Posted By: katbear50
Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/17/10 10:57 AM
Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"?
Even though I have read/enjoyed all the Nancy Drew Mysteries,
I have mostly been disappointed in the games.
However, the last one I played: Nancy Drew: "The Creature of Kapu Cave"
was an exception to the rule.
Therefore I am seeking advice on others that are similar.
{didn't care for the "Dossier" series especially.}
While we are on the subject,
I also enjoyed
"The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft"
if this helps.
(PC or DS platforms.)
Posted By: Rushes
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/17/10 11:25 AM
Hi kat,
What was it that you particularly enjoyed about Kapu? That'll help us with recommending a similar ND.
Which ones haven't you played yet in the series?
Posted By: chesnut
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/17/10 10:22 PM
Hi,
Some of my favorites: because of the puzzles and the interviewing and the actual mystery solving are
Legend of the Crystal Skull (I liked this one a lot, the people the place and the mystery)
Curse of Blackmoor manor (this was really fun and for me very hard)
Ghost Dogs of Moonlake (this was fun I enjoyed it)
The Final Scene (I enjoyed this one, it was fairly easy)
The Mystery Of the Scarlet Hand (lots of notes and a good mystery)
Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon (limited in places to go - since it all takes place on a train, but good puzzles.)
I'm with you, I've been pretty disappointed in some of them. So if these are some you haven't tried you might give them a whirl.
Posted By: katbear50
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/18/10 12:39 AM
Ex(#17) Nancy Drew: Legend of Crystal Skull
Good storyline but alot of running in circles
and the Robot/Marble puzzles that had no skip clause.
(#15) Nancy Drew: "The Creature of Kapu Cave"
more laid back? and never got to a point where
I could go no further because of lack of solving a puzzle.
Posted By: InlandAZ
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/18/10 05:05 AM
(#15) Nancy Drew: "The Creature of Kapu Cave"
more laid back? and never got to a point where
I could go no further because of lack of solving a puzzle.
Have you played Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual?
Posted By: Rushes
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/18/10 01:12 PM
I'd recommend Warnings at Waverly Academy if you're looking for a more laidback ND adventure. It's one of the easier games in the series too, I think.
I would avoid Ransom of the Seven Ships if you're in the mood for relaxation. That one is stuffed with stressful timed puzzles.
Posted By: katbear50
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/19/10 11:34 AM
eeeewwwwwww, thanks for the warning, Rushes!
Wading thru "Blue Moon Canyon" right now.
Posted By: Magwitch
Re: Nancy Drew like "The Creature of Kapu Cave"? - 07/19/10 02:17 PM
Katbear, The Creature of Kapu Cave is my absolute favourite ND game too. I definitely agree with the Warnings at Waverly recommendation and also that you should stay away from Ransom!
I also recommend The Secret of the Old Clock, which has a lovely 30s feel to it, and Danger by Design. Although there are one or two timed puzzles in Danger, if I recall correctly, I found them both fairly pain-free. I also really enjoyed the latest - Trail of the Twister - and found it quite a bit easier than the last few games.
Hope this helps!