Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
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Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device
What's It About?
Nancy travels to a scientific research facility to investigate the death of Niko Jovic, a brilliant physicist who was electrocuted in his own lab. Kids control Nancy as she interviews suspects, searches the building for clues, and gathers evidence. Players solve numerous puzzles along the way that involve learning about physics, chemistry, electricity, and other scientific subjects.
Is It Any Good?
NANCY DREW: THE DEADLY DEVICE is a fantastic adventure game with interesting characters and an intriguing mystery to solve. Kids can learn a great deal about electricity, and in particular the life and work of Nikola Tesla. The storyline also raises thought-provoking issues about scientific research, such as the potentially disastrous consequences of certain discoveries falling into the "wrong" hands. With two difficulty levels to choose from, The Deadly Device will appeal to amateur sleuths young and old –- including parents. This is a great game for daughters to play with a mom or grandmother.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about careers in science. Would you want to do what the characters in the game do for a living? Why or why not?
Families can also discuss the power and danger of electricity. Why is it important to take safety precautions when around electricity?
Game Details
- Platforms : Mac , Windows
- Subjects : Language & Reading : reading , reading comprehension , vocabulary , Math : geometry , measurement , numbers , shapes , Science : chemistry , electricity , physics , Social Studies : historical figures , Arts : music
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : asking questions , collecting data , investigation , solving puzzles , Self-Direction : work to achieve goals , Communication : listening
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Her Interactive
- Release date : October 23, 2012
- Genre : Adventure
- Topics : Book Characters , STEM
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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