Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby
- July 6, 2018
- N-Tri Studio
Get on Steam"Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby" is an action-adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a legendary ruby. Assume the role of Ashley, a skilled thief, as you navigate through treacherous environments, solve puzzles, and evade traps. With a blend of combat and stealth, players must utilize Ashley's abilities to outwit enemies and unravel the truth behind the ancient artifact.
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Reviews
- Some interesting and unique puzzles that provide a challenge.
- The game features a good variety of hidden object scenes that are well-made.
- The fast travel map is a helpful feature that enhances navigation.
- The voice acting and subtitles are often mismatched, with many lines cutting out mid-dialogue.
- There is excessive backtracking required, making the gameplay feel tedious and frustrating.
- The artwork is inconsistent, with some scenes being too muddy or overly bright, affecting visibility.
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in "Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby" is described as inconsistent and often unengaging, with some players noting that it lacks memorable elements and has a weak ending. While there are interesting puzzles and hidden object scenes, the narrative fails to captivate, with some dialogue issues further detracting from the experience. Overall, the game is more appreciated for its gameplay mechanics than its storyline.
“Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby offers you an interesting storyline with some puzzles, hidden objects, and surprising twists.”
“An interesting and consistent story.”
“The story is unique and very interesting.”
“I confess I did not pay much attention to the plot, and the jabbering ghosts always got in the way and wanted things.”
“The story was deadly dull... I just finished it, and I can't remember what happened.”
“Ashley Clark: Secret of the Ruby is not the kind of hidden object game you will remember for its story.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and enjoyable, while others described it as repetitive and uninspired. Notably, the soundtrack was praised for its beauty, although it was also mentioned that it was absent in significant parts of the game. Overall, the music was generally considered tolerable but not particularly memorable.
“Good music.”
“Beautiful soundtrack and nice gameplay.”
“+ good soundtrack”
“The music was fine, if uninspired.”
“Repetitive background music that is also missing in large portions of the game.”
“I didn't particularly notice the music, so it must have been tolerable.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting that items were either too obvious or difficult to distinguish due to a lack of contrast in the artwork. While the overall artwork was described as decent, it was also highlighted that the game features nice graphics and engaging multi-level quests.
“An interesting game in the genre of hidden object with nice graphics and interesting multi-level quests.”
“Items were either far too obvious, or lacked enough contrast to pick them out from the muddy artwork.”
“The artwork was okay.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a rich variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and immersive elements that contribute to a satisfying gameplay experience.
“There is a lot of gameplay in terms of puzzles and hidden object scenes.”
“The beautiful soundtrack complements the nice gameplay.”
“There is a lot of gameplay in terms of puzzles and hidden object scenes.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are clunky, making the gameplay frustrating at times.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, with reports of missing or inaccurate voice acting and subtitles, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game is buggy, with missing or inaccurate voice acting and subtitles throughout.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the experience, including missing voice lines and incorrect subtitles.”
“The stability is poor, plagued by glitches and inconsistent voice acting that detracts from the immersion.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as being heavily influenced by cinematic elements, creating immersive and visually striking scenes that enhance the overall experience. The combination of detailed environments and mood-setting visuals contributes to a captivating and engaging atmosphere.
“The game is filled with atmospheric movie scenes that draw you into its world.”
“Every moment is enhanced by the atmospheric movie scenes that create a captivating experience.”
“The atmospheric movie scenes immerse you in the narrative, making you feel like part of the story.”
