Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

57 of 59 found this review helpful

Great value

PostedAugust 29, 2013

LizzieK

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a very good value for a standard edition game.

Story – Interesting with a variety of characters. There is a good bit of dialogue, some of it humorous, but it is needed for the story. There is voice over for some of the dialogue.

Game play – Flows along with a good mixture of adventure, hidden object scenes and puzzle mini-games. There are 4 difficulty levels to choose when you set up ...Show more

This is a very good value for a standard edition game.

Story – Interesting with a variety of characters. There is a good bit of dialogue, some of it humorous, but it is needed for the story. There is voice over for some of the dialogue.

Game play – Flows along with a good mixture of adventure, hidden object scenes and puzzle mini-games. There are 4 difficulty levels to choose when you set up your profile. Easy, Normal, Hard and Nightmare.

Puzzles – Good puzzles if you like a challenge. They can be skipped. They can be replayed in a bonus section.

Great interactive map – The interactive map is shown with thumbnails of each available location so you can see where you might want to go. Just click on the scene and you are taken there.

Hints - You are given some hints and can find others by collecting rubies in the scenes. If you use all the ruby hints your normal hint will recharge, so you are never out of hints. The hints you are given and the recharge time depends on the difficulty level you choose. Recharge time is 30 seconds in Easy Mode and 2 minutes in Nightmare mode.

I had a great time playing this game and I loved the challenging puzzles for a change. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

45 of 53 found this review helpful

I really like this game!

PostedAugust 27, 2013

Doriane333

fromWentworth-Nord, Québec

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure

Current Favorite:

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Unpretentious, original and ludic! I passed a very long and good moment to play this game. I recommand this game to everyone who likes adventure game with no map so with a bit more of thinking. Not too much HO, a lot of puzzles. Voilà!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

27 of 30 found this review helpful

very good

PostedAugust 27, 2013

gora2

fromLodz, Polska

Skill Level:Beginner

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

The game is very beautiful; the game action takes place in a medieval castle. Music is pleasant, not gloomy. You have to walk along the castle to solve puzzles. HOscenes are perfectly drawn, they have elements of action like to light a candle and etc. It’s impossible to put dawn. I played half of the night.

I recommend this game!

+24points

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5 / 5

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Interesting mystery set in Medieval days!

PostedOctober 30, 2016

smilingsun72

fromUSA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Ashley Clark detective that has been called on a case involving the disappears caused by an amulet. As Ashley investigates cases going back to the 1700s she is whisked away to the past. As she explores a castle she meets a variety of ghosts that she helps as she moves forward with the case: finding out what has turned the once noble and kind lord of the land into a hideous skeleton monster.

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Ashley Clark detective that has been called on a case involving the disappears caused by an amulet. As Ashley investigates cases going back to the 1700s she is whisked away to the past. As she explores a castle she meets a variety of ghosts that she helps as she moves forward with the case: finding out what has turned the once noble and kind lord of the land into a hideous skeleton monster.

The story is great! The graphics are a bit grainy but I liked them because they gave the game a "noir" sort of feel. The voice over is good and the music good for this type of game. The puzzles are great. They are not that easy even in easy mode. The HOPs are interactive and some of the items are a bit of challenge to find. There are hints but limited but this can be solved by finding the red gems throughout the game to add more hints. There is a map so it make traveling easy because you can transport to the area. And Ashley's Journal is a big help because it collects clues she finds.

Many might not like this game because it doesn't give you any bells or whistles. You have to search each scene thoroughly to find items and remember where things are for later in the game. Though the map makes traveling between scenes there are not any indicators that tell you what is in that scene so you have to figure out everything on your own. So, my advice try the trial before you buy.

I recommend this game if you are looking for a good mystery set in a medieval castle, like challenging puzzles and don't want all the bells and whistles. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A DEFINITE KEEPER

PostedOctober 9, 2017

biscuitsmama

fromBring Ashley home and solve the Secret of the Ruby

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I'm not sure how I missed this game because I generally play every HOPA game released here at BFG. Ashley Clark Secret of the Ruby is a great game particularly if you, like me are very tired of the newer cookie-cutter games. The game is what I refer to as minimalist in that there is not a lot of hand-holding or other glitzy features. There is no custom mode but you can select for four game modes ...Show more

I'm not sure how I missed this game because I generally play every HOPA game released here at BFG. Ashley Clark Secret of the Ruby is a great game particularly if you, like me are very tired of the newer cookie-cutter games. The game is what I refer to as minimalist in that there is not a lot of hand-holding or other glitzy features. There is no custom mode but you can select for four game modes and find one that will suit the way you like to play.

