Nancy Drew: Secret of Shadow Ranch > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

98 of 107 found this review helpful

aaaaaah Nancy!!!

PostedMarch 18, 2012

ivy7587

fromCroatia, Zadar

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love Nancy Drew! I have all 25 games :)
I can not decide which is my best.
Nancy Drew games have their own style which I personally love. You got help from a friends who you call on the phone, but they'll never say exactly what you need to do, so Nancy Drew games are for those who like games with a bit more challenging. . .
so is ''Nancy Drew: Secret of Shadow Ranch''. must solve the mysterious ...Show more

I love Nancy Drew! I have all 25 games :)
I can not decide which is my best.
Nancy Drew games have their own style which I personally love. You got help from a friends who you call on the phone, but they'll never say exactly what you need to do, so Nancy Drew games are for those who like games with a bit more challenging. . .
so is ''Nancy Drew: Secret of Shadow Ranch''. must solve the mysterious case of the horse that glows. Magic? or not?

You got help from Bess and George, two best friends that you call on the phone, and they give you hint what to do next!
there is notebook in which Nancy writes her observations that can sometimes help you with the case. There is another notebook that records every task that you have to do. when you finish that task, you put a check mark!

best about Nancy is that you have to personally write on the paper if you see something you think you will need later in the game. Nancy does not record the codes, doesn't draw. So if nancy says ''i'll better remember this'' Write it on the paper!

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I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Best Nancy Drew Game

PostedMarch 18, 2012

JaclynPeters

fromMaine

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent Old West adventure game without the endless, boring junk pile scenes that waste time. I found the game to be interesting and challenging, and the desert scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. I wish the newer Nancy Drew games were of a similar quality. Definitely worth buying.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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SHA - as good as it gets!

PostedMarch 18, 2012

tuskel

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Favorite Genre(s):Family, Adventure, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Secret of the Shadow Ranch is one of the "middle" games - tenth one made and a frequent favourite with the fans. And no wonder - treasure hunt, fun characters, interesting minigames, lovely backstory, some spooky moments, vegetables, cake and riding horses - this game has it all!

Nancy is meant to have a nice vacation with Bess and George in their aunt and uncle's ranch, but when she arrives, she ...Show more

Secret of the Shadow Ranch is one of the "middle" games - tenth one made and a frequent favourite with the fans. And no wonder - treasure hunt, fun characters, interesting minigames, lovely backstory, some spooky moments, vegetables, cake and riding horses - this game has it all!

Nancy is meant to have a nice vacation with Bess and George in their aunt and uncle's ranch, but when she arrives, she discovers that uncle Ed is in hospital, Bess and George stranded in an airport and there are talks of ghosts going on. It's Nancy's job to find out who or what is behind these spooky happenings.

If you are a fan, or even if you are totally new to Nancy Drew adventure games, this is for you. Secret of the Shadow Ranch has finally made it into Big Fish! Get it. Now. :)

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Get Ready For Adventure

PostedMarch 18, 2012

chevyqueen

fromGeorgia, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Time Management, Mahjong

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Silent Nights: The Pianist Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is one of the most exciting games i have ever played! The graphics are fantastic. The characters "talk" to one another. Be careful though, you might find yourselves falling in love with a cowboy or two! If you are ready to immerse yourself in a real adventure this is the game for you. You don 't just play this game, you become part of it!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Everything happens to he who can wait... well almost...

PostedMarch 18, 2012

Rescue_helo

fromLondon (UK) - French Alps

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Syberia II

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Yes, I have been waiting for BFG to include Shadow Ranch in their treasure trove for over a year, and SURPRISE.. it's there now at long last !
I could have bought it directly from the developers at full price, and I was on the verge of doing it; but why spend $ 19.99 when you are a BFG member ? At $ 6.99, the game is extremely good value for money.
This time Nancy is visiting Bess' uncle's ranch. ...Show more

Yes, I have been waiting for BFG to include Shadow Ranch in their treasure trove for over a year, and SURPRISE.. it's there now at long last !
I could have bought it directly from the developers at full price, and I was on the verge of doing it; but why spend $ 19.99 when you are a BFG member ? At $ 6.99, the game is extremely good value for money.
This time Nancy is visiting Bess' uncle's ranch. Prior to her arrrival, the uncle gets bitten by a rattlesnake. But the worst is that, at night, a glowing horse appears from nowhere, gallops around the ranch then vanishes.
Caught in the middle of that situation, our young sleuth starts deploying all her talents to solve the mystery.
It's always like that with many of her adventures; something weird or fantastic triggers her intervention, only to find out bit by bit that what appeared as a supernatural or magic phenomenon is but the logical succession of a number of earthly events.
In parallel to the investigation, Nancy has to perform certain tasks that are perfectly natural as they fit in the context very well, such as feeding the horses or the chickens, getting information on how to ride a horse, etc... And unlike some other of her adventures, these tasks that could be called menial never give the impression of being forced.
All her actions, all the items she has to use make sense.
In Shadow Ranch, Nancy has to rely a lot on her cellphone to get tips from different friends of hers or being in contact with local people such as the sheriff as well as obtaining information on various subjects by browsing pre-set web pages next to reading books and notes found in the ranch.
As usual, Nancy interacts with the various characters populating the ranch by means of dialogues.
Nancy wouldn't be Nancy if there were not many puzzles for her to solve, and even quizzes. All of them respond to logic, are relevant to the plot and never arbitrary.
Only the slot machine minigame which has to be won before she can progress further, and that, of chourse, is based on pure chance. But perserverance pays off and she wins sooner or later.
The graphics are good, the voice-acting is superb, navigation easy, and on Junior level a task list is provided as well as a diary to keep track of the information [there is a lot of it] she gathers, as in all her other adventures.
The game never leads you by the hand; you need to think out of the box and do a fair amount of reading as you go along. Nothing is really easy. These features tend to discourage many gamers, yet they bestow realism on the whole adventure.
This 10th instalment in the Nancy Drew series keeps the suspense going to the very end and will have you guessing all along: who did it ?
Note: The trial version is a good idea, but the game is so rich that the one hour demo can't even scratch the surface, just give a vague idea of what a Nancy Drew investigation looks like. That applies to other adventures like Syberia or Paradise. If you have never played a Nancy Drew before, the best is to buy the full game and take it from there. If you like Shadow Ranch, you're bound to like her other investigations. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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One of the best ND games ever!

