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| Developer | Release Year | Platforms |
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2014
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Android, iPad, Mac, PC, Vita, Xbox One, Linux
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When a mysterious painting is stolen during an armed raid on a Paris gallery, George and Nico are thrown by chance into the investigation together. From Paris to London and beyond, the trail becomes a race against time as dark forces from Europe’s turbulent past are woken from their slumber. Broken Sword characters old and new are encountered - but who can George and Nico trust? The journey they are on reveals a conspiracy as old as the written word, whose ancient heresies will cause innocent blood to spill once more…
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Downloadable second half of The Serpent's Curse available for PC, Mac, and Linux, with iOS, Android, and Vita versions to follow.
First of two parts now available at the App Store for a limited discount price; second episode to be offered as in-app purchase
Kickstarter-financed The Serpent's Curse now available for download on PC, Mac and Linux at GOG and Steam.
First "full sized game" due December 4, followed by the finale in January 2014
| Platform | Android, iPad, Mac, PC, Vita, Xbox One, Linux |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Control | Point-and-click, Touch |
| Gameplay | Quest |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Theme | Conspiracy, Team-up |
| Graphic Style | Stylized art |
| Presentation | 2D or 2.5D |
| Action (Compulsory) | - |
| Red Flags | - |
| Media | DVD, Internet download |
Originally announced as a single game, this Kickstarter-financed adventure was later split into two “full-length” game episodes. Part One was released on December 4, 2013.
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse - Episode Two trailer
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Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse - Episode One launch trailer
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| Digital | April 16 2014 | Revolution |
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