Nancy Drew®: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

This is my favorite Nancy game

The dogs will lead the way! Ghost Dogs is another one of my comfort games that (for some reason) I especially enjoy playing when I'm ill. The vibes are on point and really transport you to another place and time. I just love the shabby old cabin, the lakeside view, and traipsing through the woods. The soundtrack is whimsical and fits the setting perfectly, plus the mystery is so much fun to uncover and is (in my opinion) one of the most interesting in the Nancy Drew franchise. The story of Mickey Malone and his loyal dogs is utterly unforgettable, and so is this game!

This was the very first Nancy Drew game I ever played. I remember aimlessly wandering the woods of Moon Lake, my small child brain unable to piece together the puzzles or what to do. So, I turned to the biggest Nancy Drew fan other than myself I know: my mother. She helped me through the game, making this the first one I beat (though the first one I beat on my own was Trail of the Twister.) Because of those memories, this one always will hold a special place in my heart. I also think it's a great introduction to the older Nancy Drew games. The navigation is good, the story isn't too nuts, the puzzles are interesting and a good challenge (still hate the dog map one) AND it has a line I still quote to this day: "Do you smoke?" "Uh, only when I'm on fire." 10/10.