Charles cecil talks broken sword and why adventure games. Broken sword complete gathers all four games from the classic adventure series. Developers revolution software astraware palm os publishers virgin interactive windows, mac os scee eu, thq na playstation bam. Sold out software company information on gamefaqs, with a list of all games developed or published by sold out software. The developers who brought the broken sword series to the pc and the ps are currently working on porting the first broken sword game, the shadow of. Were best know for titles such as the cult classic cyberpunk adventure beneath a steel sky, and the multimillion selling broken sword series.
Sold out softwares release of broken sword i and ii. From what i understand, the broken sword double pack from soldout software includes scummvm and the lowquality mpeg movies, so the dxa movies are an improvement over them. Not many have heard of it because a little book came out that year took all the spotlight some book called the lord of the rings. Paris in the fall a brutal murder at the palais royale.
What they did instead was bought both, because people who love adventures will buy adventure games. The smoking mirror is a miscellaneous game, developed by revolution software and published by sold out software, which was released in europe in 2005. The instructions for the broken sword games are for the soldout software versions, with each game on two cds, since these were the versions most easily available at the time scummvm gained support for them. For the first time ever in the broken sword series, revolution software have introduced time pressured situations ensuring the pace of the game is never static. Once again in broken sword ii youre walking in the shoes of george stobbard, the jackofalltrades american who saved the world in the first broken sword game. The smoking mirror using our cheats submission form and well post it up in a cheats page for this title. The entire broken sword series theres four games is fantastic, but the best of them are definitely the first two games, the shadow of the templars and the smoking mirror. The game takes place in both real and fictional locations in europe and the middle. Broken sword was a commercial success, and marked the first time that revolution software received royalty payments on a game. The point and click adventure was first released for pc on october the 31st and was later ported to sonys. While still wanting to present games with a more approachable tone. The full script is 6,000 lines in total, similar to broken sword ii. The first installment in the broken sword series, broken sword.
When you first insert the cd, be prepared to wait a moment while the installer starts. One of the alltime classic adventures, multi baftanominated broken sword. Play broken sword the shadow of the templars on gba. Once more, george and nico must travel the world, wrestling danger and piecing together the clues that will unravel the secrets of the sleeping dragon. Broken sword the shadow of the templars is a single title from the many adventure games, puzzle games and rpg games offered for this console. The game takes place in both real and fictional locations in europe and the middle east. The smoking mirror is the sequel to the classic adventure game broken sword. Shadow of the templars and the smoking mirror are available for the first time in their stunning new directors cut editions, alongside spectacular 3d adventures the sleeping dragon and the angel of death. Broken sword by mastertronic group should i remove it. Question about broken sword versions scummvm forums. Nico in the original broken sword revolution software the original broken sword is perhaps best remembered for its puzzles though, something cecil worked hard to balance for players. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist nico collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Nico, stobbards prissy french girlfriend, has been kidnapped, and its up to you to help him escape from a burning house and track down the girls abductors.
The original cd copy of the game does feature a copy protection mechanism that can cause issues on certain pcs. With over one million copies sold according to revolution software, the remastered ios broken sword was enough of a success to warrant a similar treatment for the sequel. Revolution software for creating such an excellent adventure series. Dec 09, 2010 with over one million copies sold according to revolution software, the remastered ios broken sword was enough of a success to warrant a similar treatment for the sequel.
Broken sword the shadow of the templars is an online gba game that you can play at emulator online. The serpents curse launched in two parts, the first of which released in december 20 for pc. May 18, 2006 revolution software for creating such an excellent adventure series. The smoking mirror remastered is a stunning update to the multi millionselling original. The player assumes the role of george stobbart, an american tourist in paris, france as he attempts to unravel a conspiracy. While rolf saxon returns to voice george, nico was this time played by sarah crook. The most notable change is the move from 2d handdrawn backgrounds to a full 3d environment, complete with direct character control as opposed to the pointandclick interface adopted by its predecessors. Broken sword the shadow of the templars sold out software broken sword ii the smoking mirror sold out software diablo xplosive the house of the dead xplosive warcraft ii edition xplosive i can image upload these i guess. Sold out version of broken sword 12 post by tozcentral. While about 50% of users of broken sword come from united kingdom, it is also popular in the united states and belgium. Broken sword 1 the shadow of the templars, the original game that released in 1996, emulated using scummvm.
And i admit, i didnt know about the broken sword until a year ago. Broken sword is a software program developed by mastertronic group. The angel of death secrets of the ark description after reluctantly battling dragons, mayan gods, and becoming a knight of a long lost holy order, unwitting hero george stobbart settles down to a life of mundane 95 office work. In europe, broken sword ii actually beat monkey island 3, which was fantastic, but what scared me was the thought that people would buy one rather than the other, cecil says.
