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point-and-click adventure
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
By Revolution Software, released 1 Jan 1996
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- DOS
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- Original 1996 game emulated using ScummVM
- Point-and-click adventure
- Family Sharing is listed
- Excludes Director’s Cut additional gameplay
- No Director’s Cut help system
- No enhanced Director’s Cut audio
Who it suits
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.
This entry is for the original game, with the Director’s Cut additions omitted. Its listed Steam platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux.
