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Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

200983/100
Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventure

Comedy · Fantasy · Historical · Mystery

Broken Sword's adventure hinges on a blend of classic point-and-click interactions and a narrative that revels in historical intrigue. The Director's Cut enhances the experience with a more involved story and puzzles that demand a keen eye for detail and a willingness to explore every inch of the environment. Its enduring appeal lies in the way it weaves together European history and a globe-trotting mystery, creating a compelling experience that rewards both patience and a thirst for knowledge.

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Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut is an enhanced remake and director's cut of the classic 1996 point-and-click adventure game Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars. Unlike in the original game, where George Stobbart is the only playable character, Nicole Collard is controllable for selected game sections. While certain puzzles from the original segments were simplified, new first-person puzzles were also added. Hotspots are highlighted, and a hint system is added, along with a diary in which the player character takes notes. Some of the original game's dialogue and cutscenes were removed, with the blood edited out of retained cutscenes.

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Why recommended

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