- Platform: Windows 98 / 2000 / Me / XP / 95
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Everyone - Media: CD-ROM
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Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower is such a captivating game that we could barely stop playing long enough to write this review. The fourth adventure in the Nancy Drew series from Her Interactive finds Nancy vacationing at an old ski lodge in Wisconsin. But, as usual, trouble is afoot. The library has been vandalized (as if someone was looking for something?), a violent storm has snowed in everyone, and you must play as Nancy to unravel the mystery.
Similar to the other Nancy Drew adventures, you get to step into Nancy's shoes and explore the old lodge to uncover clues through objects you pick up along the way and conversations with the other guests. Things heat up when Nancy learns that the lodge contains an old tower that has been sealed off. You quickly learn that the tower was brought over from France, and was Marie Antoinette's hiding place in her final months before her beheading during the French Revolution. Could Marie's famed treasure be hidden in the tower? Is that why the library was vandalized? And why is everyone acting so suspicious?
Why do we love this game so much? The first reason is that it gives young girls an outstanding female role model, the likes of which we haven't encountered in any other kids' games to date. Who else, besides Nancy, is so smart, brave, witty, and adventuresome? The second is that it's hardly dumbed down the way many girls' games are. We're way above the minimum age range for this game (ages 10 and older), but playing in the senior detective mode we were challenged (there's also a junior detective mode for younger players)--it took us hours and hours of thrilling gameplay to unravel the mystery. And yet, it moves quickly and is satisfying enough to keep anyone playing for long stretches. Lastly, Treasure in the Royal Tower gets girls engaged in history. The integration of the Marie Antoinette story and related French history was enough to make us purchase a book on this intriguing royal figure to learn more.
Other outstanding things about Treasure in the Royal Tower include gorgeously designed backgrounds and 3-D environments, smooth gameplay, interesting and amusing characters, and the ability to use the Second Chance feature and go back to right before you made a fatal mistake. You can also tap into the minds of young women around the country on the message boards on the Her Interactive Web site. If you're ever stuck, you can ask this knowledgeable audience for hints or clues that might help you out of a jam.
We could go on and on about all the great surprises and twists in this game, but that would just spoil the plot, wouldn't it? Why don't you just check this one out for yourself... we really can't say enough good things about it. --Ara Jane Olufson
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While snowed-in at the Wickford Castle Ski Resort, you, as Nancy Drew are trapped in a castle that was Marie Antoinette's last hiding place. Uncover the rich history of the lodge, as well as some mysterious events, all leading to the hidden treasure. Solve baffling puzzles, search concealed rooms, and sidestep snowy danger.
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This review is from: Nancy Drew: Treasure In The Royal Tower (CD-ROM)
hey!I thought this game was hard but...... it was fun !I dont mean yo discerige anyone though!I hope you will enjoy this game as much as I do!Oh yes you should NOT look at the walk through it kinda spoils the game if you play it more then once( just get hints! Never leave anything without clicking, moving or taking it)
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite ND game so far!,
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This review is from: Nancy Drew: Treasure In The Royal Tower (CD-ROM)
Treasure in the Royal Tower is one of the best computer games I ever played. This is a great starter Nancy Drew game for starting off because it's not too hard nor too easy. If you want a really easy game try the Haunted Carousel.The story goes that you, as Nancy Drew, are snowed in at a ski resort in Wisconsin with an interesting history. In this game you learn about the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette. "So, what's the mystery?" you ask. I'm getting to that. There is a tower shipped over from France and was put back together on Wickford Castle, the ski resort you are staying at. The library at Wickford has been vandalized, and it takes a lot more than barging through the front door to investigate. Later, you hear about Marie Antoinette having a crown worth millions and somehow you figure that the library and treasure are connected. Your job is to find out the story behind the treasure and library. This game took me about four days to beat. It's quite challenging in parts, like the ski lift, but you can get through it. It's also a little frightening, like the banging noises, but not too frightening that you never want to play it again, like the Final Scene. All in all, Treasure in the Royal Tower is a great game and everyone should buy it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Treasure In The Royal Tower,
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This review is from: Nancy Drew: Treasure In The Royal Tower (CD-ROM)
I love all the Nancy Drew games. They're so much fun, and the suspense really keeps you going. This one is my favorite so far, having also played Secrets Can Kill, Stay Tuned For Danger, Message In A Haunted Mansion, The Final Scene, and Secret Of the Scarlet Hand (Danger on Deception Island, Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake, and The Haunted Carousel are on their way!) I just want to say that I love them all, and I can't wait for the next one, The Secret of Shadow Ranch to come out this summer! I'm counting the days! Her Interactive and Dreamcatcher Games are doing a great job! Keep it up!
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