I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start?
I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start?
I'd recommend picking up the Wii version of the game (it's the director's cut, with new puzzles and locations), if you've got a Wii, you should be able to pick it up for around $20-$30 US. (There's a DS version of it as well, but I imagine it'd be rather difficult to play on such a small screen.)
If not, go for the good old PC version, you can grab it for £4.88 at this site, and it includes the second game too.
I had a quick go at the gba one a while back, it wasn't great. The graphics were a bit meh.
I'm still debating whether or not I should download the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.
I'm still debating whether or not I should visit my local game retailer and legally acquire a copy of the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.
The remake is great, but if you have a Wii, I'd go for the Wii version instead.
My mom loves Broken Sword and she enjoyed the DS director's cut but said some things were actually missing from the game. I've never played it myself so I'm not sure what.
I heard the Advance version was not that great. I'd go with the directors cut on either the DS or the Wii, preferably the Wii since it has voice overs.
The Advance version is fine for what it is. There are no animated cutscenes, but character animations, artwork and music remain intact. If you have no other way of buying it get it.
Well I don't like pirating games, and since the PC version is probably hard to find, I'll get the GBA version for $4.00. If I like the game, I'll buy the Wii version.
Well I don't like pirating games, and since the PC version is probably hard to find, I'll get the GBA version for $4.00. If I like the game, I'll buy the Wii version.
If you are stuck in the game and cannot get to the Syria section it is because you have hit a nasty bug which occurs if you play the game in a certain order. To avoid this bug you need to get the Marib clue from the Montfaucon sewers before going to Spain.
Game effectively crashes on the Goat Screen in Ireland
We believe this bug is caused when the game is saved in the pub cellar then subsequently restored. Please DO NOT save the game on the cellar screen.
I had the GBA version, and traded it in, not because I didn't think it was good, but because I got my hands on the PC a few years ago. Its a decent enough port, and if its only a couple of quid, its probably worth the money, however I would suggest the PC version to start. If you live in an area where its available to you this http://tinyurl.com/yfbn6hv is great value, the first three games for under £8.
Also, if you do enjoy the first game, definitely give the rest a try. Most people are pretty hard on the third game, but actually, I think its the second best in the franchise, although I may get chastised somewhat of admitting that X3 They're all pretty good fun.
check out amazon, the british site has both games in sold out packaging dirt cheap.. and I mean DIRT cheap! Easily worth it!!
The GBA port was crap, and it was unplayable.. I found the
section with a goat
, than you can't really get past on the GBA version. And the voice acting is brilliant, it would be a shame to miss out on your first playthrough of the game
Get the PC one, then once you're familiar with the storyline, try the Director's Cut for the Wii or DS
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I'd recommend picking up the Wii version of the game (it's the director's cut, with new puzzles and locations), if you've got a Wii, you should be able to pick it up for around $20-$30 US. (There's a DS version of it as well, but I imagine it'd be rather difficult to play on such a small screen.)
If not, go for the good old PC version, you can grab it for £4.88 at this site, and it includes the second game too.
I'm still debating whether or not I should download the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.
The remake is great, but if you have a Wii, I'd go for the Wii version instead.
You are correct.
I picked up Broken Sword Director's Cut for Wii on ebay a few months back for only $23.99 (that's including shipping) so it's not that expensive.
If you can get it for PC, do that instead.
It's not hard to find at all. Sold Out Software has been selling it for years.
But I have to say I was glad to bring the GBA with Broken Sword to the beach a couple of summers ago.
Here's a list of those pesky game-breaking bugs:
Cannot get to Syria
If you are stuck in the game and cannot get to the Syria section it is because you have hit a nasty bug which occurs if you play the game in a certain order. To avoid this bug you need to get the Marib clue from the Montfaucon sewers before going to Spain.
Game effectively crashes on the Goat Screen in Ireland
We believe this bug is caused when the game is saved in the pub cellar then subsequently restored. Please DO NOT save the game on the cellar screen.
Save Game not working in Ireland
Avoid saving the game on the Pub Cellar screen.
Can't interact with the Cat in Syria
Avoid saving the game on the Syria Market screen.
Also, if you do enjoy the first game, definitely give the rest a try. Most people are pretty hard on the third game, but actually, I think its the second best in the franchise, although I may get chastised somewhat of admitting that X3 They're all pretty good fun.
The GBA port was crap, and it was unplayable.. I found the
Get the PC one, then once you're familiar with the storyline, try the Director's Cut for the Wii or DS