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stinkey

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: November 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was sooooooooo looking foward to this game i was really excited and bought it the day it came out. Turned out it took me only 2 houres to finish it. It didn't have the clues leading up to the ending like the other ones did. I loved all the other games but this one was a stinker.

IT ENDED ALREADY??

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I agree with most of the other reviews regarding the dynamics of this game. The graphics are attractive, expecially in the 1920's setting. However, the games were very easy (even in the Senior Decetive version), and the playing time was disappointingly short. I doubt I invested more than 5 hours on this game...which equates to a waste of money. I always look forward to spending time playing the Nancy Drew games, too bad this game was over in the blink of an eye.

Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: September 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was very disappointed with the game. Apparently you have to buy the strategy guide to follow the game intelligently. That should have been indicated upon the purchase. Also when I attempted to save the game, it failed to do so. Everytime you wanted to stop, when you returned to the game you had to start over from the beginning. Very lengthy and boring. It was bought for my 11 year old granddaughter and she was definitely disappointed.

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.

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.

Swell....not

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: October 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am a HUGE Nancy Drew game fan. I've played all the games, and was really escited to get this one. I had sooo much fun playing it...for two hours. And then the game was over. I was shell-shocked. All of the other Nancy Drew games took me 1-5 days and a big headache they were so difficult. But this one was so easy! This did not live up to my expectations at all. It was fun, yes. But if you are prepared to spend $20.00 on a game that will take you two hours to finish, then buy it. If you dont, save your self ten bucks and go see a movie that will entertain more than this game. Which is just about anything.

Completely Disappointed Nancy Drew Fan

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: August 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First, let me start off by saying I am a huge fan of the Nancy Drew game series. Now for the disappointing news - Secret of the Old Clock just isn't "up to par". Those of you that have already played will know exactly what I mean by that. After months of waiting and the fact that this is Nancy Drew's 75th anniversary, I really did expect a better game to come from the programmers. Come on guys you know you could have done better!

Her Interactive has tried to freshen things up a bit by having SOTOC take place during the Depression era, but unfortunately they forgot to do the same with the puzzles and the interface. With the exception of the Mini-Golf Course in this game(a good idea in theory), all we get in this installment is more of the same, old, non-interesting puzzles that all of us adventure gamers have seen a thousand times before. And while we are on the subject of the Mini Golf Game, I think the programmers
need to do a lot of retooling of the putting element, as there isn't even enough room to make a decent attempt. And don't even get me started on the Roadster and the endless driving about town nonsense.

Where are the interesting characters, storylines, intrigue, plots, and intuitive puzzles? I suggest that Her Interactive and Atari think about making a much longer game for those loyal fans out there that love the Nancy Drew concept. How about a 40 hour game next time - huh? Maybe then we'll get at least a few more hours of play. Please stay away from just rushing to get the next
game to market, I prefer quality in my purchases. Better luck next time - I hope.

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.

Disappointing addition to Nancy Drew series

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

For the record, I am a big fan of the Nancy Drew games and hope that Her Interactive continues to release them. That is, of course, assuming that future titles return to the previous standard of quality.

My biggest complaint about The Secret of the Old Clock is that the playing time is so short. It took me less than five hours of interrupted game play to solve the game. Even though I never get anywhere near the promised 20 hours of play (not a suprise, really, since I am an adult and these are games geared toward girls), I often get 10+ hours of play for a new Nancy Drew title. Other points worth mentioning:

Puzzles - very reminiscent of those used in previous Nancy Drew games; little originality

Setting - I enjoyed the 1930s feel and got a big kick out of the various literary and movie characters living in Titusville; however, there were very few opportunities for Nancy to explore her surroundings, which made the "world" of this game seem constricted

Plot - the ending was abrupt and several aspects of the story were left unexplored.

Overall, it showed promise early on but would up as a big disappointment. I give it a 2 out of 5, as compared to other Nancy Drew titles.

boring

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game was so easy I solved it in one day I would recommend the Nancy Drew curse of blackmoore manor that game is way funner. I think it's a waste of money

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