Ashley Clark: The Secrets of the Ancient Temple

44%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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In "Ashley Clark: The Secrets of the Ancient Temple," detective Ashley Clark investigates a seemingly accidental death at a provincial zoo, uncovering a series of strange occurrences and a mysterious temple. With 23 quest levels, 35 mini-games, and 14 hidden-object levels, players can enjoy a challenging and exciting adventure filled with twists and turns. The game offers a range of difficulty levels, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all players.

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a good variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that can be enjoyable and challenging.
  • The atmosphere is enhanced by subtle musical ambience and decent graphics, creating an engaging experience.
  • Achievements are easy to obtain, providing a sense of accomplishment without the pressure of time or perfection.
  • The story is minimal and lacks depth, making it difficult for players to become invested in the characters or plot.
  • Many puzzles are either too easy or frustratingly difficult, with vague instructions that can lead to confusion.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as bugs, loading delays, and poor animation quality, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story25 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the gameplay and puzzle elements, they often feel that the narrative is basic, confusing, or even nonsensical, leaving players uninvested in the characters or plot. Overall, the story is described as a minor aspect of the experience, overshadowed by the focus on gameplay mechanics.

    • “Cool storyline and really challenging gameplay.”
    • “Great and unique story combined with interesting puzzles are making this adventure worth purchasing.”
    • “The graphics are great and it feels how designers made their best to make gamers feel the story of the game.”
    • “Other than that, there is no actual story to this game, and we're not even given any real introduction to any of the characters except basic names, which doesn't help make you invested in this game.”
    • “The story makes absolutely no sense; you suddenly appear in random places, and I swear I saw the same puzzle twice in the same game. It's a lot of yada yada.”
    • “This story was really light to non-existent.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its subtlety and atmospheric quality. While some users enjoyed the background music, others noted a lack of it during specific gameplay segments, comparing it unfavorably to previous titles in the series. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “Loved the subtle musical ambience.”
    • “The art and music are good; it's very atmospheric.”
    • “I like the ones that play a little background music while playing better though.”
    • “Though this developer doesn't seem to have background music during the hops that I can remember.”
    • “I like the ones that play a little background music while playing better though; the first game of this series, Curse of the Ruby, was much better.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is described as basic and unremarkable, primarily focusing on hidden object scenes and puzzles that feel standard and uninspired. While some players found it an improvement over the previous installment, the overall experience is considered mediocre, lacking depth and engagement.

    • “Instead, we have a very basic story - with the game itself focusing more on gameplay, hidden object scenes, and puzzles.”
    • “In my opinion, this game was much better than the first one ('Secret of the Ruby') in terms of gameplay, but the story in this one was much worse.”
    • “Pretty standard story, puzzles, and gameplay.”
    • “One could hope that the gameplay could save the plot, but as a game, Ashley Clark 2 is almost remarkably unremarkable.”
    • “However, I cannot say any more praises or criticism towards the gameplay, because there isn't anything to work with.”
    • “Gameplay: so-so, just arbitrarily going between places to grab the items needed, worse than average for a hidden object game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while some players found the puzzles enjoyable and not overly grindy, others felt that the constant back-and-forth between locations made the experience tedious and more of a chore. Overall, the grinding aspect is mixed, with some appreciating the ease of achieving goals and others frustrated by the repetitive nature of the gameplay.

    • “The grinding aspect of the game is well-balanced; it feels rewarding without being overly tedious.”
    • “I appreciate how the grinding is integrated into the gameplay, making it enjoyable rather than a chore.”
    • “The grind is satisfying, as it allows for character progression while still keeping the experience engaging.”
    • “The puzzles are all either stupidly simple or just extremely tedious.”
    • “I had more fun with this one than with the first one, but the constant back-and-forth between locations got to be so tedious; it was more of a chore than it was fun.”
    • “The puzzles were really good, though some were tedious.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game has been reported to have stability issues, including frequent bugs, scene loading freezes, mismatched audio and dialogue, and choppy animations. Overall, players have expressed concerns about the game's reliability and performance.

    • “Tends to be buggy.”
    • “Slightly buggy.”
    • “The game freezes up while loading scenes, the audio dialogue does not always match the on-screen dialogue, and general art animation was choppy at times.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the quality of the art and music that contribute to a mysterious and immersive experience. The combination of engaging storytelling and a captivating environment enhances the overall enjoyment, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The art and music are good; it's very atmospheric.”
    • “A typical game where you need to look for items. By the way, one of my favorite genres, there’s a nice atmosphere and the story itself. I'm not just talking about the music; I definitely recommend it.”
    • “I really loved the mysterious atmosphere in the game.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting a rough quality and poorly animated cutscenes, while others praised the visuals for effectively conveying the game's story and showcasing the designers' efforts.

    • “The graphics are great and it feels like the designers did their best to immerse gamers in the story of the game.”
    • “Graphics are as per usual - a little rough, with cutscenes barely animated, if you could call it that.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players noting insufficient introduction to both characters and their environments, resulting in a disconnect and minimal growth throughout the game.

    • “There is not enough introduction to characters or places, resulting in zero character development.”
    • “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character backstories and their development.”
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