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Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
(2008, Computer Software - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Mac/Windows)
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Nancy Drew spin-off retains the appeal of the main series.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses! was written by Erin Bell
Parents need to know that the Nancy Drew Dossier series, of which Lights, Camera, Curses! Is the first installment, is a spin-off of Her Interactive's long-running Nancy Drew point-and-click adventure games. Gameplay has been adapted to cater to fans of casual PC downloadable games like Mystery Case Files, and involves more searching for items and figuring out how to use them in a scene. There are threats of violence, but none of it is ever acted upon. Nancy frequently uses bobby pin to break into peoples' offices and open locked boxes under the pretext of gathering evidence for her case.
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What’s the Story?
In NANCY DREW DOSSIER: LIGHTS, CAMERA, CURSES! teenage sleuth Nancy Drew travels to Hollywood to investigate a movie set that has been plagued with a series of strange accidents. Nancy soon discovers that all of the movie's key players (who include ambitious young actress Eda Brookes, cagey producer Arthur Hitchens, controlling producer Molly McKenna, and embattled director Jorge Jackson), have motives for wanting to sabotage the production.
Gameplay in the Dossier series is a mild departure from the rest of the Nancy Drew point-and-click adventures in that it's designed for fans of casual hidden object games. To that end, players will have to search each location for a variety of clue items, and then figure out how to use the item in order to solve puzzles (such as using tape to repair a torn poster). Other activities include using a flashlight to investigate dark areas, using a bobby pin to pick locks, decrypting computers, making drinks at a juice bar (to overhear gossip), and uncovering information by asking the right questions in conversations.
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Her Interactive's Nancy Drew games have a reputation for great production values and solid mystery stories that can be enjoyed by young and old players alike, and Lights, Camera, Curses! is no exception. Atmospheric music, attractive graphics, and competent voice acting (the actress for Nancy Drew reprises her role here) complement a set of challenging and creative inventory puzzles and mini-games that make sense within the context of the story.
As well, Nancy Drew continues to be a great role model for younger female gamers. Multiple endings, which are based on how many points players earn throughout the game, make a good case for replaying the game more than once.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 11/11/2008, price $19.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for Mild Violence)
ESRB rating: E (for Mild Violence)
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Yet another great Nancy Drew game!
I have long been a fan of Her Interactive's Nancy Drew adventure series, and was concerned that the new Dossier series wouldn't hold up to their high standards. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this game. It was extremely fun and entertaining to play. The game may sound simple at first, and it is designed to be for busy players who need something quick to play, but it still has plenty of challenges so that you won't get bored while playing. It is similar to some search and find games, but gameplay is unique,too. Instead of just searching for clues and tools, the player must also think of creative ways to use them. One of the things that I liked most about this game was the complex storyline with some surprises in the plot thrown in at the end. The only thing that I didn't like about it was the fact that the mini games got to be repetitive after a while. This first installment in the Nancy Drew Dossier series is great for people of all ages who enjoy solving a mystery in a high quality game.
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