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Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
Broken Sword: The Sleeping DragonA globe‑trotting mystery adventure that blends history, intrigue, and puzzles.
Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights
Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten KnightsSolve puzzles in 19th‑century Europe with Doctor Lautrec and uncover Louis XIV’s hidden treasure.
Overview
Description

Join American lawyer George Stobbart and French journalist Nicole Collard as they chase a deadly secret hidden across Europe, from Parisian catacombs to a mysterious island. The game combines cinematic storytelling with classic point‑and‑click exploration, delivering a rich narrative that weaves historical myth with modern thriller elements. The 3D engine brings the series into a new visual era while retaining the clever puzzles and witty dialogue that define the Broken Sword franchise. Players solve environmental challenges, decode ancient symbols, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the world.

Step into 19th‑century Europe as the eccentric Professor Jean‑Pierre Lautrec, a brilliant detective with a taste for the bizarre. When a mysterious gadget and map point toward a lost Bourbon treasure, Lautrec and his spirited sidekick Sophie must outwit the iron‑masked Knights and a shadowy foe named Vidocq. The game blends hand‑drawn 2D art with the Nintendo 3DS’s stereoscopic 3D, letting players scan environments for clues and solve intricate puzzles. A single‑player adventure that mixes historical intrigue with whimsical mystery, it delivers a story‑driven experience for fans of detective tales and treasure hunts.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative adventure games
Puzzle‑loving adventure gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2003-11-14
2011-07-07
Specifications
developer
Revolution Software
Konami, Winkysoft
publisher
THQ, The Adventure Company, Revolution Software, Kalypso Media, Marvelous Entertainment
Konami
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
60/100+30%
46/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging plot with memorable characters
  • Beautiful 3D environments that enhance immersion
  • Strong voice acting and dialogue writing
  • Varied puzzles that reward logical thinking
  • Engaging story with memorable characters
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals enhanced by 3D
  • Varied puzzle types keep gameplay fresh
  • Atmospheric historical setting
Cons
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
  • Some puzzles can be obscure and lack clear hints
  • Linear progression limits replayability
  • Limited replay value after story completion
  • Occasional difficulty spikes in puzzle sections
  • Controls can feel clunky on handheld device
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