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My Review of Secret of the Old Clock:

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 33
Date: June 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I know before I got the game, so I hope that this is a good review for those of you who want to read it.

Characters: 9/10
Locations: 7/10
Plot: 8/10
Graphics: 11/10 They were awesome!
Music: 9/10
Length: 7/10
Overall: 8.5/10

Characters Likes:
-Each Character was different in their own way
-Great script to talk to different characters
-Could talk to more characters than just the 4 suspects

Character Dislikes:
-Occasionally, and I do mean rarely, the script would be a little faster than the characters' mouths
-To talk to Bess and George, and Nancy's father, you would have to pay 5 cents which got a little annoying after a while
-After talking to the other characters, besides the suspects, for a while they kept saying close to the same things

Locations Likes:
-The looks of seperate locations were different
-The locations were very detailed
-You learned where everything was very quickly

Locations Dislikes:
-The locations were not very large, but the details made up for it
-For the places where you couldn't go in all you saw was a picture
-You would sometimes have to go halfway across town, to go halfway across the other way across towns

Plot Likes:
-The plot was fairly origional for a HI script.
-The plot had more than just the main story
-The plot pulled in a few things from other HI games

Plot Dislikes:
-You often had to do one thing to get another to do another
-At the end for me the story line got a little confusing
-I can only think of two for this category

Graphics Likes:
-The graphics looked as though they were real
-You can see different places from the map
-People looked real, and not like a cartoon

Graphics Dislikes:
-None that I can think of!

Music Likes:
-It was a different style than the other ND games
-You had a few reminders of the other ND games from the music
-It was able to match the mood of the game

Music Dislikes:
-The music occasionally got a little repetitive

Length Likkes:
-It did not take forever to figure out the mystery
-You could control the length with delivering telegraphs

Length Dislikes:
-It was a little shorter than some of the other ND games

Overall: Overall I liked this game very much. It was one fo my favorite games that HI has made. The game flowed very solidly which I enjoyed. If it was your first game I would definately reccomend it.

Other little details:
-The mini golf game was very fun, and the graphics were amazing
-Delivering telegrams were fun, and you got to hear different people say funny things
-If you got frustrated you could go and deliver telegrams and then it would probably come to you

A Kids review

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 60
Date: June 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS GAME!!!!!!1 I WISH IT WAS ALREADY OUT.

Review from AdventureGamers.com

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 104 / 109
Date: June 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock - E3 2005 preview
by Christina Gmiterko - posted on June 14, 2005

It's about that time of year again - time for a new Nancy Drew game by Her Interactive. This time, however, the developers have a surprise in store, and we were able to get an early peek at the game at E3. With their latest title, they promise to give some of Nancy's younger fans a little taste of what made this character so popular in the first place.

Over the course of hundreds of books, several movies and TV shows, board games, dolls, and twelve computer games, the Nancy Drew stories throughout the years have been updated and modified to suit the modern age. Now, instead of putting pen to paper in a notebook, Nancy has the kind of electronic notebook that you type on; instead of placing calls through the operator, Nancy has a cell phone. This year, Nancy will be celebrating her 75th birthday, yet somehow she is forever a teenager, and in her latest adventure you will turn back the clock and discover the vintage Nancy Drew.

The game is entitled Secret of the Old Clock, named after the first ever Nancy Drew book. However, the game's plot diverges from that of its source material and actually encompasses different elements from the first four books released in the series combined: The Secret of the Old Clock, The Hidden Staircase, The Bungalow Mystery, and The Mystery at Lilac Inn. Throughout the game, you will be visiting locations taken from these books, such as the Lilac Inn itself.

In addition to the old familiar settings, the game will also take place during that time period - the 1930s. This marks the first time that the series will not be set in present day. Her Interactive has made a great effort to make everything in the game look and sound authentic, and will even incorporate some background elements that reflect the important events taking place at that time, such as the Great Depression. This is a fitting inclusion, considering that Nancy Drew was originally created to help get young girls' minds off of the hard times of the '30s.

The plot of this mystery begins when Nancy is summoned to the Lilac Inn to meet with a friend of a friend - 17 year-old Emily Crandall. Emily has recently inherited the property from her late mother and has been struggling to keep her head above water with all of the new emotional and financial burdens. Nancy and Emily's mutual friend has asked Nancy to help run things for the time being. Nancy soon becomes curious, however, about why a girl she hardly knows would want her help. She soon finds herself embroiled in a mystery regarding a contested inheritance and an odd old man with several mysterious contraptions to figure out.

As with all Nancy Drew mysteries, there is an assortment of suspicious characters, including a desperate businessman, a shady paranormal expert, and an untrustworthy legal guardian, to name a few of the suspects Nancy will have to consider.

The game promises nothing really new in terms of interface and basic gameplay. However, the old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" holds especially true with this series. Yet while the fundamental elements have remained largely unchanged, the graphics and character models have continued to gradually advance, showing small improvements with each new game.

