Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

65 of 69 found this review helpful

Great expections - great follow through

PostedSeptember 16, 2012

Witty10

fromUSA

Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I've always been a Nancy Drew fan and when this game was released, I was a little wary- the last few had been a bit of a let down and my hopes weren't especially high that this wouldn't be more of the same. However, as I got into it, I was pleased to find that I had been wrong. This game, as well as the next in the series were a refreshing change from the couple games before them. The visuals are ...Show more

I've always been a Nancy Drew fan and when this game was released, I was a little wary- the last few had been a bit of a let down and my hopes weren't especially high that this wouldn't be more of the same. However, as I got into it, I was pleased to find that I had been wrong. This game, as well as the next in the series were a refreshing change from the couple games before them. The visuals are great, as is the sound and interface. Granted, every Nancy Drew game gets tedious at a certain point as you start putting things together and the checklist begins to dwindle, but they usually pick up again as you get to the "game changer" event in each game.

I found The Captive Curse to be thoroughly enjoyable and would definitely recommend it, if this type of game is your fare. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

47 of 55 found this review helpful

Different and fabulous

PostedAugust 28, 2012

RyeMcLaughlin

fromUSA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've only played the demo, but this is a definite purchase for me. A true adventure game with you as the famous detective. This game has great (computer generated) graphics, superb voiceovers and a wonderful sense of humor.

I've never played this type of game before. You don't have too much help (especially if you play as Senior Detective), so it's more work than your average HOG. You can't fast ...Show more

I've only played the demo, but this is a definite purchase for me. A true adventure game with you as the famous detective. This game has great (computer generated) graphics, superb voiceovers and a wonderful sense of humor.

I've never played this type of game before. You don't have too much help (especially if you play as Senior Detective), so it's more work than your average HOG. You can't fast forward through the dialogue, there are no hints, and puzzles can not be skipped. There's no map, so I'll be taking notes, but I just want to keep playing. There are puzzles to solve (easy and hard), games to play, a castle to explore and a mystery to solve.

So glad BFG is finally getting the Mac version of this series. Show less

I recommend this game!

+39points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

35 of 40 found this review helpful

Sleuthing with Nancy

PostedNovember 27, 2012

BlueFriday

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First off, yes... there is a lot of dialogue. However, that dialogue really does yield some important information that will ultimately help you to finish the game. You are also allowed to make bad decisions and potentially die in-game...so save!

I loved the characters, and really felt like I got to know them through the dialogue and interactions. There are two ongoing mini (board) games that are ...Show more

First off, yes... there is a lot of dialogue. However, that dialogue really does yield some important information that will ultimately help you to finish the game. You are also allowed to make bad decisions and potentially die in-game...so save!

I loved the characters, and really felt like I got to know them through the dialogue and interactions. There are two ongoing mini (board) games that are thoroughly enjoyable. I still log into the game just to play them almost a year after first playing the game.

The floor plan did take me a little bit to figure out as it is sometimes awkward to move, but once you learn the layout it is much easier.

This game really sucked me in, and remains one of my favorites. I'm definitely a fan! Show less

I recommend this game!

+30points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

31 of 36 found this review helpful

One of my favorite Nancy Drew Games...

PostedDecember 5, 2012

bubbyc

fromCharlotte,NC

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have played the entire series of Nancy Drew games and this is of one my favorites! Yes, there is lots of dialogue but that is part of the fun, you have to listen to catch the clues. I really loved the setting of this game, the castle was really cool. I think these were some of the best characters they have created. I played on the Junior level and the difficulty was just right, really fun ...Show more

I have played the entire series of Nancy Drew games and this is of one my favorites! Yes, there is lots of dialogue but that is part of the fun, you have to listen to catch the clues. I really loved the setting of this game, the castle was really cool. I think these were some of the best characters they have created. I played on the Junior level and the difficulty was just right, really fun puzzles. And the extra games in this one, Raid and Monster, are all my time favorites. I extended my play time because I wanted to keep playing them. To me, the Nancy Drew series is alive and well. Show less

I recommend this game!

+26points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Nancy Drew The Captive Curse ( Detective )

PostedAugust 28, 2012

moonbeam3434

fromwest yarmouth, Ma

Skill Level:Intermediate

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent game! Yeah! Nancy Drew for Mac Games excellent choice big fish!

I am a fan of Nancy Drew games and I am so happy to see it for my mac computer.

Nancy Drew games are a detective game you choose what level you want to play. You help her find and solve mysteries and find the person behind these mysteries.

I recommend this game!

+17points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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I Was CAPTIVATED By "The Captive Curse!"

PostedJanuary 2, 2013

Sergeij

fromWilliamsport, PA 17701

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

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

This was my 23rd Nancy Drew game, and it is, to my way of thinking, one of the very best!

All of the dark, lurking, monstrous, hideous things, found in other Drew mysteries, were present throughout this extraordinary game which took place, for the most part, in a German castle -- Castle Finster -- and Nancy had her hands full of suspects, secret passages, dungeons, codes, mystery inventory, and a ...Show more

This was my 23rd Nancy Drew game, and it is, to my way of thinking, one of the very best!

All of the dark, lurking, monstrous, hideous things, found in other Drew mysteries, were present throughout this extraordinary game which took place, for the most part, in a German castle -- Castle Finster -- and Nancy had her hands full of suspects, secret passages, dungeons, codes, mystery inventory, and a bevvy of suspects. The puzzles were very challenging, and even frustrating, on occasion #the forest!#, but the game truly delivered! It was fantastic from beginning to end, and I'll include it in my top 5 all-time Nancy Drew best games! BRAVO, HER INTERACTIVE! BRAVO, BIG FISH GAMES!. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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One of my Favs

PostedNovember 27, 2012

HopeM2

fromSan Diego, CA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Strategy

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

Nancy Drew is so much fun! The monster gives you a nice scare. Lots of mini games that can keep you entertained for hours. Good graphics. Just a lot fun!

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Captivated by Captive Curse

PostedDecember 8, 2012

LexusAmaru

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a great game, one of my favorite ND titles! The story is a bit darker than usual, and that helps the scariness factor. Humor in this one is great, and some new types of puzzles! A win(ner).

I recommend this game!

+9points

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5 / 5

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Captivating

PostedAugust 23, 2013

skyfitsheavn

fromNassau, NY

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Unique interface and game play, but once I got the hang of it, I could not get enough!

There are no HOS in the game, which usually is a very big dislike for me, but not this game- I am so glad I gave it a try. It really is superb. I loved it!

I have downloaded all the ND games I can find for Mac now and would just like to say, "Please convert more from the pc format!!!"

I recommend this game!

+6points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Why the Bad Reviews?

PostedSeptember 4, 2013

GeoJoe2000

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is my second favorite Nancy Drew game, and it was a blast! I would like to bust some myths about this game that other reviewers said.
"There is no hint button." Did you bother to look on Nancy's phone? There is a hint hotline on there!
"Dialogue takes too long, and can't be skipped." In real life you can't skip conversations.
Plus, a skip button would allow people to cheat. Moving around ...Show more

This is my second favorite Nancy Drew game, and it was a blast! I would like to bust some myths about this game that other reviewers said.
"There is no hint button." Did you bother to look on Nancy's phone? There is a hint hotline on there!
"Dialogue takes too long, and can't be skipped." In real life you can't skip conversations.
Plus, a skip button would allow people to cheat. Moving around makes you feel like you are looking through her eyes. This game is a fun mix of adventure puzzles and drama. Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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