Review of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars by Intense Degree

This game and in particular the introduction sequence are an example of everything working perfectly together.

The soundtrack is beautiful, the graphics are great, the voice acting is superb, the writing is good and the atmosphere created is exceptional. And that is just the opening sequence!

There is really very little to criticise about this game, the story is a good one, the puzzles fit well and are not too easy and not too hard. The main characters are all brilliantly written and acted and the soundtrack is achingly beautiful in parts.

Stylistically, the game is serious and involved but with a good injection of humour at the right times and places that adds much to the personality of the characters, particularly George, and keeps the game moving along nicely. The feel is therefore light and heavy in all the right places, never getting too serious or too silly, yielding a very pleasing result.

Although some people get upset about “that goat puzzle” there is really nothing of substance that takes away from this game at all. Brilliant and recommended to all.