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'''''Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch''''' (hereafter referred to as '''''Shadow Ranch'''''; also commonly abbreviated as '''''iSHA''''') is the first and only installment of the ''Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries'' gamebook series developed by Her Interactive. Originally slated for release during the 2010 holiday season,<ref name="iSHA Announcement">[https://www.herinteractive.com/about-us/news/inventive-nancy-drew-game-experience-heads-to-apples-ipad-iphone-and-ipod-touch-09272010/ ''iSHA'' announcement of the gamebook.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> ''Shadow Ranch'' was released on February 23, 2011 to iOS 3.0 and 3.2 on the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices.<ref name="iSHA Product Info">[https://www.herinteractive.com/shop-games/nancy-drew-mobile-mysteries-shadow-ranch-2/ iSHA Product information page.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref><ref name="iSHA Launch Announcement">[https://www.herinteractive.com/about-us/news/her-interactive-and-nancy-drew-bring-mobile-mystery-solving-app-to-ipad-iphone-and-ipod-touch-022011/ ''iSHA'' launch announcement.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> A Lite version of the app, which enabled users to play the first chapter of the game for free, was released on April 11, 2011.<ref name="iSHA Lite Launch Announcement">[https://www.herinteractive.com/about-us/news/her-interactive-launches-lite-version-of-nancy-drew-gamebook-app-04112011/ ''iSHA'' Lite launch announcement.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> | |||
'' | ==Compatibility Issues and Availability== | ||
Sometime around 2014, ''Shadow Ranch'' began facing compatibility issues. This is evidenced by a post from April 5, 2014 on Her Interactive's Amateur Sleuth Blog titled "Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch", directing readers to contact Apple Support "[i]f you are experiencing technical problems with iTunes, the Apple App Store, or your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch."<ref name="ASB Tech Support Post">[https://www.herinteractive.com/2014/04/mobile-mysteries-shadow-ranch/ Amateur Sleuth Blog: "Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch" (2014-04-05)] Retrieved Mar '22</ref> | |||
== | Since at least 2015, both the full version and the Lite version of ''Shadow Ranch'' have not been available in the App Store,<ref name="iSHA Game Review">[https://community.herinteractive.com/forum/nancy-drew-mobile-mysteries/-1-shadow-ranch/isha-game-reviews/1094030-something-different-a-cake-review ''iSHA'' game review, including a note that the game was no longer available for download.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref><ref name="iSHA Can We Still Buy This">[https://community.herinteractive.com/forum/nancy-drew-mobile-mysteries/-1-shadow-ranch/isha-game-reviews/1101768-can-we-still-buy-this#post9760426 ''iSHA'' Community Forums post, inquiring about whether the game can still be purchased.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> and some fans who had downloaded the app previously began reporting issues where they could not navigate past the main menu, making the game unplayable.<ref name="iSHA Can't Be Played">[https://community.herinteractive.com/forum/nancy-drew-mobile-mysteries/-1-shadow-ranch/isha-hints-tips/1098452-can-this-game-not-be-played-anymore#post9785095 ''iSHA'' Community Forums post, indicating issue with moving past the opening screen.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> | ||
Calina Herman (a.k.a. Little Jackalope), former Her Interactive marketing intern and marketing coordinator,<ref name="About Calina">[https://www.herinteractive.com/2021/06/ten-years-of-amateur-sleuthing/ Calina Herman Farewell announcement.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> indicated on her personal website and in a comment on the Amateur Sleuth Blog that ''Shadow Ranch'' is no longer available in the App Store because it is incompatible with the latest iOS.<ref name="Calina Herman">[http://calinaherman.com/mobile-mysteries-shadow-ranch/ iSHA Information Page by Calina Herman.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref><ref name="ASB post iSHA not available">[https://www.herinteractive.com/2017/11/dvd-wraps-bookshelf/ Amateur Sleuth Blog post, including comment from L.J. about ''iSHA'' not being available in the App Store.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> ''Nancy Drew'' Walkthroughs alleges that the app was discontinued in 2014.<ref name="ND Walkthroughs">[https://www.ndwalkthroughs.ca/mobile-mysteries-shadow-ranch.html ''iSHA'' information page by Nancy Drew Walkthroughs.] Retrieved 26 Mar '22</ref> | |||
Calina Herman (a.k.a. Little Jackalope), former Her Interactive marketing intern and marketing coordinator<ref name="About Calina">[https://www.herinteractive.com/2021/06/ten-years-of-amateur-sleuthing/ Calina Herman Farewell | |||
