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Nancy Drew: Danger by Design

(2006, Computer Software - Role Playing Games, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    It's no mystery -- this Nancy Drew is a winner!

updated 04.27.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Challenging puzzles will get brains working.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Nancy Drew can die. In one scene, she must disarm a bomb.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Nancy Drew: Danger by Design

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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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the long-term popularity of Nancy Drew. Why has she stayed so popular? How does she compare with other fictional female heroes -- past or present? Parents may take this opportunity to introduce the original book series to their kids. Families might also want to talk about how many great works of art were hidden during World War II.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    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.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Educational

      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!

    • Teen Reviewer
      Age 13
      Lives in Florida
      I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

      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

    • Teen Reviewer
      Age 13
      Lives in Florida
      I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

      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

    • Adult Reviewer
      Anonymous
      Lives in Connecticut
      I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

      The Best Game Your Kids Will EVER Play. PERIOD.

      Danger By Design (along with EVERY other game in the series) is just fabulous. The graphics, puzzles, and characters are all well developed, entertaining, and mind bending. Each game is set in a new location and lasts for hours and hours. Better yet, each one covers a new educational topic, such as alchemy or marine biology. Completely fabulous, and well worth the investment.

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