The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
55 Players in Game
539 All-Time Peak
90,47 Rating
Steam Charts
55 Players in Game
539 All-Time Peak
90,47 Rating
At the moment, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has 55 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 447.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Player Count
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-07 |
64 |
-15.33% |
| 2025-06 |
76 |
+28.2% |
| 2025-05 |
59 |
+162.08% |
| 2025-03 |
22 |
-22.09% |
| 2025-02 |
29 |
-21.62% |
| 2025-01 |
37 |
-8.79% |
| 2024-12 |
40 |
+16.78% |
| 2024-11 |
34 |
-59.15% |
| 2024-10 |
85 |
-75.76% |
| 2024-09 |
352 |
0% |
776 Total Reviews
751 Positive Reviews
25 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has garnered a total of 776 reviews, with 751 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
709 minutes
This game is my childhood in a brand new wrapper, and I love it!
[i]Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars[/i] was one of the first games that truly hooked me. The mystery, the humor, the hand-drawn art, the music… Sure enough, as a point ‘n’ click enthusiast, I also loved [i]Monkey Island[/i], [i]Sam & Max[/i], [i]Full Throttle[/i], and so on, but there was just something about the first two entries in this series that made me replay them over and over. When I heard about this “reforged” version, I was both hyped and slightly terrified. Would it mess with the vibe? Would they try to “modernize” it too much? The director’s cut version was fun, so maybe I shouldn’t worry too much?
Good news: this is a very respectful remaster. Everything I loved is still here: George’s dry wit, Nico’s cool charm, the globe-trotting Templar mystery, and yes, the goat puzzle (with its own achievement!). The visuals have been beautifully updated, with crisper animations and a richer color palette that somehow makes everything feel more alive without losing the charm of the original hand-drawn art. Well done!
The voice acting holds up surprisingly well (especially considering it’s been decades!), and they’ve done some subtle tweaks to pacing and the interface that make it smoother to play without making it feel “dumbed down”. You can even choose a so called story mode that’s been developed to make the gameplay more accessible for newbies (I haven’t tried it).
Honestly, if you’re a fan of classic point ‘n’ clicks, or if you loved the original game, this is a no-brainer. It’s a warm, witty, globe-trotting puzzle adventure with just the right amount of nostalgia, and a few clever updates to keep things fresh.
Now, can we maybe get a similar remaster for [i]The Smoking Mirror[/i], too…?
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
726 minutes
The original Broken Sword story re-imagined. The graphics have been improved. The gameplay simplified. And the presentation looks a little bit cleaner. None of these changes, however, improved the game or the player's experience while they played the game. All-in-all, the first version of this instalment in the franchise still seems to be the better model. Pity. Rated 7 out of 10.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
168 minutes
Played the original back in the day, but my memory inst what it used to be so its like playing a brand new game, with some vague familiarity! Games looks stunning and the score adds to the atmosphere - dialogue audio, even though its old, is perfectly fine and doesn't distract. Plays beautifully on a ROG Ally X and is in fact my device of choice for playing this. Highly recommended, even if you've play the original.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
665 minutes
Just found out about remake of BS 1, bought Instantly! 10/10 played this game 30 years ago and now its like playin it for the first time..so good memories. Waiting for BS 2 Reforged obviously :)
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
645 minutes
cool game great cutsens and puzzle overall fine.
the bad the story takes too long to pick up the pace too much dialog and fuck the goat in this game.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
778 minutes
I like the point-and-click adventure genre and I liked my weekend with Broken Sword.
The story feels like an around the world Indiana Jones adventure that could have easily been a movie. I wish there were more branching path options, including for romancing Nico. The humour is hit and miss.
The puzzles are fun and often require both situational awareness and experimentation with items in the inventory. I did get stuck a few times and needed to look up the hints.
Overall, I would recommend it to fans of the genre and look forward to the other entries in the series.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
82 minutes
A lot of the charm has gone in this new release. But it is still Broken Sword, so still a wonderful game.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
711 minutes
Once I started playing this I remembered it from when I first played it a few years ago. The remaster is much the same game as I remember. I played through on my Mac and it went well with no issues. The ending was kind of abrupt.
The dry humor is lots of fun. George and the NPCs he interacts with are quite sarcastic. Most of the puzzles aren't too difficult, but there are a few timed ones and every so often one that is different than the rest. When you die you often have to repeat segments, I wish it wouldn't go quite as far back. There's a hint system that generally helps.
My one real complaint still holds true today. There is too little Nico. Throughout most of the game she just sits in her apartment and gives George ideas of what to do next. I expected either the two to be together, or Nico to be a playable character, but she isn't. George even makes comments throughout the game about her sitting around and letting him do all the work.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
485 minutes
A great remaster of a masterpiece with lots of nice quality of life features. I first played this game back in the 90s on Playstation and PC and have replayed it many times since and I'm happy it's been remastered to be discovered by a new audience and generation.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
625 minutes
What else even needs to be said? They can keep remastering, reforging, and expanding this game until oblivion for all I care, it will always be one of the greatest adventure games of all time. Gorgeous graphics, fun but not too challenging puzzles, laugh out loud humor, and two of the best characters you'll ever find. Perfection.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Steam Achievements
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 26 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Truth Bomb
Misjudge a moment to calm someone's nerves.
Social Work
Get to know all the locals on holiday.
Indecent Proposal
Pinball, pimples and puke.
Medical Attention
Enjoy a private health care experience.
Impressing Nobody
Gatecrash a secret meeting.
Fish Food
Word of warning to the wise.
Repeat Offender
Waste yet another opportunity to decorate.
Curse of the Vasconcellos
Shared History
Enjoy a new conversation with an old friend.
Everyone's Buzzing
Try to prank as many people as you can.
Coping Mechanism
Think like a child to defeat an ancient demon.
Line of Duty
Hear some sad and surprising news.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Minimum MAC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: macOS 12.0
- Processor: 1.6 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 5 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Update #1
Date: 2024-10-02 11:27:10
Version 1.1.1
👍 : 416 |
👎 : 1
Update #2
Date: 2024-10-11 19:11:11
Version 1.1.4
👍 : 309 |
👎 : 0
Update #3
Date: 2024-11-11 18:28:02
Version 1.1.5
👍 : 207 |
👎 : 0
Update #4
Date: 2024-12-19 21:42:07
Version 1.1.6
👍 : 191 |
👎 : 4
Update #5
Date: 2025-01-17 16:20:20
Version 1.1.7
👍 : 280 |
👎 : 1
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