Scariest Nancy Drew Adventure Games (Spoilers)

The Nancy Drew game series has become immensely popular over the years, with both Nancy Drew fans and others.  However, some of the games can be pretty scary.......usually on purpose.  Here is a list of more creepy/terror-inducing games in the series.  In no particular order, with a few of the scary parts listed......

Nancy Drew:  Legend of the Crystal Skull

• The setting is a large mansion at night during a rain storm, which is creepy enough by itself.
• The first scene in the game involves Nancy being attacked by a man in a creepy skeleton mask.
• The housekeeper's room looks like something out of a scary movie (creepy doll, strange words written on one wall, etc.).
• One of the main areas in this game is a cemetery.  

Nancy Drew:  Shadow at the Water's Edge

• Another game that is set at night.
• The "ghost" haunting the ryokan looks like the girl from The Ring.
• Among the things you will encounter during the game:  The ghost girl in the mirror, doors closing by themselves, strange noises and banging while you're trying to solve one of the puzzles, and a shadow on the balcony.
• When you stay at Yumi's apartment for the night, at one point you'll wake up and see weird glowing writing all over the window.  

Nancy Drew:  The Haunting of Castle Malloy

• Set at night, of course.  Beginning to see a pattern?
• For most of the game, you'll hear a strange wailing sound that you won't discover the cause of until the end.
• A "banshee" will appear at the nursery window at one point.
• The nursery itself looks creepy.   

  
Nancy Drew:  The Ghost of Thornton Hall

• The general atmosphere is eerie.
• Throughout the game, you will see a lot of strange, random ghostly sights (such as a shadow sliding out of sight after you open a door or the ghost walking down the hallway in front of you).
• Another game where one of the main areas is a cemetery.  
• The recordings made by Jessalyn are enough to give you the shivers.  

Nancy Drew:  The Curse of Blackmoor Manor

• When you first arrive, you see a pair of glowing red eyes staring at you from the bushes.
• The game takes place (you guessed it) at night.
• Although this is more opinion than anything else, Jane's design makes her appear a little creepy.

That's about it for scary Nancy Drew adventure games.  Happy Halloween :)