Underplayed Gems

Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes (2011)

Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes cover
Developer
HeR Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 273 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a clever teen detective unraveling a small-town arson mystery by exploring familiar locales, interviewing suspects, and solving puzzles at a relaxed, story-driven pace.

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What players say

Players enjoy the novelty of playing as Nancy's friends and the small-town setting, but many find the constant character switching tedious and the mystery less compelling than other entries in the series. The game is on the shorter, puzzle-light side with mixed opinions on its ending.

Screenshots

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