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5 / 5

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There's Something Strange Going On At The Zoo!

PostedOctober 20, 2015

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fromIf the manager knew the veterinarian died at the zoo, how'd he get chained up, did he forget to tell us he disappeared too?

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Ashley Clark is a detective sent to investigate the death of a security guard at the zoo. (in high heels no less) The security guard isn't the first person to die here, in fact, the zoo has been closed and most of the animals have been transferred to other zoos because nobody wants to be anywhere near this creepy zoo! What Ashley discovers hidden beneath the zoo could explain everything, but can ...Show more

Ashley Clark is a detective sent to investigate the death of a security guard at the zoo. (in high heels no less) The security guard isn't the first person to die here, in fact, the zoo has been closed and most of the animals have been transferred to other zoos because nobody wants to be anywhere near this creepy zoo! What Ashley discovers hidden beneath the zoo could explain everything, but can she escape? Can evil be stopped?

I love the computer generated graphics, and the whole vibe of the closed zoo. There are are ton of Hidden Object Scenes and even more puzzles to solve, but this game has an unusual plot and plenty of inventory items to find. My only complaint would be the fact that you have to do a lot of back and forthing, and to access the map, you have to click on your journal and then the map tab which can get annoying when you are constantly having to change locations. There are Hidden Batteries throughout the game that you can collect for extra hints but they are super easy to find because they are so large, and the cursor changes to a hand.

The Hidden Object Scenes are repeated twice in each location. The first time the HOP is a very interactive list find, the next time you return, it will be a silhouetted shape find. The scenes tend to be dark and a bit grainy, but items are still recognizable.

The Mini Games range from super simple to medium difficulty, but they can be skipped if you prefer. The following is a list of some of the Mini Games, as brief descriptions, that you will encounter during the demo:

1) Rotate knobs on a microscope to create an image.
2) Play a card game in two moves scoring more points than opponent.
3) Pick a lock using two lockpicks.
4) Connect Pipes to complete a circuit.
5) Find the right combination using clues shown.
6) Play a Match 3 game.
7) Repeat a series of numbers demonstrated.
8) Swap images so no two identical images are in the same row or column.

There aren't a lot of frills in this game, but the graphics are really good and the story is fresh, you really should give this game a try, enjoy! Show less

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ANOTHER GREAT ASHLEY CLARK MYSTERY

PostedOctober 20, 2015

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fromOh no I have to save Jim before it's too late.

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

You have been called in to investigate the death of a security guard at a zoo. Apparently this is not the first time something like this has happened as the zoo veterinarian was found frightened to death several months previously. It isn’t too long before the zoo administrator is also whisked away right before your eyes. Now you are embroiled in a case to save Jim and solve the recent murders. Are ...Show more

You have been called in to investigate the death of a security guard at a zoo. Apparently this is not the first time something like this has happened as the zoo veterinarian was found frightened to death several months previously. It isn’t too long before the zoo administrator is also whisked away right before your eyes. Now you are embroiled in a case to save Jim and solve the recent murders. Are you up to the task?

There are four modes of difficulty Easy, Normal, Hard, and Nightmare. Even though there is no custom mode, if you select the easy mode the hints seem to recharge almost immediately. There are minimal instructions for the game so in many cases we are on our own to figure out some of the puzzles. There are lip-synced voiceovers that are fairly good. For the most part the graphics are good but they lack some of the polish and pizzazz that we expect from some of the major devs.

We have a notebook or a journal and that is something I love in a game. Sadly, the journal seems to be missing in more recent games. There is also an interactive transporter type map that can be found by clicking on the icon that is located right next to your hint icon.

The HOPs are mostly list or silhouette type and we do visit the scenes more than once. In the list type HOPs there is quite a bit of interaction required to find many items, while in the silhouette types no interaction is required. The puzzles have minimal instructions so in some instances we must figure out what to do without any additional help. If you play a lot of HOPA games, you won’t need the instructions since the puzzles are nothing new.

Secrets of the Ancient Temple is the second game in the Ashley Clark series and I remember thoroughly enjoying the first game. The storyline is interesting although making progress in the game seemed a bit slow at first. There was a lot of running around from one place to another in order to find what I needed to rescue the zoo administrator in the beginning of the game, and I kept thinking that poor Jim would be a goner before I ever managed to find him – lol. All in all the game is definitely one I want to add to my game collection. Because I love the gameplay and the puzzles, I am giving the game a high rating even though it lacks some of the polish of the games from our top devs. As always, please try the demo to see if this is a game you will enjoy. Show less

I recommend this game!

