Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6958 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Her Interactive
• Released on: 2002-11-08
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 95

Amazon.co.uk Review
Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower is a captivating game--the fourth adventure in the Nancy Drew series from Her Interactive finds Nancy on holiday at an old ski lodge. But, as usual, trouble is afoot. The library has been vandalised and a violent storm means that everyone has been snowed in. 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 vandalised? And why is everyone acting so suspiciously?

This game gives young girls an outstanding female role model, the likes of which haven't been encountered in any other kids' games to date. Playing in senior detective mode is challenging--even for adults. It moves quickly and is satisfying enough to keep anyone playing for long stretches.

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 to go back before you made a fatal mistake. If you're stuck you can ask the knowledgeable audience on the message board of the Her Interactive Web site for hints or clues that might help you out of a jam. --Ara Jane Olufson

Manufacturer's Description
Assume the identity of teenage super-sleuth Nancy Drew as she unravels the mysterious happenings inside a castle full of riddles and rumors while sidestepping snowy danger on the hunt for a secret that someone else is desperate to discover first.

Nancy's ski vacation in an old castle is interrupted by a fierce blizzard. Snowbound inside the castle, Nancy learns of an elaborate plot devised by Marie Antoinette 200 years ago to hide a royal treasure. As always when Nancy is around, there is much more to the story than first appears. Nancy begins to uncover the rich history of the lodge, as well as some mysterious events, all leading to the hidden treasure. Eccentric Ezra Wickford built the quirky castle, and its current owner is promoting it as a ski resort. Years ago, Wickford had one of the towers of the resort shipped intact from an ancient castle in France. It was believed to be the last hiding place of Marie Antoinette. Now the blizzard has locked everyone inside the castle -- trapped just like Marie was hundreds of years earlier. Hopefully, Nancy will be able to keep her head and solve the mystery.

Customer Reviews

Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower
We purchased this CD ROM as a challenging mystery for an 11 year old. It totally fulfilled our hopes, and kept her entertained for hours. There was a variety of interesting puzzles to solve and the scenery around the castle was very atmospheric. This was definitely to be recommended and we will certainly buy some more in this series.

the best
This is the best Nancy Drew game I have played, and I have played them all up to date..I just love the snow scenes and the beautiful old castle...plenty of puzzles to keep you awake for hours. The story has a great nail biting plot ....with great characters and plenty of puzzles for all adventure fans ..this game is a must...

Full of Mystery and intrigue!
The previous Nancy Drew games have been full of mystery and intrigue, this is no exception.

When Nancy Drew goes to stay at an old ski lodge, she expects a fun time of skiing and relxation but us that ever the case with Nancy Drew?

As always, Nancy Drew is hot on the tail of a crime and Nancy Drew, aka you, has to interview suspects, find clues and solve the mystery!

Graphics are very good and the characters are excellent, perfect gameplay for girls who love to solve mysteries.