It's a good day to be a Broken Sword fan. Developer Revolution Software has just announced not one but two projects — the first is Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone, an all-new entry in the adventure series, and the second is Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, a remaster of the original.
Both of these titles are shown off in the above trailer. Parzival's Stone, which will be the sixth game in the series, features modern point and click gameplay and a 'Super 2D' visual style. This technique essentially applies a hand-drawn, 2D look to 3D models, and the result looks pretty unique. As far as the story goes, we only have this brief synopsis: "George and Nico reunite but are soon drawn into a terrifying conspiracy in a world of hidden treasure hunters, brutal mediaeval histories, and Quantum Physics." It doesn't have a release date currently.
As for the remaster, it's due for release in early 2024, and Revolution is "re-drawing backgrounds, re-animating sprites and honing many other aspects of the original game". It'll be rendered in full 4K and will upscale the audio to match the improved visuals.
Both games are part of what Revolution is calling the Broken Sword Renaissance, which suggests that more is in the works. Still, even with just these two, that's plenty for fans to get excited about. Console platforms are vague at the moment but we doubt these will skip PlayStation. Are you excited for this pair of Broken Sword games? Tell us in the comments section below.
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Oh yes, I’ve been waiting for this
Probably my favorite franchise of all time and this is no lie. I can't believe it, so happy.
While the backgrounds of the new one are beautiful, the characters look horrendous!
As for the Remaster of the first one : hopefully it's at the level of this classic. And maybe now I'll finish it, as it's one of these games I played when I was young, but never even came close to the end..
Awesome. I am up for both of these! Loved the one on the Vita. I think it was called serpents curse?
Hell yes! Will never say no to more broken sword (as long as they're not the 3D ones). Shadow of the Templars is one of my most replayed games, play it every couple of years. It's the definition of a cozy game to me, the music alone gives me nostalgia chills. Serpents curse was a true return to form so hoping this captures thr magic too.
Did Don Bluth animate the cutscenes? The main character looks exactly like the male lead in Anastasia
YES! Thank you, Revolution, you've answered our prayers!
Very very cool!
Omg is this really happening!!!?? Someone pinch me I must be dreaming!!!!! A remaster of broken sword 1 is a dream come true. My favourite game of all time!!! WOW
Is the first one the one with that bloody goat? Or was that a nightmare?
Please god don’t change the original intro Charles! That other edition where you start as Nico just isn’t as good!!! I need that theme tune as it was thanks very much 🙏
@thefourfoldroot1 the remaster is shadows of the templars so yes it’s the goat one, surely you know how to get past that part by now? 😉😄
A trip down memory lane with good ol' George.
That's a pleasant surprise. I'm excited for a whole new entry in the series.
I am outrageously excited about this. I hope it's a remaster of the original game and not a remaster of the previous remaster. I'll take either, but the original is still best.
@ApostateMage this is crazy news for me mate. Coming home from school at 12 yr old, sacking off headers n volleys with the lads to play this…good times man
Not sure about the 2d/3d bit yet...backgrounds look on point,but miss the classical look on the characters...let's hope there's no crates to push!!🙏😂 As for BS1,many happy memories playing it on ps1 before eventually picking it up on PC CD Rom,even rang the Sony tips line to get past that dreaded goat!😱😅
Hope the redo of the visuals doesn't impact on their classical style..though screen resolutions might’ve updated dramatically, the original two entries had superb artwork for their time.🤞
@Robocod I still have my ps3 hooked up for ps1 games and shadows of the templars never leaves it mate( and the background artwork still holds up,just lol) . Until I play smoking mirror ofc. Happy days though mate
This is excellent news!
Would love to play the Disc World games again too
I still remember when Broken Sword 5 came out on Vita and was around $20 with only touch screen controls
YES!!! Happy to hear this 😀😀😀
Love this series!
If I end up enjoying Broken Sword 5 like I think I will after buying it several months back, then I will definitely be getting both of these at some point. Good unexpected news, probably for me at least.
Looking forward for 6, but I wonder how many times they can update/remaster/remake the 1st. A classic that doesn’t really need re-releasing. Maybe they’re waiting for someone to mention the Batman connection of the Clown, Penguin, Man In Green and Woman dressed as a Cat?
@Mikey856 Must admit although both Broken Sword 1&2 directors cut are sitting in my GOG library pile of shame I haven't played them yet.
Didn't realise the Nico additions did that!😳
Did play the DS Directors cut a few years ago & was okay,but not exactly blown away with the new puzzles at the time.
Guess time will tell how they approach this. Did see some screen grabs on twitter from their news letter & Reforged looking the part in still shots at least.
The only concern I had was revolution's answer with the trailer appearing on an Xbox presentation to a tweet asking if it'd be a multiformat release or exclusive & they stated to sign up to the newsletter!🤔
Would hate to see these tied up in timed exclusives or worse!
Absolutely loved Broken Sword. I was a backer on BS5 and still wear my t-shirt, which is getting worn out.
A bit confused on the remaster as they've already done that once. But a new game is interesting!
Cannot wait.
But they need to sort the characters out.
I want it the same as 5. 3d models like that just dont look right.
Its why 3 didn't work or was it 4.
1 and 2 were amazing, 5s artstyle and game was amazing for a modern day version.
This one seems to have nailed the back drop but those 3d models no thanks
@MrGawain but that art style of 1 and 2 in 4k, ill buy.
I really want them to remake both games at same time. That second game is a masterclass
Still one of my favourite games... the big box I got for the pc in those days. This came with a short story about the Knights templars... written by an author who escapes me. But still love this game.... and that clowns nose and greasepaint colour 😉
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