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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's CurseClassic point‑and‑click adventure returns with high‑res 3D‑modeled characters.
The Curse of Monkey Island
The Curse of Monkey IslandA witty pirate adventure that blends humor with classic point-and-click puzzles.
Overview
Description

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse brings back the classic point‑and‑click style of the original titles, featuring high‑resolution graphics and fully 3D‑modeled characters. The game uses an intelligent mouse cursor that differentiates between looking at and interacting with hotspots, adding depth to puzzle solving. Players switch between George Stobbart and Nicole Collard as they investigate a museum theft, solve logic puzzles, and uncover a conspiracy tied to the Gnostic Gospels. Conversations with familiar characters and a built‑in help system guide players through the intricate storyline.

The Curse of Monkey Island continues the beloved Monkey Island series with a charming blend of comedy, puzzles, and swashbuckling adventure. Set sail on a comedic quest across exotic locales, solving riddles and outsmarting foes with clever dialogue and iconic characters. Fans of classic adventure games will appreciate the hand-drawn art, memorable voice acting, and witty writing that make this title a timeless favorite for both new and veteran players.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Story-Rich
Best for
Fans of classic adventure games
Adventure game fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$19.99−67%
release date
2013-12-04
1997-10-31
Specifications
developer
Revolution Software
LucasArts
publisher
Revolution Software, Ravenscourt, Deep Silver
Activision, LucasArts, THQ
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16+33%
ESRB E, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
71/100
90/100+27%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Faithful return to classic point‑and‑click gameplay.
  • High-resolution visuals and 3D character models.
  • Intelligent cursor simplifies interaction.
  • Rich story with familiar series characters.
  • Engaging humor and witty writing
  • Beautiful hand-drawn visuals
  • Challenging yet fair puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and character work
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player experience.
  • Puzzles can be obscure without hints.
  • Voice acting may feel dated to some players.
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Outdated interface for modern gamers
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

The Curse of Monkey Island offers classic humor and a higher critic score at a low price, while Broken Sword 5 provides modern 3D graphics and hint support at a premium cost.

Key differences

  • •Price: $19.99 vs $59.99.
  • •Graphics: hand‑drawn 1997 art vs high‑resolution 3D models.
  • •Hint system: Broken Sword includes contextual help; Monkey Island has none.
  • •Critic scores: 90/100 vs 71/100.
  • •Platform focus: Monkey Island lists PC/Mac; Broken Sword emphasizes modern consoles/PC.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Monkey Island’s witty writing and strong voice acting earned a 90/100 critic score, higher than Broken Sword’s 71/100.

The Curse of Monkey Island

Platform availability

Monkey Island explicitly supports both PC and Mac; Broken Sword mentions modern consoles and PC but not Mac.

The Curse of Monkey Island

Price & value

At $19.99 Monkey Island is roughly one‑third the cost of Broken Sword’s $59.99, offering better value per dollar.

The Curse of Monkey Island

Content & replayability

Both are single‑player adventures with limited replay value after story completion.

Tie

Difficulty & accessibility

Broken Sword provides a contextual help function for obscure puzzles, whereas Monkey Island offers no built‑in hints.

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

Graphics & performance

Broken Sword features high‑resolution 3D models; Monkey Island uses older hand‑drawn visuals from 1997.

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

Choose Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse if…

Buyers who want up‑to‑date visuals and built‑in puzzle hints and are willing to pay more.

Choose The Curse of Monkey Island if…

Buyers who prioritize humor, critical acclaim, and low cost over modern graphics.

Common questions

Is the higher price of Broken Sword justified?

It adds modern 3D graphics and a contextual hint system, but its critic score (71) is lower than Monkey Island’s (90).

Which game has better support for Mac?

Monkey Island lists explicit PC and Mac support; Broken Sword’s platform list does not mention Mac.

Will I need help solving puzzles in Monkey Island?

Monkey Island offers no built‑in hint system, so players must rely on external guides for obscure puzzles.