List of Broken Sword Video Games and Stats (2024)

The Broken Sword series is a classic point-and-click adventure game franchise developed and published by Revolution Software. The series features a mix of puzzle-solving, exploration, and storytelling set in various historical and mythological settings.

The first game in the series, “Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars,” was released in 1996 for the PC and quickly became a critical and commercial success. It followed the adventures of George Stobbart, an American tourist who unwittingly gets drawn into a conspiracy involving the Knights Templar and a mysterious power known as the “Shadow of the Templars.”

The sequel, “Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror,” was released in 1997 and continued George’s adventures, this time taking him to Central and South America to investigate an ancient Mayan artifact. The game introduced a new playable character, Nico Collard, a French journalist who becomes George’s partner in the quest.

The third game, “Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon,” was released in 2003 and marked a departure from the traditional point-and-click gameplay, incorporating a 3D graphics engine and more action-oriented gameplay. It also introduced a more ambitious storyline involving a powerful artifact known as the “Dragon Stone.”

The fourth game, “Broken Sword: The Angel of Death,” was released in 2006 and saw the return of George Stobbart as the main character. The game was not as well received as previous entries in the series, with critics citing poor voice acting and a lackluster story.

The fifth game, “Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse,” was released in 2013 and returned to the traditional point-and-click gameplay of the earlier games. The game followed George and Nico as they investigated a stolen painting with ties to a secret society.

Overall, the Broken Sword series has been praised for its engaging storylines, memorable characters, and clever puzzles. It has gained a cult following among adventure game fans and is considered one of the classics of the genre.

Broken Sword Video Games:

Here is our enormous collection of video games from the Broken Sword franchise and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

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