Nominated
Best European Adventure
European Games Awards (20009)
Available for:
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 – The Shadow of the Templars: 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.
Broken Sword – The Shadow of the Templars: 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.
- Includes a digital version of Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons’s collector’s comic
- Full English, German, French, Italian and Spanish speech and subtitles available
Reviews
Those new to the series will fall in love with the engrossing storyline, and those who were smitten the first time around will enjoy the new scenes which add depth to the plot. Highly recommended
Official Nintendo Magazine
Between the high-end production values and the fascinating story (which quickly spins off into a ‘Da Vinci Code’-like historical conspiracy), Broken Sword: Director’s Cut is a real winner
Slide to Play.com
An extraordinary example of how to properly remake a classic, Broken Sword: Director's Cut remasters the original with wise alterations that galvanise rather than degrade.
Pocket Gamer
Awards
Best Adventure
Generation 4 (1994)
Best Quest
Quest magazine (1997)
Nominated
Best Port/Updated Re-release
Adventure Gamers' 2009 Aggie Awards (2010)
Best Story
British Academy Video Games Awards (BAFTA) (2009)
Original Edition
The original "Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars" is available from GOG.com FREE when you purchase the Director's Cut.
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Platform: Android
- Ensure you have the latest version of the Marketplace/Google Play App
- Check your available memory. We recommend at least 1.6 GB of free space to successfully install Broken Sword 1.
- Restart your device
- Check if it’s trying to install it to internal memory or your SD card.
- You can do this under the equivalent of Settings > Applications > Broken Sword: Director’s Cut, depending on your device.
- Download the game over a WiFi connection instead of connecting using your phone’s service provider.
- Contact Google Play Support
Problems with the touch interface
Platform: Android, iOS
1) Open the inventory by tapping it once.
2) Press down your finger on the item you wish to use, and wait for it to pop above your finger.
3) Keep holding your finger down and drag it over the screen to where you wish to use the item (there will be a ‘hotspot’).
4) When your finger is over the hotspot, the item should highlight yellow while still above your finger.
5) Let go of the item by lifting your finger from the screen.
You can also use this method to combine two items in your inventory.
Before using this support area be sure to check you are running on or above the recommended system requirements located at the bottom of this page.
Android
Crashes
Black Screen on Sony Xperia
Please make sure your Sony firmware is fully up to date with the most recent version. Here is more information on how you can update: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/discover-more/update-your-xperia-software/
Error Messages
Humble Bundle App Not Installed
It's possible that there might be two conflicting certificates, one for external and one for internal storage. Temporarily unmount your SD card and try again. Alternatively you might be able to get it to work by using a different download manager, such as Astro.
Sound
Problems with Speech Audio
Delete the SETTINGS.ELA file in the "bs1dc_saves" directory. Be careful not to delete any other files as these contain your saved games.
Adding Languages to the game
You can add additional speech language support by downloading extra files from the options menu within the game. Select the speech audio flag that corresponds to the language you wish to use, and if not already installed, you'll be asked if you want to download it.
Gameboy Advance
Crashes
Crashes on the Goat Screen in Ireland
We believe this bug is caused when the game is saved in the pub cellar then subsequently restored. Please DO NOT save the game on the cellar screen.
General
Cannot get to Syria
If you are stuck in the game and cannot get to the Syria section it is because you have hit a nasty bug which occurs if you play the game in a certain order. To avoid this bug you need to get the Marib clue from the Montfaucon sewers before going to Spain. To get the clue you need to use the Gem and the Tripod on the stone column in the Templar meeting room.
Save Game not working in Ireland
Avoid saving the game on the Pub Cellar screen.
Can’t interact with the Cat in Syria
Avoid saving the game on the Syria Market screen.
iOS
Sound
Problems with Speech Audio
Delete the SETTINGS.ELA file in the "bs1dc_saves" directory. Be careful not to delete any other files as these contain your saved games.
Adding Languages to the game
You can add additional speech language files to your iOS game by downloading extra files from here, and copying them into your install directory. English Audio Speech File French Audio Speech File German Audio Speech File Italian Audio Speech File Spanish Audio Speech File
Instructions:
- Download the Audio Speech file that you would like to add to the game (please right click on the file above).
- After installing the game on your iOS device, connect the device to your computer and run iTunes.
- In iTunes ensure that you are in the ‘Library’ section (button on top right will display the option to switch to 'iTunes Store'). Click on the button representing you device in the same row.
- The window should now change to show information about your device, with the name of your device on the left of the bar. Select ‘Apps’ button.
- A window showing the Apps in your library should appear. Scroll to the bottom of the page and you should see a ‘File Sharing’ section.
- Click on the game’s icon to list files in the ‘Documents' window.
- Either select ‘Add’ to copy the Audio Speech file through a Finder window, or simply drag the Audio Speech file into the 'Documents' box.
- When the language file has copied across, sync your device, boot up the game and the additional language will be available for you to select from within the game's language menu - under the 'Speech Audio Language' title.
No sound on iOS
Check the mute switch and volume on the side of your iPad/iPhone/iPod. It sometimes responds differently to different apps.
Linux
General
Full Screen Configuration Shows Black Bars at Sides of Screen
This is due to the old scaling of the game. Originally, it was configured way back in the early 1990s when widescreen was not an option. However, you can solve this issue by changing your screen resolution to 1024x728.
