Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror is a 1997 adventure game developed by Revolution Software and published by THQ and Virgin Interactive. It follows George Stobbart and investigative reporter Nico as they become entangled with a Central American drug-smuggling syndicate and a mysterious obsidian stone linked to an ancient Mayan civilization.

The game uses a 2D animated, point-and-click interface with mouse support and controller functions. Players explore locations around the globe, interact with characters, collect and use inventory items, and solve puzzles whose outcomes can be affected by their actions. New and previously visited locations can be selected from an on-screen travel interface.

Key Features

• Point-and-click adventure gameplay
• Puzzle-solving and inventory-based interactions
• Globetrotting locations and a varied cast of characters
• Controller support, including DualShock analog and vibration effects
• Options for screen centering, brightness, volume, and cursor movement speed