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|image=Shadow-of-the-Templars-boxart.jpg | |||
|title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | |title=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | ||
|developer=[[Revolution Software]] | |developer=[[Revolution Software]] | ||
|publisher={{ | |publisher={{colist|Virgin Interactive|Sony Computer Entertainment|Bam! Entertainment|Astraware|Ubisoft Entertainment}} | ||
|year=1996 | |||
|systems={{syslist|win|macos|ps|gba|palm|mobile|ds|wii}} | |||
|ratings={{USK|12}}<br/> | |||
{{icon|win}}{{icon|mac}} {{ESRB|KA}}<br/> | |||
{{icon|ps1}}{{icon|gba}} {{ESRB|T}} | |||
|designer=Charles Cecil | |||
|genre=[[Adventure]] | |genre=[[Adventure]] | ||
|players=[[Single Player]] | |players=[[Single Player]] | ||
| | |modes=[[Single player]] | ||
|followed by=[[Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror|The Smoking Mirror]] | |||
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|series=Broken Sword | |series=Broken Sword | ||
|seriesDisambig=Broken Sword | |||
|pcgamingwiki=Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars''' was developed by Charles Cecil of [[Revolution Software]] and released for [[Windows]], [[PlayStation]], and [[Game Boy Advance]]. This is the first in a series of | '''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars''', known as '''Circle of Blood''' in the US, was developed by Charles Cecil of [[Revolution Software]] and released for [[Windows]], [[PlayStation]], and [[Game Boy Advance]]. This is the first in a series of {{c|Broken Sword}} games, spanning from [[1996]] to the latest one released in [[2006]]. It has also been ported to the [[Palm OS]] by [[Astraware]], and to the Wii and Nintendo DS. It was followed by [[Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror]]. | ||
On March 21, [[2009]], [[Ubisoft]] released a special edition of Shadow of the Templars for the [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]]. The special editions are extended versions of the original. Unlike in the original, players can play as Nico. The new ones include new puzzles designed specifically for each platform. The Wii version is titled Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut and features new character artwork during conversations and a new first person view for certain puzzles. Unlike the original game, the updated version also allows for multiple solutions to puzzles and a new co-operative mode for two players. | |||
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File:BrokenSword pscover.jpg|Cover art for PlayStation version. | |||
File:BrokenSword gbacover3.jpg|Alternate cover art for Game Boy Advance version. | |||
File:Broken Sword wii eu cover.jpg|Cover art for European Wii and DS versions. | |||
File:Broken Sword wii us cover.jpg|Cover art for the US Wii and DS versions. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Opening in the city of Paris, George Stobbart is enjoying his autumn vacation when he narrowly escapes an explosion outside of a café. Following the clues left behind by the killer, who is dressed as a clown, George discovers there is something much larger and more dangerous going on that stretches back in time as far as the [[WikiPedia:Knights Templar|Knights Templar]]. You play as George and enlist the help of a French journalist, Nicole Collard, to follow an intricate manuscript which points you in the direction of various locations such as Paris, Ireland, Syria, Spain and Scotland. | Opening in the city of Paris, George Stobbart is enjoying his autumn vacation when he narrowly escapes an explosion outside of a café. Following the clues left behind by the killer, who is dressed as a clown, George discovers there is something much larger and more dangerous going on that stretches back in time as far as the [[WikiPedia:Knights Templar|Knights Templar]]. You play as George and enlist the help of a French journalist, Nicole Collard, to follow an intricate manuscript which points you in the direction of various locations such as Paris, Ireland, Syria, Spain and Scotland. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
The Shadow of the Templars is a point-and-click adventure game where the player interacts with the environment to find clues in order to solve puzzles. The game features pre-rendered, animated sequences and a full voice acting cast, with the option of toggling text transcription of game dialogue on and off. A simple mouse interface is used in the [[Windows]] version, with context-sensitive cursor changes enabling multiple actions to be performed with a single click. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 8 April 2023
This is the first game in the Broken Sword series. For other games in the series see the Broken Sword category.
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | |
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Developer(s) | Revolution Software |
Publisher(s) | Virgin Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment, Bam! Entertainment, Astraware, Ubisoft Entertainment |
Year released | 1996 |
System(s) | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Palm OS, Mobile, Nintendo DS, Wii |
Followed by | The Smoking Mirror |
Series | Broken Sword |
Designer(s) | Charles Cecil |
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Genre(s) | Adventure |
Players | Single Player |
Modes | Single player |
Rating(s) |
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars, known as Circle of Blood in the US, was developed by Charles Cecil of Revolution Software and released for Windows, PlayStation, and Game Boy Advance. This is the first in a series of Broken Sword games, spanning from 1996 to the latest one released in 2006. It has also been ported to the Palm OS by Astraware, and to the Wii and Nintendo DS. It was followed by Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror.
On March 21, 2009, Ubisoft released a special edition of Shadow of the Templars for the Wii and Nintendo DS. The special editions are extended versions of the original. Unlike in the original, players can play as Nico. The new ones include new puzzles designed specifically for each platform. The Wii version is titled Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut and features new character artwork during conversations and a new first person view for certain puzzles. Unlike the original game, the updated version also allows for multiple solutions to puzzles and a new co-operative mode for two players.
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Cover art for PlayStation version.
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Alternate cover art for Game Boy Advance version.
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Cover art for European Wii and DS versions.
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Cover art for the US Wii and DS versions.
Story[edit]
Opening in the city of Paris, George Stobbart is enjoying his autumn vacation when he narrowly escapes an explosion outside of a café. Following the clues left behind by the killer, who is dressed as a clown, George discovers there is something much larger and more dangerous going on that stretches back in time as far as the Knights Templar. You play as George and enlist the help of a French journalist, Nicole Collard, to follow an intricate manuscript which points you in the direction of various locations such as Paris, Ireland, Syria, Spain and Scotland.
Gameplay[edit]
The Shadow of the Templars is a point-and-click adventure game where the player interacts with the environment to find clues in order to solve puzzles. The game features pre-rendered, animated sequences and a full voice acting cast, with the option of toggling text transcription of game dialogue on and off. A simple mouse interface is used in the Windows version, with context-sensitive cursor changes enabling multiple actions to be performed with a single click.