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Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion

2017

Should you play it?

Discover who — or what — is behind the mysterious accidents in a house full of secrets!

What works

  • Nostalgic and charming atmosphere
  • Engaging puzzles and mystery
  • Strong narrative and setting
  • Good for beginners to the series
  • Spooky ambiance with jump scares

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Clunky and dated interface
  • Some puzzles frustrating or finicky
  • Limited character development
  • Technical issues and bugs reported

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Nancy Drew®: Message in a Haunted Mansion: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Expression.

Last update: 09/08/2026