On November 10, 2017, Little Jackalope indicated in a comment on the Amateur Sleuth Blog that it is possible that ''Shadow Ranch'' will be re-released, although there were no plans to do so at the time.<ref name="ASB post iSHA not available"></ref> | On November 10, 2017, Little Jackalope indicated in a comment on the Amateur Sleuth Blog that it is possible that ''Shadow Ranch'' will be re-released, although there were no plans to do so at the time.<ref name="ASB post iSHA not available"></ref> | ||
== Lost | ==Lost Material== | ||
Currently, the full version and the Lite version of the ''Shadow Ranch'' app are lost and cannot be downloaded or purchased on iOS devices.<ref name="ASB post iSHA not available"></ref> Although there may still be some iOS devices with the full version and/or the Lite version of the app installed, there is no evidence that either of these have been made accessible online. | Currently, the full version and the Lite version of the ''Shadow Ranch'' app are lost and cannot be downloaded or purchased on iOS devices.<ref name="ASB post iSHA not available"></ref> Although there may still be some iOS devices with the full version and/or the Lite version of the app installed, there is no evidence that either of these have been made accessible online. | ||
== Found | ==Found Material== | ||
Although the ''Shadow Ranch'' apps themselves are currently lost, several images and videos of the game still exist online. These include the following: | Although the ''Shadow Ranch'' apps themselves are currently lost, several images and videos of the game still exist online. These include the following: | ||
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** 1 for the iPhone/iPod Touch version<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> (high quality) | ** 1 for the iPhone/iPod Touch version<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> (high quality) | ||
** 1 for the iPad version (which includes the text "HD")<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> (high quality) | ** 1 for the iPad version (which includes the text "HD")<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> (high quality) | ||
** 1 for the Lite version (which includes the text "Lite")<ref name="Formid Apps">[https://fr.formidapps.com/ios/app.nancy-drew-shadow-ranch-lite-jtiEmCnm.aspx iSHA Lite page on Formid Apps, including an image of the Lite version app design] Retrieved 27 | ** 1 for the Lite version (which includes the text "Lite")<ref name="Formid Apps">[https://fr.formidapps.com/ios/app.nancy-drew-shadow-ranch-lite-jtiEmCnm.aspx iSHA Lite page on Formid Apps, including an image of the Lite version app design.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> (low quality) | ||
* Screenshot of the opening screen<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | * Screenshot of the opening screen<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | ||
* 6 promotional images showing screenshots from the game<ref name="iSHA Product Info"></ref><ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | * 6 promotional images showing screenshots from the game<ref name="iSHA Product Info"></ref><ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | ||
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* 2 wallpapers<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | * 2 wallpapers<ref name="ND Walkthroughs"></ref> | ||
* Official game trailer uploaded by Her Interactive<ref name="iSHA Official Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KAQanjvKbE&list=PLF82B161AC2A38D6F iSHA | * Official game trailer uploaded by Her Interactive<ref name="iSHA Official Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KAQanjvKbE&list=PLF82B161AC2A38D6F ''iSHA'' official trailer.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
* Game commercial uploaded by Her Interactive<ref name="iSHA commercial">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDuqGi5ywc iSHA | * Game commercial uploaded by Her Interactive<ref name="iSHA commercial">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDuqGi5ywc ''iSHA'' commercial uploaded by Her Interactive.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
* Promotional contest video called "Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad" by Her Interactive <ref name="Case of missing ipad">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZkVqawgGic Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad video] Retrieved 27 | * Promotional contest video called "Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad" by Her Interactive <ref name="Case of missing ipad">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZkVqawgGic Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad video.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
* 6 promotional videos called the "Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries" by Her Interactive <ref name="iSHA Radio Mysteries">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCA18D9983251D213 Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries video playlist by John Hudson] Retrieved 27 | * 6 promotional videos called the "Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries" by Her Interactive <ref name="iSHA Radio Mysteries">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCA18D9983251D213 Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries video playlist by John Hudson.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
