--- product_id: 1863055 title: "Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac" brand: "her interactive" price: "€ 27.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Her Interactive" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1863055-nancy-drew-the-captive-curse-pc-mac store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Ancient castle exploration PC/Mac compatibility Learn German phrases Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac **Brand:** her interactive **Price:** € 27.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♀️ Unleash Your Inner Detective! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac by her interactive - **How much does it cost?** € 27.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1863055-nancy-drew-the-captive-curse-pc-mac) ## Best For - her interactive enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted her interactive brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cross-Platform Fun:** Compatible with both PC and Mac for ultimate accessibility. - • **Unravel the Mystery:** Dive deep into an ancient Bavarian castle and uncover its secrets. - • **Risk-Taking Gameplay:** Enjoy seamless play with auto-save features that let you take bold risks. - • **Engage with the Unknown:** Face off against a legendary beast in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase. - • **Language Skills on the Go:** Master essential German phrases to enhance your gameplay experience. ## Overview Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse invites players to explore a mysterious Bavarian castle, learn German phrases, and engage in thrilling gameplay with seamless auto-saves, all while being compatible with both PC and Mac systems. ## Description Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse is a single player mystery game in which players take on the role of the famous teenage sleuth Nancy Drew as she investigates reports set around a German castle of a legendary monster. The 24th game in the Nancy Drew PC game series, The Captive Curse features Point and Click and mini-game gameplay, unique German related cultural content, hidden rooms and secret passages, two difficulty settings, the ability to restart the game without penalty if Nancy suffers a "fatal error" and compatibility with both PC and Mac operating systems. In Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse , the 24th game in Her Interactive's wildly popular Nancy Drew video game series, Nancy's off to Germany to investigate mysterious sightings of a creature that's been terrorizing the community of a remote Bavarian castle. Local legend tells of a creature that marauded the area centuries ago, wreaking havoc and ultimately causing the death of a young woman before disappearing without a trace. Now everyone is frightened by the sights and sounds of something large stumbling through the darkness and the possibility that the terrifying cycle is about to start all over again. Can you, as Nancy Drew, unmask the creature before it strikes again? Like all games in the Nancy Drew series, Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse is a single player mystery adventure game with additional puzzle-solving elements and the ability to read case files, save clues and items found, etc. Assuming the roll of teenage sleuth Nancy Drew, players utilize the familiar point-and-click game mechanic to explore Castle Finster and the surrounding areas as well as interact with non-player characters. It is through this interrogation of non-layer characters, the collection of clues and solving of puzzles that the mystery is solved. Along the way you will uncover hidden rooms and secret passages, play a German folktale game and delve into German culture. The game features cat-and-mouse encounters with a legendary beast, the ability to restart the game without penalty in the event of a fatal mistake and two difficulty settings (Jr. or Sr. Detective). The game also contains an economy in which Nancy earns euros which can be spent in-game on digital trinkets and souvenirs at the castle store. All digital download purchases are available immediately. *This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac). Nancy's off to Germany to investigate mysterious sightings of a creature that's been terrorizing the community of a remote Bavarian castle. Local legend tells of a creature that marauded the area centuries ago, wreaking havoc and ultimately causing the death of a young woman before disappearing without a trace. Can you, as Nancy Drew unmask the creature before you suffer the same terrible fate? Review: Loved it! - I loved this game- I thought it was one of the better Nancy Drew games. In this game Nancy finds herself in Germany investigating monster sightings at a remote castle. The castle has a long history of legends surrounding the monster, and the monster has an appetite for young women, just like Nancy. This game has the elements that make a Nancy Drew game fun. There's a large, beautiful castle to explore. There are people to talk to, and you have to talk to them repeatedly. The mini-games are complex, but not difficult, and they fit with the context of the story. There's no irritating mini-game that's nearly impossible to pass. I got many hours of gameplay from this game. I'd compare it to Blackmoor Manor and Crystal Skull. