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Is Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Mystery-adventure fans who want clue gathering and suspect interviews
- Players interested in Maya civilization and culture within a museum setting
- Point-and-click players who want a choice of two difficulty levels
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the investigation-centered structure too subdued
- Players who prefer one fixed challenge level may not want to choose between two detective difficulties
- Players looking for a fast, action-led pace may find the clue searching and puzzle solving too measured
Our take on Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
This adventure departs from action conventions by replacing combat-led progression with museum investigation. First-person point-and-click exploration, interviews, evidence gathering, puzzles, and mini-games form the central structure of the case.
What is Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand?
Play as Nancy Drew while serving as an assistant curator at Beech Hill Museum in Washington, D.
C. A string of ancient Maya artifact thefts leaves only a puzzling red handprint as evidence. Explore museum spaces and other Washington locations, ride the subway, look for clues, question suspects, and solve puzzles and mini-games. This first-person point-and-click mystery also introduces Maya civilization and culture through its museum setting. Two difficulty options—Junior Detective and Senior Detective—let players choose how they approach assembling the evidence and finding the person responsible.
How Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand plays
- 01Museum Theft Case
- Investigate stolen Maya artifacts and a recurring scarlet handprint at Beech Hill Museum.
- 02Suspect Questioning
- Interview people connected to the thefts while assembling the case.
- 03Puzzle Activities
- Use puzzles and mini-games as part of the investigation.
- 04Two Detective Modes
- Choose between Junior Detective and Senior Detective difficulty settings.
- 05Washington Travel
- Ride the subway and visit places around Washington, D.C.
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Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand: platforms & release
Is Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand worth it?
It is worth it if: mystery-adventure fans who want clue gathering and suspect interviews. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the investigation-centered structure too subdued.
Where can I download Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand?
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What platforms is Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Scarlet Hand on?
Windows only.