Mac
General
Full Screen Configuration Shows Black Bars at Sides of Screen
This is due to the old scaling of the game. Originally, it was configured way back in the early 1990s when widescreen was not an option. However, you can solve this issue by changing your screen resolution to 1024x728.
Sound
Adding Languages to the game
You can add additional speech language files to PC and OSX installs by downloading extra files from here, and copying them into your install directory.
PC
Crashes
Game won’t launch from Steam
Firstly, do the following: Right-Click on the game in Steam -> Properties -> Verify Integrity If this doesn't help, it may be an issue with OpenAL. To install, search your game download folder for 'oalinst.exe'. Double click on this to install OpenAL, and then re-launch the game. If for some reason you can't find the file 'oalinst.exe', it can be downloaded from a reputable online source such as download.com
General
Full Screen Configuration Shows Black Bars at Sides of Screen
This is due to the old scaling of the game. Originally, it was configured way back in the early 1990s when widescreen was not an option. However, you can solve this issue by changing your screen resolution to 1024x728.
Sound
Problems with Speech Audio
Delete the SETTINGS.ELA file in the "bs1dc_saves" directory. Be careful not to delete any other files as these contain your saved games.
Adding Languages to the game
You can add additional speech language files to PC and OSX installs by downloading extra files from here, and copying them into your install directory.
Audio issues (Creative Labs Soundcard)
Please ensure that you are using the latest compatible driver set for your operating system. You should enable on-board sound for the game. If you still continue to experience problems you should be able to work around the issue by following these steps. - Right click the Broken Sword game icon and select "Open folder location", this will open the folder containing the game executable 'bs1dc.exe' - Hold down the shift key and right click inside this folder. On the context menu that appears you will see the words 'Open command window here', click this. - Enter the following options in the Command Prompt to select alternative sound output devices. Please enter the commands exactly as they are appear below - You will need to press Enter after each line: bs1dc.exe --sounddevice "DirectSound Software" bs1dc.exe --sounddevice "Generic Hardware" bs1dc.exe --sounddevice "Generic Software" bs1dc.exe --sounddevice "MMSYSTEM" These will have selected alternative sound output devices which should then fix the problem.
I can’t call Nico at the Site du Baphomet!
Platform: All touchscreen devicesLinuxMacPC
From when you first enter the Baphomet area:
- Speak to the painter and exhaust all conversation.
- Inspect and interact with the paint can.
- Enter into the building through the opened gate on the right.
- Try and enter the washroom on the right.
- Speak to the guard and exhaust all conversation.
- The guard gives you the set of keys.
- Use the set of keys on the washroom door and enter the room.
- Interact with the sink to get a close-up and automatically be holding the soap.
- Use the set of keys on the bar of soap while you are holding it.
- Use the plaster of paris on the imprint of the key in the soap.
- Interact with the left tap on the sink to wet the plaster of paris in the soap.
- You will not see George wet the soap; inspect the bar of soap to be sure he states that the bar of soap is now filled with wet plaster.
- Interact with the hand dryer to dry the plaster and get a plaster key in inventory.
- Attempt to leave, but the guard wants his set of keys.
- Speak to the guard and use the set of keys in inventory to give them back.
- Head outside and attempt to use the plaster key on the bucket of paint hanging to the right of the painter.
- Head back inside the building and call Nico on the phone next to the guard and ask her to talk to the painter.
- Head back to the painter and inform him he has a phone call.
- When the painter is out of sight, dip the plaster key in the bucket of paint.
You will need to have exhausted the conversation at each stage as explained above to trigger the next part of the story.
How do I fix the wire on the washer in the pub?
- Open the inventory by tapping it once.
- Press down your finger on the wire in your inventory, and wait for it to pop above your finger.
- Keep holding your finger down and drag it over the screen to the electrical socket above the dishwasher. (The plug is plugged into the socket, but this does not matter. There is only one hotspot.)
- When your finger is over the hotspot, the wire should highlight yellow.
- Let go of the wire by lifting your finger from the screen.
I can’t solve the sliding locks at the quayside!
I can’t leave Hotel Ubu!
Make sure you have checked the trousers in the hotel room carefully. You will need to find another way to get the manuscript out of the hotel, as the thugs will stop you bringing it out of the front door.
What should I do with the shell case?
- Lift the cross (shut the door on the right)
- While Nico is still holding the cross up, open the inventory and drag the crushed shell case onto the cross till it highlights in gold and then release it.
- Activate the panel on the right (left of the closed door).
- Place the stone cylinder into the hole in the panel. (If you do not have it in your inventory, go back to the skiff room and take it from the panel).
- Remove the crushed shell case from under the cross.
- Inspect the stuck door on the left.
- Use the crushed shell case with the door on the left.
- Head into the secret chamber on the left.
How do I get to Spain?
There’s a slight bug with the hints in this part of the game.
You need to do the following:
In the Montfaucon Church:
- Walk to the tomb at the far right by the windows and tap on it.
- Find the 4 biblical references on the close-up of the tomb inscription.
- Slide your finger slowly to highlight the verses.
- Exit the church and go left of the officer by the café to access the map.
- Click on the Musee Crune location and enter the Museum.
- Speak to Lobineau and get a new location on the map.
- Leave the museum and exit to the left to get the map.
- Click on the Site de Baphomet location.
System Requirements
Windows
OS: XP/Vista/7/8 • Processor: Pentium • Memory: 64 Mb • Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB • Video Card: Any video card with 64 Mb video RAM • Sound: Any sound card
Mac
OS: Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later
iOS
Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5. Size: 437 MB
Android
Minimum Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
