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Broken Sword 5 - The Serpent's Curse
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a classical point & click adventure. It abandons 3D graphics and direct control which were used in the two predecessors and returns to the style of the first two games. The only major technical differences are a higher resolution and that the characters are modelled instead of drawn. The game uses an intelligent mouse cursor: a right click on a hotspot results in looking at the item and a left click triggers an item-specific action. Of course this is the main ingredient of the puzzles: collecting items and using them on other items in order to solve problems. On some occasions there are also logic puzzles from a zoomed-in view on an object, e.g. connecting cables of an engine in order to repair the car's horn. Another important part of the game are conversations with the various characters, some of them known from previous instalments. During the course of the game the controlled character switches between George and Nico. A help function supports players who are stuck.
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85 reviews found100
Gaming Age
Sep 18, 2015
The puzzles may be simple and sometimes repetitive, but if you enjoy solving puzzles, can appreciate the colorful canvas-like design, and have an open mind for classic point and click gaming with a bit of retro and modern elements, I would say check out Broken Sword 5.
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Digital Chumps
Sep 8, 2015
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90
ZTGD
Sep 10, 2015
That said, if you like point and click adventure games with mystery, good puzzles, humor, and a little bit of history, Broken Sword 5 is exactly what you’re looking for.
90
DarkStation
Jan 15, 2014
In its current form, The Serpent’s Curse is half finished. The second episode isn’t due out until sometime this month but do not fear, episode one is pretty substantial and ends with a satisfactory cliffhanger. Several of my Darkstation colleagues have identified games that make them want to pour out a drink before immersing themselves deep into the experience.
85
Hooked Gamers
Dec 9, 2013
Summary and quote unavailable.
83
IGN Italia
Sep 23, 2018
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82
RPG Fan
Dec 23, 2013
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80
NowGamer
Dec 6, 2013
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80
DarkZero
Aug 31, 2015
It’s challenging, interesting, funny and most importantly true to the brand.
80
3DJuegos
Sep 25, 2018
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