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As Nancy Drew, investigate an arson at Salem’s haunted Hathorne House by questioning suspects, exploring 3D locations, and solving puzzles.
Released 03 Dec 2019
Investigate Salem Arson
Question Salem Suspects
Explore Haunted 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.
Developed by HeR Interactive, Inc. · Published by HeR Interactive, Inc.
Nancy Drew arrives in Salem, Massachusetts, to investigate an arson at the historic Hathorne House. With the Hardy Boys, she questions local suspects and follows clues connected to the house, the Salem Witch Trials, and reports of paranormal events.
Explore 3D locations around Salem, inspect objects, examine clues, and talk with the people involved in the case. The investigation also includes activities such as making Johnny Cakes and preparing remedies.
Solve puzzles embedded in the story and use a phone checklist to track investigative tasks. Players can choose Amateur or Master detective difficulty as they work to uncover the truth before midnight.
Reactions in this selected review sample vary. Players who enjoyed the game often mention its Salem and Halloween setting, the mystery story, and some of its characters or activities. Many reviewers, especially longtime series players, criticize the movement and camera controls, the limited or easy puzzles, and the amount of dialogue.
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
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 23 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
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