Software:Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle
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| Developer(s) | Shadow Tor Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Shadow Tor Studios Lighthouse Interactive Got Game Entertainment Akella |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | First-person adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle is a horror adventure game developed by Shadow Tor Studios. Released in 2006, it is set in the site of Barrow Hill, based on real geographical locations in Cornwall, England .
Plot
Forced to spend a sinister night there, the player will investigate what is happening to the local people and why an archeological dig, led by professor Conrad Morse, has created so much unrest and hostility among the local community. During the exploration of the local legends and superstitions, the mystery will be unfold while using modern electronic devices like PDAs, GPS and metal detectors to unfold the mystery.
Gameplay
It is played as a classic first person "point and click" adventure, with the world being represented by pre-rendered, animated screens. The adventure is based on a non linear structure, that gives the players a lot of freedom in exploring the environment and collecting clues at their own pace.
Reception
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The game received "mixed or average reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1] Some of the reviewers praised the creepy atmosphere, the quality of both audiovisual aspects and the logical game structure. The game puzzles were considered to be very well integrated with the story and the environment, never seeming like artificial obstacles to the player.[3][13] Eurogamer said that the storyline "fizzles disappointingly as the game comes to its rather abrupt end."[5] GameSpot criticized the lack of engagement and scare factor, comparing the game to "a wait in a doctor's office."[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle for PC Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ↑ Naser, Bodo (December 14, 2006). "Test: Barrow Hill: Der Fluch der Kelten" (in de). 4Players GmbH. https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/4871/5072/0/Barrow_Hill_Der_Fluch_der_Kelten.html. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 King, Tom (May 22, 2006). "Barrow Hill [Curse of the Ancient Circle review"]. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120424041948/http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id%2C636. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ "Review: Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle". Computer Games Magazine (theGlobe.com) (196): 72. March 2007.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Allen, Darren (November 18, 2006). "Barrow Hill [Curse of the Ancient Circle"]. Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/BH_pc_rev. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Todd, Brett (August 24, 2006). "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle Review". Red Ventures. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121123041938/http://www.gamespot.com/barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle/reviews/barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle-review-6156492. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ↑ Aceinet (September 11, 2006). "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle - PC - Review". Archived from the original on September 15, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915080139/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29337.htm. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ↑ Krause, Staci (August 28, 2006). "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/08/28/barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle-review. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle". PC Gamer (Future US) 13 (13): 114. Christmas 2006.
- ↑ "Review: Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle". PC Zone (Future plc): 74. January 2007.
- ↑ Vandervell, Andrew (October 31, 2006). "Barrow Hill [Curse of the Ancient Circle Review"]. Resero Network. https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/barrow-hill-review. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ↑ Herold, Charles (June 1, 2006). "If You Want a Story While Playing Da Vinci, Read the Book". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116091423/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/01/technology/01game.html. Retrieved February 19, 2022.(Subscription content?)
- ↑ Washburne, Robert (April 20, 2006). "Barrow Hill [Curse of the Ancient Circle Review"]. Archived from the original on April 23, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20060423055720/http://www.justadventure.com/reviews/Barrow%20Hill/BarrowHill.shtm. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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