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natlinxz · 10/11/2009, 12:26 pm

I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start?

Bagge · 10/11/2009, 12:59 pm

I haven't tried the GBA version, but I'm sure you'll be better off with the PC version.

patters · 10/11/2009, 01:09 pm

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Originally Posted by natlinxz

I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start?

No, not worth it in the slightest.

SHODANFreeman · 10/11/2009, 01:26 pm

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Originally Posted by natlinxz

I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start?

I'd recommend picking up the Wii version of the game (it's the director's cut, with new puzzles and locations), if you've got a Wii, you should be able to pick it up for around $20-$30 US. (There's a DS version of it as well, but I imagine it'd be rather difficult to play on such a small screen.)

If not, go for the good old PC version, you can grab it for £4.88 at this site, and it includes the second game too.

Fury · 10/11/2009, 01:30 pm

I had a quick go at the gba one a while back, it wasn't great. The graphics were a bit meh.

I'm still debating whether or not I should download the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.

SHODANFreeman · 10/11/2009, 01:34 pm

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Originally Posted by Fury

I'm still debating whether or not I should visit my local game retailer and legally acquire a copy of the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.

The remake is great, but if you have a Wii, I'd go for the Wii version instead.

Fury · 10/11/2009, 01:38 pm

I don't have a Wii. Wii games cost money.

SHODANFreeman · 10/11/2009, 01:41 pm

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Originally Posted by Fury

All games cost money.

You are correct.

Fury · 10/11/2009, 01:53 pm

Wii Games cost more money.

SHODANFreeman · 10/11/2009, 02:09 pm

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Originally Posted by Fury

Wii Games cost more money.

I picked up Broken Sword Director's Cut for Wii on ebay a few months back for only $23.99 (that's including shipping) so it's not that expensive.

guitarsareboring · 10/11/2009, 02:37 pm

My mom loves Broken Sword and she enjoyed the DS director's cut but said some things were actually missing from the game. I've never played it myself so I'm not sure what.

GuybrushWilco · 10/11/2009, 02:55 pm

I heard the Advance version was not that great. I'd go with the directors cut on either the DS or the Wii, preferably the Wii since it has voice overs.

Secret Fawful · 10/11/2009, 03:58 pm

The Advance version is fine for what it is. There are no animated cutscenes, but character animations, artwork and music remain intact. If you have no other way of buying it get it.

If you can get it for PC, do that instead.

Alf Fly · 10/11/2009, 04:16 pm

Don't forget, though, that the GBA version contained several bugs including one that made the game uncompletable.

Secret Fawful · 10/11/2009, 06:09 pm

Never ran into those myself.

natlinxz · 10/11/2009, 07:19 pm

Well I don't like pirating games, and since the PC version is probably hard to find, I'll get the GBA version for $4.00. If I like the game, I'll buy the Wii version.

SHODANFreeman · 10/11/2009, 10:41 pm

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Originally Posted by natlinxz

Well I don't like pirating games, and since the PC version is probably hard to find, I'll get the GBA version for $4.00. If I like the game, I'll buy the Wii version.

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Originally Posted by Pale Man

you can grab it for £4.88 at this site, and it includes the second game too.

It's not hard to find at all. Sold Out Software has been selling it for years.

Megaloman · 10/11/2009, 11:44 pm

I would get it for PC if I was to play it for the first time.

But I have to say I was glad to bring the GBA with Broken Sword to the beach a couple of summers ago.

*Silverwolfpet* · 10/12/2009, 02:49 am

Go for the PC version.

Alf Fly · 10/12/2009, 02:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

Never ran into those myself.

Here's a list of those pesky game-breaking bugs:

Cannot get to Syria

If you are stuck in the game and cannot get to the Syria section it is because you have hit a nasty bug which occurs if you play the game in a certain order. To avoid this bug you need to get the Marib clue from the Montfaucon sewers before going to Spain.

Game effectively crashes on the Goat Screen in Ireland

We believe this bug is caused when the game is saved in the pub cellar then subsequently restored. Please DO NOT save the game on the cellar screen.

Save Game not working in Ireland

Avoid saving the game on the Pub Cellar screen.

Can't interact with the Cat in Syria

Avoid saving the game on the Syria Market screen.

10/11/2009, 12:26 pm	#1
natlinxz Cooler than You Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 703	Broken Sword GBA? I keep seeing a remake of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (for Gameboy Advance) for really cheap in the "bargain bin" at game stores. I'm very tempted to buy it, but I've never actually played a broken sword game, so would this be a good place to start? __________________ Studies have shown that people who click on links to youtube channels in signatures are 60% happier. My Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/natlinxz

10/11/2009, 02:37 pm	#11
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10/11/2009, 03:58 pm	#13
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,225	The Advance version is fine for what it is. There are no animated cutscenes, but character animations, artwork and music remain intact. If you have no other way of buying it get it. If you can get it for PC, do that instead. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - ~~Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge** - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

10/11/2009, 06:09 pm	#15
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,225	Never ran into those myself. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - ~~Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge** - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

10/11/2009, 07:19 pm	#16
natlinxz Cooler than You Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 703	Well I don't like pirating games, and since the PC version is probably hard to find, I'll get the GBA version for $4.00. If I like the game, I'll buy the Wii version. __________________ Studies have shown that people who click on links to youtube channels in signatures are 60% happier. My Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/natlinxz

10/11/2009, 12:59 pm	#2
Bagge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 603	I haven't tried the GBA version, but I'm sure you'll be better off with the PC version.

10/11/2009, 01:30 pm	#5
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	I had a quick go at the gba one a while back, it wasn't great. The graphics were a bit meh. I'm still debating whether or not I should download the remake for DS. Everyone here seems to think it's really good, and that broken sword 3 was the emi of the series.

10/11/2009, 01:38 pm	#7
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	I don't have a Wii. Wii games cost money.

10/11/2009, 01:53 pm	#9
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	Wii Games cost more money.

10/11/2009, 02:55 pm	#12
GuybrushWilco Pirate Janitor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 437	I heard the Advance version was not that great. I'd go with the directors cut on either the DS or the Wii, preferably the Wii since it has voice overs.

10/11/2009, 04:16 pm	#14
Alf Fly Master of Disaster Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 74	Don't forget, though, that the GBA version contained several bugs including one that made the game uncompletable.

10/11/2009, 11:44 pm	#18
Megaloman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 188	I would get it for PC if I was to play it for the first time. But I have to say I was glad to bring the GBA with Broken Sword to the beach a couple of summers ago.

10/12/2009, 02:49 am	#19
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