NANCY DREW: TREASURE IN THE ROYAL TOWER AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE
Fourth Installment in Award-Winning Series Finds Nancy Unraveling 
Mysteries Inside a Castle Full of Riddles and Rumors 

BELLEVUE, Wash., August 20, 2001 – Her Interactive, a developer of interactive entertainment for girls and women, today announced the release of Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower for the PC. The mystery adventure game, published and distributed by DreamCatcher Interactive, is an intriguing interactive game where players test their wits by solving puzzles and searching rooms for clues that will lead to the resolution of Nancy Drew’s latest mystery. It is the fourth game in the highly acclaimed Nancy Drew CD-ROM series and is geared toward girls aged 10 and up. 

The latest game in the series has Nancy on a ski vacation in an old castle, where her activities are interrupted by a fierce blizzard. Snowbound inside the castle, Nancy learns of an elaborate plot devised by Marie Antoinette more than 200 years ago to hide a royal treasure. Everyone Nancy encounters in her investigation is looking for lost treasures; some are searching for love, others for riches. As Nancy winds her way through beautifully illustrated 360 degree 3D environments, she begins to uncover the rich history of the lodge, as well as some mysterious events, all leading to the hidden treasure. 

Treasure in the Royal Tower offers more than 20 hours of gameplay, including new puzzle elements and activities as well as dynamic game logic with random outcomes. In addition to following a detailed, complex storyline comprised of historic events, characters and facts, players can interact with a variety of entertaining 3D characters, all with intriguing personalities wand secrets to protect. These characters add a new dynamic to the game. For instance, when conversing with the characters, players’ answers directly affect the consequences and outcome of the game. 

The game is targeted at girls ages 10 and older, but players of all levels can enjoy the game thanks to two difficulty settings, Junior and Senior Detective. In addition, help is available for players by phoning Nancy’s friends Ned, Bess and George. If questions aren’t answered by Nancy’s in-game sidekicks , players can visit one of the online chat sessions found at www.herinteractive.com to ask for and share clues and hints with other Nancy Drew players and fans. 

Nancy Drew: Treasure in The Royal Tower has a suggested retail price of US $19.99 and carries an ESRB rating of “E” (Everyone). The game is available through Amazon, Scholastic and other online and catalog outlets, as well as retail outlets nationwide, such as Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Best Buy, and Electronics Boutique.

System requirements for the game include: Windows 95/98, Me, XP; 166 MHz Pentium processor; 16MB RAM; 135 MB available hard disk space; 16-bit color graphics video card; 8x CD-ROM drive; 16-bit Windows-compatible stereo sound card; mouse and speakers.

About Nancy Drew
Having debuted in 1930 and still going strong in 2001, Nancy Drew is the smart, independent, gutsy, and resourceful eighteen-year-old detective who can crack the toughest case. Published in 22 languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations. 

About DreamCatcher
Established in 1996, DreamCatcher is a successful and growing publisher of PC and console software entertainment with mass appeal. The company is known for publishing leading interactive titles at an affordable price. DreamCatcher is based in Toronto, Canada. Visit the company web site at www.dreamcatchergames.com.

About Her Interactive
Her Interactive creates intelligent interactive entertainment for girls of all ages. The company designs, develops and publishes award-winning games that offer role-playing, mystery, and adventure that girls and women find both challenging and fun. Her Interactive’s Nancy Drew series offers exciting gameplay without violence or gender stereotypes. More information about the company and the Nancy Drew games can be found at www.herinteractive.com.

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