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Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered)

Review · Adventure · Android · Linux · macOS

Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered)

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

Android · Linux · macOS · PC · iOS

Revolution Software · 2009

LumiScore

59/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.25

Broken Sword 2 offers a rich narrative experience that strongly engages problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory through its adventure and puzzle mechanics. Players must read and comprehend dialogue and descriptions to progress, fostering reading and language skills. The game encourages ethical reasoning as players navigate moral dilemmas within the story.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks are mild violence and some instances of language and substance references, which are infrequent and not graphically depicted. There are no significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks, and social risks are absent due to the single-player nature of the game.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~1 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered) safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered) a LumiScore of 59/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered) appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered)?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered) is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered)?

The primary risks are mild violence and some instances of language and substance references, which are infrequent and not graphically depicted. There are no significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks, and social risks are absent due to the single-player nature of the game.