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June 2009
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The editors liked
Solid puzzling
Lovely original art style
Music can be suitably menacing
Fantastic story
Extra areas of play
Art work by Dave Gibbon
Excellent graphics
Intuative control system
Value for money
The editors didn't like
Sloppy visual port
New additions really don't add much
Needs a budget price
Some areas not polished up
Extra story not quite lengthy enough.
Sometimes the small screen has too many "hot spots" that are too close together
What we have here is a hallmark classic that’s been improved thanks to a far more involving story line, excellent characterisation and wonderfully intuitive controls. What more could you wish for? 9.0/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this page...
Nintendo DS Review of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Directors Cut (Page 2 of 2) Review of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Directors Cut by JasonKocemba (1,022 pts ) , published May 7, 2009 Leave a comment Updated GraphicsThe backgrou...
Great story, good acting, interesting puzzles, unique look
Feels too old to appeal to young gamers, two player controls are pointless, inconsistent recording quality, too expensive for a nearly 13-year-old adventure game
Abstract: This Directors Cut treads a thin line in preserving the originals gameplay and art style while at the same time adding new puzzles, story, and content to genuinely improve the experience. To call this game a port, or even a remake, of a 1996 classic...
Abstract: I don’t know when the term "directors cut" stopped meaning "a work re-edited to fulfill the directors original intent before it was subverted by second-guessing or budgetary restraints" to "a work padded out with rejected ideas and outtakes to make i...
Engaging story, Beautifully drawn, Clever puzzles, New scenes integrate well.
A couple of obtuse puzzles, Some genre conventions now feel very dated.
Superior animation, an engaging story, and clever puzzles make Broken Sword well worth investigating, despite the occasional glitch. ...
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Published: 2009-04-16, Author: Alex , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Although the heyday of point-and-click adventure games may be long gone, Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templars has stood the test of time. This Directors Cut is a carefully-wrought version that adds a host of new content to the original game and serv...
