Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

The wait is over! This game is for those who love point and click type adventures. The 2D graphics are very nicely drawn by Disney artists, and the characters look even better (especially Nico). If you liked Broken Sword, this is a must because the game follows up quite a lot in the footsteps of the first game, even the voices are the same, or at least for the main characters! The puzzles are not very hard and if you feel stuck or clueless about what to do next, there is a nice hint system for every place you are in. One minus is that there aren't multiple solutions to certain puzzles, but this wasn't a feature in the previous games, so it isn't a big deal. The story is the type of medieval mystery/conspiracy that George is likely to get involved in, so this is a big plus, even though I think the lore with the gnostics is a bit mixed up. Anyway, I rate this 5/5 easily, with the excitement that this kind of games can still be made and get substantial backing on Kickstarter.

I think the biggest problem with Serpent's Curse is the plot. It should be more serious and darker. Less jokes and unnecessary conversations. Also, I really miss what was in the first BS, bad decisions cause death. This series should stay with point click but also evolve into some action adventures events.

I have returnerd to this series after 20 years and my feelings are mixed to be honest. Dialogs are witty, characters are charming and the game looks good, but large number of absurd puzzles really hurt my brain. After seeing solutions to problems you will ask yourself if developers of Broken Sword 5 are from the same planet as you.

Broken Sword goes back to its roots and I couldn't be happier! Don't get me wrong, BS3's 3D world was great (not so much of a BS4 fan with its phone hacking puzzles...) but the game flows so much better without the generic block puzzles. The puzzles feel well conceived and nothing feels like a complete shot in the dark. You'll have the classic 'OF COURSE!' moments but nothing that will have you cursing the game for being ridiculously convoluted. In short, a well thought out point-and-click adventure. The cliff hanger is set up well and I can't wait for episode 2. It's really a shame that the game was split in 2 episodes and that is my only real reason for 4/5 starting this game. Just as the story becomes really engaging you are left on a cliff hanger. I would of been happy waiting another month for the entire game BUT I digress! This game, for me, is a welcomed addition to the series. If you're a fan of the originals then get this; you won't be disappointed. Hint: Be sure to turn the old school Broken Sword text on in the option menu :)

I own this on Steam. Its a great adventure. I think the beginning is confusing, but once you get further. It just hooks you in. Once again, Revolution Software delivers a fantastic game!