Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has received an updated release date for the Switch after a relatively short delay. It will now launch on 7th November 2024.
The game is a full remaster (or 'reforge', if you like) of the original adventure title and includes enhanced visuals, audio, and gameplay mechanics. Priced at €29.99 / $29.99 / £24.99, it's already received positive reception on other platforms, though we're of course keen to see how it holds up on Switch following the delay.
The original launched in 1996 and stars protagonist George Stobbart, who embarks on a wonderous and deadly adventure across Europe and the Middle East to uncover a deep conspiracy. It's since been deemed one of the best adventure games around, and one well worthy of a suitable upgrade on more modern platforms.
Here's a look at the key features:
- Step out onto the streets of Paris as American tourist George Stobbart finds himself embroiled in a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
- Enjoy a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar.
- Voyage through the game’s iconic locations illustrated in beautiful high definition on Nintendo Switch for the first time.
- Listen to enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s original adventure to date.
- Switch between the original 1996 version of the game and the new reforged visuals at the click of a button.
- Play the game the way that you want to - choose between a ‘traditional mode’ for people who enjoy adventures the way they used to be, and a ‘story mode’ for those who want subtle hints to ensure they never get frustrated.
Are you looking forward to Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Switch? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.
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Great game, but the current price ain't gonna cut it for me. Probably get this when it's discounted.
Looking forward to it, I'm considering getting this physically even though it costs slightly more and will come way later - at the end of March according to both my usual retailer here in Italy and Amazon.it - as not only I'd prefer it, but my 1 TB card is running out of space (and I'd rather not get a new one until Switch's successor gets announced to be able to take that into consideration)!
I loved this game on the PS1. There is a very subtle Super Hero/Villian homage about 4 costumes in the game that I don’t think anyone ever has ever written about on the internet.
Looking forward to this game. I will get the physical release.
Meh maybe I'll pick it up when it hits the bargain bin.
Man that key art is horrible!
@JohnnyMind funny, Amazon.de places the physical release on the 5th of January!
Really looking forward to that, the original is my favourite P&C game and one of my favourite games of all times alongside FF9 and Link's Awakening
@Astropez Interesting, wonder why it's coming out later in Italy.
I've never played the original so I'm really glad I'll finally be able to give Broken Sword a try thanks to this remaster - happy to hear it's among your favorite games of all time (unfortunately haven't played FF9 yet either while Link's Awakening is among my favorites as well)!
Titan A.E. called, they want their character designs back!
[This message brought to you by the one guy who ever saw Titan A.E.]
@Brady1138 Welcome to planet Bob! Titan AE came out four years after Broken Sword, so don’t think there was much IP theft going on there.
If Broken Sword is stealing from anyone, it’s LucasArts - but every P&C was riding thise coattails in the Nineties. Broken Sword is actually pretty good, though, despite that.
So very pleased its based of the original and not the awful directors cut, that messed with so much. Will def be getting this, played it a few times on PS1, the GBA (idk why) and directors cut on DS, which I believe also came out on wii.
Adored the DS game. Will most likely double dip
Bro looks like Pixar's James Sunderland lol
@Krull Oh ok makes sense, TAE did plenty of ripping off itself haha
The more point-and-clicks the better.
@JohnnyMind they either get a different provider or just different source. Tbh I think the Amazon.de date is more of a placeholder date rather than a real one (like when they say a game comes out on Dec. or Mai 31st.).
And you should definitely play FF9, but not that awful port we got recently. If you can emulate the original, you get better soundtrack (the ports all have sounds issues), better UI, no mix of badly upscaled backgrounds with sharp 3D. Or if you can, FF9 PC modded with the original UI and the Moguri Mod.
@Astropez Yeah, we'll have to see when it actually comes out in both countries.
Most likely will play FF9 on Switch because it's more convenient to me when I have the time for it but still, thanks for warning me!
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