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Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game

Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game

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Broken Sword: The Angel of Death

Released

Release Date: September 15, 2006

Adventure, Singleplayer

Broken Sword: The Angel of Death is the fourth installment of the adventure series with Georg Stobbart in the lead role. This time the protagonist gets entangled in a complicated intrigue connected with a mysterious substance, which according to legends was in the Arc of the Covenant. The addictive scenario of the game is the work of Revolution Software, while the development was taken care of by Sumo Digital studio.

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When the forces of ancient worlds, and past forgotten myths battle against the power of old friends. When current emotions clash with past regret, and when some guys in York design cunning puzzles, write funny scripts and orchestrate the type of music to make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end, it can only mean the fourth instalment of Broken Sword has been born.

After reluctantly battling dragons, Mayan gods and becoming a Knight of a long lost Holy Order, unwitting hero George Stobbart settles down to a life of mundane 9-5 office work. Who would have thought that a mysterious and beautiful woman would enter his life; a woman whose sudden disappearance draws him into a desperate search for a nefarious artefact of great and terrible power. (Well apart from those guys in York, that is)

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Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game
Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game
Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game

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Broken Sword Game Series

A series of adventure games, created and developed by Revolution Software studio under the direction of Charles Cecil. The brand is sometimes credited as one of the most successful in the history of the genre.

Broken Sword Game Series

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PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium 4 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 128MB (GeForce 3 or better), 2.6 GB HDD, Windows XP.

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Game Ratings for Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game Video Game.

42%

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All Reviews: Mixed (507)

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The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Story: Many users appreciated the storyline, describing it as captivating and reminiscent of classic adventure narratives, filled with conspiracy and historical intrigue.
  • Visuals: Some reviews noted that the game looks good for its age, especially when played in higher resolutions, and has aged better than previous installments.
  • Hacking Minigame: A few players enjoyed the hacking minigame, finding it fun and engaging initially.
  • Character and Humor: While opinions varied, some users still found moments of humor and appreciated the character of Nico, despite her limited role.

The main cons of the game

  • Lack of Hint System: A significant number of reviews highlighted the absence of a hint system, making puzzles frustratingly difficult and often illogical.
  • Unskippable Dialogue: Players were annoyed by the inability to skip lengthy dialogue, especially when repeating sections due to puzzle failures.
  • Control Issues: Many users experienced problems with the control system, describing it as fiddly and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Bugs and Glitches: Reports of game-breaking bugs, particularly near the end, were common, with some players getting stuck and unable to progress.
  • Puzzles Design: Several reviews criticized the puzzles for being convoluted, unfair, or lacking intuitive solutions, leading to reliance on walkthroughs.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Hint System: Users felt strongly that a hint system was necessary to assist with the challenging puzzles.
  • Outfit Changes: Some players missed the variety of outfits available in previous games, feeling that this aspect added depth to character interactions.
  • Improved Controls: There was a desire for better control mechanics, as players found the current system cumbersome and frustrating.
  • More Engaging Character Dynamics: Several reviews mentioned a lack of chemistry between characters, particularly between George and Nico, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • Polished Gameplay: Users expressed a need for a more polished gameplay experience, with fewer bugs and smoother mechanics.

Summary

  • In summary, while *Broken Sword 4 - The Angel of Death* offers an engaging story and some enjoyable elements, it suffers from significant gameplay issues, frustrating puzzles, and a lack of user-friendly features that detract from the overall experience.

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