* 2 soundtrack videos: | * 2 soundtrack videos: | ||
** Partial original soundtrack uploaded by girldetective.org<ref name="iSHA Partial Soundtrack">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljPtCaUE-k iSHA Partial Soundtrack uploaded by girldetective.org] Retrieved 27 | ** Partial original soundtrack uploaded by girldetective.org<ref name="iSHA Partial Soundtrack">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljPtCaUE-k iSHA Partial Soundtrack uploaded by girldetective.org.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
** Full original soundtrack uploaded by Nancy Drew Walkthroughs<ref name="iSHA Official Soundtrack">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IzR69EJs90 iSHA | ** Full original soundtrack uploaded by Nancy Drew Walkthroughs<ref name="iSHA Official Soundtrack">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IzR69EJs90 ''iSHA'' official soundtrack.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
* Full, 54-video walkthrough by arglefumph<ref name="iSHA Full Walkthrough">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7030B3EBB68C4216 iSHA | * Full, 54-video walkthrough by arglefumph<ref name="iSHA Full Walkthrough">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7030B3EBB68C4216 ''iSHA'' full walkthrough video playlist by arglefumph.] Retrieved 27 Mar '22</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
===Images=== | |||
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - iPhone Front Cover.jpeg|iSHA iPhone/iPod Touch app design | Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - iPhone Front Cover.jpeg|''iSHA'' iPhone/iPod Touch app design. | ||
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - iPad Front Cover.jpeg|iSHA iPad app design | Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - iPad Front Cover.jpeg|''iSHA'' iPad app design. | ||
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - Lite Front Cover.jpeg|iSHA Lite app design (low quality) | Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - Lite Front Cover.jpeg|''iSHA'' Lite app design (low quality). | ||
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - Opening Screen.jpeg|iSHA | Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries- Shadow Ranch - Opening Screen.jpeg|''iSHA'' opening screen. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 1.jpeg|iSHA promotional screenshot 1 | ISHA Screenshot 1.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 1. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 2.jpeg|iSHA promotional screenshot 2 | ISHA Screenshot 2.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 2. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 3.jpeg|iSHA promotional screenshot 3 | ISHA Screenshot 3.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 3. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 4.jpeg|iSHA promotional screenshot 4 | ISHA Screenshot 4.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 4. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 5.jpeg|iSHA promotional screenshot 5 | ISHA Screenshot 5.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 5. | ||
ISHA Screenshot 6.png|iSHA promotional screenshot 6 | ISHA Screenshot 6.png|''iSHA'' promotional screenshot 6. | ||
ISHA Promo Image 1.jpeg|iSHA promotional image 1 | ISHA Promo Image 1.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional image 1. | ||
ISHA Promo Image 2.jpeg|iSHA promotional image 2 | ISHA Promo Image 2.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional image 2. | ||
ISHA Promo Image 3.jpeg|iSHA promotional image 3 | ISHA Promo Image 3.jpeg|''iSHA'' promotional image 3. | ||
ISHA Wallpaper 1.jpeg|iSHA wallpaper 1 | ISHA Wallpaper 1.jpeg|''iSHA'' wallpaper 1. | ||
ISHA Wallpaper 2.jpeg|iSHA wallpaper 2 | ISHA Wallpaper 2.jpeg|''iSHA'' wallpaper 2. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Videos === | ===Videos=== | ||
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|description1 =iSHA official trailer | |description1 =''iSHA'' official trailer. | ||
|service2 =youtube | |service2 =youtube | ||
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|description2 =iSHA commercial | |description2 =''iSHA'' commercial. | ||
|service3 =youtube | |service3 =youtube | ||
|id3 = | |id3 =v=3IzR69EJs90 | ||
|description3 =iSHA full original soundtrack | |description3 =''iSHA'' full original soundtrack. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Video|perrow =3 | {{Video|perrow =3 | ||
|service1 =youtube | |service1 =youtube | ||
|id1 = | |id1 =v=PZkVqawgGic | ||
|description1 =Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad | |description1 =''Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad'' | ||
|service2 =youtube | |service2 =youtube | ||
|id2 = | |id2 =v=mKrTZjNWw3A&list=PLCA18D9983251D213&index=1 | ||
|description2 =Nancy Drew Radio Mystery #1 | |description2 =''Nancy Drew Radio Mystery #1'' | ||
|service3 =youtube | |service3 =youtube | ||
|id3 = | |id3 =v=BVgVLoAOfDI&list=PL7030B3EBB68C4216&index=1 | ||
|description3 =Part 1 of arglefumph's iSHA walkthrough | |description3 =Part 1 of arglefumph's ''iSHA'' walkthrough. | ||
}} | }} | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Lost video games]] | [[Category:Lost video games]] | ||
