Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Revolution Software

Rank: #6 / 7
Released: 1996
Studio: Revolution Software
Genre: point-and-click adventure

At a glance

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is a point-and-click adventure by Revolution Software, presented here as the original 1996 game emulated using ScummVM. This version keeps the original game distinct from the Director’s Cut: it does not include that edition’s additional gameplay, help system or enhanced audio. Players looking for the original release can play it on Windows, macOS or Linux according to the Steam platform listing. The game is listed as single-player, with Family Sharing among its Steam features. Its genre is point-and-click adventure, and the entry’s listed platforms also include DOS and Classic Mac OS. The original release’s 1996 date and the Steam release date of March 10, 2017 refer to different release details. For players choosing between versions, the key distinction in the listed information is that this edition leaves out the Director’s Cut additions.

Who it is for

It suits players seeking the original point-and-click adventure rather than the Director’s Cut edition. The listed Steam platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux.