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