Nancy Drew: Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

The Good
The puzzles were logical and the gameplay was not as linear as the previous Nancy Drew games have been. There were enough puzzles "active" at the same time that you could find something else to do while one puzzle had you stumped.

While the puzzles were challenging, they were all very solvable, although maybe that's because we're getting used to the standard Nancy Drew fare.

It was very interesting meeting the Hardy Boys (even if they were rather useless) and Charleena Purcell, which was a nice nod to "Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch".

We've noticed a pattern to the Nancy Drew games that allows us to figure out who the "culprit" is early on in the game, which has made the games a bit predictable (which we won't mention here since it's a spoiler). Thankfully, this game somewhat breaks the mold.

The grand finale puzzle was a bit more merciful this game, and doesn't require replaying a million times to get right.

The Bad
The story was a bit on the fantastic side, and it was a tad hard to suspend disbelief.

Conversations with other characters weren't as important as they have been in the previous games.

Both small nitpicky items. In general, this was one of the best Drew games yet.

The Bottom Line
The Nancy Drew games have obviously been developed using a single engine that has been enhanced through the years. This game was clearly one of the most highly refined and best honed of all the games so far. The Drew games have been getting better with each passing game, kind of like a fine wine.

Expect more of the same, only better. :)

The Good
The fact that you're on a train is really really cool. The puzzles are really great, and visiting the different cars to meet other people is very fun. The characters are very very well developed. They make you think you know who the sabatour is, but surprises you in the end. The graphics are great, and it's so cool to finally meet Frank and Joe. When the train stops and you're in that town it's very fun as well. The person in the little store there is hilarious. The puzzles and clues are really good and really fun. It's a long game, so you'll have LOADS of fun!

The Bad
What I didn't like, was when you called for hints. They would tell you exactly what to do. It wasn't a hint, they just gave it away and that kind of spoilt some of the fun. Thats' about the only bad thing with this game I think.

The Bottom Line
This one of the best Nancy Drew games ever! You will have tons and tons of fun, and it will be very hard to leave the game when you've started. Have fun!