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Is Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want a clue-focused arson investigation
- Mystery fans who enjoy questioning suspects and examining evidence
- Players seeking a detective game with Junior and Senior difficulty options
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for combat, action sequences, or fast movement may hit a wall during the investigation-focused gameplay.
- Players who want a highly open-ended mystery may find the suspect questioning and evidence-collection structure restrictive.
- Players using Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, or later Mac operating systems cannot run the game.
Our take on Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes
Players who rely on a compatible Mac will hit the wall before the investigation begins: the game does not run on Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, or later Mac operating systems.
What is Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes?
A hometown contest becomes an arson investigation after River Heights Town Hall burns and Nancy Drew is arrested.
Play as Nancy and her friends Bess, George, and Ned while exploring River Heights, searching for clues, and gathering evidence against suspects. At the local police laboratory, fingerprints can be identified. Conversations change depending on which character asks the questions, adding a character-switching element to the investigation. Locations include Nancy’s home, her bedroom, and an ice-cream parlor where different flavors can be ordered. The game offers Junior and Senior Detective difficulty levels as players work to identify the real arsonist and clear Nancy’s name.
How Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes plays
- 01Playable Detective Group
- The investigation can be conducted through Nancy, Bess, George, or Ned.
- 02Fingerprint Examination
- Evidence can be taken to the police laboratory for fingerprint identification.
- 03Character-Based Questions
- A suspect’s response may change according to which member of the group asks.
- 04Two Difficulty Levels
- Junior Detective and Senior Detective settings provide different investigation challenges.
- 05River Heights Locations
- Exploration includes Nancy’s home, her room, the police laboratory, and the ice-cream parlor.
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Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes: platforms & release
Is Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want a clue-focused arson investigation. Skip it if: players looking for combat, action sequences, or fast movement may hit a wall during the investigation-focused gameplay.
Where can I download Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes on?
Windows and macOS.
