Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Mmmm loads of fun, scary, not too difficult but certainly a lights out game!! Have taken to getting up at 4am so I get some quiet gaming time, whilst it is still dark!! Non-linear but there are triggers to certain events.
Play, enjoy and continue the adventure!!!!
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/19/06 04:59 PM
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Its certainly well worth a play eljay. And add some surround sound headphones to the lights out experience tigger
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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I too played the game in the early hours. There must be something about the story that inspires nocturnal adventuring.
The ghosts are waiting, in the dark places, the forgotten places. Waiting for you: Darkling Room Games
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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I think so too, for those of you who play the game again --- don't be so sure that some of the clues will remain the same. ---- They won't. Well done, Mr Clark.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/20/06 10:49 AM
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Can't wait for the full demo Matt. Sounds like a winner to me. Cathy
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Is this an Indie game? I have not seen it available anywhere.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Hi JB, Yes, this is an indie game. You can order it from Matt's website here . I think you will have to wait until Monday to be able to order it though. It's a great game! Steph
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/20/06 03:01 PM
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Did you see the poster from Fetchrock Lighthouse? Nice touch! Johnboy, this is really fun - another one to BAAG, for sure!
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They are not taking orders till April 24th. Will have to wait a few more days.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Johnboy --- This is definitely worth the wait.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/21/06 04:06 AM
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Originally posted by Taylor's Mom: Did the bird pictures look familiar to anyone? I think they are in Room 2, they reminded me of the pictures in DarkFall 2 that you clicked on at the beginning. LOL, that Jonathan Boakes really gets around! He's even in Scratches (well, besides the voice acting that is!)
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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There's a few surreal connections between both Dark Fall's and Barrow Hill, and even Scratches it seems! How wonderful.
Maybe there's a secret plan to tie all things together, like some complex Da Vinci style codex for adventure games. Perhaps if you arrange the game boxes in a certain fashion you will discover a map to a secret cave, filled with adventure gaming goodies; The Cave of Superior BAAGings.
Should anyone find themselves wandering around Fetch rock in 2004, you'll find the books are printed by the 'Barrow Hill' press (I hope they didn't cut down any of the trees!), and the location is featured on one of the maps in the 1912 setting. Surreal, and spooky!
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/21/06 07:12 PM
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So far I am still waiting for this game to arrive, I pre-order a while back and was one of the 100 winners...Am I the only one, who still haven't received this game?
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/22/06 02:01 AM
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the car numberplates were fun too... I'm sure one referred to another indie game creator, will have to go check!!!
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Originally posted by tigger: I'm sure one referred to another indie game creator, will have to go check!!! Hmm, I think the number plates were references to a certain helicopter, made famous in the 1980's by Channel 4. It is odd that New York seems to be getting the packages late. I know Matts completed all the orders, and is waiting to start again on Monday. I'll pass on the info, Housewife. I remember, when posting Dark Fall, in the same manner, that cross-Atlantic post was incredibly unpredictable. Some New York packages took less than 4 days(!!), but others took over two weeks. I think it must depend entirely on the customs staff, and procedure, from day to day.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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04/22/06 10:36 AM
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Hmmm, what made me think was the amount of cobwebs, the yukky spider on the ladder and MBC which I related to Michael B Clark of Arachnid entertainment!!! remember when the spider on the glass gave you a ladder to go down in The Arrangement?? Think I have been playing too many games!!!
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Thanks Jonathan, Matt has email me to let me know that he's aware of the delay of Barrow Hill arrival, and I understand about delays of the postoffice..Maybe by this week it will show up..Crossing my fingers..
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Originally posted by tigger: MBC Ha ha. I see. That's actually Matt's initials. I see potential confusion lies ahead.
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Ohhh even spookier!!!! Maybe you should all collaborate on a game... Wonder if Matt realised the significance of the spider and the ladder too - I expected to have to do something with the little blighter and am really glad I didn't have to!!
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Re: Barrow Hill so far (Spoilers within!)
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Haze, it did the same to me, I Hate spiders!!! The best was the bird with the rubbish bins though, it was 4.15am and dark outside, and this Thing flew out at me!!! Boy did I jump!!!!
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This game is, indeed, one of the best Little Games in a long time. Those of you have only played it once, wait until you try it again. The big surprises aren't as big (You'll be ready for that d___ bird), but the clues and the movements change. Those Shadow Tor guys are sneaky.
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I ordered the game this morning! I sure hope it doesn't take that long to get here. Jean
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