Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (PC)

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Product Features

• An intensely twisitng, turning epic based on the controversial, historical legend of the Knights Templar
• Completely hand-painted by artists formerly of the renowned Don Bluth Studios (An American Tail and laser disc games Dragon's Lair and Space Ace)
• Feature film quality animation
• Scored by acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung (Nostradamus)
• Intuitive, easy-to-use interface

Product Details

• ASIN: B000E3U2WY
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,476 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Uncover the identity of a jester assassin. Unlock the legend of the Knights Templar. And unravel a plot as twisted as the catacombs you'll be prowling. As American in Paris George Stobbart, you find it odd when an accordion-playing clown darts out of a cafe clutching a briefcase. Moments later, you're sent flying from the force of a massive explosion right into a sinister world of intrigue. The coveted contents of that briefcase? A fiercely guarded manuscript penned by a clandestine medieval order - the Knights Templar. Steal it back before a group of megalomaniacs fathoms its mysteries and overturns the very balance of life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Classic, adventure, July 6, 2006

By 

Kim (Texas) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (PC) (CD-ROM)

I just played this game for the first time and it's great! A classic adventure with great humor and good challenging gameplay. Much better than the 3rd game in the series, "Broken Sword: Sleeping Dragon."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A classic game, February 11, 2008

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Lunatic Fringe (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (PC) (CD-ROM)

Positive:

These games will always be a beloved part of my childhood. If I am ever talented enough to create my own Adventure game I will pay a trubute to this series.

Age range: 12 and up is best

Some of the humor will be lost on a young audience, but the characters are quite amusing. When I was little I enjoyed the fact that there are actually consequences for making the wrong decision! the "Dead screen" was a reminder to think! Some of the scenes are mildly frightening and there may be a bit of suggestive content, but most children will not pick up on this.

Usability: 5/5
The interface of the game is simple enough for a child, but the puzzles are often quite challenging. All that you have to do is point and click! Occasionally time will be of the essence, but it is not troubling.


Replay value: 4/5
I will replay the game if I forget how to solve the problems.



Negative:

It is dissapointing that the first game will not run on Vista. The second game is fine. This series is still great! It is one of the best adventure games I have played despite this.

If you have a small amount of RAM this game may run a tad slowly.

Some of the characters are a bit typical, but others are quirky and amusing. My favorite character was always the sharp and perceptive Nico.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good game repackaged, September 2, 2006

By 

Lynn S. Hendricks "Wordmama" (Carson City, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (PC) (CD-ROM)

This is great stuff! but be aware that it's actually "Broken Sword: Circle of Blood" retitled. As others say, it's well worth the minimal price and a fine game; I wish the latest Broken Sword had been half this good.