Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock

Buy90%

Very Positive · 263 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

HeR Interactive · Adventure · Oct 10, 2009

Player review score
90%
Very Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 69 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 237 sampled reviews

Based on 263 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 237 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
69 of 237 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative steadily introduces new suspects and unexpected twists without feeling rushed, encouraging players to gather evidence carefully before reaching conclusions.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
16 of 237 sampled reviews raised it
The inclusion of both Junior and Senior Detective difficulty settings is another welcome feature, allowing players to tailor the experience according to their preferred level of challenge.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
12 of 237 sampled reviews raised it
Instead of relying on action or spectacle, the game emphasizes observation, logical reasoning, and patient investigation, making it an enjoyable experience for players who appreciate thoughtful storytelling over fast-paced gameplay.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 237 sampled reviews raised it
Character animations may appear dated by modern standards, but the expressive voice acting and atmospheric soundtrack compensate by bringing each location and conversation to life.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story69 reviews
Difficulty16 reviews
Gameplay12 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Graphics
100% still recommend
Bugs
25% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $6.49.

4 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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