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After a Paris bombing, tourist George and journalist Nico investigate a Templar conspiracy through point-and-click clues and puzzles.
Released 19 Sep 2024
Investigate a Paris Bombing
Unravel a Templar Mystery
Question Colorful Witnesses
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
Developed by Revolution Software Ltd · Published by Revolution Software Ltd, Rokky
American tourist George Stobbart and journalist Nico Collard are drawn into an investigation that begins in Paris and leads them across Europe and the Middle East. They follow clues toward a mystery connected to the Knights Templar.
Explore locations, inspect objects, collect items, and question the people you meet. Conversations and evidence reveal leads, while using objects and clues in the right places helps move the investigation forward.
Progress through a story-led sequence of locations by solving puzzles based on observation, deduction, and combining items. In this Reforged edition, you can switch between updated and original graphics, choose mouse, controller, or touchscreen controls, and use optional hints or highlights.
Players in the supplied reviews often praise the Templar mystery, memorable characters, humor, and the investigative feel of following clues. The visual refresh and instant switch to the original artwork are also recurring highlights, especially for returning players. Some reviewers find the conversations and travel slow, and opinions differ on how logical or demanding the puzzles are.
Step out onto the streets of Paris in "Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged", a substantially enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic game. Enjoy a globe-spanning story when intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard are pitched into a gripping adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting dark conspiracies to discover the arcane secrets of the Knights Templar.
Whether it's your first time or you're revisiting a beloved classic, get ready to enjoy the masterful “Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged!”
Compelling Storyline: Dive into a gripping narrative filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations. Join George and Nico as they investigate a trail of mysteries that takes them from the bustling streets of Paris to exotic locales around Europe and the Middle East.
Fully Voice Acted: Lose yourself in the game's atmosphere with fully-voiced dialogue and engaging performances bringing a cast of wonderful, colorful characters to life.
Challenging Puzzles: Put your intellect to the test with thought-provoking puzzles that require observation, deduction, and creativity to solve. From deciphering codes to manipulating objects, every challenge is a step closer to uncovering the arcane secrets.
4K Remastered Visuals: Experience the magic of the original game with enhanced high-definition graphics, bringing the picturesque landscapes, detailed characters, and intricate environments to life in beautiful 4K for the first time ever.
Enhanced Audio: Immerse yourself in the enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico's second adventure to date, including the iconic soundtrack from world-acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung.
Bonus Content: Never-heard-before dialogue restored from original scripts, plus secrets to unlock on game completion...
Contemporary Adventure Gameplay: Discover the joy of a modern adventure style or rediscover the nostalgia of classic point and click - the choice is yours, as you solve puzzles, gather clues, and interact with a colorful cast of characters.
Graphics Toggle: Seamlessly hot swap between original and reforged graphics at any time!
Game Help: Integrated story recap, on demand hints or automatic highlights as you play.
Mouse / Controller / Touchscreen: Switch between three fully supported control styles.
Streamlined Interface: Option Exhaustion, Fast Exit, Walk Assist and Subtitle features, all configurable to your taste.
Autosave / Manual Save: Progress is safely stored automatically but you can also bookmark and relive your favourite moments too.
Dialogue History: Reread the previous conversation to never miss a word.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 26 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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