Barrow Hill is a horror/thriller adventure game; told from the point of view of the player using a first person perspective. Set in mysterious Cornwall, the players will unravel many mysteries, after being stranded on the lonely road to the 'barrow'. This ancient burial site, from pre-history, sits shrouded amongst the watching trees of the hill.The Cornwall based developers have succeeded in transforming the local dark legends into a very immersive gaming experience. From eerie woodlands to desolate farm buildings, the game world of Barrow Hill is very much alive, and keeps the players looking over their shoulder.
Erik Schreuder, Lighthouse CEO, said: “We’re very excited to add such a suspenseful adventure game to our growing line-up of quality titles. With the game’s strong plot and eerie atmosphere, we certainly look forward to creeping out European gamers in the months to come.”
Shadow Tor Studios CEO Matt Clark added: “I am delighted that Lighthouse will be publishing Barrow Hill across Europe. It means many adventure game players will soon be exploring the dark woods of the hill and uncovering the curse of the ancient barrow.”
Your character arrives stranded on the lonely road during the Autumn Equinox and you have just one night to unravel a sinister plot. Explore the pathways across the country side, seek clues in almost forgotten shrines and experience the ancient forces which exist in the standing stone monument known as Barrow Hill. Following in the footsteps of the well-known archaeologist Conrad Morse, you will discover that the barrow is more than just a mound of earth and a collection of forgotten standing stones. However, not all archaeology is constructive, for some things should be left buried and undisturbed. But perhaps it is too late for that… Barrow Hill: a thrilling and creepy adventure, brought to you on DVD-Rom!
Features
- Archaeology meets adventure, as danger lurks in the ancient forests around you.
- Utilise gadgets to locate clues and communicate with characters.
- A full range of puzzles and conundrums, integrated seamlessly with the game-world.
- Explore an ancient stone monument from the time of the Celtic people and practice ancient rituals and ceremonies, almost forgotten to modern man.
- In a leafy corner of ancient Cornwall you will find a deeper meaning to the variety of England's native wildlife.
- A full in-game soundtrack of eerie music, and chilling sound effects.
The game is set for a pan-European release in October 2006.
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