Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

George Stobbart, an American tourist in Paris, is almost killed in a cafe bombing. He takes it upon himself to catch the culprit and, along with journalist Nicole Collard, gets caught up in a conspiracy involving an ancient cult. This atmospheric adventure brilliantly weaves fascinating real-world history into its compelling story, with smart puzzles, a likeable hero, and a genuinely funny script. BrokenSword is an ideal entry point for the genre.