Underplayed Gems

Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall (2013)

Nancy Drew®: Ghost of Thornton Hall cover
Developer
HeR Interactive, Inc.
Publisher
HeR Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 322 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, atmospheric point-and-click mystery with a cozy, family-friendly feel as you explore an old estate and uncover family secrets.

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What players say

Players praise the spooky, Southern Gothic atmosphere and jump scares, but opinions split on the puzzles: some find them fun while others call them needlessly difficult. Several note the manor feels too small and the game is short compared to others in the series.

Screenshots

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