Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Pretty fun and enjoyable game! I personally really enjoyed this breath of fresh air with the devs making this game 3D and normal movement (even though the 2D-ness and the point-and-click nature of the 1st 2 games is cool as well). Decent story, quirky and fun characters and interactions between them. Also, I love how they made George from a cartoony character into a really handsome man (and this continues in Broken Sword 4). The 3D-ness also made characters in general feel more real, which I really liked. There *are* some issues, where if you are running near something, you're slowed down, and sometimes movement is a bit clunky. Some items were never used (sadly), which was a bit of disappointment. However, for an experimental approach to the franchise, I really enjoyed the game! (as well as the sequel, Broken Sword 4, which is also 3D, although returns to the point-and-click nature) Definitely worth a play!

tecnicamente 3d vecchio difficile da digerire, storia carina fino ad un certo punto poi sembra che gli sviluppatori siano andati a bere della birra fortissima

The only point-and-click adventure game that successfully transitioned to a controller driven console adventure game. There are times where it feels like the game could've benefited from taking more from Tomb Raider than it did, but it still feels true to the games that came before. The only real downside is that a majority of the puzzles are a noticeable step down from the previous two entries.

I started playing the Broken Sword games a few years ago. I began with Broken Sword 1, 2, and 5, skipping 3 and 4 because of the mixed reviews. While waiting for 6, I thought “what the heck” and decided to try 3 and 4 (they were cheap). There’s a certain freedom in the 3D movement that feels a bit old-school. I’d recommend 3 and 4 if you want to catch up with the Broken Sword universe. Just be aware of the changed controls, as mentioned in other reviews. Remember to change screen rosulution for the best. All in all, it’s okay. As a fan—I wouldn’t skip it. Keep your expectations LOW, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll occasionally be pleasantly surprised, like I was.