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Join journalist Nico and American tourist George in a globe-spanning point-and-click investigation of a Templar conspiracy.
Released 26 Aug 2010
Investigate a Templar Conspiracy
Play Nico’s Story
Question Colorful Characters
One of the all-time classic adventures, multi award winning "Broken Sword: Director's Cut" pitches sassy journalist Nico Collard, and intrepid American George Stobbart into a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
Developed by Revolution Software Ltd · Published by Revolution Software Ltd
Journalist Nico Collard and American tourist George Stobbart become involved in an investigation that grows into a conspiracy connected to the Knights Templar. The Director’s Cut adds story material that gives Nico a playable part in events surrounding the mystery.
Explore illustrated locations, inspect objects, collect clues, question characters, and solve puzzles to move the investigation forward. Conversations and observation are central to uncovering information and deciding what to do next.
The adventure travels across multiple countries and mixes point-and-click exploration with puzzle-solving and voiced dialogue. Added features include first-person minigames, a help system, and tools for highlighting interactive hotspots.
Players who praise the game often point to its mystery-driven story, witty dialogue, memorable characters, and puzzles they find satisfying and generally logical. Nostalgia brings some players back for repeated play, while others enjoy it as a point-and-click adventure on its own. Criticism varies: some players object to the Director’s Cut additions or changes, Nico’s reduced role later in the story, or uneven voice work; a few also report trouble running the game.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
