PlayStation · Adventure
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Revolution Software |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Broken Sword |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Revolution Software and published by THQ, Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as an adventure game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Broken Sword series; on the PS1 you can also try Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars. The series also appears on other systems with Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (GBA) and Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut (DS). Revolution Software also made In Cold Blood and Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror cheats & codes
29 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Have File Cabinet | 3007FA3C
0001 |
|---|---|
| Have Flint Statue | 3007FA48
0001 |
| Have Letter | 3007FA58
0001 |
| Have Pot | 3007FA60
0001 |
| Have Box Of Biscuits | 3007FADC
0001 |
| Have Short Wooden Handled Boat Hook | 3007FAE8
0001 |
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror walkthroughs & guides
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Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror FAQ
When did Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror come out on the PS1?
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror?
It was developed by Revolution Software and published by THQ.
Is Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror multiplayer?
No. Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror is a single-player game.
How long does Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror take to play?
As an adventure game, Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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