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(More customer reviews)Having been a huge fan of the two previous Broken Sword games I eagerly anticipated the release of the third installment in this brilliant graphic adventure series. I struggled with the rating of this game, I wanted to give it the full 5 stars but unfortunately there are one or two minor niggles which do detract from the overall enjoyment factor. But let's focus on the positives first, and there are plenty. BS:TSD is a tale of epic adventure, exploration and intrigue. Our intrepid heroes, George Stobbart and Nico Collard are once again thrust into a world riddled with ancient conspiracies and secret codes as they attempt to unravel the truth about a mysterious earth energy known as dragon power.
From the outset, George ends up getting stranded in the Congo after the plane he was in crashes, whilst Nico witnesses the murder of a man in a Parisian apartment block, until eventually their two stories intertwine and they learn that they are both investigating the same case. Graphically this game is beautiful. The backgrounds are lovingly crafted, colours are vibrant and vivid, lighting and shadow effects are spot on, character animation is second to none and the lip synching is superb. It is a fully realised 3D world and the attention to detail is incredible. The music is suitably moody and atmospheric and the voice acting (George is once again voiced by Rolf Saxon as in the previous two games) is of a very high quality.
Movement of George and Nico is with the arrow keys and there are four action mapped keys corresponding to the icons on screen, i.e, look, use, etc. This new interface takes about five minutes to get used to and is simple enough. Of course, the integral part of any adventure game are it's puzzles and this is where the first criticism can be levelled. Whilst almost always fun and logical to figure out they are a bit on the easy side and seasoned adventurers will rarely have trouble progressing. Quite simply, there are'nt any that match the complexity found in the previous games and this is a slight disappointment. And there are crate puzzles too. Lots of them. Whilst initially enjoyable there are far too many of them and they do tend to disrupt the flow of the game.
There are also action elements implemented into the gameplay. Frequently you will find yourself leaping across chasms, shimmying across ledges and climbing walls. Another new feature are the timed action events in which you are put in danger and must react quickly. This simply involves pressing the only key available at the time, and even if you do die the game restarts from the point where you made the fatal error so you don't need to load a saved game and lose any progress you may have made. Occasionally, stealth will have to be employed to evade guards and dogs. This sometimes leads to awkward, confusing camera angles in conjunction with the character's movement, although by and large the camera often conveys a wonderfully cinematic feel to the proceedings.
Paris, Glastonbury, Prague and Egypt are just some of the locations you will visit and explore, among others, and you will meet and interact with an interesting cast of characters, gathering information and vital clues to assist you further. The dialogue between George and Nico is often humorous, at times touching and a narrative high point in the script. There are also references to people and events from the two previous games, so although BS:TSD can be played as a stand alone adventure it's best to play the other two games first or it might seem a little mystifying. Another slight disappointment is that the game is a bit on the short side and leaves you wanting more.
One or two minor irritations aside, Broken Sword The Sleeping Dragon is a wonderfully told tale, with rich, detailed environments, a movie quality script and acting, and is a fitting conclusion to an outstanding trilogy.
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The Adventure Begins...Product InformationGeorge Stobbart and Nico Collard are drawn into a terrifying conspiracy toharness an ancient power. Brought together by fate coincidence and thecompelling mystery they will fight sinister forces uncover an ancientconspiracy and discover a fiendish source of pure evilLured into the steamy jungles of the Congo eerie castles in Prague the chickback-streets of Paris and the historic English village of Glastonbury the duomust unravel the mystery involving the 'Voynich Manuscript' which holds thesecrets of the ultimate evil power The Sleeping Dragon and save mankind. Product HighlightsStunning graphical presentationA unique and fresh approach to adventure gamingControl two characters: George and NicoLoaded with suspenseProduct FeaturesCinematic storytelling featuring a free-roaming camera and stunninggraphics.Interact with intriguing characters as you journey through your adventure.An epic adventure combining captivating environments and stimulatingpuzzles.An original orchestral soundtrack immerses you in the exciting gamingexperience.Windows RequirementsWindows 98 Me 2000 XPPentium III 750MHz processor128MB of RAM8X CD-ROM DriveDirectX 8.1 compatible 64MB GeForce2 or equivalent Video CardDirectX 8.1 compatible Sound Card and Speakers1GB Free Hard Drive SpaceKeyboardMouseAnalog GamepadRecommended RequirmentsPentium III 1.2GHz processorSound Card with 5.1 Surround Sound SupportGeForce4 Ti 4200 or Equivalent Video Card
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