Barrow Hill is now ready to explore
Grab a flashlight and enter the dark woods of the ancient burial mound.
For immediate release
'Barrow Hill: Archaeology meets Adventure' is now available
from Shadow Tor Studios, for worldwide distribution.
Cornwall, England - April 24th, 2006 -
Shadow Tor Studios are proud to announce that Barrow Hill is
now available from the official website, for worldwide
publication.
About the game: Barrow Hill is a creepy
tale, set among the thick woods of a Cornish hillside. The
ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, has been
disturbed. Arriving on the Autumn Equinox, a powerful night
in the pagan calendar, you must restore balance to a Celtic
world while avoiding the dangers that lurk in the forest
around you. Alchemy, puzzle solving, archaeology and
adventure await those brave enough to explore Barrow
Hill.
www.barrow-hill.co.uk
About the website: The brand new, re-vamped, Barrow
Hill website now offers:
- Gameplay trailer
- Fully playable demo
- A 'making of' feature,
- Easter eggs
- The 'build your own Barrow Hill' cut out and keep postcards
- An interactive map (exploring the 'real' Barrow Hill that inspired the
- game)
- Brand new screenshots.
What the reviewers say: This traditional
point and click adventure game as already gained some
excellent reviews, and enthralled those who have played
it:
"ominous and moody atmosphere"
"rapaciously predatory"
"a decided mysterious and menacing atmosphere"
Score: A-
Gameboomers.com
"it is just wonderful"
"It is a classic adventure game which gradually reveals a
good story while exploring a beautiful setting and solving
rational puzzles"
"There are quite a few "BOO!" moments"
"The graphics are lovely"
Score: A-
Justadventure.com
Find out more about Barrow Hill:
Official Barrow Hill Demo:
www.shadowtorstudios.co.uk/barrowhilldemoinstall.exe
Gameplay Trailer: www.barrow-hill.co.uk/gameplaytrailer.zip
Official website: www.barrow-hill.co.uk