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.

Samantha #2

Hello!

My name is Samantha. But I am not the Samantha that has been posting on here...I'm a different Samantha who has the same interests as the other Samantha.

That's actually how we got to know each other. We thought it was crazy that be both not only had the same name, but we both LOVED Nancy Drew! I am excited to start posting on here. This is basically just an introductory post, but I will talk about my love of Nancy Drew in my next one.

So, just thought I'd say hi!
Thanks again, Sam, for inviting me to do this with you!

~Samantha
(SammySleuth)

Random

  So I was talking to my mom last night and she said she had a friend who has a daughter who loves Nancy Drew as much as I do; and I have some extra books she can have! So she gets new Nancy Drew books!

Also I have a co-owner,also named Samantha.  So I will be signing my posts like this
-Samantha Quick
and the other Sam will sign hers like this
-Sammy sleuth

I'm so observant

    My twin won a contest! Yay! And she gave it to me along with my favorite candy! Here is how it went:
Me = Sam Twin =Andrea
Andrea: will you come downstairs with me?
Sam: no.
Andrea :please?
Sam :........ am I being tricked?
Andrea: No,I wanted to hide something for you....
After some time, I finally left the room.
Sam: Fine, but I am not going downstairs. I am going to the bathroom, to get some water.
( note: we have one of those mirrors that opens up 3 ways )
Sam: I opened up my side of the mirror and grabbed my cup of of the top shelf.
 Andrea: I cant believe you! your not observant! blah blah blah.
Sam: What are you talking about???
Andrea: I am going to lock you in this bathroom until you figure it out! "locks the handle from the inside and closes the door with me inside"
Sam: I shrug my shoulders and drink the water I got myself, but I become curious. I look around but don't see anything when Andrea comes in.
Andrea: You still haven't found it have you? ( she then proceeds to open my mirror and show me what she hid, a container of my favorite icebreakers. )
Mom: What is going on??? You guys sound like your are crying! (Andrea had gotten so worked up over the fact that I couldn't find the candy that she started laughing and I started laughing then we started crying we were laughing so hard)
Sam: I then take out the candy and explain to my Mom what was going on, and open it so I can have one. Inside there is a note. To be honest, it looked like one of those codes you held up to the mirror and read, so I did it, but it didn't work. I then realized it was a code and Andrea told me it was the promo code to get what she won for the contest. So now I have a downloaded guide to Ransom of the 7 Ships, from Her Interactive ( http://herinteractive-amateursleuth.blogspot.com/ )and ya.

Also, I will probably be doing less of the reviews and more about the games to. But dont worry, I will still do the books. And the tv show starring Pamela Sue Martin! Speaking of........


There is a convention for Nancy Drew and Pamela Sue Martin and Parker Stevenson aka Frank Hardy are going to be there! In San Diego! And I can't go. ;(
- Samantha Quick

Arglefumph walk through

Is anyone else watching Arglefumph's live walk through today? Or following his blog http://arglefumph.blogspot.com/?
You really should!
-Samantha Quick

Her interactive and MED

  So sorry I have not been on lately.
I emailed HER Interactive ( http://herinteractive.com/ ) and told them an idea of mine, and  they replied with two things:
1: They said they would consider it!!!!
2: They are sending me a ultimate fan journal, and some Lickie Loo Lollipops free of charge!!!!!
    Who else is pre-ordering the Shattered Medallion???
Also, I am probably going to stop using fonts and colors. Sorry.
-Samantha Quick

Book Review : The Secret of the Golden Pavilion

I am reading the secret of the golden pavilion (#36), and it is really good! I would say it is one of my favorites because Ned, Burt, Dave, Bess, and George, get to help her solve the mystery, not just Nancy and her father. Also, you learn everyone's names in Hawaii!


What do you think about me writing my favorite parts from books?
-Samantha Quick