Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars System Requirements | Can My PC Run It?

Catalogue updated: April 24, 2026

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Recorded platforms: Classic Macintosh, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PC

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About Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars

Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars is an adventure-puzzle game developed by Revolution Software and Astraware. It came out on 30-09-1996. It was published by THQ. Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars has a Metascore of 86, based on professional reviews. The game is rated as "Exceptional" on RAWG.
Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars is available on Classic Macintosh, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance and PC.
It was produced by Charles Cecil, Chris Dudas, Michael Merren and Steve Ince. Charles Cecil directed the game. Barrington Pheloung scored the game.

Game features and tags

Singleplayer

Score 86

Released September 30, 1996

Genres

Adventure Puzzle

Developer

Revolution Software Astraware

Publisher

THQ Virgin Interactive Virgin Interactive Entertainment SCEE

Platforms

Classic MacintoshPlayStationGame Boy AdvancePC