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Journalist Nico and adventurer George trace an obsidian artifact through a Mayan mystery, solving point-and-click puzzles.
Released 02 Dec 2009
Investigate an Obsidian Artifact
Explore Mayan Mystery Sites
Question Dozens of Characters
‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.
Developed by Revolution Software Ltd · Published by Revolution Software Ltd
Journalist Nico Collard finds an ancient obsidian artifact while investigating a drug gang. With adventurer George Stobbart, she follows its trail into a mystery involving Mayan history and dangerous conspiracies.
Explore varied locations, examine objects and clues, and talk with the people you meet. George and Nico each take part in the investigation, with Nico playing a more active role than in the previous game.
Solve puzzles by interpreting clues and using or combining inventory items. The remastered edition adds updated visuals, a hint system and diary, along with an interactive digital comic.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its classic point-and-click style, hand-drawn presentation, humorous dialogue and George and Nico’s characters. Many find the puzzles engaging, and some appreciate the hint system when they get stuck. Other reviewers feel the story and puzzles are uneven or less compelling than the first game, and slow character movement is a recurring frustration.
‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George Stobbart, into a mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which they must overcome powerful forces and antagonists who will stop at nothing to fulfil their evil ambitions.
Torment and terror, sacrificial rituals, and bloody massacre is unearthed beneath a veil of Mayan mystery. Kidnap, stolen treasure, astronomy, and deadly drug baron are the least of the duo’s worries, as divine forces threaten to annihilate mankind! Nerve, cunning and guile are essential in order to conquer in this compelling adventure, guaranteed to leave you with an aching brain and a beating heart. Are you up to the challenge?
Along with an exclusive new interactive digital comic, from ‘Watchmen’ co-creator Dave Gibbons, the game boasts fully animated facial expressions, enhanced graphics throughout, high quality music as well as a context-sensitive hint system, and diary.
Over 60 characters with which to interact
A multitude of highly detailed locations to explore
Hundreds of mind-bending puzzles and clues to collect
Beautiful classically animated sequences
Stunning music from world-famous composer, Barrington Pheloung
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Achievements | 27 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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