Difference between revisions of "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut"
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid = 57640 | |steam appid = 57640 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658900 | |gogcom id = 1207658900 | ||
− | |official site= https://revolution.co.uk/ | + | |official site= https://revolution.co.uk/games_catalog/broken-sword-1/ |
+ | |lutris = broken-sword-1-shadow-of-the-templars-directors-cut | ||
+ | |mobygames = 40000 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut | |wikipedia = Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars – Director's Cut | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/revolutionsoftware Developer Discord server] |
+ | {{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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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | broken-sword | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | broken-sword-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4439-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | broken_sword_directors_cut | DRM-free | Includes the original [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | broken_sword_directors_cut | DRM-free | Includes the original [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-directors-cut | DRM-free | Includes Android version. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | broken-sword-shadow-of-the-templars-the-directors-cut | DRM-free | Includes Android version. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id417207301 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id417207301 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 57640 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 57640 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | broken-sword-1-the-shadow-of-the-templars-directors-cut | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars|Original Version]] | {{Store link|Steam|580430}}. Available for free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [[Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars|Original Version]] | {{Store link|Steam|580430}}. Available for free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename revlogo.ogv|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename revlogo.ogv|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\movies\}}. |
− | # Delete | + | # Delete or rename {{file|revlogo.ogv}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{--}} The default font used by in-game help and diary is difficult to read at high resolutions | {{--}} The default font used by in-game help and diary is difficult to read at high resolutions | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Substitute with a system font|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Substitute with a system font|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the hidden system folder | + | # Go to the hidden system folder {{folder|{{P|windir}}\Fonts\}}. |
− | # Copy the fonts | + | # Copy the fonts {{file|verdana.ttf}} and {{file|verdanab.ttf}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|verdana.ttf}} to {{file|LinLibertine_Re-4.4.1.ttf}} and {{file|verdanab.ttf}} to {{file|LinLibertine_Bd-4.1.0.ttf}}, overwriting the existing files. |
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Broken Sword - Director's Cut}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.bs1dc/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Broken Sword - Director's Cut}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.bs1dc/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions are supported: 640x480 windowed ("original"), 960x720 windowed ("augmented") and 1600x1200 pillarboxed ("fullscreen"). | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions are supported: 640x480 windowed ("original"), 960x720 windowed ("augmented") and 1600x1200 {{term|pillarboxed}} ("fullscreen"). |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = 100 | + | |120 fps notes = 100 FPS cap. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Option exists, but not shown in FMV. | + | |subtitles notes = Option exists, but not shown in {{term|FMV}}. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Local retail only | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===Erratic cursor movement in full screen mode=== | ===Erratic cursor movement in full screen mode=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Replace the sprite cursor with the hardware cursor|fix=Using a hex editor, open the game's executable and replace the hex "E8 6E 79 00 00" with "90 90 90 90 90."}} | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the sprite cursor with the hardware cursor|fix=Using a hex editor, open the game's executable and replace the hex "E8 6E 79 00 00" with "90 90 90 90 90."}} | ||
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+ | ===Game does not run, no error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install OpenAL|fix=The developers failed to bundle the OpenAL installer with the game on Steam. Download from https://www.openal.org/downloads/oalinst.zip}} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |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 | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|audio = OpenAL | |audio = OpenAL | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = SDL | + | |interface = SDL |
− | |interface notes = | + | |interface notes = 1.2 |
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 21:32, 18 February 2024
For the original game released in 1996, see Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars.
Developers | |
---|---|
Revolution Software | |
Publishers | |
Kalypso Media | |
Engines | |
Virtual Theatre | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 2, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | September 2, 2010 |
Linux | June 18, 2013 |
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 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars: Director's Cut is a singleplayer adventure game in the Broken Sword series.
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 | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Includes the original Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars. | |||
Humble Store | Includes Android version. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Original Version | Steam. Available for free. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename revlogo.ogv[citation needed] |
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Replace in-game font
- The default font used by in-game help and diary is difficult to read at high resolutions
Substitute with a system font[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Broken Sword - Director's Cut |
Linux | $HOME/.bs1dc/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Broken Sword - Director's Cut\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Broken Sword - Director's Cut |
Linux | $HOME/.bs1dc/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions are supported: 640x480 windowed ("original"), 960x720 windowed ("augmented") and 1600x1200 pillarboxed ("fullscreen"). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | 100 FPS cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No option. Uses operating system's cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, music and speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Option exists, but not shown in FMV. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Official localization by 1C-Softclub. Local retail only | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Erratic cursor movement in full screen mode
Replace the sprite cursor with the hardware cursor |
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Using a hex editor, open the game's executable and replace the hex "E8 6E 79 00 00" with "90 90 90 90 90." |
Game does not run, no error
Install OpenAL |
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The developers failed to bundle the OpenAL installer with the game on Steam. Download from https://www.openal.org/downloads/oalinst.zip |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL | |
Interface | SDL | 1.2 |
Cutscenes | Theora |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 17 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |