Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!
The celebrated ship “Heerlijkheid,” is usually the centerpiece of an Icelandic town’s local festival. Now that its captain has disappeared, the renovated vessel has become an eerie distraction. Did Captain Magnus sail away with a legendary treasure, or was he carried off into the night? Take the helm as detective Nancy Drew and set a course for the Sea of Darkness!
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ESRB Rating:
Ages:
10 to Adult
Status:
Retail Release May 19, 2015
Operating System:
Windows® Vista/7/8
OS X: OS X: 10.6.8 Snow Leopard/10.7 Lion/10.8 Mountain Lion/10.9 Mavericks/10.10 Yosemite or higher
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“Nancy Drew isn’t new to the mystery-solving business; by her 32nd game, she’s seen just about every type of kooky character, head-scratching puzzle and nefarious deed that the world can throw at an eternally teenaged sleuth. That’s what makes it especially impressive that Her Interactive’s newest installment, Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness manages to feel fresh and lively, throwing new questions and obstacles at the snoop who’s seen it all. Veteran fans will be satiated and newcomers piqued by this chilly, devious case.” — Just Adventure
“Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness presented a well-woven plot to uncover, an interesting back-story of both the characters and the town, and a set of puzzles and circumstances that were challenging, but not frustratingly difficult. If you’re a seasoned player of the Nancy Drew mysteries, I think you’ll be pleased with this entertaining title. If you’re a new player, looking for the perfect game out of the 32 to get started with, I’d highly recommend this one as a prime example of the quality of the series. The price point is well worth the hours of enjoyment you’ll receive from solving a mystery alongside the most famous young female detective of all time. So grab a copy and, as Her Interactive challenges you to do in the opening titles, “Dare to Play.”” — Computer Times
“Sea of Darkness is highly entertaining and charming to boot. The characters have deep backstories, the puzzles offer a fun a workout for your brain, and the lovable romantic conversations between Ned and Nancy make this game an absolute must for every Nancy Drew collection. It would’ve been great if the story and gameplay were longer, but at least it can be easily replayed. The trophies do give players a reason to go back and try to earn all of them in one playthrough. If you’re looking to jump into Nancy’s shoes and experience an Icelandic mystery, or if you want to add a new game to your Nancy Drew collection, Sea of Darkness will put a smile in your face and add warmth to your heart.” — BAGOGAMES
“As a newcomer, I was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable it was for me to engage in the 32nd title developed by Her Interactive. Sea of Darkness has definitely made me eager to play the other games. The formula, while getting on in age, still works so avid fans won’t be disappointed. My only critique is that they perhaps upgrade their content so it supports widescreen as black bars should be a thing of the past. Nancy Drew is by far one of the best point and click adventures I have ever played. Sea of Darkness is filled with complicated puzzles and a captivating cast of suspects. This mystery will surely test your abilities.” — True PC Gaming
“Overall, an intriguing mystery, strong acting, and a variety of interesting places to explore overcame the lack of proper puzzle integration for me. Sea of Darknessmay not be the best Nancy Drew adventure in the series, but other than some frustrating progress blocks, I was happy to spend time wandering around a desolate, icy world exploring both the town and its people, uncovering and shedding light on the darkness.” — Adventure Gamers
“Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness takes you on a journey to the snowy Skipbrot, on a mission to find Magnus. The great graphics and nice background music makes it a joy to play, while the voice overs and the sound effects are the cherry on the pie. The gameplay is the same like the previous games, but you got the possibility to earn money and get souvenirs but don’t forget your main goal though.” — 3rd Strike Games
“Overall I was pleasantly surprised by this game. The game looks better than I expected, had an interesting story, and difficult puzzles that kept me in to the game. While this style of game may not be everyone’s favorite, for those who do enjoy it this game comes highly recommended. Even those who are not as interested in the genre should check this game out, and will probably enjoy it like I did.” — PoisonKiwi
“Girls and women playing Nancy Drew Sea of Darkness will talk to a variety of characters. This helps unlock new areas, acquire items, and learn the story. Nancy Drew Sea of Darkness looks really nice. I enjoyed seeing the different areas and characters.” — Family Friendly Gaming
“Overall Sea of Darkness was an enjoyable game, especially if you enjoy “brain teaser” puzzles that are more challenging than what’s found in today’s casual games.” — GameBoomers
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This game is amazing! The Nancy Drew games went through a kind of decline but they have come back with a BANG! This story is rich in culture, romance, they really outdid themselves with the design and music and the puzzles were compelling you actually wanted to try! Plus you didn't aimlessly wander around with nothing to do you always were figuring out what's next. I believe the most amazing thing to me was Ned's character growth like relationship was always there don't get me wrong but they really got to real life relationship problems where you can relate, well almost I think Iceland is on the bottom of my list... But in the end literally the end the "Love Song" is beautiful so anywho HERINTERACTIVE you nailed it! Can not wait for "Midnight in Salem" for it will be up to me as NANCY DREW!
This was the first ND game I've played since I was a kid, and I found out I still love them! The puzzles were creative, the story was compelling, and the graphics were beautiful. I liked that there was a lot of variety in scenery.
Since playing this one I've also tried Silent Spy, and this one was leagues better (especially the puzzles).
I didn't think I could love a Nancy Drew game as much as I loved The Silent Spy, but this has definitely become my new favorite. I'm so glad I picked it up. The storyline and characters are great, and I thought the game had plenty of places to explore, but not so much that it got confusing or easy to get lost. I was so sad when it was over, and can't wait to play it again! The trailer for the new game at the end had me drooling. The challenge is on, HER Interactive. This one will be hard to beat, but I'm excited to see what's next! :)
I just finished playing Sea of Darkness and had to gush about it to someone. I've been playing Nancy Drew games since my friend bought me The Haunted Carousel for my 8th birthday, which was 13 years ago Sunday. It took me a few years to get to the point where I could solve them myself (and find UHS hints), but they have by far been my favorite past-time since I started playing! Nancy Drew games are my favorite gift to get—both from others and myself! It's a bit harder to find time to play now that I'm in college, but it's always a nice escape from the pressures of being a student. I've loved just about every game I've played, but lately I have just been beyond words with how great they are! The graphics and music especially have come incredibly far; the people have begun to look so believable and detailed, and the backgrounds are so gorgeous that it's started taking me longer to finish the games because of how much time I spend admiring them! Also, the music is great on pretty much all the games, but it's been especially impressive on the last few I've played! I'll even find a Youtube channel with music from the games and play it in the background while I do homework sometimes! When I reached the end credits of Sea of Darkness the other night and heard "The Word I Couldn't Keep," it just really hit me how much I loved the game and all the others, and how much talent, work, and detail go into each one. The song was beautiful, and it was amazing to me that it was sung by the woman who voiced Elisabet because it just tied into the game so perfectly! I just really felt that this game hit every mark: everything was beautiful (visually and musically); the story was interesting and emotional; the characters were well-developed and detailed; the puzzles were challenging but not irritatingly so; I love when Ned's involved, especially when there's extra drama there between him and Nancy!... and I could go on in a lot more detail, but I'll leave it at that. All in all, I just want to say how impressed I am by all the talent and thought that goes into these games and express how much I appreciate the quality and detail of each one. I am anxiously awaiting the next game!
The graphics were stunning, the conversations and characters were realistic and captivating, and the overall game itself was great! You're able to explore a LOT of new areas too, which is a major plus. I'd rate this game 10/10 for sure!
If this is how all the new ND games are going to be, I am beyond thrilled to see what they have in store next!
I am always amazed with Nancy Drew games. I've been playing them since I was a little girl and now that I am in college they are an amazing stress reliever.
This game has definitely stepped up the graphics and interaction. I would 100% recommend this game and all other Nancy Drew games.
I grew up playing Nancy Drew games and have recently returned to the series as an adult. I am truly impressed with the progress the series has made, and it certainly shows in Sea of Darkness. The graphics are sharper than ever, and the character's facial expressions seemed genuine and nuanced. The game also has some of the loveliest music and the most beautiful and detailed setting of any game in the series. Exploring the gorgeous ship against the backdrop of the aurora borealis during the gentle snowfall was just as enjoyable to me as the puzzles themselves. I hope to see more of that in the future. I enjoyed the characters' sassiness and surprising depth, particularly in Gunnar's case. The ability to skip conversations was a nice touch, too. My only complaint is that ND villians have become incredibly easy to guess. Puzzles aside, figuring out the culprit is central to the overall enjoyment of the game and I hope that the game creators take a less formulaic approach to this aspect in the future.
Ok, I admit. I am a Nancy Drew FANatic. I read nearly all of her adventures in my youth, some as an adult and I have played (repeatedly) almost ALL of the PC games! I watch for the new ones and try to get them whenever I can. Although I don't have the time to play as often as I would like, I do play frequently and get a bit aggravated if interrupted during a game.
When offered the chance to review (play for hours) the newest game out - I was hesitant. . . no, to be honest I believe I nearly begged for the chance but that is beside the point. I love the games and often play them over and over. I am not great at the Senior mode even with repeated play so I still play in Junior with the extra hints and helps.
In Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness I once again began my adventure in Junior mode and fought valiantly through each puzzle along the way. With frequent distractions I have not yet made it to the end but have made it to what I would consider about half way through the game play so far. I love the mini puzzles and will sometimes go back and play them over and over when stuck during the game or even when finished with the full game play.
I love that with every Nancy Drew pc title that Her Interactive puts out I never get bored. As I previously said, I have played nearly all of the games and every one brings new puzzles, new challenges, new exciting characters and more great adventure. This newest installment does not disappoint. With intriguing characters and edge of my computer seat action, I am kept interested and still guessing "who done it" through most of the game.
I highly recommend Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness to all PC gamers, mystery lovers and those who enjoy a challenge that keeps you on your toes and coming back for more!
Nancy Drew is in Iceland at the behest of Dagny who thinks her partner Magnus has run off with a treasure and left her to deal with the angry locals, but did he run off, or was he taken away so he couldn't find the treasure first? The ship at the center of this controversy holds many secrets that Nancy must unlock, finding the treasure may lead her to Magnus and will definitely lead her on an adventure!
This is a nice addition to the series, you get to explore a lot, the puzzles aren't painfully difficult and this ship is a lot of fun to explore.
This game was one of my favorites!!! Not only because the graphics and music was great, but I loved the commentary in it. Nancy finally starts pointing out the obvious things and it's quite funny! This game isn't to hard and with all the hints help it made it nice and easy to get through. There was a lot of action to keep this game suspenseful and interesting! I got to applaud Her Interactive on this game!
Although Soren grew up ten miles from Skipbrot, he is considered an outsider and isn’t treated very well by his fellow residents. His vast education and knowledge of all things Icelandic aid in his running of the Culture Center and drive his fascination with local artifacts. He claims to be tired of hearing everyone talk about the treasure, but perhaps he’s secretly plotting to find the treasure himself?
A born and bred local, Elisabet helps Soren run the Ancestors’ Festival and controls access to the Heerlijkheid. Could her recent breakup with Magnus have inspired her to take revenge?
Magnus is the captain working on the Heerlijkheid’s restoration. He was supposed to safely steer the ship into the town’s port to kick-off the Ancestors’ Festival, but when the ship arrived, it crashed into the harbor unmanned, with Magnus nowhere to be found. Is it possible Magnus located the treasure and abandoned ship? Or did something much more sinister cause his mysterious disappearance?
As the manager of the ship’s restoration and a renowned treasure hunter, Dagny is furious with her business partner Magnus for disappearing. She suspects he went looking for the gold, found it, and took off, leaving her behind to clean up the mess. Dagny hires Nancy to track Magnus down and bring him to justice. But could Dagny know something she’s not letting on?
A grumpy old sailor who yearns for the “olden days,” Gunnar is not shy about voicing his concerns regarding the way the festival is being managed. He doesn’t care about treasure hunting, and claims the town’s traditions and history are what really matter. Could Gunnar be harboring a hidden agenda to disrupt the festival?
Returning as a phone contact, Ned is always available to provide Nancy with any support or help she might need. Call him often and keep him up to speed on your adventures so that he can provide additional tips.
Alex is a contact at the Rekyjavik Harbormaster’s control tower. She and Magnus communicate by radio whenever he is on board the Heerlijkheid. Could she have any insights to Magnus’ disappearance the day the ship crashed?
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