How To Get Past The Goat In Broken Sword – Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged

How To Get Past The Goat In Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged

As a seasoned gamer who’s seen his fair share of digital challenges, I must say that the goat puzzle in Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is one of those moments that truly stand out. The combination of timing, wit, and sheer determination required to solve this particular conundrum is a testament to the game’s design.


In the game “Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged”, one of the most notorious puzzles players encounter is the goat puzzle that George encounters during his visit to the imaginary Irish village, Lochmarne. His mission in Lochmarne involves gathering more details about the Templars and other mysteries.

In order for George to confront the goat in the castle’s wit-filled contest, he first needs to navigate around the obstacles: the persistent farmer and his guardian goat, which are barring his path to the castle’s crypt.

How To Get Past The Farmer In Broken Sword

How To Get Past The Goat In Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged

Once George sets foot in Ireland, feel free to approach the farmer watching over the haystack. But, he won’t budge until a series of events transpire involving Fitzgerald being struck by a vehicle and abducted. After chatting with young Maguire outside the pub about the mishap, George should head uphill to the right of the pub in the direction of the castle.

How To Get Past The Goat In Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged

Approach the farmer who’s deeply engrossed in a book, perched precariously on a pile of hay against the castle wall. After exhausting all conversation topics, inquire about his sports car and continue discussing his nephew Fitzgerald until he consents to move, thus enabling “George” to safeguard the hay.

Once the farmer is absent, make your way up the haystack until you reach its peak as George. From there, open George’s belongings (inventory), locate the Sewer Key, and apply it to the hole in the wall so that you can ascend it. Following a brief interlude, George will come across an agitated goat.

How To Solve The Goat Puzzle In Broken Sword

Despite being a leisurely point-and-click game titled “Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged”, overcoming that tricky goat requires some precision with timing. The intricate puzzle’s timing element was a source of confusion among fans back in 1996, and without magazine walkthroughs, many players had to figure it out on their own or abandon the challenge altogether.

Regardless of which direction George attempts to approach from – whether it’s the right where the goat knocks him down repeatedly, or the left where the plough is located and the goat attacks if George gets too near – he seems to encounter issues with both sides of the screen.

To successfully outwit the goat in this game, click on the hidden space or shelter (crypt) to the right of your screen when it appears. As soon as the goat collides with George, swiftly tap on the plow located on the left side of the screen. This action will cause George to rise, dash towards the left side, and corner the goat against the plow when it rushes at him, ensuring your safety. After successfully trapping the goat, you’ll receive the “Goat – The Myth, The Legend” trophy/achievement as a reward.

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2024-09-22 20:13