One new feature that has been added is Nancy's roadster, which fans of the original books will be glad to see. With the amount of accidents, vandalism, and speeding tickets that car went through, it felt more like a character in the story than a huge chunk of metal. With the roadster, you will be able to drive around Titusville, exploring the different locations. This is visually represented on the city map that you possess, and you will be able to navigate the car around the streets on the map.

As with the previous installments, there are also several activities to entertain yourself with if you want to take a break from the main mystery. One such diversion that we were able to play in our demonstration was a miniature golf course. This sequence was very easy to control, and I'm sure that many will find this to be a welcome distraction. Some of these kinds of mini-games are necessary to complete the overall adventure, but many are there just to raise the fun factor of the overall gaming experience.

One thing that has always shone throughout the development of this series is the creators' passion for what they are making. They've always been very committed to maintaining the atmosphere and style that the books possessed, and with this latest romp through the 1930s, you can expect the same level of dedication from them. Be sure to check out this title when it is released this summer, and then also be on the look out for the first crossover game between Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to be released later this fall!

Rel. date: July 2005 Developer: Her Interactive Publisher: Her Interactive

Awesome game!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: July 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I loved this game so much it was not that difficult even as Senior Detective. It was way to short, though. I would have loved it to be at least 2 days of playtime. I finished in about 8-9 hours. But it was well worth it. I can hardly wait for Hardy Boys Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon to come out in September.

Not the best at all

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: July 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was really excited about this game when I heard it was going to be set in the older days. Soon after playing it I got really annoyed by it. The music was not like it is with the other ones. There were no "scary" things at all. Driving the car doing little things got annoying. Its not worth your money. The game is also extremely short. I beat it in less than a day in Senior detective. I dont know what else to say except to maybe buy any other one except for Secrets can kill.

Not as good as the others...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: July 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game only lasted about 6-7 hours for me, and is by far the shortest Nancy Drew game. The games usually take me about a week to finish, and this one took me not even two days of playing. The story isn't very interesting, and there is really only one location to explore. This is probobly why the game was so short! The puzzles are very easy, (senior detective level), and there isn't much dialogue either! I did like the ending though, it was a suprise! If you haven't played "Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake" or "The Haunted Mansion" yet, play those instead!

A Disappointed Nancy Fan

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: July 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm 14 years old and I've been playing Nancy Drew games since #3 The Haunted Mansion, and they have always been exhilarating. The puzzles would be tough, but not annoying, and during the game you would always feel frightened at one point or another. Also, when they promised 20+ hours of play, they would mean it. I was disappointed when I finished the game after only 5 hours of play. When I told my mother this, she suggested I was just getting really good at playing the game and solving the puzzles. After reading these other reviews, I realize I am not alone in this time shortage matter. I just hope that the next game will have the actual amount of time, meaning more than 20 hours of play. If that means that it takes a little longer to come out, I will gladly wait.

A mediocre game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: July 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was really looking forward to the 12th installment of the Nancy Drew computer game series. However, I was a little disappointed. The game was not as exciting and suspenseful as most of the others. While it was intriguing, it didn't last long. 5 hours of gaming isn't exactly the 20+ hours promised. The puzzles weren't as challenging as I had hoped, even playing senior detective. But, despite its flaws, it is still worth a try. Just split the price with a friend.

Awesome, Amazing, Spectacular and Astonishing!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: August 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game was unbeleivible. From finding a treasure to riding a horse, this game is for all Nancy Drew fans, old or young, adventurous or not. It was long, hard but so fun! There are cool features that make you feel as if you are in the game. There are many puzzles, but all very interesting and fun! I'd say this game was pretty hard, it takes a lot of brains to figure out the puzzles, but alot are just trial and error. Don't forget, you can always go to the Herinteractive website for hints and tips!

I'll start off with the history. It was so incredible! You get to read clues a man hid for his love 2 centuries ago to find his 'treasure'! His tale is sad, but his clues are fun to follow! His clues take you everywhere, from a ghost town, to a rocky cliff, to a simple desert path! You also get to play a few games and do puzzles to get his next clue.

The setting was amazing, I actually thought I was in the desert! You get to snoop in a ghost town, a ranch, a shop, and more! Great graphics, I'd say even better then the ones in Curse Of Blackmoore Manor and Secret Of The Old Clock! (The 2 Nancy Drew games made after this one.)

Overall, this game is a must have! It's definately my favourite! There are many cool things you vcan do, like` ride a horse and hunt for arrowheads. This game is a bit scary, but only at the ghost town. (No, there are no ghosts!) The ending was especially fun! So, in the end, get this game! It's totaly worth the cost and wait.

Love ND Games; this one is just average.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There is some fun stuff in this PC game; but overall it's kind of boring and a little bit annoying. And I am a big fan of the Nancy Drew PC games! I have a feeling the next game (available fall 2005), "Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon", will be longer and more mysterious! My favorite ND games thus far: Danger on Deception Island, Secret of Shadow Ranch, & Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake.

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