Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse is the 24th game in the series about the famous detective. This time, the events unfold in one of the quiet towns of Germany. Here, for many centuries, there has been a legend about a mysterious monster living in the castle of Finster. Even educated and wealthy people believe in the fairy tale. There is also a rumor that the monster sometimes goes hunting, after which it kidnaps the victim and takes him away. A famous detective, whose name inspires fear in offenders, takes on the case.The player will have to meet the legendary Nancy Drew and unravel the tangle. The gameplay consists of completing levels where you need to find a certain number of clues. Nancy will also participate in dialogues where you can identify the criminal among the suspects. In addition to the investigation, you can simply enjoy the Bavarian atmosphere and admire the landscapes.There are 5 non-player characters in the game Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse:
- Karl Weschler - is not happy with guests and tourists, holds the position of burgomaster of the castle society.
- Anya Mitelmeier - Karl's chief assistant, the caretaker of the fortress. Responsible for economic affairs, and also wants to change the management.
- Lukas Mitelmeier - familiar with all the secret passages and areas of the fortress, the son of the head of security.
- Renate Stoller - a traveler who came to Bavaria because of the legend of the monster. Practices the unusual craft of a storyteller.
- Markus Böhm - the owner of the castle.