Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

In Paris, American George Stobbart and French journalist Nico Collard investigate a stolen painting and a gallery owner's murder. Their search draws them into a conspiracy rooted in old historical mysteries.

Explore locations, inspect scenes, question people, collect objects, and use clues and inventory items to solve point-and-click puzzles. Dialogue and investigation move the case forward.

The trail leads beyond Paris through European settings, including Catalonia, as George and Nico piece together the painting's history. An optional hint system can assist when a puzzle proves difficult; the scenes use hand-drawn backgrounds with stylized 3D characters.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its return to classic point-and-click adventure, its historical mystery, painted backgrounds, and the humor and partnership of George and Nico. Some find the puzzles satisfying and the story engaging, while others criticize puzzle logic or difficulty, slow pacing, and the character presentation.