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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtual Theatre|Original}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtual Theatre|Original}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 11, 2011|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/original_broken_sword_added_exclusively_to_gogs_director_s_cut_edition Original Broken Sword added exclusively to GOG's Director’s Cut edition - GOG.com]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 11, 2011|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/original_broken_sword_added_exclusively_to_gogs_director_s_cut_edition Original Broken Sword added exclusively to GOG's Director’s Cut edition - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 20, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 20, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/the_what_did_just_update_thread/post6577|title=The "what did just update?" thread, page 329 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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|igdb = circle-of-blood | |igdb = circle-of-blood | ||
|lutris = broken-sword-the-shadow-of-the-templars | |lutris = broken-sword-the-shadow-of-the-templars | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 499 |
|strategywiki = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | |strategywiki = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | ||
|wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | |wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/revolutionsoftware Developer Discord server] | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/revolutionsoftware Developer Discord server] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://brokensword.fandom.com/wiki/Broken_Sword_Wiki Broken Sword Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658900|broken_sword_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658900|broken_sword_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/57640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/57640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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#* For older ScummVM versions: '''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars - Cutscene Pack (all languages, Subtitles AddOn)''' | #* For older ScummVM versions: '''Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars - Cutscene Pack (all languages, Subtitles AddOn)''' | ||
# Extract the contents of the archive to a convenient temporary location. | # Extract the contents of the archive to a convenient temporary location. | ||
− | # Locate the directory from the extracted archive that corresponds to the language of the game installation (e.g., {{ | + | # Locate the directory from the extracted archive that corresponds to the language of the game installation (e.g., {{folder|ENG\}} for English). See {{file|readme.txt}} for details. |
− | # Copy the {{file|*.txt}} files from this directory to {{ | + | # Copy the {{file|*.txt}} files from this directory to {{folder|{{P|game}}\SMACKSHI\}}. |
#* This should be the directory containing {{file|*.SMK}} cutscene files. | #* This should be the directory containing {{file|*.SMK}} cutscene files. | ||
− | # Start the game normally via [[ScummVM]]. | + | # Start the game normally via [[ScummVM]] with subtitles enabled. |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only (Tec Toy). | + | |notes = Retail only (Tec Toy).<ref>[https://www.sega-brasil.com.br/Tectoy/Broken_Sword_(PC) Tec Toy Wiki.]</ref> [https://forum.scummbr.com/index.php?topic=13.0 Download (ScummBR).] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = 64-bit requires [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/snapshots/stable/mingw-w64-stable-latest.zip 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/snapshots/stable/mingw-w64-stable-latest.zip 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Steam=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Vista,7,8,10 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | ||
+ | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Disc Version=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
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|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = 18 MB | |minHD = 18 MB | ||
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|minDX = 2 | |minDX = 2 | ||
Latest revision as of 23:33, 8 April 2024
For the 2010 remake, see Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut.
Developers | |
---|---|
Revolution Software | |
Publishers | |
Virgin Interactive | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Original | Virtual Theatre |
Re-release | ScummVM |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 30, 1996 |
Windows | September 30, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | September 30, 1996 |
Windows (ScummVM) | January 11, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | October 18, 2012 |
Linux (ScummVM) | March 20, 2015[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Detective/mystery, Europe, Middle East |
Series | Broken Sword |
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is a singleplayer adventure game in the Broken Sword series.
Key points
- Released as Circle of Blood in the United States
- Can be run under ScummVM.
General information
- Developer Discord server
- Broken Sword Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut. Pre-configured with ScummVM. | |||
Steam | Free DLC for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut. Pre-configured with ScummVM. |
Demos
- Demos are available from ScummVM.
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SWORD.INF |
Windows | <path-to-game>\sword1.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVES\ |
Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Speech, FX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Cutscenes natively lack subtitles. See Cutscene subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Cutscene subtitles
Install the ScummVM subtitles add-on[3] |
---|
|
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only (Tec Toy).[4] Download (ScummBR). | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «Fargus Multimedia» | |||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 2 | Original Windows release. |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit requires 64-bit build of ScummVM. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Steam
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista,7,8,10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Disc Version
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 66 MHz | Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 18 MB | 150 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 1 MB of VRAM |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 66 MHz | Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 18 MB | 150 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 2 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Original Broken Sword added exclusively to GOG's Director’s Cut edition - GOG.com
- ↑ The "what did just update?" thread, page 329 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-08-03
- ↑ Tec Toy Wiki.