Gaming Nexus writes: "After move-in, you'll start to interview the girls on your floor to find out more about the mysterious Black Cat behind all of the threats. Although the setting and character types are sure to be appealing to the girls HER Interactive is targeting, after a few conversations with your dorm-mates it becomes painfully clear that this game was not written by someone who has much contact with teenage girls. Nance's roommate announces that something is "hinky." To put this in context for you, I had to ask my fifty year-old father what that word meant."
JIG writes: "The plucky teenage detective Nancy Drew is back! Hired to investigate a series of strange notes and shady goings-on of academic sabotage and general intimidation of top students at the exclusive boarding school Waverly Academy, Nancy has to uncover the identity of the mysterious Black Cat before another girl gets hurt. Or worse, the school gets sued!"
GamingExcellence writes: "Warnings at Waverly Academy is the 21st installment in the Nancy Drew mystery games collection. It continues along with the adventures of everyone's favorite young sleuth, Miss Drew, who uses her wits and detective skills to figure out mysteries and save the day for everyone involved."
When the basic formula is supplemented by inspired character interaction and regular weaknesses like make-work projects are toned down to manageable levels, these games are able to deliver a wonderful experience for all ages. Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy is just such an adventure, and a lengthy one to boot, likely taking Senior Detectives about fifteen hours to play and Juniors a little longer. It's the best game in the series so far, and it will be thoroughly enjoyed by new and old players alike. So get gossiping!
