Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
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Dare to play this spooky game featuring a town with a bewitching reputation. Something sinister is going on in Salem, and you as Nancy Drew must solve a dark plot among the magical history of the Salem Witch trials with paranormal investigating, ghost-hunting, and more.
Journey into Nancy Drew's first fully modern 3D mystery. Explore the hidden secrets of the legendary town of Salem and uncover a series of crimes, including who is responsible for the arson at a historic estate. Interrogate suspects, sleuth for clues, and solve classic Nancy Drew-style puzzles with new 3D detective gameplay. Face frightful hauntings, explore unnerving old cemeteries, survive challenging escapes, and come to grips with the complex relationships among the descendants of the historic Salem Witch Trials as long-buried secrets begin to surface.
The Mystery
Nancy Drew unexpectedly finds herself in Salem, Massachusetts, investigating an arson at the haunted Hathorne House. Joined by the Hardy Boys, Nancy races to uncover the truth behind the arson. She discovers connections to the house’s past with the Salem Witch Trials and finds herself drawn into a struggle with supernatural events that she simply can’t explain.
Nancy’s convictions are put to the test. Are the ghosts real? Has Salem’s dark history come to life, or is there someone else to blame? Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must find the answers before the clock strikes midnight in this all-new 3D mystery adventure.
Key Game Features:
• Nancy Drew's first modern 3D adventure
• Assume the role of famous detective Nancy Drew
• Inspect and analyze 3D objects
• Team up with the Hardy Boys
• Interact with all 11 characters
• 15+ hours of puzzle filled gameplay
• Learn and uncover the truth about the historical Salem Witch Trials
• Explore 3D environments
• Discover and solve the plight of the accused witches
• Take a tour of Salem and discern fact from fiction
• Solve puzzles embedded into the story
• Enjoy thrilling in-game cutscenes
• Cook New England favorite dishes like Johnny Cakes
• Explore an ancient cemetery and historic estate
• Investigate with updated and modernized controls
• Mix potions and learn about ancient remedies
• Solve multiple crimes including arson
• Sleuth at Amateur or Master level and earn achievements
