
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 2
Revolution Software · Mar 31, 2014
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Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery...
A robbery – a murder – and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. An adventure that will hurl intrepid lawyer George Stobbart and sassy journalist Nico Collard onto the trail of a murderous conspiracy forged in the cauldron of war-torn Europe. A conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word.
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- 7.0As a standalone experience, Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Cure – Episode 2 does struggle with many of the same pitfalls as Episode 1, with its interface still a particular problem. However, it’s a more focused adventure, and lessens the emphasis on the conversation heavy sequences that proved so dire in the previous outing. As a complete package, this is an enjoyable affair that should succeed in keeping protagonists George and Nico in the limelight for a little while longer, and Kickstarter backers should feel satisfied that their hard-earned cash has been spent wisely resuscitating this series.
- If you have never played a Broken Sword title before I whole-heartedly recommend this game as a great introduction to the series. Although there are nods to previous games throughout, you do not have to be a series regular to find enjoyment in this title. If you are a fan of point and click games or games that have a strong narrative and will test your brainpower you will find a pleasant experience with Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse Episode 2 that may very well leave a hunger for more!
- 8.0All the way through this second episode, it is quite painfully obvious that this game should never really have been split in two. It was a decision made for the right reasons, but one which detracted from the game as I was unable to experience it for the first time as a cohesive whole, something which I would wholeheartedly recommend.
- 8.0Nevertheless, there’s no question that Episode 2 of Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is a must-play if you’ve already engaged in the first half. Newcomers to the series shouldn’t have a problem jumping in with series entry #5 either, though it’s obviously good sense to start at Episode 1, not Episode 2. The price of admission for Broken Sword 5 includes both episodes, however, so now’s as good a time as any to start traveling with Nico and George.
- 6.0Broken Sword 5's second part is noticeably shorter, coming in at fewer than five hours when compared to the first part's six, and its linear nature diminishes the joy of exploration. Nevertheless, Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a solid installment in the nearly 20-year-old franchise, delivering a captivating story with great characters and loads of good-natured humor.
- All told, Broken Sword: The Serpent’s Curse is one of the best adventure games in recent memory, and the finest Broken Sword title since The Smoking Mirror. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all told at once, and the decision to split the game in two really hurts its pacing and overall sense of cohesion. Played as a single game, it’s incredible, but as I was made to experience it, it falls a little short of greatness.
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