When nico collard is invited to interview statesman pierre carchon, she finds herself inextricably drawn into a terrifying conspiracy. Sold out version of broken sword 12 post by tozcentral mon jan 01, 2007 10. This free game boy advance game is the united states of america region version for the usa. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Charles cecils broken sword franchise is back in the limelight thanks to the release of the kickstarterfunded broken sword 5. The instructions for the broken sword games are for the sold out software versions, with each game on two cds, since these were the versions most easily available at the time scummvm gained support for them. The smoking mirror, was released a year later, and was followed by three more sequels. Unlocked as play progresses, these videos reveal the story and the development process behind the game, through previously unreleased interviews with the broken sword team. Hopefully they are general enough to be useful to other releases as well. Directors cut pitches sassy journalist nico collard, and intrepid american george stobbart. Nov 17, 2003 third game in the broken sword franchise.
Were currently working on beyond a steel sky the long awaited sequel to beneath a steel sky continue. The shadow of the templars, was released in 1996 by english video game company revolution software. Like the original broken sword, it was particularly a hit on the playstation, despite low sales forecasts. Sold out software s release of broken sword i and ii. This version does not contain the additional gameplay, help system, or enhanced audio from the directors cut, but offers an authentic experience for fans of the series.
Dec 24, 2006 sold out version of broken sword 12 post by tozcentral mon jan 01, 2007 10. Back in 1954, poul anderson released his novel the broken sword. I loved broken sword 3 and cant wait to play broken sword. The developers who brought the broken sword series to the pc and the ps are currently working on porting the first broken sword game, the shadow of the templars, to. With that in mind, we felt it was the perfect time to speak to the founder of revolution software about the original adventures of george and nico. Revolution software and thq announced broken sword. The shadow of the templars, also known as circle of blood in the united states, used a variant of revolutions virtual theatre engine. Broken sword 3 should install without too many issues on a modern pc. The game first follows george stobbard as he rescues his girlfriend nicole collard, who had been kidnapped. Broken sword 2 being fixed up for ios release engadget. Sold out software full collection english amiga board. The inquisitive george stobbart and the streetwise nicole collard return for their third game in the broken sword adventure series. Nov 22, 2018 broken sword was very much a cd game, so it had a full score and it had full voices.
I remember when broken sword ii came out against monkey island 3. The return of the templars was released to tie up the storyline and events between the second and the third game in the series. Broken sword is a franchise centered on a series of adventure games. The sleeping dragon plays heavily on popular history and fantasy mythology. It was developed by adventure game developers revolution software and continued to tell the tale of george and nicos adventures. Help answers to the most commonly asked questions about gamefaqs faq bookmarks access and manage the bookmarks you have added to different guides faq bounty write a faq for a most wanted game, get cash game companies a list of all the companies that have developed and published games game credits a list of all the people and groups credited for. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their pcs, most are running windows 7 sp1 and windows xp. The angel of death features rich and varied environments from around the globe for the player to explore. Oct 06, 2015 paris in the fall a brutal murder at the palais royale. Were currently working on beyond a steel sky the long awaited sequel to beneath a. The shadow of the templars also known as circle of blood in the united states is a 1996 pointandclick adventure game developed by revolution software.
What you need to know this content is sold by nintendo of europe gmbh. The smoking mirror, the second installment in the broken sword series, also used a variant of revolutions virtual theatre engine. By august 2000, it had achieved sales of 750,000 copies, of which 510,000 were sold at full price. Bs5 was great and i was hoping it wouldnt be too long before 6 was announced, but i havent been following that closely so may have missed some murmurs. Directors cut pitches sassy journalist nico collard, and intrepid american george stobbart into a mysterious journey. The two games together sold roughly 2 million units by march 2001.
The game follows an american tourist named george stobbard and a french photographer named nicole collard, as they investigate a murder in which george is a suspect. As george, you are thrown into the arms of intrigue as you uncover a sinister collusion which could tu. Broken sword series group description a series of adventure games by revolution software, both in 2d first two games and 3d, starring the protagonists george stobbart and nicole collard. Sold out version of broken sword 12 scummvm forums. Id happily throw in a tenner to help crowdfund it if necessary. Released in 1996 and 1997 respectively, these games are very well made for their time and despite being a linear adventure game, have loads of replay value. Broken sword 3 the sleeping dragon on your modern pc. Now, the full game is set to launch on playstation 4, for a midtier cost of. Directors cut pitches sassy journalist nico collard, and intrepid american george stobbart into a mysterious journey of.
The game follows an american tourist named george stobbard and a french photographer named nicole collard, as they investigate a murder in which. It was created in the 2d style of the first two games. Broken sword web site other useful business software beautifully simple experience with rmm, remote support, help desk, billing and reporting in one affordable platform. The original version of the game is available from sold out software and with directors cut purchases, and from steam as free dlc for directors cut owners. The original version of the game is available from soldout software and with directors cut purchases, and from steam as free dlc for directors cut owners. Jan 08, 2015 broken sword 3 should install without too many issues on a modern pc.