The much-anticipated Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged officially launches on PlayStation, Xbox and PC today. This iconic adventure, first revealed in its updated form at Gamescom 2023, brings a revitalised experience of George and Nico’s classic globe-trotting journey – the first game in the iconic Broken Sword series.
A classic reforged for a new era
Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged isn’t just a remaster – it’s a complete overhaul of one of the most beloved adventure games of all time. From the charming streets of Paris to the ancient mysteries hidden in Syria, Spain, and beyond, this version features repainted backgrounds, reanimated character sprites, and enhanced audio that breathes new life into the original experience.
The redrawn backgrounds, based on the line art created by Don Bluth’s layout artists, bring a whole new level of detail, while 30,000 reanimated character sprites modernise the game’s look. The iconic soundtrack, originally composed by Barrington Pheloung, has been enhanced, offering players a richer audio experience to complement the visual upgrades.
A new ‘Story Mode’ for modern adventurers
One of the biggest additions to Broken Sword – Reforged is the introduction of a new ‘story mode,’ which dynamically balances narrative and gameplay progression. This allows for a smoother, more accessible experience, perfect for modern audiences who may be exploring George and Nico’s adventure for the first time.
Charles Cecil, founder and CEO of Revolution Software, commented: “For new fans, Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged offers a modern adventure, with an intriguing, thrilling, and highly rewarding journey. For existing fans, this is a chance to play through this classic with the kind of visuals and sound quality that previously existed only in our wildest ambitions.”
Key features of Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
- Step out onto the streets of Paris as American tourist George Stobbart finds himself embroiled in a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
- Enjoy a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar.
- Voyage through the game’s iconic locations illustrated in beautiful 4K (on supported formats) on PC and contemporary consoles for the first time ever.
- Listen to enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s original adventure to date.
- Switch between the original 1996 version of the game and the new reforged visuals at the click of a button.
- Play the game the way that you want to – choose between a ‘traditional mode’ for people who enjoy adventures the way they used to be, and a ‘story mode’ for those who want subtle hints to ensure they never get frustrated.
Rediscover a genre-defining adventure with Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
With today’s release on Xbox One and Xbox X|S, PlayStation and PC via Steam, Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged offers players the definitive version of one of the adventure genre’s most celebrated titles.
Whether you’re revisiting a beloved classic or stepping into George and Nico’s world for the first time, Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged promises an unforgettable adventure and can be found at the usual stores including the Xbox Store where you can expect to pay around £24.99.
Nintendo Switch players will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the game, with a release expected in October.
Game description
Step out onto the streets of Paris in “Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged”, a substantially enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic adventure. Enjoy a globe-spanning story when intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard are pitched into a gripping adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting dark conspiracies to discover the arcane secrets of the Knights Templar. Whether it’s your first time or you’re revisiting a beloved classic, get ready to enjoy the masterful “Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged!”
