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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 84 | 32 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 675 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 90 | 26 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 454 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 30, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 454 total reviews in window · weighted 199.1 up / 19 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 93
“George and Nico are back and looking better than ever in Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars, Reforged, the excellent remastering of their classic first adventure. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Whilst Broken Sword, Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is a great visual improvement on the original, an unequivocal recommendation for what is essentially a graphical update doesn’t really fit our rating system, especially not when certain other areas of the game could have been improved upon.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“An excellent remake of a classic adventure game, it will capture the interest of both newcomers to the genre and fans of the original game. We couldn't think of a better "appetizer" leading up to the release of Broken Sword 6.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite some small grievances, I do think that Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged is the best way to play the game. It makes plenty of quality-of-life improvements to the gameplay and even adds a story mode for those daunted by old-fashioned point-and-clicks. The visual nit-picks I have aren’t enough to ruin the experience, and the moments that have been fully updated are beautifully animated and full of character. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go figure out what to do with this dirty tissue I found in the sewer.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Even after all these years, Broken Sword 1 still feels like a good book that you want to read a chapter of before going to bed, but can't put down. Now, however, it's more beautiful than ever.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Broken Sword fans can pick up this new version of the game with their eyes closed. For adventurers looking for an introduction to the series, there's no better place to start.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even after 28 years, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged still feels like a timeless classic with a compelling story to tell, puzzles to tackle, and conspiracies to unravel. Now visually completely overhauled, Revolution Software's iconic point-and-click adventure sets off to cater to the modern audience, as well as the die-hard fan of the series. The latter may unfortunately consider it a tough sell since Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged doesn't bring any new material to the table, but if you're new to the franchise, this is the ultimate edition to get drawn into the mystery.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Broken Sword - The Secret of the Templars: Reforged is the best way to (re)discover a genre classic that after nearly three decades, a Directo'rs Cut and several sequels remains a must-play graphic adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“The Reforged Edition of Broken Sword gives the classic story a substantial visual makeover, but leaves the rest untouched.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A timeless classic that not only ages gracefully but works exceptionally well today, thanks to new audiovisual enhancements. Apart from the missing prologue from the Director's Cut, there's not much to fault here.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“For the most part, this has been an enjoyable adventure, but not one without its problems. I don’t feel connected to the characters, nor moved to go back to learn more about the franchise. Once George is done with this tale, I will be too. I wish it had been an incredible glimpse into the past like it has for so many others. Unfortunately for me, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged ended up being further proof that nostalgia is a potent emotion that colours our opinions”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars is one of the most exciting detective adventure games. And the new remaster titled Reforged is a great gift for series fans and newcomers alike.”
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Patch history
- Update #8Jul 29, 2026
- Update #7Nov 6, 2025
- Update #6May 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update #5Jan 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update #4Dec 19, 2024
- Update #3Nov 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Update #2Oct 11, 2024
- Update #1Oct 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window