
However, things quickly get complicated after Nancy arrives on the island. Quigley Kim, an entomologist convinced that she is about to make the scientific discovery of the century. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave begins as Nancy is summoned to Hawaii in order to serve as a research assistant to Dr.

While perhaps not as engaging as some of the previous adventures in this outstanding series, Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave is nevertheless a fun way to spend an evening in the company of Nancy Drew and her partners in puzzle solving. Fans of the series will particularly enjoy being able to switch control between Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave, Her Interactive's 15th installment in the popular graphical adventure game series based on the Nancy Drew series of juvenile detective novels, contains an interesting mix of themes: Hawaiian folklore, entomology (insect science), and botany (plant science). Players may adjust difficulty settings, call George or Bess for help and hints, and use the "Second Chance" feature to take risks without fear of having to start over. Such mini-games as making jewelry for Pua Mapu or fishing are positioned throughout the game for small breaks in the overall mystery. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave also includes the option to switch between such characters as Nancy, Joe, or Frank Hardy depending on which skills and clues are needed to solve puzzles along the way.

Players will guide Nancy along by foot or in an SUV complete with a global positioning system to solve an assortment of puzzles and gather clues that facilitate progress through the game. Kim who has gone missing, and the cause of some invasive beetles that are damaging the islands ecology. Along with the legend, Nancy is also on the lookout for her scientist friend Dr. 'Okala escaped the volcano, but the high temperatures and burning lava disfigured his image, making him an unsavory sight to behold. She is warned to stay away from the Hilihili research compound by locals who think the facility is evil and has ties to the legend of Kane 'Okala, a man sacrificed to a hungry volcano.

Quigley Kim, but soon she discovers from gossip and an outright warning that things on the island are not so peaceful and pristine. Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave begins as Nancy travels to Hawaii to be a research assistant for Dr. The 15th installment of the Nancy Drew series features a trip for Nancy to the tropical climate of Hawaii.
