Review: Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - Episode 1

game format: classic point-and-click adventure

puzzles: inventory, standalone

playtime: 6 hours | difficulty: easy | size: 3.5 GB (inc 2 patches)

developer / publisher: Revolution Software | links: official site | buy this game

game brief: Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy. A conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word. Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humour - can George and Nico save mankind from disaster? (official site)

review: Read my review @ Adventure Gamers®

summary: The series makes a welcome return to its traditional roots with a rousing opening installment, but slices the fifth adventure into two distinct parts.

note: This article is based on the complete first episode. A final graded review will be published when the second half of the game is released.

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