Game Boy Advance · Adventure
Message in a Haunted Mansion
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 2000) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Handheld Games |
| Publisher | Dreamcatcher |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Nancy Drew |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Handheld Games and published by Dreamcatcher, Message in a Haunted Mansion arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as an adventure game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2000.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 54 GBA adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Nancy Drew series. Handheld Games also made Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures, Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and Little League Baseball 2002 for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Message in a Haunted Mansion is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Message in a Haunted Mansion walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Message in a Haunted Mansion FAQ
When did Message in a Haunted Mansion come out on the GBA?
Message in a Haunted Mansion was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 2000.
Who made Message in a Haunted Mansion?
It was developed by Handheld Games and published by Dreamcatcher.
Is Message in a Haunted Mansion multiplayer?
No. Message in a Haunted Mansion is a single-player game.
How long does Message in a Haunted Mansion take to play?
As an adventure game, Message in a Haunted Mansion typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Message in a Haunted Mansion on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.