Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse Review – Good Old-Fashioned Adventuring (PS4)

Back in 1996, Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars was a critical and commercial smash. A boon for the point-and-click adventure, Revolution Software’s masterpiece went on to influence countless entries in the genre, including the works of the oft-lauded Telltale Games. The story, primarily penned by company co-founder Charles Cecil, tells the story of American tourist…

  • "Point-and-click" gameplay is relaxing fun
  • Writing is witty and often humorous
  • Story is compelling
  • Animation is wooden
  • Narrative takes a while to get going
  • Voice acting is inconsistent

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