Secret of the Ruby is a rather refreshing game since you have to use your brain to figure out how to proceed. Of course if you are stuck, there is the hint button.

Ashley Clark is a detective out to solve a series of kidnappings and who suddenly finds herself in a dungeon in the past. Now Ashley must find the link to the kidnappings and return to her own time.

I happened to really like the game and can heartily recommend it to those who are new to playing HOPA games or to those of you who happen to be bored with the now common cookie-cutter games. The puzzles are a challenge and great fun to solve but be sure to bring along a boat load of patience - lol. Even though I love the game, please try the demo to see is Ashley Clark Secret of the Ruby is the right game for you. Happy Gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 19 found this review helpful

Excellent game!

PostedAugust 29, 2013

Aletist

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a great game. It is well worth buying. The storyline and Graphics were Excellent. 5 Stars

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

6 of 6 found this review helpful

Unassuming Title Packs a Pleasant Surprise

PostedNovember 20, 2015

pcpat923

fromJersey Girl

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

No bells and whistles here, just a quality gaming experience. Hand drawn superb artwork and immersive music draws gamers down an unexpected rabbit hole to help our Detective Ashley solve seemingly disconnected murders.

This Standard version offers a red ruby to be collected in each scene for added hints or simply for the challenge. Did I say challenge? Yes, the 23 puzzles which gamers can also ...Show more

No bells and whistles here, just a quality gaming experience. Hand drawn superb artwork and immersive music draws gamers down an unexpected rabbit hole to help our Detective Ashley solve seemingly disconnected murders.

This Standard version offers a red ruby to be collected in each scene for added hints or simply for the challenge. Did I say challenge? Yes, the 23 puzzles which gamers can also re-play are more than not, a challenge. Creative, fun, top quality hidden object scenes are also peppered throughout with an interactive map to help jump around. Game leans more toward the adventure side which I prefer although the HO's were so enjoyable, didn't mind them at all. Simplistic, easy to follow, lengthy and challenging.
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I recommend this game!

+6points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

11 of 15 found this review helpful

Loved this game

PostedSeptember 17, 2013

emills34119

fromBatavia, OH

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

When it started out, I was not sure it I would like it, but as it got going, I really loved it. This is a game I will play over and over.

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

10 of 15 found this review helpful

Nice game!

PostedSeptember 8, 2013

mrsound85

fromRussia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Current Favorite:

The Lake House: Children of Silence Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I really like this game. Everything is done at the highest level. I recommend to all!

I recommend this game!

+5points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Cheers To Ashley Clark! Job Well Done!

PostedJanuary 25, 2016

upsysydaisy

fromOcala, FL

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved Secret of the Ruby so much. It even had a good, appropriate ending. It was challenging from start to finish. Very interesting storyline, lots of necessary dialogue but easy to read, story related tasks to accomplish, helpful human spirits. There are 4 play modes, interactive map to save you many back and forth trips, a book that keeps your hidden objectives at hand, inventory bar stays in ...Show more

I loved Secret of the Ruby so much. It even had a good, appropriate ending. It was challenging from start to finish. Very interesting storyline, lots of necessary dialogue but easy to read, story related tasks to accomplish, helpful human spirits. There are 4 play modes, interactive map to save you many back and forth trips, a book that keeps your hidden objectives at hand, inventory bar stays in place. You start with some hints and others are placed in scenes thruout the game in the form of rubies. Don't forget to look for them, dark red or brownish red, usually well hidden and I think they may not appear in each scene as I search very intensely. If you run out of rubies the regular hints will kick in, so no need for despair. I liked how it worked, I had 12 hints left at the end. The are 23 skippable games, with few acceptions they were quite the challenge. A couple were beyond my best efforts. Always hate having to skip! Nice surprise when you exit game - click on the gift box in upper right corner. All the games are there, replayable! A nice feature in a standard edition. The games/puzzles were all excellent, as were the HOGs. There are not many HOGs but they were top notch as well. And an item in one of them had a very different way of being discovered (loved it).

I don't think you'll be disappointed with this game. Looking for more challenge? Try Dark Alleys: Penumbra Motel and Resurrection, New Mexico! Bye now! able games Show less

I recommend this game!

+2points

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