HeR Interactive launches the latest game in the critically
acclaimed Nancy Drew franchise, Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven
Keys™
RENTON,
Wash., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Today, HeR Interactive launches the latest game in the
critically acclaimed Nancy Drew franchise, Nancy Drew®: Mystery of
the Seven Keys™. In the highly anticipated game, players will be
immersed in 3D environments that capture the heart of the historic
city of Prague. Tasked with
uncovering the truth behind the theft of a client's heirloom
necklace, players will sharpen their detective skills as they solve
intricate puzzles woven throughout the rich narrative, investigate
suspects, and search for clues as the iconic Nancy Drew. As the
case deepens, Nancy finds herself entwined with medieval legends,
alchemy, lore, and sinister cybercrimes as players uncover the real
mystery behind the legend of the seven keys.
"As one of the longest-running video game
series, Nancy Drew has been engaging players for over 25 years with
cases that let players solve intricate mysteries around the world,"
said Penny Milliken, CEO of HeR
Interactive.
Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys is compatible with
Windows® and Mac® operating systems and is available exclusively at
herinteractive.com for $32.00. The
official trailer for Nancy Drew's newest case can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/5B_nRAyXtzQ
"As one of the longest-running video game series, Nancy Drew has
been engaging players for over 25 years with cases that let players
solve intricate mysteries around the world," said Penny Milliken, CEO of HeR Interactive. "Besides
discovering new locales, our Nancy Drew games are recognized for
their immersive storytelling, engaging gameplay, and emphasis on
critical thinking. Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys will
introduce many new gameplay features, including a unique dual
navigation system. For the first time, players can choose between
classic point-and-click or free-roam controls. In addition, the
updated user interface and the introduction of novel interactions
will also add to the overall player experience. These new features
are thanks to the talented engineering teams at Unity's Accelerate
Solutions group and their best-in-class partners. Lastly, I
appreciate all of the people who worked hard to bring this game to
our fans worldwide."
"Unity's Games & Entertainment Technology team is
extraordinarily proud of the collaboration with HeR Interactive
that led to Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys," said
Adam Smith, VP Games, Entertainment
and Technology. "We cannot wait to see the passionate Nancy Drew
fanbase reaction to the game, and we want to congratulate HeR
Interactive on the latest release in a long legacy of classic Nancy
Drew titles!"
"Launch day for a new Nancy Drew game is always thrilling!" said
Suzy O'Hara, Creative Director at
HeR Interactive. "For us, it is a celebration of the creative and
technical achievements of the great teams we have had the privilege
to work with to bring this game to life. Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in
the world, giving us so much inspiration to create our new game
world. In Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys, each environment
is meticulously crafted to immerse players into a world filled with
danger, mystery, and multiple plot twists, moving players through
over 20 hours of gameplay. Players will also encounter over ten
suspects, each with a unique background and story to tell. Our
collaboration with JALI Research, whose cutting-edge technology
significantly enhances our character animations, facial
expressions, and lip-syncing, allowed us to create more engaging
and immersive experiences and memorable characters for our
players."
"HeR Interactive came to us with a desire to improve the facial
animation pipeline for their new game," said JALI CEO Sarah Watling. "The opportunity allowed us to go
beyond just providing our software and work directly with the
incredibly talented team at HeR Interactive to implement a new
approach to facial animation on this exciting and ambitious
story-driven game – a solution that allowed them to create even
more realistic characters and dialogue on a tight independent
budget."
Game features include:
- Travel to Prague for a mystery
with 20+ hours of gameplay
- Investigate a necklace theft that holds the key to unlocking
the city's dark past
- Meet and interrogate 10+ unique characters and suspects
- New dual navigation: choose between classic point-and-click or
free-roam controls
- Challenging puzzles are woven throughout the story, including
logic, slider, code, arcade, hidden object, and more
- Explore multiple environments through the ancient streets of
Prague day or night
- Find and inspect 3D inventory objects with all-new combinable
clues
- Discover artifacts that unravel secrets of Bohemian medieval
legends and lore
- Become a barista and create coffee drinks to order at a
historic café
- Immerse yourself in Czech culture, language, and history by
analyzing exhibits and evidence
- Meet up at a marionette theater where players set the stage
- Old world meets new, where plot-twisting cybercrimes and
technology are key
- Crack the case with detective gear, including a journal,
camera, map, hints, task list, and suspect files
- Sleuth as detective Nancy Drew at Amateur or Master level and
earn achievements
For more game information, please visit:
https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/34-nancy-drew-mystery-of-the-seven-keys/
Rating and availability: Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys
is rated E 10+ by ESRB and will be available on May 7, 2024, at http://www.herinteractive.com
Trailer: View the official Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys
trailer here: https://youtu.be/5B_nRAyXtzQ
About HeR Interactive
One of the longest running video game series, Nancy Drew games
are from female led HeR Interactive and have been engaging players
for over 25 years with cases that let players travel the world. An
award-winning video game publisher and developer, HeR Interactive
designs, develops, and publishes high-quality, fun mystery
adventure games and apps for all ages. With over 30 awards to its
name and more than 9 million copies sold, HeR Interactive has been
a pioneer of fun and inspiring interactive family
entertainment.
This success, in part, is buoyed by the ever-increasing number
of girls and women becoming avid game players. Nancy Drew players
now include moms who have introduced their daughters (and sons) to
Nancy, making Nancy Drew one of history's longest-running,
well-known figures spanning generations. More information about HeR
Interactive and Nancy Drew games can be found at
http://www.herinteractive.com.
Find HeR Interactive on Facebook, on Instagram, on YouTube, and
on X @HerInteractive.
About Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew books debuted in 1930 and are still going strong.
Nancy Drew is a smart, independent, gutsy, and resourceful teen
detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22
languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide,
Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally
for generations.
Copyright 2024 HeR Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Mac
and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the United States and other countries and regions. Windows is a
registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries. Nancy Drew is a registered trademark of Simon
& Schuster, Inc. Licensed by permission of Simon &
Schuster, Inc. "Unity," Unity logos, and other Unity trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Unity Technologies or its
affiliates in the United States and elsewhere. Other names or
brands are trademarks of their respective owners. JALI, JALI Inc.,
and JALI Research Inc. logos and other JALI trademarks are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of JALI Research Inc.
About Unity
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading platform of tools for
creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences
across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial
computing. For more information, visit Unity.com.
About Jali Research
Founded (and headquartered) in 2016 in Toronto, Canada, JALI Research Inc. offers
production teams a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use suite of
tools to direct unforgettable animated 3D character performances
with best-in-class automated lip sync, expressive multilingual
facial animation, and high-performance rigging and pipeline
solutions. For more information visit jaliresearch.com or follow
JALI on Twitter @JALIResearch.
Media Contact
Jared Nieuwenhuis, HeR
Interactive, 1 (206) 399-3406, jared@herinteractive.com,
www.herinteractive.com
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