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May I have your autograph, Ashley?

PostedDecember 23, 2015

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Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Another great Ashley Clark sequel this time beginning at the zoo and gamers should not be lulled into thinking this is a regular zoo visit because it isn't.

Gamers will be taken to awe inspiring dimensional wonders which is why this gamer is surprised at the low number of feedback. For once, the usual high marks given by the usual high mark givers are genuine.

Puzzles, hidden objects, story ...Show more

Another great Ashley Clark sequel this time beginning at the zoo and gamers should not be lulled into thinking this is a regular zoo visit because it isn't.

Gamers will be taken to awe inspiring dimensional wonders which is why this gamer is surprised at the low number of feedback. For once, the usual high marks given by the usual high mark givers are genuine.

Puzzles, hidden objects, story line--all enjoyable and worthy for replay!
Enjoy! -Mama Mia- Show less

I recommend this game!

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Ashley Clark 2: A Sensational Sequel Murder Mystery!

PostedOctober 21, 2015

skullfun

fromTennessee

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Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby

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4 / 5

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4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really enjoyed this follow up to Ashley Clark Secret of the Ruby. Join Ashley again in The Secrets of the Ancient Temple and solve an unusual murder! 6 months ago a veterinarian was found dead in a zoo. The place has been almost completely abandoned since but now there’s another unusual death. One of the security guards. What’s happening in this zoo and who or what is responsible?
•Step in the ...Show more

I really enjoyed this follow up to Ashley Clark Secret of the Ruby. Join Ashley again in The Secrets of the Ancient Temple and solve an unusual murder! 6 months ago a veterinarian was found dead in a zoo. The place has been almost completely abandoned since but now there’s another unusual death. One of the security guards. What’s happening in this zoo and who or what is responsible?
•Step in the shoes detective Ashely Clark and solve a curious creepy case.
•Explore lots of exciting hidden object scenes and complete many challenges.
•Crack clever puzzles and finish other amazing mini-games during your investigation.
•Enjoy a captivating plot with unexpected twists and mysteries.

This edition of Ashely Clark is just as good as the first, some may say even a bit better. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire adventure and I hope developers will continue with this series. Thanks Big Fish for this excellent Standard Edition HOPA!!! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

Good One

PostedFebruary 14, 2020

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fromBritish Columbia Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Compared to so many of the simple games out there today, this game, despite its occasional flaws, was good to play. I played the game on Nightmare setting which has no clues. For those who played it and found it frustrating, the hardest setting forces you to slow down, search around, and use ingenuity, which is a helpful mindset. There are a few game glitches: the dialogue and words don’t always ...Show more

Compared to so many of the simple games out there today, this game, despite its occasional flaws, was good to play. I played the game on Nightmare setting which has no clues. For those who played it and found it frustrating, the hardest setting forces you to slow down, search around, and use ingenuity, which is a helpful mindset. There are a few game glitches: the dialogue and words don’t always match, and the beginning of the game seems out of order. Most of the puzzles were good, but at times I did find myself thinking ‘this puzzle could have been made much more difficult.’ I’m not sure why there were arrow clues in the match 3 as it would have been much better without them. I found the musical puzzle really frustrating and ended up skipping it after about a dozen failed attempts. The HOS were OK, but there seemed to be too many of them, especially in one part of the game. The storyline was good, although it took me so long to play the game I sort of lost the plot at times. The graphics were good. A lot of posters complain about games with too many puzzles, but I’d rather have a very puzzle rich game that exercises the brain cells. I just wish there was a way to identify these games so I don’t end up wasting my money and time. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Another Solid HOPA

PostedNovember 1, 2015

Kay_Erin

fromMilwaukee, WI

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TITLE: ASHLEY CLARK: THE SECRET OF THE ANCIENT TEMPLE, SA

HOW MANY SETTINGS? 4. The last is nightmare!

GRAPHICS: Darker as suited to the game.

MAP: Totally missed that there was a map! You do have hints in the form of batteries you pick up in each scene. Very generous, I almost never had less than 30.

PUZZLES: I couldn’t get quite a few, the instructions were not clear enough, but I’m not ...Show more

TITLE: ASHLEY CLARK: THE SECRET OF THE ANCIENT TEMPLE, SA

HOW MANY SETTINGS? 4. The last is nightmare!

