Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships Demo

Nancy Drew is by far one of the most clever and well-known detectives around the world, along with the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Colombo. However, none of the two aforementioned male detectives had so many video games dedicated to their adventures as Nancy had, especially when it comes to the point-and-click adventure genre. Hence, there are dozens of them out there, tackling everything from the mysteries already covered in the books, or entirely new journeys.

Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships, as you might have probably guessed by now, is a point-and-click adventure game that allows you to play as the famous detective as she attempts to solve a rather tricky kidnapping. By coming up with clever solutions to the puzzles you are presented with, exploring a remote deserted island and playing various mini-games, you can get to the bottom of the mystery and see who was behind it.

As far as the plot is concerned, the one who's kidnapped happens to be your best friend Bess Marvin, which should motivate Nancy a bit more. It turns out that the key to finding him is to actually solve an ancient Bahamian mystery, which somehow should allow you to get everything back to normal. However, in order to do this, you must first navigate on perilous waters and avoid the numerous traps and dangers that lay ahead.

Gameplay-wise, nothing should be out of the ordinary for those who are accustomed to the genre, although the interface is a bit lighter and simpler than in most adventure games. On the other hand, you also have to tackle other challenges, such as various mini-games and even some exploration quests. The latter is possible if you decide to sail around the island, which is also a great way to discover new content and admire incredible scenery.

Lastly, the game also features a very impressive-looking graphics engine, albeit parts of the environment are actually pre-rendered most of the time. However, the characters and the large variety of animals you get to meet along the way are very nicely animated as well, which makes for a great overall atmosphere. The only missing component to complete the package is a good soundtrack, which does not disappoint either, thanks to the nice background tunes and the professional voice actors.

Whether you are a fan of the famous detective or not, Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships is definitely worth your attention, especially if you enjoy playing adventure games. Moreover, there's plenty of content to keep you busy for a few hours, even if you manage to quickly solve the puzzles and win the mini-games.