""She's baaaaack"

Another Code returns, yet outside of my country of region! Thanks for that Nintendo! We are back with good ole Ashley Robbins, and on another Scooby adventure of mystery! This time around we have a lot less thoughtful puzzles and more dialogue though. And while some of this certainly makes the game's pace slower than necessary there are some genuine highlights to be had. Seeing the growth and maturity that has blossomed through Ashley is by far the greatest amongst those. From slightly cheeky tween to mellow lonely teen, Ashley is no longer the same girl we knew from before. She is far more pensive, and the shapes of her dreams and desires take a front-seat role this time around. I would easily say the puzzles and story are weaker this time around, but the colorful cast and delightful evolution of Ashley make the playthrough worthwhile regardless. It's a slower and longer game more focused on people, their interactions, and Ashley as a person. If you enjoyed the first game, this is a definite for fans, or if you just love Ashley as much as I do, that is a selling point as well. A shame this is the end of her journey, as I felt it was just getting started to even greater and more endearing possibilities. Either way, this is a little adventure gem I don't regret modding my wii just to play.

We hereby award: The Bronze Seal of Recognition