Broken Sword: Legend of the Templars (also known simply as Broken Sword) is a classic graphic adventure game developed by Revolution Software and published by Virgin Interactive. Originally released in 1996, this critically acclaimed title immerses players in a global intrigue filled with mystery, historical conspiracies, and clever humor .
The story begins in Paris, where American tourist George Stobbart witnesses an attack by a killer clown. Intrigued and feeling involved, George decides to investigate the incident, which leads him on an exciting adventure across Europe and the Middle East, unraveling an ancient conspiracy linked to the legendary Knights Templar.
Throughout his journey, George teams up with intrepid French journalist Nico Collard. Together, they'll explore beautifully hand-drawn environments , interact with a rich gallery of memorable characters , and solve ingenious puzzles using classic point-and-click gameplay. The key to progress lies in close observation of the environment, strategic item collection and use, and insightful dialogue.
Broken Sword stands out for its engaging narrative , charismatic characters , intriguing historical setting , and subtle yet effective humor . The evocative soundtrack and character voices contribute to an immersive and memorable experience.
Considered a cornerstone of the graphic adventure genre, Broken Sword: Legend of the Templars has captivated generations of gamers with its compelling story and intuitive gameplay.
Minimum system requirements for PC (according to the cover):
- Operating System: Windows 95/98
- Processor: Pentium 60
- RAM: 8 MB
- CD-ROM Drive: 2x
- Hard Drive: 20 MB of free space
- Graphics Card: 1 MB SVGA graphics card compatible with DirectX
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster or compatible sound card
- Peripherals: Microsoft compatible mouse