Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle
Shadow Tor Studios · 2016 · Adventure, Indie, Point & Click, Horror, First-Person
PC
Very Positive86% · 180
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About Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle
Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Following in the footsteps of the wellknown archaeologist, Conrad Morse, you will discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones& Experience the detailed and immersive storyline yourself, in this great point-and-click adventure.
The eerie Cornish landscape is brought to life like never before. Arriving during the Autumn Equinox you have one night to unravel a sinister story. Explore the well trodden pathways across the land, seek clues in almost forgotten shrines and experience the ancient forces which exist in the standing stone monument known as Barrow Hill.
Ancient Celtic Monuments: Standing stones are, perhaps, the most mysterious wonders of the ancient world. There are still no satisfactory explanations as to what they are, how they were built, and who constructed them. A detailed, and spellbinding, story is woven through the very fabric of Barrow Hill, offering possible explanations, further mysteries and a chance to get beneath the surface of archaeology like no other game before it.
Dig deeper: Use real archaeological techniques, and practice, to unearth forgotten artefacts and delve into the Celtic legends which haunt the green lanes of the hill. Cornwall boasts itself as the home of many sorcerers, ancient kings and mythological characters. From the piskie folk of the hedgerows and clifftops to the beasts of Bodmin Moor. There isn't a corner of England's most western county that isn't rich in folklore, magic and danger!
Discover a world of puzzles, archaeology and ancient rituals Use gadgets to locate clues and communicate with other characters Haunting soundtrack of creepy music and spine-chilling sound effects Explore wonderfully spooky locations Use CCTV to uncover clues What has happened to Conrad Morse? This is the digital re-release of the game at Barrow Hill's 10 year anniversary ! PS: Don't forget to check out Barrow Hill:The Dark Path, the new instalment.
The eerie Cornish landscape is brought to life like never before. Arriving during the Autumn Equinox you have one night to unravel a sinister story. Explore the well trodden pathways across the land, seek clues in almost forgotten shrines and experience the ancient forces which exist in the standing stone monument known as Barrow Hill.
Ancient Celtic Monuments: Standing stones are, perhaps, the most mysterious wonders of the ancient world. There are still no satisfactory explanations as to what they are, how they were built, and who constructed them. A detailed, and spellbinding, story is woven through the very fabric of Barrow Hill, offering possible explanations, further mysteries and a chance to get beneath the surface of archaeology like no other game before it.
Dig deeper: Use real archaeological techniques, and practice, to unearth forgotten artefacts and delve into the Celtic legends which haunt the green lanes of the hill. Cornwall boasts itself as the home of many sorcerers, ancient kings and mythological characters. From the piskie folk of the hedgerows and clifftops to the beasts of Bodmin Moor. There isn't a corner of England's most western county that isn't rich in folklore, magic and danger!
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Developed by Shadow Tor Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive, Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle is a classic first-person horror adventure that draws its strength from folklore, mystery, and patient exploration instead of fast-paced action. Set within the eerie countryside of Cornwall during the Autumn Equinox, the game places players in the middle of a chilling investigation surrounding an ancient burial site whose secrets have remained hidden for centuries. Inspired by Celtic mythology and archaeological history, the story gradually reveals a supernatural mystery tied to forgotten rituals, strange disappearances, and forces that should never have been disturbed. Rather than overwhelming players with spectacle, the game embraces a slow-burning narrative that rewards careful observation and curiosity. The storytelling is one of the game's defining achievements. Every abandoned location, weathered document, and mysterious relic contributes to an overarching mystery that feels grounded in authentic historical inspiration. The legend of Barrow Hill is woven naturally into the investigation, allowing the supernatural elements to emerge from genuine archaeological intrig…1 found this helpful
classic 2006 point and click adventure that despite its technical flaws and questionable puzzle design holds a special place to me with much nostalgia
A good game but why does such a complicated plot not end with something of an explanation and achievement.
This game was so fun! Fantastic atmosphere. You're being chased around by a huge rock. Sometimes it gets you. You also get to make one-sided phone calls. Video calls. On a phone that looks like a nokia 3310 and definitely couldn't make video calls. It's so goofy and I loved every minute of it!
I enjoyed Barrow Hill's unique British charm that made it enjoyable to play as someone who isn't from anywhere near Cornwall, England. It was rich in texts to read about the world of Barrow Hill and its characters through all the journals, books, and letters scattered around the world. I wish there was more between Peter and Nancy, but that's the sliver of romantic in me. It plays out leaning more towards psychological horror with the atmosphere building a sense of unease of being watched by the ... "elements." Overall a great point and click game. Can't wait to play the sequel.
Barrow Hill is a great little time-capsule of a game - it feels just so early 2000s. The graphics are wonderful and atmospheric in a way that can only be captured by pre-rendered scenes, and everything has this spooky jank that is so charming. I never found myself scared, but I was pleasantly unnerved. The gameplay too, is very typical of a 2000s point and click. You're gonna have to figure out some weird puzzles, not know where anything is, and generally be confused. Feel no shame from using a guide, particularly if you're not used to how these games work. Running the game in 2026 isn't particularly forgiving, however. While the game does run out of the box, I'd recommend looking into something like "dxwnd" to give you a little more freedom with the settings/resolution etc. Shoutout to the guy in the office.
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