Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon review:
4 stars (One of Their Greatest Games) - This is one of herinteractive's best games. However i finished it only 2-3 days. I think it should have lasted 1 more day (on the jr. level). Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon is great other wise. I really like it. The ending/ culprit is really shocking and the puzzles (Pipe) were really cool. So, if u like all of the other games, get this one too!!!
4 stars (Great Game for All Ages!) - This game was definitely not what I thought it would be. I was expecting a really easy game, mostly geared toward young kids and something I may be bored with. Not the case...
THE GOOD STUFF
1. The characters - the mannerisms and the personalities of the characters were great. I loved the phone chat with George & Bess.
2. The puzzles - they had just enough challenge to keep you on your toes. It stumped me at one point which actually made me happy. They had just the right amount of serious puzzles and fun ones so you couldn't get completely frustrated.
3. The graphics - A+! I was afraid they wouldn't be as good of quality but I was wrong. The detail was pretty darn good for a game geared towards young kids. The mine ride was the most realistic I have ever seen in a computer game.
THE NOT SO GOOD STUFF
1. The length of the game. I'm sure they know what they are doing when it comes to timing the game to keep kids attention but I thought the plot could have gone on a little more.
2. The HARDYS. Ok, they're cute and all but seriously I got a little miffed that they got to sit around while I (as Nancy) did all the work.
3. Locations. I thought that they could have expanded on the areas a little more. I would have liked to travel to a few more places before ending the game. Also I think the train should have had more rooms to explore. A lot of time was wasted trying to see if the doors in the sleeper car opened.
This was the first Nancy Drew game I have ever played and after this, it's definitely NOT the last.
5 stars (Can't fail with Nancy Drew) - I have purchased all the Nancy Drew computer games for my grandchildren ages 9 to 12 to play at my house. They have all been of the highest quality and great fun to play. This newest one is no exception. The controls are easy and the story is interesting. The games and puzzles are challenging enough to make the kids think, but not impossible to figure out. The second chance feature is helpful and removes the stress from the game (they hate to feel responsible for Nancy's demise.) My young grandson enjoyed this game as much as the granddaughters did. HerInteractive does an awesome job with their product. We are eagerly awaiting the next adventure. |
