Broken Sword: The Angel of Death
Port
RELEASED
4.2
Oct 18, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)bySumo Digital•DreamCatcher Interactive
Overview:|
This title is a 2011 PC port, offering the complete point-and-click adventure experience of Broken Sword 4: The Angel of Death. You step into the role of George Stobbart as he investigates a conspiracy surrounding a powerful artifact after a mysterious woman disappears. Gameplay centers on environmental exploration, dialogue choices, and inventory-based puzzle solving typical of classic adventure games. As a port, it delivers the established narrative and mechanics of this self-contained mystery.
This title is a Port, specifically the 2011 PC (Microsoft Windows) release of the adventure game originally titled "Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game" in North America. As a port, it delivers the established narrative and puzzle-solving mechanics of this installment to a modern PC audience, offering a complete, self-contained story within the established universe of classic point-and-click adventures. The core value proposition is experiencing this specific entry in the series, which focuses on global mystery, historical intrigue, and conspiracy.
Core Narrative and Atmosphere
The plot follows George Stobbart, who attempts to leave behind his life of extraordinary adventure for mundane office work. This quiet life is interrupted when a mysterious woman seeks his help, pulling him into a desperate search for a nefarious artifact possessing great and terrible power. The narrative blends elements of dark conspiracy theories, daring international escapades, and the conflict between ancient, forgotten myths and current events. Players should anticipate a story driven by humor, emotion, and complex plotting.
Gameplay Mechanics and Genre Focus
The gameplay is firmly rooted in the point-and-click adventure genre, supplemented by Indie sensibilities. The primary loop involves navigating detailed environments, engaging in extensive dialogue with characters, and utilizing inventory-based puzzle solving. Success relies on careful exploration, gathering clues, and logically combining items to advance the overarching investigation into the conspiracy. The experience is centered on deduction and environmental interaction rather than action sequences.
What is the current content status of this specific PC Port?
This 2011 release on PC (Microsoft Windows) represents a complete package of the game. There are no officially documented Downloadable Content (DLC) packs, expansions, remakes, or remasters associated with this specific version, meaning players receive the core experience as it was finalized for this platform release.
Genre Classification and Platform
This game is classified under the Adventure and Point-and-click genres, often categorized alongside Indie titles due to its development and distribution context. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What kind of experience awaits players returning to this entry?
For those familiar with the series, this port offers a chance to revisit a specific chapter involving George Stobbart's reluctant return to heroism, focusing on intricate puzzles and a globe-trotting mystery involving ancient secrets.
Game Details
Primary Name: Broken Sword: The Angel of Death
Alternative Names:
Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game (Alternative title)
Broken Sword 4: The Angel of Death (Alternative title)
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) (Alternative title)
bs4.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Port
Series: Broken Sword
Developer: Sumo Digital, Revolution Software Ltd
Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 18, 2011
Genres & Themes
Genres: Point-and-click, Adventure, Indie
Themes: Mystery
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Screenshots
No screenshots available for this game.
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