Nancy Drew: Danger by Design
(2006, Computer Software - Role Playing Games, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
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It's no mystery -- this Nancy Drew is a winner!
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for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Nancy Drew: Danger by Design was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that Nancy Drew can mess up and either die or be fired from her job. However, the game has a second-chance button that allows players to reenter the game just before the decision that caused them to lose.
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What’s the Story?
In DANGER BY DESIGN, the 14th Nancy Drew software mystery, Nancy jets off to Paris to investigate the erratic and bizarre behavior of Minette, an American designer who's been rising quickly in the fashion world. When Nancy arrives, under the cover of being Minette's new assistant, she discovers that Minette has taken to wearing a white mask and never shows her face. Minette has fired numerous assistants, and she's behind schedule on her upcoming spring collection. Nancy also discovers that Minette is receiving threats and there are rumors of historic art treasures hidden in the windmill where Minette works.
Players interview Minette's contacts, run errands for her, explore the parks and underground catacombs of Paris, ride the Metro, and visit cafes. In the process, they encounter many puzzles that need to be solved to move the story forward.
Is It Any Good?
As with all the previous Nancy Drew software mysteries, these visual environments are stunning. But while Her Interactive continues to refine how to create photorealistic environments and characters, they haven't advanced the technology of their gameplay. To move, players click and wait for the computer to advance the scene. This low-tech method of exploration works well in this setting because it allows players the time to determine which objects they want to explore more closely.
Danger by Design is great fun for families, and especially girls, to play together. Younger children can play on the Junior Detective level, with easier puzzles and more hints. Another kid-friendly feature is the "Second Chance" option, which allows you to restart from wherever you fail.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Her Interactive
Released on: 8/25/2006, Price: $20, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E
Released on: 8/25/2006, Price: $20, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
my favorite nancy drew game!
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great game!
The graphics were excellent. Although the storyline was very well done, some plot points were a bit confusing and unrealistic (especially the paint bomb puzzle, which is actually remotely related to the game). There were some minor glitches, but they're forgivable. (When you knock on the photo-developing room in Deiter's office, after you've finished with the prints, you'll hear his voice coming from inside even if he's already working at his desk.) But all in all, Danger by Design is a very fun, challenging game. Lots of adventure and puzzles. And also a lot of thinking involved. I had a great time playing this game with my friends.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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great for boys and girls!
I think this game's amazing and now I'm addicted to them. On one note when I read the review, It says there's a bomb. it's actually a paint bomb, which doesn't cause death, just getting fired. The games are difficult but not impossible, and this one's a star in the series!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
This is cool SASHASIMBA123
http://twitter.com/Sashasimba123 i like the music at the beginning Bebebebebebe bebeebebe dadadadaaaaaaa i like this game the 2nd best and the charectoes rock PLASTIC SURGERY
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
This is cool SASHASIMBA123
http://twitter.com/Sashasimba123 i like the music at the beginning Bebebebebebe bebeebebe dadadadaaaaaaa i like this game the 2nd best and the charectoes rock PLASTIC SURGERY
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