Broken Sword 5: The Serpents' Curse - Part II

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  • Summary: In this second episode, you will burst out from Paris and London, going on to locations throughout Spanish Catalonia and to deepest Iraq, the birthplace of civilization. This episode ramps up the drama, as well as the difficulty – and concludes the themes set up in the first episode. CharlesIn this second episode, you will burst out from Paris and London, going on to locations throughout Spanish Catalonia and to deepest Iraq, the birthplace of civilization. This episode ramps up the drama, as well as the difficulty – and concludes the themes set up in the first episode. Charles is currently writing a Director’s Message which will aim to encapsulate the historical themes that he wanted to convey through the game.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. games(TM)
    Jun 3, 2014
    90
    The best Broken Sword game since the original. [Issue#148, p.113]
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 27, 2014
    80
    The fifth episode is one of the best entries in the whole series. George and Nico are more charming than ever and almost everything feels right. Nevertheless it's a pity that many players had to play it split in two.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jun 5, 2014
    80
    Finally, everything that we love (and hate) about Broken Sword clicks together. Anyone who loves the series will be right at home. [Issue#242]
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  4. GameWatcher
    May 7, 2014
    75
    Apart from those silly puzzles, a rushed ending and the absolute conviction that Revolution made a colossal mistake in splitting the game into two (and did it poorly anyway), Broken Sword 5 is still a good game and a worthwhile new chapter in the classic series.
  5. 4P.de
    May 2, 2014
    70
    Compared to games like The Raven everything seems old-fashioned. But in a kinda good way.
  6. GameSpot
    Apr 22, 2014
    60
    Broken 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.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Jun 5, 2014
    60
    Broken Sword’s puzzles excel at only one thing – breaking the pace of story and your immersion. A minute ago, you were George Stobbart - lawyer, amateur sleuth and thrill-seeker, - and now you’re sitting in front of your monitor, reading instructions from the game's developers. “This puzzle has these and these rules. Go solve it!”

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
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  1. experience86
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    Revolution has finally made it: after 16 years of waiting we have a chapter of this great adventure which can stand toe-to-toe with the firstRevolution has finally made it: after 16 years of waiting we have a chapter of this great adventure which can stand toe-to-toe with the first two installments of the franchise. The graphic of the background and the characters is great. The story is interesting and accelerates from a quiet investigation toward a fast-paced journey around the world. The game is a little too easy, but in the second episodes there are a couple of very tough riddles. The voice acting is perfect, both in english and in italian. I seriously hope Revolution will continue on producing these games, because they're one of the few companies that still understand how an adventure game should be made.… Expand
  2. akarnokd
    Apr 22, 2014
    8
    Now that both parts are released, it plays and feels like a good old point&click game. The voiceover feels a bit polished in the second part,Now that both parts are released, it plays and feels like a good old point&click game. The voiceover feels a bit polished in the second part, definitely packs more love than before. However, what I still don't get is why Nico is barely playable? The puzzles seemed to be more logical than I remembered, got stuck only twice due to missed hotspots. I would definitely support the next installment.… Expand
  4. SenshudoTV
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    “Push through the first half to enjoy a great second half.”
    ‘Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse’ is not quite as good as the first two games    “Push through the first half to enjoy a great second half.”
    ‘Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse’ is not quite as good as the first two games in the series, but then very few games are and it is made all the more tragic by the fact that without its first half, it perhaps could have been. But fans of the series and/or genre will find a game which is full of witty dialogue, familiar characters and challenging new puzzles.    … Expand

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