Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock has a junior and senior detective mode, allowing both new and more seasoned players to set an appropriate level of difficulty. For example, there are 75 hidden references to the 75th and an embedded portrait of Edward Stratemeyer, creator of the Nancy Drew series. Paying homage to Nancy Drew's three quarters of a century staying power, Her Interactive's development team has also buried some surprises into the game that reflect the anniversary year. In addition, there's a mini-golf game within the game. They will also tie together clues from a myriad of puzzles. There's the friendly but stressed local banker, the ESP expert who lives near the inn and Emily's guardian, always distracted but constantly around to help.įor the first time, players will be able to drive around town in Nancy's car with the aid of a map. They can travel around town supporting themselves with part time jobs and casually chatting with Emily and her circle of acquaintances who provide clues. Players step into the shoes of Nancy Drew as they are challenged to figure out the root of Emily's problems. Nancy is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. After a mere month, Emily is straining to keep up with the management and financial demands of the inn. A mutual friend has suggested that Nancy look in on 17-year-old Emily Crandall who has inherited the inn from her recently deceased mother. The game opens with Nancy driving her classic blue roadster to the Lilac Inn in the sleepy town of Titusville. Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock is filled with the same mystery, intrigue and hidden agendas that made the original books so popular.
Nancy Drew is the ideal bridge between moms and daughters spending leisure time together." "Moms who fondly remember reading the first novel and their daughters who have come to know the legendary sleuth via our computer games come together to solve this mystery as a team. "Nancy Drew fans of all ages will enjoy Secret of the Old Clock," said Megan Gaiser, president and CEO of Her Interactive.