Game news For the 34th time in 24 years, one of the oldest video game franchises returns…And you probably don't know it
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She's almost 100 years old and has 34 games under her belt! Do you know who we're talking about? There is little chance… However, this character continues his adventures and his audience asks for more!
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Almost 100 years old, and all his teeth
Nancy Drew, the famous fictional detective who has crossed various media, makes her comeback after five years of absence with her 34th game since 2000.
In Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys, announced this week by developer Her Interactive, will transport players to the historic city of Prague to solve a new mystery: finding a stolen family necklace. The trailer hints at a mix of cybercrimes and modern technology with medieval legends, alchemy and ancient artifacts, creating a mysterious and captivating environment. Here is the official summary from Her Interactive:
This all-new 3D gaming experience transports players to the heart of historic Prague as they take on the role of famous detective Nancy Drew. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom necklace, players will navigate and investigate through the mysterious old world environments of the beautiful city. Encounter challenging puzzles, decode riddles, and uncover clues mixed with medieval legends, alchemy, and lore. As the investigation deepens, Nancy uncovers a sinister cybercrime network. Players must outsmart devious suspects and use their detective skills to unravel a mystery threatening the city's bohemian heritage.
What is Nancy Drew anyway?
For those who don't know the series, Nancy Drew is a collection of adventure games based on the popular children's books of the same name. They are all developed by Her Interactive, a video game company specializing in games featuring strong female characters and mysteries to solve.
The players embody Nancy Drew, a young amateur detective, who often finds herself immersed in intriguing mysteries and puzzles to solve. Players explore different locations, interact with non-playable characters, piece together clues, and solve complex cases. Each game features a unique mystery, from missing people to supernatural events, art thefts and family secrets.
Originally, Nancy Drew is a series of novels for children and adolescents created by Edward Stratemeyer and written by various authors under the collective pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The first book, titled “The Secret of the Old Clock”, was published in 1930. Since then, the saga has grown and become one of the most popular children's book series of all time.
Since their inception in the 1930s, the Nancy Drew books have continued to be published, with new titles added regularly. They have influenced generations of readers and have been adapted into television series, films and… 34 video games.
Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys is scheduled for release on May 7, 2024, and it will be available, along with the other 33 titles in the series, on Steam.