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Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion

2017

Should you play it?

Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!

What works

  • Nostalgic and charming atmosphere
  • Engaging puzzles and mystery
  • Strong narrative and setting
  • Good for beginners to the series
  • Spooky ambiance with jump scares

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Clunky and dated interface
  • Some puzzles frustrating or finicky
  • Limited character development
  • Technical issues and bugs reported

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Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026