Platform: WINDOWS 98/XP Publisher: SOLD-OUT SOFTWARE Packaging: DVD STYLE BOX Rating: TEEN This DVD-ROM includes 2 full version programs: Broken Sword – The Shadow of the Templars and Broken Sword II – The Smoking Mirror.BROKEN SWORD – THE SHADOW OF THE TEMPLARS:From the makers of the highly acclaimed Lure of the Temptress and Beneath a Steal Sky comes another adventure of epic proportions. An innocent vacation in Paris unwittingly whisks young American, George Stobbart, away on a mysterious and compelling escapade which could change the fate of man. As George, you are thrown into the arms of intrigue as you uncover a sinister collusion which could turn the world upside down. Answer the call to action! Seek critical information, solve cryptic puzzles bound in trickery. Embark upon a trailblazer exploration across the globe, where the people you meet weave riddles around you. Uncover their internal secrets, reveal their monstrous plan. Call upon your deepest strength and staunchest resolve to challenge these black hearts to betray the unspeakable truth.Features:Dive into an adventure of global exploration, cryptic puzzle solving and a fight for survivalFeast on over 60 beautifully animated characters in over 70 breathtaking, hand drawn locationsAnswer the call to action and challenge yourself to the limit with compelling game play for the would-be adventurerOne of the greatest graphic adventures ever madeBROKEN SWORD II – THE SMOKING MIRROR:Plunge into a shadowy conspiracy world where the schemes of a mad drug kingpin and the prophesied return of an ancient Mayan god clash in what could be the end for all mankind. Race around the globe with George as he frantically attempts to free Nico, his investigative reporter girlfriend, from the clutches of Karzacs crime cartel. Guide Nico and George as they unravel the dark mysteries that lead them closer and closer to an ancient horror best left buried in the steamy jungles of Central America. Gather clues and make friends, but beware – a smiling face can hide a deadly obstacle in your quest to stop the return of he who devours the sun and consumes the flesh of all mankind, the mighty Mayan God, Tezcatlipoca. Features:Battle against the evils of a criminal mastermind, solve enigmatic puzzles and stop a murderous Mayan God of Death from destroying the world in a masterfully crafted adventure featuring relentless action and alternating viewpoints between George and Nico at cliffhanger moments. Immersive 3-D graphics and stylized animation combine to create a beautifully rendered environment as well as a truly cinematic feel. Explore the seedy underbelly of the worlds most exotic ports of call, in this adventure steeped in historic fact. With three hours of original music and over 300 musical cues, this dynamic soundtrack swells and crescendos to heighten the drama of every move you make. Intrepid adventurers George and Nico are embroiled in yet another mysterious escapade of brutality, calamity and im
