“In terms of the typical Nancy Drew, this game takes its story to another level. This wasn't a solve-it and save an innocent person from going to jail game, this was a preventing wide-scale disaster and saving the world game. A change of pace (if it can be called that) in a very real sense.” -- Game Industry News
“I also have to say, this was unanimously voted our entire family's favorite Nancy Drew game ever! Some of my favorites were the archery, zip-lining, and learning to play the bagpipe. The puzzles in the game were challenging, yet not so hard it made you want to quit playing! -- Hope's Cafe
“Nancy Drew - The Silent Spy became even a better game than the previous one. A great story and awesome puzzles are still the key elements of this game.” -- 3rd Strike
“The Silent Spy is a full-on spy thriller complete with secret hideouts, daring infiltrations, coded messages, and high-tech spy gadgets. Ruggedly scenic, history-rich Scotland is a fantastic setting, and kids will learn a lot about Scottish culture along the way. The puzzles are as challenging as ever, and the storytelling is mature and compelling. Like its predecessors, the game lets players fast-forward through the dialog if they choose. The Silent Spy is a high point in a series that's already full of fantastic titles." -- Common Sense Media
“Nancy Drew has made a career out of solving mysteries. Occasionally she faces danger -- especially when she's discovered the identity of a perpetrator or when she's uncovered information that's worth money -- and the perpetrator feels it's in their best interest to shut her up. But I can't remember any previous Nancy Drew game where a major city full of people, and ultimately even the world, depended on Nancy's uncovering an evil plot and living to tell the tale. The Silent Spy has a more serious plot than previous Nancy Drew games.” -- Gameboomers
“Nancy Drew The Silent Spy is one of the most heart wrenching Nancy Drew Personal Computer (PC) games I have ever played. We learn quite a bit of interesting information about Nancy's mother... It was a pleasure for me to play and review Nancy Drew The Silent Spy on the PC.” -- Family Friendly Gaming
“It's got the excellent dialogue, the beautiful art, the well-acted voice overs, and the mind-bending puzzles players have come to expect and enjoy. If you're a fan of the series, or of adventure games in general, this is a title you should get.” -- True PC Gaming
“The teenage sleuth, whose popularity among young girls has remained for more than 80 years, has seen her fair share of adaptations. Yet no version of Nancy Drew has been as lively and interactive as the series of computer games. With 29 "Drew" games under their belt since 1998, Her Interactive is still going strong with at least two new releases a year.” -- The Daily Nebraskan
“Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy is a solid entry in the Nancy Drew stories, with an especially well-done premise...
If you like adventure games and spies, this is a game for you.” -- GameCola
“All in all, Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy is another great addition to the franchise. With this game, I applaud Her Interactive for taking the series into a more serious and mature direction. At a minimum, the game helps to develop Nancy as a deep and compelling character. The fun puzzles add to the enjoyment of the game - they are just difficult enough to be challenging without crossing over into frustration. I highly recommend this game to all fans of the series. I also recommend this game as an introduction for gamers who have yet to try out the series.” -- Adventure Classic Gaming
“The Silent Spy has to be the best Nancy Drew PC Game I've ever played by far. Even the music was incredible, like Kate's Theme which I've had to listen to on YouTube over and over again. The entire soundtrack was gorgeous and didn't even sound like video game music. Plus the story line was heart wrenching completely through. I'm twenty five years old and I was tearing up through the game.” -- Our Whiskey Lullaby
“The plotline about Nancy's mother is supported by strong writing. There are phone conversations between Nancy and her father, which are fraught with emotion about their lost family member. Additionally, there are five flashbacks which feature Young Nancy and her mother at home. One of Kate's old acquaintances features heavily in the plotline, as well.” -- The Arglefumph Blog
“If you've never gotten into this series of games in the past, this is a great place to jump in. Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy is a super fun, challenging, and attention grabbing title that will keep you attached to your screen for hours. I have enjoyed each and every title previously published, but I was extra pleased with this newest addition, due in large part to the intriguing plot, as well as the variety of puzzles and locations to explore. I've always been a Nancy Drew fan, now it's time for you to become one too.” -- Computer Times - Editor's Choice Winner
"Fill in the blanks between Kate’s love for her daughter and husband with ‘Kate wanted to save the world but now Nancy is the only one who can finish the job’ and you’ve got a genuine driving force behind a story that will stop you from putting your computer mouse down until the plot is uncovered and justice is served." -- J Station X
"Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy is a great game in the Nancy Drew series. It was interesting having a game in which Nancy is driven by her personal need to know what happened to her mother. Everything is handled seriously and you can feel how the Drew family misses Kate." -- Save or Quit
