BROKEN SWORD COMBO (2 GAMES, DVD-ROM)

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 survival
• Feast on over 60 beautifully animated characters in over 70 breathtaking, hand drawn locations
• Answer the call to action and challenge yourself to the limit with compelling game play for the would-be adventurer
• One of the greatest graphic adventures ever made

BROKEN 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 Karzac's 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 world's 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 immortality in this, the sequel to the highly successful Broken Sword. Evil spells and brutal reprisals haunt them as they face their most sinister challenge to date.

As the threatening darkness of the eclipse smothers all, the discovery of a sinister drugs ring by chance reveals an arcane power of an ancient civilisation. Torment and terror, sacrificial rituals and bloody massacre is unearthed beneath a veil of Mayan mystery.

Kidnap, stolen treasure, astronomy and deadly drug barons are the least of the daredevil duo's worries, as divine forces threaten to annihilate mankind.

Nerve, cunning and guile are essentials in order to conquer this compelling adventure, guaranteed to leave you with an aching brain and a beating heart.

• Over 60 characters to interact with and over 60 useable items
• A multitude of highly detailed locations to explore and investigate
• Hundreds and hundreds of mind-bending puzzles and clues to collect
• Beautiful classically animated sequences and stunning super-VGA graphics
• 260 sound effects and over 2 hours of original music from Britain's premier composer, Barrington Pheloung

System Requirements:

• Windows 98/XP
• Pentium 133 MHz or faster
• 16MB ram or greater
• 2x DVD-ROM drive (note this program requires a DVD-ROM drive)
• 2GB free hard drive space
• 2mb directX 5.0 compatible graphics card
• SoundBlaster compatible sound card
• Mouse and Keyboard