Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars, also known as Circle of Blood in the United States, is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Revolution Software. Originally released for PC in 1996, the game follows the journey of George Stobbart, an American tourist in Europe, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy after witnessing a murder. The game features challenging puzzles, a rich narrative, and beautiful hand-drawn graphics. The 'Director's Cut' version for the Nintendo DS, released in 2009, introduces new content and updated controls tailored for the handheld.