Games
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars - Director's Cut
Released 2009 | iOS, Mac, PC, Wii, DS
Paris in the Fall... a brutal murder at the Palais Royale. When Nico Collard is invited to interview statesman Pierre Carchon, she finds herself inextricably drawn into a terrifying conspiracy.
One of the all-time classic adventures, multi BAFTA-nominated 'Broken Sword: Director's Cut' pitches sassy journalist Nico Collard, and intrepid American George Stobbart into a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy. Guide George and Nico on their globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar.
Featuring a widely-praised touch interface, 'Broken Sword: The Director's Cut' introduces an intricate new narrative thread, alongside the classic story that has charmed millions of players. It's time to experience George and Nico's worldwide adventure in a whole new way, with brand new puzzles, hilarious new jokes, and the distinctive, rich story that made the series so deservedly renowned. This is adventure gaming at its very best.
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Featuring a widely-praised touch interface, 'Broken Sword: The Director's Cut' introduces an intricate new narrative thread, alongside the classic story that has charmed millions of players. It's time to experience George and Nico's worldwide adventure in a whole new way, with brand new puzzles, hilarious new jokes, and the distinctive, rich story that made the series so deservedly renowned. This is adventure gaming at its very best.
Named one of '25 Best iPad Games' by GamePro - "... beautiful art, high-quality soundtrack, and fantastic animation"
Featuring higher resolution graphics, and additional features over the iPhone version, which itself received the following rave reviews:
"...this is a must-play game: a latter day blockbuster in a director's cut form". The Independent online (5/5)
"An extraordinary example of how to properly remake a classic". Pocket Gamer (9/10)
Broken Sword: Shadow Of The Templars has always been a stellar example of video games' potential as a storytelling medium; now it also serves as a masterclass in porting to a handheld platform. With its glistening presentation, adroit controls and additional content, this is arguably one of the finest titles to appear on the App Store to date. Digital Spy (5/5)
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The wait is over. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut has released on PC and Mac. With all the features of the iPhone and iPad versions, including the new Director's Cut content and the Broken Sword comic, we really hope you will enjoy the Director's Cut of the classic.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to see The Director’s Cut on the formats which made the original such a smash,” says Charles Cecil, managing director, Revolution Software. “The additions and enhancements make this feel as fresh as ever – I am confident that the Director’s Cut will prove to be every bit as popular today as its predecessor was previously.”
Available for Windows and OSX online at Steam
Available for Netbooks online at AppUp
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The wait is over. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut has released on PC and Mac. With all the features of the iPhone and iPad versions, including the new Director's Cut content and the Broken Sword comic, we really hope you will enjoy the Director's Cut of the classic.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to see The Director’s Cut on the formats which made the original such a smash,” says Charles Cecil, managing director, Revolution Software. “The additions and enhancements make this feel as fresh as ever – I am confident that the Director’s Cut will prove to be every bit as popular today as its predecessor was previously.”
Available for Windows and OSX online at Steam
Available for Netbooks online at AppUp
Additional PC Language Files
See Support on how to install additional languages
The original Broken Sword game updated and re-written for Nintendo Wii and DS. Exploiting the tactile control opportunities of these revolutionary formats, the game features several hours of additional story / gameplay interwoven with the original, plus many new features. Facial expressions, drawn by comic book artist Dave Gibbons, portray the mood and emotions of characters in conversation. A hint system offers you subtle hints if the game thinks that you're stuck. First person views have been added for dramatic scenes, context appropriate mini-games, a diary system, 16 bit coloured backgrounds on Wii, and much more.
The game opens in Paris, where photo-journalist Nico Collard has just picked up an assignment. She is en route to the Palais Royale to interview media magnate Pierre Carchon. This scoop is the break that she has been waiting for - the chance to make her a household name. Carchon has been giving a talk to a select group of luminaries in his famed salon overlooking the central garden: but Nico has a special invite - for a private audience. Little does she know that the mime, who startles her as she approaches, is a merciless killer in waiting or that she and Carchon already share a sinister and powerful connection, or that Carchon's glamorous wife Imelda will change Nico's life for ever. As the story unfolds, it is clear that everyone has a dark secret and Nico will be devastated to discover her own. Aided by the amiable American tourist George Stobbart, Nico embarks upon a quest to find the killer and uncover the ancient conspiracy he is protecting. Never in their most fevered imaginings could the two predict the dark events to follow. And only with your help will they succeed in unravelling the mysteries of the Broken Sword.
Check out Ubisoft's Official BSDC Website
Reviews
Reviews have been glowing - receiving 86% from Official Nintendo Magazine, 90% from Retro Gamer, and 8/10 from Britain's Daily Telegraph.
"One of the best point-and-click games ever, this will appear to both newcomers and fans" Official Nintendo Magazine
"At its heart Shadow of the Templars is an enthralling, sumptuous adventure with wonderful characters and a marvelous sense of wit and charm" Daily Telegraph
"... a wonderfully intelligent game" Yahoo
"... Broken Sword, with its engagingly deep storyline, gorgeous art, fun writing, entertaining puzzles and terrific vocal cast, just raised the bar to a level that will be incredibly hard to meet for any game" videogametalk
Gamezone
Pocketgamer
The original Broken Sword game updated and re-written for Nintendo Wii and DS. Exploiting the tactile control opportunities of these revolutionary formats, the game features several hours of additional story / gameplay interwoven with the original, plus many new features. Facial expressions, drawn by comic book artist Dave Gibbons, portray the mood and emotions of characters in conversation. A hint system offers you subtle hints if the game thinks that you're stuck. First person views have been added for dramatic scenes, context appropriate mini-games, a diary system, 16 bit coloured backgrounds on Wii, and much more.
The game opens in Paris, where photo-journalist Nico Collard has just picked up an assignment. She is en route to the Palais Royale to interview media magnate Pierre Carchon. This scoop is the break that she has been waiting for - the chance to make her a household name. Carchon has been giving a talk to a select group of luminaries in his famed salon overlooking the central garden: but Nico has a special invite - for a private audience. Little does she know that the mime, who startles her as she approaches, is a merciless killer in waiting or that she and Carchon already share a sinister and powerful connection, or that Carchon's glamorous wife Imelda will change Nico's life for ever. As the story unfolds, it is clear that everyone has a dark secret and Nico will be devastated to discover her own. Aided by the amiable American tourist George Stobbart, Nico embarks upon a quest to find the killer and uncover the ancient conspiracy he is protecting. Never in their most fevered imaginings could the two predict the dark events to follow. And only with your help will they succeed in unravelling the mysteries of the Broken Sword.
Check out Ubisoft's Official BSDC Website
Reviews
Reviews have been glowing - receiving 86% from Official Nintendo Magazine, 90% from Retro Gamer, and 8/10 from Britain's Daily Telegraph.
"One of the best point-and-click games ever, this will appear to both newcomers and fans" Official Nintendo Magazine
"At its heart Shadow of the Templars is an enthralling, sumptuous adventure with wonderful characters and a marvelous sense of wit and charm" Daily Telegraph
"... a wonderfully intelligent game" Yahoo
"... Broken Sword, with its engagingly deep storyline, gorgeous art, fun writing, entertaining puzzles and terrific vocal cast, just raised the bar to a level that will be incredibly hard to meet for any game" videogametalk
Gamezone
Pocketgamer