Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock
(2005, Computer Software - Role Playing Games, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
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Drive Nancy Drew's car to solve a mystery!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this game contains no objectionable material, and presents players with a strong heroine and challenging puzzles.
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- Families can talk about how the world of the 1930s depicted in this game is different from the world today. Since one of the characters claims to be an expert in extrasensory perception, families may want to explore whether the accomplishments of this character are real. The mystery is based on the very first Nancy Drew book, so if your child is new to the series, this is an easy one to start with.
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What’s the Story?
The year is 1930, and you are behind the wheel of a classic blue roadster, driving to meet your friend, 17-year-old Emily Crandall, who has recently inherited the Lilac Inn in the sleepy town of Titusville. While visiting, inexplicable happenings motivate you to start investigating your surroundings and the people of the town. The next thing you know, you have solved a mystery, helped your friend, and launched a career as a detective. That's because you've been playing NANCY DREW: SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK.
New to this mystery is the player's ability to drive Nancy's car. When you're driving, a small car appears on a map of the town; you direct the vehicle by using the arrow keys or the mouse. The software incorporates your driving into many aspects of solving the mystery.
Is It Any Good?
This 12th interactive mystery by Her Interactive offers a compelling storyline kids will want to solve. It has all the Her Interactive trademarks: first-person play as Nancy Drew, intriguing characters, a rich storyline that is constantly branching, fabulous graphics, a "second chance" button so Nancy never dies, and challenging puzzles. Compared with others in this series, Secret of the Old Clock is easier and less scary, making it a good entry for kids as young as age 10.
Cyber-sleuths will enjoy the period music, a playable mini-golf course, research in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a nice variety of classic and novel puzzles. Testers particularly enjoyed a Rube-Goldberg type sequence when they solve a puzzle to focus light from a window to hit a radiometer. Playing this software with another person can be a terrific bonding experience for parents and kids -- especially mothers and daughters.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Her Interactive
Released on: 10/12/2005, Price: $19.99
ESRB Rating: E
Released on: 10/12/2005, Price: $19.99
ESRB Rating: E
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Ok Sashasimba123
sashasimba said this one is very fun but is boring at the same time if u know whut i meAN
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Nancy Drew PC games rock!
My daughter (and I) LOVE these Nancy Drew computer games. She has them all. They are challenging and entertaining. The graphics are great (except for one of the early ones that has less sophisticated graphics). I actually bought one of these games for myself and I'm 39! My daughter started playing them about 3 years ago and the latest one is always on her birthday or Christmas list. It usually takes her from 15-20 hours of play to complete the mystery. She has loaned them out to numerous friends who also love them. They are my very favorite PC software for kids.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great Game
Great educational and fun game that takes you to the past. I highly recommend it to anyone! Nancy sets a good example for kids.
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