GRAPHICS: Darker as suited to the game.

MAP: Totally missed that there was a map! You do have hints in the form of batteries you pick up in each scene. Very generous, I almost never had less than 30.

PUZZLES: I couldn’t get quite a few, the instructions were not clear enough, but I’m not great at puzzles anyway. lots of number puzzles, a few easy matching games. HOS were divided into things or finding things by shape.

STORY LINE: Investigating mysterious deaths at local zoo.

MY TAKE: This is a great HOPA with no bells and whistles but it is loooong! You really get a lot of bang for your buck in this one. :) I loved it. Once I got used to looking for grabby hands (I played easy) and going back to all the scenes to find objects which I had seen before but hadn’t been available to me. Again the instructions in this game are very minimal, so it is not for a newbie fishy, but intermediates and above should find it challenging and entertaining.
Bottom line: This is a game I took my time with, using it as a break between other games. It would be a great use of a free credit.

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I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Lost 'em all.

PostedOctober 16, 2016

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Fishdom

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

"...into the mysterious world." Well that is Not an understatement!
TONS of back and forth!! Abrupt and confusing ending. I skipped so many puzzles not understanding just what they wanted or not willing to spend the time to get there.
You find a 'hint' in each new screen, Even though it may take several hints to get to your next task, You only use one hint to get there. You start with twenty ...Show more

"...into the mysterious world." Well that is Not an understatement!
TONS of back and forth!! Abrupt and confusing ending. I skipped so many puzzles not understanding just what they wanted or not willing to spend the time to get there.
You find a 'hint' in each new screen, Even though it may take several hints to get to your next task, You only use one hint to get there. You start with twenty some. I ended with 10 left.
You may find objects that you cannot pickup, you'll be able to later, so remember where they are.
Took about 6-7 hours but that was with some interruptions and skipping many puzzles.
Knowing what I know now, would I have bought it? Probably, but I bought it cheap! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Rethink That Trip To The Zoo!

PostedJune 29, 2022

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

A zoo employee has been found dead, discover the sinister plot behind his death!

I enjoyed this game...but not quite as much as the first in this series. The ending was a bit anticlimactic and I had to skip several puzzles because a lot of math was involved. That being said, I really enjoyed the huge world, the fascinating discoveries and all the hidden object games. Also, the hints were easier ...Show more

A zoo employee has been found dead, discover the sinister plot behind his death!

I enjoyed this game...but not quite as much as the first in this series. The ending was a bit anticlimactic and I had to skip several puzzles because a lot of math was involved. That being said, I really enjoyed the huge world, the fascinating discoveries and all the hidden object games. Also, the hints were easier to come by in this game in the form of batteries left in every room. Show less

I recommend this game!

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This is the ULTIMATE challenge

PostedSeptember 14, 2019

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy a good challenge. I like it when there is a game series that catches my eyes and challenges me. However, this game is the SECOND game in this series that I have had to quit playing because while I enjoy a good challenging puzzle, I am most certainly not willing to spend hours trying to figure out a puzzle.
The game itself is enjoyable, the graphics & sound are good, the story line is ...Show more

I enjoy a good challenge. I like it when there is a game series that catches my eyes and challenges me. However, this game is the SECOND game in this series that I have had to quit playing because while I enjoy a good challenging puzzle, I am most certainly not willing to spend hours trying to figure out a puzzle.
The game itself is enjoyable, the graphics & sound are good, the story line is entertaining.
The drawback is that even though the puzzles get more challenging with each level, which is expected, eventually you'll reach a puzzle that can't be completed without the SKIP button. I have a serious problem with that because I feel as if I have not completed the game. Show less

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Life is a Zoo

PostedOctober 20, 2015

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

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is based on approx. 10 mins. of demo. There are 4 modes of play: easy, normal, hard or expert (don't remember), and nightmare. The story revolves around murders at the town zoo, which is to be closed. There are voices, but you see captions, not moving lips. When you find objects, you get additional hints. It's not a great game, but a good time-passer. I used a free game code. It won't hurt to ...Show more

This is based on approx. 10 mins. of demo. There are 4 modes of play: easy, normal, hard or expert (don't remember), and nightmare. The story revolves around murders at the town zoo, which is to be closed. There are voices, but you see captions, not moving lips. When you find objects, you get additional hints. It's not a great game, but a good time-passer. I used a free game code. It won't hurt to give it a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

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