Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Digital Chumps
    Sep 8, 2015
    92
    An instant classic in the point and click genre that plays great on the PS4 and goes highly recommended.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Sep 1, 2015
    80
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a good adventure that delivers a captivating story with great characters and humor.
  3. DarkZero
    Aug 31, 2015
    80
    It’s challenging, interesting, funny and most importantly true to the brand.
  5. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 31, 2015
    78
    Broken Sword is back. The series created by Charles Cecil recovers its essence and provides humor, mystery and adventure. A game made for fans and a tribute to the entire franchise.
  6. LaPS4
    Aug 31, 2015
    77
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a nice way to look back into the past, where we had our minds as weapons, and not our strength.
  7. GamesVillage.it
    Sep 18, 2015
    75
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is an intriguing proposal for the fans of the adventure genre. The price is right, and the game itself is pretty good.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 13, 2015
    75
    It’s definitely a shame the animation is so awkward and stiff; it pales in comparison to the visual splendor of the hand-drawn backgrounds, and it’s nowhere near as impressive as the graphics of The Shadow of the Templars were in 1996. Still, it’d be an even bigger shame if that put anyone off from experiencing this classically-inspired adventure.
  9. Everyeye.it
    Sep 22, 2015
    74
    Genre fans will of course be happy of this revival, but the writing isn't as good as we hoped.
  10. IGN Italia
    Sep 4, 2015
    70
    Given also the shortage of similar titles on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse is a decent graphical adventure for beginners and long-time supporters.
  11. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 1, 2015
    70
    One of the best entries in the Broken Sword series despite a too linear nature and a slightly disappointing ending.
  12. GamesRadar+
    Aug 31, 2015
    70
    Part mystery, part comedy, this is a classy point-and-click with dazzling art, charming characters, and crackling dialogue. Although slightly overlong and occasionally slow, it feel surprisingly fresh.
  13. Dealspwn
    Aug 31, 2015
    70
    Puzzles and their bizarre solutions are just the right amount of complicated and satisfying to beat. While not bringing anything new to the genre, Broken Sword 5 is a fun point and click adventure -for both long-time fans and newcomers- with a compelling and mysterious religious conspiracy plot.
  14. Push Square
    Aug 31, 2015
    70
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is an entertaining title with a few disappointing aspects, including linear puzzles and awkward animations, which makes for a lukewarm revival.
  15. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 4, 2015
    60
    Pure fan service in every sense, which ensures an enjoyably nostalgic adventure but also means a number of flaws that wouldn’t be tolerated in other circumstances.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 59
  3. Negative: 8 out of 59
  1. Bloodnes
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Атмосфера игры немного угасла по сравнению с предыдущими частями, но это все тот же Джордж Стоббарт и его новая история. Играть фанатамАтмосфера игры немного угасла по сравнению с предыдущими частями, но это все тот же Джордж Стоббарт и его новая история. Играть фанатам обязательно, остальные могут не понять. Моя оценка 8/10 заслужено!… Full Review »
  2. arcanester
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Incredible. I have to say, being a massive fan of the first two growing up, I was had doubts they could pull it off, (especially with BS 3/4Incredible. I have to say, being a massive fan of the first two growing up, I was had doubts they could pull it off, (especially with BS 3/4 falling so short for me) But this really does feel like I'm playing a game from the same series as the first two. The art style, the voice acting, the story, the humour. I just hope if they decide to make another, they don't deviate again.… Full Review »
  3. DickPain
    Jul 19, 2023
    2
    Fan of series, but this is bad. The game is sluggish. The puzzles are uninspiring. There's no sense of thrill. While this game as it is wouldFan of series, but this is bad. The game is sluggish. The puzzles are uninspiring. There's no sense of thrill. While this game as it is would have seemed fantastic in 1996, today, it's a relic. It's a shame, I love the voice acting and the art, but the game itself is poor.… Full Review »
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