The Shattered Medallion Review (By Sam B.)

Hey fellow Detectives!

Sam here! Well, Sam B, that is. I have to keep in mine both of us have the same name, so this could get a bit confusing, but oh well. I'm sure a lot of what we have to say we agree on, anyway.

So today's topic is The Shattered Medallion! As I'm sure you know, the game was released on Tuesday online, and will be out next Tuesday in stores like Target and Walmart. Both of us have played the game already, and so we decided to give you our take on the newest installment in the Nancy Drew series.

In Nancy's 30th case, she, along with Bess and George travel to New Zealand to take part in a "Survivor" like game show called "Pacific Run." Nancy and George are on team Tui.

The main thing fans were excited about when it came to this game was Sonny Joon. After twelve years of finding his sketches and Koko Kringles lying around, you finally get the chance to meet the alien loving, blue haired producer of the show.

As soon as the games begin, you start to realize not everyone is playing for fun. Some of the contestants would do anything to win. As you embark on the expedition to find all of the medallion's pieces, you start to learn about an old treasure that was hidden somewhere on the island. It's up to you, as Nancy Drew to figure out what the treasure has to do with the game show, and why things are turning from fun, to fierce.

This was a very fun game.  I really enjoyed the puzzles, and the atmosphere. The music was pretty good too. The characters were alright, although you don't get to talk to them much. Sonny was an excellent character, but it seemed really strange that Nancy didn't even remember him. (Seriously, Nancy. You've basically been following him around for 24 games!)

The biggest complaint I had with this game was the length. When I sat down to play it for the first time, I had no idea I would finish it before I got up from my desk. I wish they would have added some more challenges to this game. It would have made it more enjoyable I think.

Nonetheless, this was a pretty fun game. I prefer the scaries ones, like Ghost of Thornton Hall, or Shadow at the Water's Edge, but The Shattered Medallion is definitely a keeper. I'll give it five out of ten stars.

~Sam B.