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. The mini-games were so much better than previous ND games, and the artwork was absolutely amazing. Review: Heavily disappointed.... - Well... I am a fan of the ND game series, what I liked about them was that the game was simple, the puzzles looked easy at first but then realized that they were f&^$# hard! I love the very first game since Nancy wouldn't normally tell you when she found something significant in a document, so you had to read it to find it. Also Nancy really was of a little bit different taste. Then all games through 2 to 18 were fantastic (obviously some were better than others) but personally I didn't like the kapu cave as much as the other, but was very original and hard though. But after the Phantom of Venice evry game was became dull, every game surpassing the last one (except shadow at water's edge and the twister one was not dull but in my opinion predictable.) Until they decided to do the Remastered version of my favorite ND game, it was even shorter and was EXTREMELY predictable... they took the depth of the ND Secrets Can Kill original game and replaced it with 3D characters. But this game was the last straw... I couldn't remember how to get to some places, the characters were dull and were not interestin... BUT the story itself was very nice! I hope to see a better game (i loved the next game name "Alibi in ashes") ## Features - Explore an ancient castle and follow the mystery through a remote and treacherous Bavarian village - Translate and learn German phrases and sayings to help discover the truth behind the castle's history - Take risks without starting over-the game will automatically return the player to the point before the fatal mistake - Get even closer to danger-to stop the curse you'll have to engage in a cat-and-mouse game with a legendary beast - Compatible with both PC and Mac operatng systems ## Images ![Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R2rpB2DkL.jpg) ![Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HGRLe2j1L.jpg) ![Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZmpZTMBjL.jpg) ![Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u-wCRrggL.jpg) ![Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse - PC/Mac - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oDZSmT3JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it! *by L***2 on August 11, 2011* I loved this game- I thought it was one of the better Nancy Drew games. In this game Nancy finds herself in Germany investigating monster sightings at a remote castle. The castle has a long history of legends surrounding the monster, and the monster has an appetite for young women, just like Nancy. This game has the elements that make a Nancy Drew game fun. There's a large, beautiful castle to explore. There are people to talk to, and you have to talk to them repeatedly. The mini-games are complex, but not difficult, and they fit with the context of the story. There's no irritating mini-game that's nearly impossible to pass. I got many hours of gameplay from this game. I'd compare it to Blackmoor Manor and Crystal Skull. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. The mini-games were so much better than previous ND games, and the artwork was absolutely amazing. ### ⭐⭐ Heavily disappointed.... *by N***T on July 20, 2011* Well... I am a fan of the ND game series, what I liked about them was that the game was simple, the puzzles looked easy at first but then realized that they were f&^$# hard! I love the very first game since Nancy wouldn't normally tell you when she found something significant in a document, so you had to read it to find it. Also Nancy really was of a little bit different taste. Then all games through 2 to 18 were fantastic (obviously some were better than others) but personally I didn't like the kapu cave as much as the other, but was very original and hard though. But after the Phantom of Venice evry game was became dull, every game surpassing the last one (except shadow at water's edge and the twister one was not dull but in my opinion predictable.) Until they decided to do the Remastered version of my favorite ND game, it was even shorter and was EXTREMELY predictable... they took the depth of the ND Secrets Can Kill original game and replaced it with 3D characters. But this game was the last straw... I couldn't remember how to get to some places, the characters were dull and were not interestin... BUT the story itself was very nice! I hope to see a better game (i loved the next game name "Alibi in ashes") ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Spooky Ones! *by C***T on November 9, 2011* I really enjoyed this ND game, and was glad to see the high quality continue from Shadow at Water's Edge. The castle setting is absolutely stunning, comparable to Treasure in the Royal Tower, and while at first it's a little frustrating to navigate, you get the hang of it after a while. The premise of the monster is pretty spooky and there were definitely a few times when I jumped in my seat! My only complaint is that the educational value, which was so well set up in the Bavarian setting, wasn't expounded on enough. There were only a few puzzles that dealt with the German culture and language, and not enough to really teach you anything which is a key factor of the ND series. I mean let's be honest, half of us wouldn't know how to use a HAM radio if it weren't for Nancy Drew! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/1863055-nancy-drew-the-captive-curse-pc-mac](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1863055-nancy-drew-the-captive-curse-pc-mac) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*