Broken : Shadow of the Templars - Nintendo Wii

• Update to the original adventure game with a new narrative.
• Puzzle-based gameplay takes full advantage of the Wii controls.
• Long, engrossing storyline.
• Graphics and animation done by Dave Gibbon of Watchmen fame.
• Provides foreshadowing and context for later games in the series.

Broken , the renowned series by Charles Cecil, makes its way to the Nintendo Wii, and old fans and new players alike won't be disappointed in this "Director's Cut" version. The classic adventure game series is brought up to date with a new narrative loosely based on the original and with game play mechanics that take advantage of the unique aspects of the Nintendo Wii. Explore every inch of the game in order to solve the puzzles. View larger. New animation by Dave Gibbons adds dimension to the game. View larger. Gripping Story Will Keep You Engrossed The original Broken was praised for its engaging story line that kept players guessing what would happen next. This version closely follows the original story but adds an interwoven narrative that serves as a prequel to future games. A new narrative is seamlessly integrated into the original story. View larger. Specifically, the game explores the history of the female protagonist Nico, and how her mysterious past connects with the events that are unfolding in the story. All this new material is seamlessly added to the original. Classic, Puzzle-Driven game play with Wii-Specific Controls Like the original, Broken features puzzles and brain-teasers that are woven into the narrative of the game. Players have to come up with solutions to problems that are encountered during the game in order to move forward with game play. Broken takes advantage of the Wii's motion controls to introduce new, interesting puzzles. In order to solve some puzzles, for example, you'll have to use the Wii remote to turn dials and push blocks. New Graphics and Animations The detailed graphics and animation are drawn by Dave Gibbons, the artist behind the graphic novel and movie "Watchmen." The game features a style that makes it look like an animated movie, and this version adds a new first-person perspective when interacting with objects and people in order to increase the sense of immersion. Beautiful Music and Soundtrack by Barrington Pheloung Famed composer Barrington Pheloung composed the original score for Broken and has expanded it for this Director's Cut. The original voice cast has also returned to add new parts for the newly expanded version of the game. All of this adds up to a rich experience. Exclusive Two-Player Mode for the Wii Instead of going at it alone, you can add a second player to the fray in the Wii version. Two cursors show up on the screen, and one player becomes the main player while the second highlights areas of interest on the screen. Working co-operatively adds another dimension to the game and allows the game to be enjoyed simultaneously by two players.