Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game

September 15, 2006(20 years ago)·Full Release

Sumo Sheffield

Publisher: THQ, DreamCatcher Interactive

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Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie

Platforms: PC

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ThrillerHistoricalComedyDramaMysterySingle playerThird personSide viewEmmersion

Rushing

15h 57m

Main

19h 30m

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Summary

Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game goes back to its origins by bringing back point-and-click mouse controls alongside traditional keyboard controls, while continuing to use a complete 3D engine with fixed camera angles. Although some puzzles remain action-oriented, the game now allows players more time to react in tense moments, eliminating the need for last-second decisions. In addition to the standard puzzles, you'll explore images, documents, and hints within the central manuscript as the story unfolds.

Storyline

After begrudgingly fighting dragons and Mayan deities and joining the ranks of a forgotten Holy Order, the unsuspecting hero George Stobbart returns to a quiet life of routine office work. But who could have imagined that a striking and enigmatic woman would appear in his world—only to vanish suddenly, pulling him into a frantic quest to uncover a sinister artifact of immense and terrifying power?