PostedMarch 18, 2012

Mrs_Kim

fromSouth Korea

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

First of all, I'm quite surprised to see this game as a TGT, it's an old game, but I'm a Nancy Drew game fan, and this one is one my favorite. I think it has one of the most original storyline ever, and although there is a lot of talking, it gives clues. I love the concept of ghost towns and Indian dwellings. The characters have personality, and the length of the game is good. I recommend this to ...Show more

First of all, I'm quite surprised to see this game as a TGT, it's an old game, but I'm a Nancy Drew game fan, and this one is one my favorite. I think it has one of the most original storyline ever, and although there is a lot of talking, it gives clues. I love the concept of ghost towns and Indian dwellings. The characters have personality, and the length of the game is good. I recommend this to you if you like adventure games. ^o^ Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

21 of 25 found this review helpful

fun and fact filled adventure game

PostedMarch 24, 2012

freidafartpants

fromUK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Time Management, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

After playing a few ND games this is a good example of what I love about them. I couldnt stop playing until I finished it. Great interaction with other characters and lots of different things to do. Loved the scenery and graphics, the puzzles and games. Just didnt love it when it ended

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A strong Nancy Drew adventure !

PostedMarch 18, 2012

Exaddams

fromParis, France

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This Nancy Drew game is one of the best game you may find on BFG ! There's a very strong and coherent storyline, with suspens, and action . Usual characters of ND series are present. It's a point and click game, with also mini challenge (arcade game), and puzzle. Be prepared for the last challenge, which is awesome !

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Awesome Game!

PostedMarch 23, 2012

wenhorse

fromIndiana

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game has great story line and I could hardly quit playing it. It is the best western/horse themed game I've ever played. Great voice overs, graphics, adventure and long length of play time. The ONLY drawback is the hint system which consists mainly of calling your contacts and they give you a sort of hint to help you on your way. It wasn't very helpful and I resorted to a walkthrough quite a ...Show more

This game has great story line and I could hardly quit playing it. It is the best western/horse themed game I've ever played. Great voice overs, graphics, adventure and long length of play time. The ONLY drawback is the hint system which consists mainly of calling your contacts and they give you a sort of hint to help you on your way. It wasn't very helpful and I resorted to a walkthrough quite a bit about half way thru till the end, but that's ok, was completely worth it. Show less

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5 / 5

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How do they do it?

PostedApril 14, 2012

Pearly11

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

How do HER Interactive manage to keep excelling themselves on the ND games is amazing.

As in all ND games one has to talk, walk and explore (a lot ;-) ) and solve puzzles (I find that the newer the game the more puzzles there are) and sometimes one even has to do chores, which I thoroughly enjoy. This is also the case in SSR, but they are not as repetitive as the ones in The White Wolf of Icicle ...Show more

How do HER Interactive manage to keep excelling themselves on the ND games is amazing.

As in all ND games one has to talk, walk and explore (a lot ;-) ) and solve puzzles (I find that the newer the game the more puzzles there are) and sometimes one even has to do chores, which I thoroughly enjoy. This is also the case in SSR, but they are not as repetitive as the ones in The White Wolf of Icicle Creek, for example. The game is very challenging, but not the most difficult ND I played so far. It took me about 3 days to complete and that was mainly common sense and logic, unlike The Curse of Blackmoor Manor or The Ransom of the Seven Ships in which I found myself having to think out of the box a lot. (Both of which I can also highly recommend, btw). In SSR I only had to consult a video walkthrough once and that was for the lasso game, which I found quite frustrating as in my mind my aim was spot on. So without giving too much away here a little tip: "Don't look at your aim with the lasso, but look for a perfect geometrical shape to appear, as this is your moment ;-)".

I can highly recommend this game and would advise, as I would for all ND games, to take some notes and to only consult a walkthrough as the very last option. To solve these wonderful games without or with as little help as possible is always a good boost for the self esteem. Show less

I recommend this game!

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