An amazingly good game that anyone with a patience should try.

User Rating: 9.3 | Circle of Blood PC
By JamakanBrudda | Review Date:
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars or 'Circle of Blood' as it is also known is quite possibly one of the best games I have ever played. I bought it several years ago amoungst a small bundle of less notable games, and when I saw the title 'Broken Sword' I really didn't know what to expect. What I found was an immersive world with an incredibly well written plot and memorable characters. The game is beautifully hand drawn and animated in a style that you rarely see in modern games, the spoken dialogue feels very natural and seems to flow and remain interesting without dragging on for too long, and is complimented by excellent voice acting.

The gameplay itself relies on a 'point and click' interface which makes the it seem simple, but by no means bad. The plot revolves around the games hero, George Stobbart and his quest to unravel a seven hundred year old mystery surrounding the Knights Templar, and although it deals with some darker topics, the game still manages to retain a lighthearted and humours nature that prevents the plot from getting too dark.

Broken Sword may not be for everyone, if you are into more action oriented games then you may find the plot to be slow and the puzzles tedious, but for those willing to be patient and see the game through, I highly recommend you find a way to play it. Broken Sword is a timeless example of old school gaming that can hold it's own alongside modern adventure games.

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