[[Category:Completely lost media]] |
Revision as of 22:14, 14 April 2022
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch (hereafter referred to as Shadow Ranch; also commonly abbreviated as iSHA) is the first and only installment of the Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries gamebook series developed by Her Interactive. Originally slated for release during the 2010 holiday season,[1] Shadow Ranch was released on February 23, 2011 to iOS 3.0 and 3.2 on the Apple App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices.[2][3] A Lite version of the app, which enabled users to play the first chapter of the game for free, was released on April 11, 2011.[4]
Compatibility Issues and Availability
Sometime around 2014, Shadow Ranch began facing compatibility issues. This is evidenced by a post from April 5, 2014 on Her Interactive's Amateur Sleuth Blog titled "Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch", directing readers to contact Apple Support "[i]f you are experiencing technical problems with iTunes, the Apple App Store, or your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch."[5]
Since at least 2015, both the full version and the Lite version of Shadow Ranch have not been available in the App Store,[6][7] and some fans who had downloaded the app previously began reporting issues where they could not navigate past the main menu, making the game unplayable.[8]
Calina Herman (a.k.a. Little Jackalope), former Her Interactive marketing intern and marketing coordinator,[9] indicated on her personal website and in a comment on the Amateur Sleuth Blog that Shadow Ranch is no longer available in the App Store because it is incompatible with the latest iOS.[10][11] Nancy Drew Walkthroughs alleges that the app was discontinued in 2014.[12]
On November 10, 2017, Little Jackalope indicated in a comment on the Amateur Sleuth Blog that it is possible that Shadow Ranch will be re-released, although there were no plans to do so at the time.[11]
Lost Material
Currently, the full version and the Lite version of the Shadow Ranch app are lost and cannot be downloaded or purchased on iOS devices.[11] Although there may still be some iOS devices with the full version and/or the Lite version of the app installed, there is no evidence that either of these have been made accessible online.
Found Material
Although the Shadow Ranch apps themselves are currently lost, several images and videos of the game still exist online. These include the following:
- 3 images of the app designs:
- Screenshot of the opening screen[12]
- 6 promotional images showing screenshots from the game[2][12]
- 3 promotional images that do not use screenshots from the game[12]
- 2 wallpapers[12]
- Official game trailer uploaded by Her Interactive[14]
- Game commercial uploaded by Her Interactive[15]
- Promotional contest video called "Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad" by Her Interactive [16]
- 6 promotional videos called the "Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries" by Her Interactive [17]
- 2 soundtrack videos:
- Full, 54-video walkthrough by arglefumph[20]
Gallery
Images
Videos
References
- ↑ iSHA announcement of the gamebook. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 iSHA Product information page. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA launch announcement. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Lite launch announcement. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ Amateur Sleuth Blog: "Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch" (2014-04-05) Retrieved Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA game review, including a note that the game was no longer available for download. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Community Forums post, inquiring about whether the game can still be purchased. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Community Forums post, indicating issue with moving past the opening screen. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ Calina Herman Farewell announcement. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Information Page by Calina Herman. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Amateur Sleuth Blog post, including comment from L.J. about iSHA not being available in the App Store. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 iSHA information page by Nancy Drew Walkthroughs. Retrieved 26 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Lite page on Formid Apps, including an image of the Lite version app design. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA official trailer. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA commercial uploaded by Her Interactive. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ Nancy Drew: Case of the Missing iPad video. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ Nancy Drew Radio Mysteries video playlist by John Hudson. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA Partial Soundtrack uploaded by girldetective.org. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA official soundtrack. Retrieved 27 Mar '22
- ↑ iSHA full walkthrough video playlist by arglefumph. Retrieved 27 Mar '22