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Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle

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Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle
Description
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 c...
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3.8/5

( 25 Reviews )

3.8

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Product details
2006, Shadow Tor Studios, ESRB Rating: Teen...
System requirements
Windows 7, Intel Pentium 4 1.3 Ghz, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB DX 9.0c compliant video card, Version 9.0c, 2...
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5 h Main + Sides
5 h Completionist
5 h All Styles
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Description
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.

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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!

Features:
  • 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?

Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle © 2006 – 2020 Shadow Tor Studios. Developed by Shadow Tor Studios. All brands, product names, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Made in the UK.

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System requirements
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5 h Main + Sides
5 h Completionist
5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2006-10-05T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
1.2 GB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Teen (Mild Violence, Alcohol and Tobacco Reference)

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Posted on: October 27, 2022

Noenki

Games: 478 Reviews: 10

That's it?

This game feels like like it's building up to something, and it does a great job at the buildup. The atmosphere is great at points. But the farther i got in the game, the more stale it became. The scares got more predictable and lame, and the voice acting is truly terrible. Whenever someone spoke I couldn't help but snicker a little. The end reveal just sucks, and made me feel dumb for putting in the time to finish this game. If it's really cheap and you are desperate for an point and click game, you can do worse than this, but there are better games out there as well.


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Posted on: October 2, 2024

heartofthestorm

Verified owner

Games: 145 Reviews: 10

Enjoyable point and click

Point and click horror game with creepy sound design and great atmosphere that doesn't rely on cheap jumpscares. I like the celtic lore and the live action/real photo style npcs that you talk to throughout the game. However, I had to rely on a guide to finish the game since there are hundreds of things to click and the game area is rather open from the get go so it is easy to get stuck in an area without knowing what to do. Some areas are pretty dark and very difficult to navigate since the game doesn't show you all the hotspots so its easy to miss them. There were times that I had no idea what I should be looking for. There are a ton of readings so taking notes or screenshots might be necessary at times.


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Posted on: November 12, 2024

chrome641

Verified owner

Games: 27 Reviews: 2

Nice puzzles!

Keep me busy, not very good at mixing...


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Posted on: March 10, 2025

broham82

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Games: 217 Reviews: 4

Great game

Fair and challenging puzzles. Good atmosphere like the other games in the BH series and Darkfall


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Posted on: November 27, 2025

SilverStylus

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Games: 71 Reviews: 1

Those poor people!

Navigation is pretty clunky but game still stands up as a point and click adventure!


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