Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | North America | PlayStation | Director's Cut (2009) | Director's Cut (DS) | Reforged (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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TitleNorth America
The original release was called Circle of Blood in North America.1
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GameplayPlayStation
The PlayStation version keeps mouse-style point-and-click control, which Charles Cecil later called his "one big regret"; reviewers also noted long load times.1
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ContentDirector's Cut (2009)
The Director's Cut adds puzzles, comic-book-style text and conversations and new story scenes with Nicole, and removes the death sequences.1
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AudioDirector's Cut (DS)
Because of size limits, the DS Director's Cut has no spoken dialogue, only subtitles.1
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GraphicsReforged (2024)
Reforged (2024) remasters the original version rather than the Director's Cut, with upgraded 4K visuals and audio.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13