Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

 Xbox
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. TeamXbox
    74
    The primary downside to The Sleeping Dragon is its linear gameplay and simplified control scheme that will turn off some gamers. Overall I felt that TSD was a breath of fresh air.
  2. XboxAddict
    74
    If you’re looking for a fast paced adventure game with guns a blazing and peril at every corner, move on. On the other hand if you’re a fan of games like "Syberia" and even the "Myst" series you may want to give Broken Sword a serious look-see.
  3. Gamestyle
    70
    Gamestyle seriously can't imagine anyone NOT having a good time with the game; the story is strong, scripting is well-done, characters are likable and the humour is abundant and at times very sarcastic.
  5. GamingTrend
    70
    One of those games where the reviewer just bangs his or her head on their desk because it’s such an average title, since you can’t go wrong recommending it or advising people to avoid it.
  6. Xbox World Australia
    70
    The story, while involving, mainly because of the excellent character development, plays out quite linearly and this makes it feel as you’re playing an interactive movie.
  7. Yahoo!
    70
    The plot, graphics and general fun of discovery should be enough to keep you happy despite the fact that 12 hours is about all the time it'll take you to complete the game.
  8. games(TM)
    50
    Many of the puzzles are somewhat straightforward in design, and while ensuring players are less likely to hit those infuriating brick walls typically found in the genre's great titles, your input into the proceedings once again tends to feel slightly shallow and less rewarding than before. [Christmas 2003, p.108]
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#58 Best Xbox Game of 2003
38
#38 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Kinaz
    Mar 12, 2018
    9
    This game has personality and ambience. Like it a lot discovering all misteries, just got confused with that ending.
  2. Fabio199618
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    The quintessential point-and-click adventure... Only without point-and-click!
    There are some issues with the controls, but this is a pretty    The quintessential point-and-click adventure... Only without point-and-click!
    There are some issues with the controls, but this is a pretty good game overall.    … Full Review »
  3. SteveD.
    Jan 9, 2004
    4
    What this game needs is more doors. Locked ones. That can never be opened. Yeah, it needs more doors. And puzzles involving finding new ways What this game needs is more doors. Locked ones. That can never be opened. Yeah, it needs more doors. And puzzles involving finding new ways to open said doors. I won't be happy until there are more doors in the game than homebase. ... Shame on you Edge ...… Full Review »
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