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Posted September 19, 2024
Looking for a retro point-and-click adventure? You’ll love this one, then – Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is now available on GOG!

Relive the acclaimed and multi-award-winning journey of Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars, now in stunning 4K visuals and with remastered iconic audio. Follow the daring American George Stobbart and the courageous journalist Nico Collard as they embark on a thrilling expedition filled with danger, intrigue, and age-old mysteries.

Now on GOG!
Posted September 22, 2024
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BreOl72: "Apart from that, there's an easy solution to your (and everyone else's) problem: simply ignore me."
As long as you practise what you preach. Don't like unverified reviews? Ignore them. Don't like people discussing pricing? Don't sit there hurling personal insults, just ignore them. Don't want people to leave a reminder in a release thread for a remake that you can buy the original version of a game much cheaper? Don't do it yourself then...
Posted September 22, 2024
It's one of the sad facts of life, that way too many people let their personal bias get in the way of objective reading comprehension.

In their imagination, they read "statements", that - in reality - have never been expressed.

-shrug-
Posted September 22, 2024

AI trained on art stolen from the internet is fucking horrible.
AI that costs people's jobs is fucking horrible.
AI that's used for backgrounds and key frames looks fucking horrible.
Undisclosed AI usage is fucking horrible.
Cry some more and then learn to....plumb.
(aside: ironic how artists who often 'borrow' copyrighted characters to make money will complain about AI 'stealing' from them)
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mk47at: The first one is low-res, the audio is garbage and it has deaths.
I think the deaths actually make the game better...they add a bit of fun to the game(watch out lest you get a game over!). That aside, you make a number of good points with this post.

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Maybe they should add some new areas to some of the older games?
Idea: the bad guys chase George and Nico through a Salt Mine, hijinks ensue.
Post edited September 22, 2024 by GamezRanker
Posted September 22, 2024
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GamezRanker: Cry some more and then learn to....plumb.
And the award for the worst message on this thread goes to... this specimen. Congrats!
Posted September 22, 2024
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Post edited September 22, 2024 by GamezRanker
Posted September 23, 2024
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lukaszthegreat: It is not upscale. It's brand new textures, characters, animation.

Revolution software is small company which managed to survive when every other got eaten by massive corporations.

And you guys are angry because they used tools to make it and are charging money for over a year of work?

If they do not charge if they did not use those tools we would never got this game. They do not have spare millions of dollars to throw.

That's why neither bs5 or bs6 are using hand drawn characters and animations because it's just too darn expensive to do so in high resolution and 30fps.

Just so weird to complain about it. Getting angry over that...
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MarkoH01: I guess the complain is about the amount of money they still demand. Yes, they had additional work in repainting backgrounds and yes, they also did some additional programming work (the game does not switch from old to new graphics through magic and also the UI and help system got changed - even AI has to be programmed). However it's still not a new game and therefore several people are saying that 30 bucks is a bit too steep - especially since most of those already own the game twice. It's basically the same people are saying when it comes to the remasters Nightdive does ... these are also in most cases 20 bucks or more. Everybody has to decide by themselves if they want to pay the asking price. If not and if they are still interested they have to wait for a discount ... that's what we do with every new release, right? :)
It's 43 aud here. Two big mc meals and extra nuggets.
Less than half of what new game costs.

Seems fair for the amount of fun this game is and how much a small studio work on it but of course it's up to buyer to decide if it's worth their money.
Posted September 23, 2024
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BreOl72: Which begs the question: if you already own the game (once, twice or maybe even thrice) - why would you want it a fourth time, at all?
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BreOl72: I own all five games in the series (not this latest iteration, though) - therefore I have an interest.
So do you read your own posts too? Because you are answering your own questions.
Posted September 23, 2024
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lukaszthegreat: It's 43 aud here. Two big mc meals and extra nuggets.
Less than half of what new game costs.

Seems fair for the amount of fun this game is and how much a small studio work on it but of course it's up to buyer to decide if it's worth their money.
49 AUD here, according to a currency calculator.
Two pizzas from our local (absolutely excellent) pizza pusher.

I can understand people finding it surprisingly pricey. Still, I snapped it up without hesitation. Launch price is probably for us unabashed fanboys of the franchise. Others will wait for a deep discount.

Speaking of discounts, the Director’s Cut was on sale for half the price of a 0.5l bottle of Coca Cola last week.
It includes the original as an extra, so I can’t see why people get into such a “censorship is bad” fit over changes in the remaster, when the original remains available.
Posted 9 hours ago
https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-xbox-one-switch-and-pc

"Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Reforged Announced

“The Smoking Mirror has always been one of our most loved games, and with Reforged we were able to enhance it in ways that respect the original while making it shine for modern audiences,” said Revolution Software founder and CEO Charles Cecil in a press release. “Just as with the first game Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged, we can’t wait for players old and new to experience it again.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Revolution Software:
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Reforged is an extensively enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic game.

While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George Stobbart, into a mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which they must overcome powerful forces and antagonists who will stop at nothing to fulfil their evil ambitions.

Torment and terror, sacrificial rituals, and bloody massacre is unearthed beneath a veil of Mayan mystery. Kidnap, stolen treasure, astronomy, and deadly drug baron are the least of the duo’s worries, as divine forces threaten to annihilate mankind! Nerve, cunning, and guile are essential in order to conquer in this compelling adventure, guaranteed to leave you with an aching brain and a beating heart. Are you up to the challenge?

Reforged Features

- Contemporary Adventure Gameplay – Discover the joy of a modern adventure style or rediscover the nostalgia of classic point-and-click—the choice is yours, as you solve puzzles, gather clues, and interact with a colorful cast of characters. Immerse yourself in an intuitive and engaging gameplay experience.
- 4K Remastered Visuals – Experience the magic of the original game with enhanced high-definition graphics, bringing the picturesque landscapes, detailed characters, and intricate environments to life in beautiful 4K for the first time ever.
- Enhanced Audio – Immerse your ears in the enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s second adventure to date, including the incredible soundtrack from world-acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung.
- Bonus Content – Never-seen-before dialogue restored from original scripts, plus secrets to unlock on game completion…

Choose Your Experience

- Graphics Toggle – Seamlessly hot swap between original and Reforged graphics at any time!
- Game Help – Integrated story recap, on demand hints, or automatic highlights as you play.
- Mouse / Controller / Touchscreen – Switch between three fully supported control styles.
- Streamlined Interface – Option Exhaustion, Fast Exit, Walk Assist, and Subtitle features, all configurable to your taste.
- Autosave / Manual Save – Progress is safely stored automatically but you can also bookmark and relive your favorite moments too.
- Dialogue History – Reread the previous conversation to never miss a word.
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