Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Revolution Software

Rank: #5 / 7
Released: 2003
Studio: Revolution Software
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon is a single-player adventure from Revolution Software, set around a murder, a broken code and an ancient conspiracy. A hacker’s death in Paris draws George Stobbart and Nico Collard into a journey to uncover the Sleeping Dragon’s secrets. Seismic events are troubling the world, and the story connects them to the Templars and a dangerous source of evil. Players follow clues and face danger as the pair travel across different locations. The game uses 3D graphics and a distinctive visual style for its Broken Sword setting. Its listed Steam features include partial controller support, Remote Play on phone and tablet, and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows. The game is categorized as an adventure and is published by Revolution Software Ltd. Its listed Steam release date is Dec 2, 2009; the supplied year is 2003.

Who it is for

A fit for players looking for a single-player adventure centered on George and Nico, clues and a conspiracy. It suits Windows players who want partial controller support or Remote Play options.

What is good

Single-player adventure
Partial controller support
Remote Play on phone and tablet
Family Sharing

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
Controller support is partial

Verdict

The Sleeping Dragon focuses on a globe-spanning mystery and its two returning leads. Its listed features are for solo play, with partial controller support and Remote Play options.