death as it is potentially connected to her own mothers.

Wow... BFG fishies, we all swimming in the 'pond', are very lucky to get this deal; I just paid almost $20 for this same game a month ago [DVD version]; now wish I had waited!!! BFG, you are great to be carrying ND series and so soon after release!!?

I own and have played almost every Nancy Drew game and will be checking back HERE for more.... as another reviewer stated, the ND series keeps getting better and better. I will add, each mystery is unique with new spins and features to gameplay and player first-person adventure driven immersion.*

Check it out... with the BFG price, you can't lose.

*Oh... since there is no "trial", I will add: If you are unfamiliar with the series or adventure gaming in general as they appeared years ago, realize the game engine in this game is not the same as most of those we play here on BFG... it is more of [but not exactly] a point and click and there is little live action. Much of your gameplay is going to be challenging and solving puzzles, etc. There are no H0G but there are voiceovers. The storyline and integrity of the game itself make up for any bells and whistles and you are likely to forget they are not there. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Video game incorporating Science! You can't go wrong!

PostedFebruary 13, 2014

HopeM2

fromSan Diego, CA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

At first I was skeptical about this Nancy Drew game. It didn't seem to have the exotic travel element to it as previous games, but I was wrong to be worried. There was a wonderful depth to the story, and I loved learning about real scientist, Tesla. Don't forget to play all the extra stuff, like getting awards at end, finding Easter eggs and such. I got too much enjoyment messing up perfectionist ...Show more

At first I was skeptical about this Nancy Drew game. It didn't seem to have the exotic travel element to it as previous games, but I was wrong to be worried. There was a wonderful depth to the story, and I loved learning about real scientist, Tesla. Don't forget to play all the extra stuff, like getting awards at end, finding Easter eggs and such. I got too much enjoyment messing up perfectionist Mason's desk, and then asking him why he was so mad! You'll see if you play the game. Go Nancy Drew! Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Now THIS is an adventure game.

PostedMarch 29, 2014

21addler_9

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

HerInteractive Nancy Drew games are the best adventure games there are, and this one was one of their best. It is a true adventure game. No hidden object scenes, player driven, challenging, but solveable. Our entire household teens - adult enjoyed it.

I recommend this game!

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Fantastic Game

PostedFebruary 22, 2014

locker12

fromCanberra, Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The Deadly Device is a fascinating game. The story is interesting, as is the scientific information presented. One of the mini games - Aggregation - must be among the very best fun puzzles of all time. I did need to use the walkthrough a little, particularly for the more scientific puzzles but overall the game is straightforward and it is usually clear what has to be done next.
I have played all ...Show more

The Deadly Device is a fascinating game. The story is interesting, as is the scientific information presented. One of the mini games - Aggregation - must be among the very best fun puzzles of all time. I did need to use the walkthrough a little, particularly for the more scientific puzzles but overall the game is straightforward and it is usually clear what has to be done next.
I have played all the other Nancy Drew games and this one is one of the best! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Gotta Love Nancy!

PostedFebruary 12, 2014

Smallville1108

fromToronto, Ontario, Canada

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Nancy Drew never disappoints! I liked the storyline and graphics in this one. I rarely had to go to the walkthroughs for assistance here. Can't wait for the next one!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Nancy Drew Honors Nikola Tesla

PostedSeptember 19, 2014

pcpat923

fromJERSEY GIRL

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Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Have been a Nancy Drew fan since childhood--reading all of the sleuthing novels. Yes, I even read all my brother's Hardy Boys books. As an adult, I totally enjoy the gaming aspect.
This particular game's characters come to life with clear voice overs and superior acting.

Do not underestimate Nancy Drew--ever. The game was quite challenging on Master Sleuth level. Will play again on Amateur so I ...Show more

Have been a Nancy Drew fan since childhood--reading all of the sleuthing novels. Yes, I even read all my brother's Hardy Boys books. As an adult, I totally enjoy the gaming aspect.
This particular game's characters come to life with clear voice overs and superior acting.

Do not underestimate Nancy Drew--ever. The game was quite challenging on Master Sleuth level. Will play again on Amateur so I can relax a little and more enjoy the scenery.

A solid game with puzzling puzzles while adding interesting facts about Nikola Tesla. If you're as fascinated with the genius inventor as I, you will totally appreciate the work and research invested by Her Interactive in The Deadly Device.
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I recommend this game!

+2points

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