Underplayed Gems

Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy (2017)

Nancy Drew®: The Silent Spy cover
Developer
HeR Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 175 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning detective story that feels personal and atmospheric, with light puzzle-solving and exploration through a point-and-click interface.

atmosphericstory richpuzzleexplorationpoint & clickdramaticcasualfemale protagonist

What players say

Players split on this one. Some love the story about Nancy's mother and the many puzzles and codes, while others find the mystery undercooked and the pacing slow. Multiple reviewers report crashes and saving issues on modern Windows, and the cookie-making minigame is widely mentioned as a highlight.

Screenshots

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