Nancy Drew®: The Phantom of Venice

I have played this game far longer than it was ever intended to be played in order to get all the achievements in the game, which was near impossible if you did not know the secrets to each one ahead of time. For example, Websteressa requires you translate two instances of Italian that can be time locked, and so in order to get them all, you need to plan ahead. The same applies to Clogio, which requires that Nancy be wearing a different pair of shoes for multiple important moments in the game, as well as Euro Trash, which requires you to check all trash on every relevant screen or you miss the achievement from the very beginning. Tessera Twitcher is also a difficult one, as there is no way to know whether you did the mosaic correctly or not until the final screen showing your achievements.
I love this series, and I enjoyed elements of this game, but it was a genuine pain to get through for those of us who are achievement junkies. On the other hand, winning all the achievements awarded me something fun, so it wasn't all bad. I liked the puzzles at the end of the game, and Scopa was actually a lot of fun once I got the hang of it. 6/10.

One of the better Nancy Drew games! The story may be a bit simpler than other titles, but it was still engrossing and really played into the themes of being a private detective and investigating a criminal ring. I was able to determine who the villain was about mid-game, but it was still a satisfying pay off when the reveal came. This game also made me want to order a genuine deck to play scopa. So fun!

I can't believe I used to love Scopa as a child. What's wrong with me? Anyway. The music is great, the location is awesome. Love the attention to detail. The set up mystery is fun. I wish we had more interactions with the suspects. We basically do not talk to anyone. The 1st half of the game is so light on puzzling, but then the ending hits you over the head with all of them. Overall, an chill ND installment.

I really had fun with Nancy Drew: Phantom of Venice! It felt quite different from other Nancy Drew games at first, which honestly made me a little nervous going in — but I quickly fell in love with it.
Instead of Nancy stumbling into a mystery while on vacation or working a part-time job, she’s actually recruited by the Italian FBI to help with an ongoing case. That change in setup makes the experience feel more mission-based, as you’re given specific assignments rather than just discovering clues and puzzles by chance. It adds a fresh sense of purpose and structure that really works.
I also loved how immersive it felt. Exploring Venice and working undercover was exciting, and the game even introduced me to the Italian card game Scopa — which is such a blast to play! It was a fun cultural touch that made the setting feel even more authentic.
Overall, this one stands out in the series for its unique approach and engaging atmosphere. Definitely a favorite!

One of my favorite nancy drew's to date! Most puzzles weren't overly time consuming except for the last one (like always). Definite recommend.

This game has a good story line and great puzzle games. I love scopa!

This is one of my favorite Nancy Drew games. tbh, I have a save just to play one of the mini games alone. lol (scopa btw)