Nancy Drew®: The Shattered Medallion

I am apparently in the minority, but I actually really enjoyed this game. As a long time enjoyer of the series, I can see where people get that they miss the standard formula to the ND games, but I don't think this was a bad or far fetched deviation. There was enough mystery to keep me involved. Sure some of the characters weren't as fleshed out as they are in other games, but I found them colorful enough not to lose my interest. It was nice to finally put a face to the infamous Sonny Joon. Give it a chance for yourself instead of blindly listening to the reviews. Especially if you love the series.

Actually one of my favourites because it is so different from the typical adventure format and I love the inclusion of background lore with Sonny from nearly every game it seems. Loved the puzzles, loved the story, loved the scenery, just amazing and fun.

This game was as others have said... just meh. I was hopeful at the beginning because I love the New Zealand setting and the added pressure/competition of the game show, however the flow of the game quickly becomes unhinged, and feels slow and out of order. I can't believe Nancy and Sonny never even have a conversation about all the same places they've been, and their meeting was definitely lackluster. The theme needed stome streamlining, too. Jumping from waterfalls and kayaking, to ancient relics and the Annunaki, to sheep shearing and panning for gold, it was like "pick a lane, game!" The ending was very uneventful. A couple neat characters but idk just could have been so much better.

Cozy game, good puzzles

Yea, this is a weird one. Probably the weirdest ND game I've played so far. The pacing is horrible, the dialogue is confusing and janky, and the characters seem just really OUT of character. Even the voice acting is dull especially Nancy's. It feels as if her VA was getting tired of the job and just phoned it in. There's little to string you along and so much of it feels out of place as if the 'story' was either rushed or written by a computer program that barely understands 2+2=4. I was also disappointed in Sonny's character - we've had hints of him all throughout the ND series and I thought it would be cool to finally meet him. But he was a giant weirdo, just completely strange and not charming whatsoever. He was happy to put people at risk and came off as this sort of weak little villain for a while. It got to the point where I was so uninvested in the story that I just followed a guide to complete as many of the late stage puzzles as quickly as I could. Though some of the puzzles and tasks are fine, the strangeness of the story and lack of proper story development and pacing made this one a tough sell. You could definitely add it to your collection and find some enjoyment in it…

Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion is another intriguing entry in HeR Interactive's long-running mystery adventure series, placing the iconic teenage detective in one of her most unconventional cases yet. Developed and published by HeR Interactive, the game leaves behind the familiar settings of haunted estates and secluded towns in favor of a competitive reality television show set against the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. This fresh premise gives the adventure a distinctive identity while combining traditional detective work with physical competitions, intellectual challenges, and an overarching mystery involving an ancient artifact known as the shattered medallion. The unusual setting immediately separates this installment from its predecessors and offers longtime fans a welcome change of pace. The story begins as Nancy and her close friend George Fayne participate in Pacific Run, a globally televised competition that pushes contestants through demanding tasks requiring teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving. While the contestants focus on winning the grand prize, Nancy soon discovers that the competition serves as a cover for far more mysterious events. Hidden agen…