Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

 Xbox One
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 18, 2015
    100
    The puzzles may be simple and sometimes repetitive, but if you enjoy solving puzzles, can appreciate the colorful canvas-like design, and have an open mind for classic point and click gaming with a bit of retro and modern elements, I would say check out Broken Sword 5.
  2. ZTGD
    Sep 10, 2015
    90
    That said, if you like point and click adventure games with mystery, good puzzles, humor, and a little bit of history, Broken Sword 5 is exactly what you’re looking for.
  3. MondoXbox
    Sep 19, 2015
    80
    Broken Sword 5 presents us with an enthralling story supported by good 2D graphics and well-thought-out console controls, at a very good price point. All point-and-click adventures lovers should give it a chance.
  5. Brash Games
    Aug 31, 2015
    80
    For anyone looking for an intelligent, challenging and yet accessible adventure game Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse comes highly recommended. Definitely worth giving a try.
  6. COGconnected
    Sep 7, 2015
    79
    It’s has an interesting story, a plethora of puzzles that need to be solved (regardless of either being too easy or difficult at times), and is simply fun all the way to the closing credits.
  7. IGN Spain
    Aug 31, 2015
    78
    A welcomed return to the old fashion of point 'n click adventures, featuring an excellent narrative and some inventive puzzles. It may be a little more agile and less linear, but it's fine as it is.
  8. Xbox Achievements
    Sep 13, 2015
    75
    Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is a solid little point-and-click adventure that's let down by its clunky controls and its sometimes nonsensical puzzles.
  9. God is a Geek
    Aug 31, 2015
    75
    A witty, sometimes challenging point and click adventure that will charm new players and delight existing fans.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 6, 2015
    70
    It's comfy like a pair of old slippers; before you combine them with bagels to make roller-skates, of course. [Nov 2015, p.87]
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  11. The Digital Fix
    Sep 7, 2015
    70
    Veterans of the point-and-click genre may find many of Broken Sword’s puzzles straightforward but if you haven’t already picked it up it’s a game worthy of anyone’s collection.
  12. Vandal
    Sep 2, 2015
    70
    Broken Sword 5 feels like a classic adventure game, and that's something we rarely see on consoles these days. If you like this genre, it deserves a try.
  13. Pure Xbox
    Sep 1, 2015
    60
    Older fans may dislike the way things look but find an overall experience that's more tailored to their likes, whereas newcomers to the genre may love the looks and find themselves lost by the more obtuse puzzles.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Xbox One Game of 2015

User Reviews

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Broken Sword is back and better than ever. This game is as good as the first two which wore my favorites in the series. If your an old schoolBroken Sword is back and better than ever. This game is as good as the first two which wore my favorites in the series. If your an old school Broken Sword fan then this is a must buy game.… Full Review »
  2. neomoonsevin
    May 19, 2023
    1
    Garbage gold game I never liked any of these games even in the old days I just never got into point n clicks at all
  3. albatros
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    Looks great with auto-HDR on series-X. There's a hint system for when you're really stuck which is nice. Movement and reaction time ofLooks great with auto-HDR on series-X. There's a hint system for when you're really stuck which is nice. Movement and reaction time of characters is too slow. There's a reference to a Pink Floyd album somewhere in the scenery :)… Full Review »
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