Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse

Buy89%

Very Positive · 234 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Steam Deck Unsupported
  • Windows
  • macOS

HeR Interactive · Exploration · Jul 25, 2011

Player review score
89%
Very Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Nancy Drew®: The Captive Curse?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 62 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 202 sampled reviews

Based on 234 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 202 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise17% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
62 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
This game in particular had a great Germanic atmosphere, weaving tales from Grimm’s fairytales and mythical folklore into an intriguing plot.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
12 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Every location contributes to the unfolding mystery, making exploration feel meaningful rather than repetitive.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
11 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than overwhelming players with constant music, the soundtrack often allows silence to enhance suspense, making every strange sound or unexpected event feel more impactful.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
10 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
The puzzles are the perfect difficulty level not being too hard or too easy and the atmosphere is just so cool.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
7 of 202 sampled reviews raised it
Although the visuals reflect the technological limitations of their era, the detailed interiors, medieval architecture, dimly lit passageways, and decorative elements still create an immersive setting.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story62 reviews
Gameplay12 reviews
Audio11 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Graphics7 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$19.99

The lowest we've tracked is $12.99.

4 points recordedtoday · $19.99

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