Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Reviews
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is, in my opinion, a timeless classic that has lost little of its charm content-wise. Although the entire visuals changed radically from pixels to drawings, the game lost none of its visual charm.
Review in German | Read full review
Despite not having played any Broken Sword games before, playing Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged has made me incredibly excited for Parzival's Stone and hopefully there are plans to 'reforge’ Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror as well. Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged is a timeless classic that has received a lick of paint. Sure, it feels a bit outdated in some respects but there will always be a place for games like this with modern gamers. Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged remains a masterpiece and makes me proud to be British!
Broken Sword: The Templar Conspiracy – Reforged Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is more than just a revamped version of a well-known classic. The combination of visual enhancements, a true mouse mode, additional graphical elements, and the ability to switch to the classic display at any time makes this version the most polished and user-friendly console port to date. Players familiar with the original will discover many scenes in fresh quality and with new details, while newcomers will experience a pleasantly modern yet authentic adventure. The game demonstrates how to respectfully restore a classic while meaningfully modernizing it.
Review in German | Read full review
For adventure enthusiasts, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Nintendo Switch 2 is practically a must-have purchase, while for younger audiences it is an ideal opportunity to experience one of the most significant works of its kind in a technically flawless, modern format.
Review in Greek | Read full review
In an era of bombastic AAA titles and procedural design, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is a reminder of the power of tightly crafted stories, hand-drawn artistry, and puzzles that make you pause, think, and smile when the pieces fall into place.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged is more than a simple remaster; it’s a respectful yet innovative celebration of a timeless classic. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, this edition delivers a meticulously crafted experience that bridges the gap between nostalgia and modern gaming standards. Revolution Software has set a new benchmark for re-releases, proving that honoring the past can go hand in hand with embracing the future.
Revolution Software has done a splendid job both for users who want to relive this story in a more defined way and for new players who want to discover one of the best graphic adventures we had almost 30 years ago.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars Reforged is an ancient adventure that is nearly 30 years old and still retains its wonders and is considered one of the best in its genre. Unfortunately, this new remake, while adding a fresh touch to the experience, lacks the restoration that the work needed, especially in terms of sound.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The remaster of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars proves after all these years, that it is still really memorable adventure game, and people remember it with warmth in their hearts for a good reason.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged returns with updated graphics, but is that enough to attract a modern audience?
Review in Greek | Read full review
The improvements that have been made are very good, and it is absolutely fantastic to be able to play this classic with such beautiful graphics. The new character animations are night and day compared to the original, and really show how much better these are than the 3D models used in newer games.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged brings back a classic of point-and-click graphic adventures, giving it its best look yet. This product can be appreciated both by nostalgic players, although it ultimately doesn't aim to offer them anything truly new, and even more by younger gamers looking to approach a classic from a genre that has nearly fallen out of use.
Review in Italian | Read full review
An excellent remake of a classic adventure game, it will capture the interest of both newcomers to the genre and fans of the original game. We couldn't think of a better "appetizer" leading up to the release of Broken Sword 6.
Broken Sword - Secret of the Templars: Reforged is more than just a remake: it is a true work of restoration, allowing the adventures of George Stobbard to be rediscovered in the way Charles Cecil conceived them in 1996. The story, despite almost thirty years since its release, is still perfectly enjoyable, and the new gameplay modes allow Secret of the Templars to keep up with the latest productions.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is a great entry point for new players, but will also please die-hard fans of the brand. It's just a shame that not everything in the remaster feels polished enough.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars Reforged is one of the best examples of a remaster done right. It is faithful with stunning visuals and content that’s aged like fine wine, but also updated wonderfully for 2024 and the next twenty years to come. With some further additions to the UI to make it more friendly and appropriate on consoles, this would have made our PS5 experience better. But perhaps this is one you should be playing as intended anyway, mouse in hand, on PC.
On the one hand, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templar Reforged disguises its age with beautifully drawn visuals, more appropriate to today's aesthetics, and accessibility incentives, but there's no hiding the fact that this is a point and click adventure from the 1990s. A mystery story full of dialogue, ironic and cartoonish humor, simple mechanics, investigation more by trial and error than by deduction; all of this is presented in a consistent way, showing that the strength of the classic remains. What will really make the difference here is whether these things entertain you or if they are far from your taste.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Broken Sword Shadows of the Templars Reforged is an excellent game that can hold its own against modern games with ease. Fully voiced and gameplay with crisp new graphics complete the experience. Bonus points for adding both the upscaled version as the original one. If you fancy point-n-click games there is but one option. Click that 'Buy'-button. You won’t regret it.
Charles Cecil and co. over at Revolution Studios know a winning formula when it comes to the narrative-style genre of games. I feel that releasing the Reforged version is a way of bringing the games to the modern audience. Hopefully, they will continue going through the series, especially with the 6th installment – Broken Sword – Parzival’s Stone in the works. I have loved the nostalgia that Shadow of the Templars brought about. Nostalgia but with the comfort of playing on my PS5 from my sofa. I certainly hope that others also share the same feeling and keep their support going for the studio.