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Barrow Hill-Wow #30633
04/13/07 12:45 PM
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Hi everyone. I just finished Barrow Hill and I'm just sitting here feeling like "wow" as I stare at my monitor. This game was SO good and I'm just stunned by it. For one thing it scared the heck out of me and I felt this constant sense of urgency as I played, like either that sentry-thing was going to get ME or Emma. Either way, I was feeling almost frantic and it was really awesome! (scary but awesome! lol)

The sounds and the music were just creepy as h*ll and they really added to that sense of this whole experience being "real". Amazing.

I'm going to have to write to the guys who did the game (and the one who did the sounds and music) and let them know just what a wonderful job they all did with this game. Whew!

I just had to write and let everyone know who hasn't played this yet that it's terrific and should be played now, instantly! LOL LOL

PS Thank you to MaG for the wonderful walkthrough---I never would've gotten through this without it! smile

Cat, feeling shaky and tired and a bit hungry but also feeling that wonderful satisfaction that comes with finishing a great game. smile


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30634
04/13/07 01:09 PM
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I agree, Cat. How about that crow?

This game is a wonderfully done game by Matt with collaboration with Jonathan.

We are awaiting more games from Matt and Jonathan.

Check here for the sounds-music done by Jan Kavan.

Jan is making his own game too - check here and music.

Glad to be of help, Cat.

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04/13/07 01:21 PM
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that flaming crow had me out of my computer chair and out the patio doors before i had realised i had moved scared


i wonder who was the first to say "i am going to eat the next thing to come out of that chickens bum"
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Oh yeah,MaG,that crow made me jump a foot in the air! LOL

I'm SO happy to hear that Matt and Jonathan are going to collaborate on another game. That's great news! Thanks for the links for Jan Kavan too...this is one talented group of guys I swear! smile

Cat


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30637
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LOL!! That's hilarious! Yikes!! smile smile

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Hi Cat
Just a little question, when you were exploring the area around the church ruins (swamp near the radio caravan)did you or anyone else notice a man's face imprinted on one of the stone walls?, am dying to know who this is, looks like a younger version of Jonathan. think

Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30639
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I noticed that face too, but have no idea who it is. I spotted several "faces in the walls" during the game, but that was the most photo-like one.

I replayed Barrow Hill recently and thought I'd be ready for that crow. But no, it got me again. lol


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30640
04/14/07 05:32 AM
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Congrats Cat. It is a great Adventure Game. wave


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I haven't played a game that I've enjoyed as much as that one in a long time. The whole feeling of the game was great. thumbsup Didnt have to use a hint the whole game.Really liked the ending with the radio person fading out saying so long. Nice touch. Dunn. Glad you had a good experience,thats a well done game when that happens.

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Thanks guys. smile smile

Also I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who enjoyed this game so much!

If only there were more like this one! smile

Cat


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I'll buy anything that Matt and Jonathan have to offer. And I love the British-Isle settings! wave

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Oh me too, Marian! If only I could live there! LOL

SIGH....

Cat wink


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The Crow scared the Daylights out of me..
Completely unexspected... scared


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30646
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I guess I am in the minority here. I hated the game. I sold it as soon as I was finished with it.


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30647
04/15/07 04:06 AM
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You may be right John Boy but I don't know that yet lol I've finally been convinced and have just sent off for this game. scared wish me luck...


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30648
04/15/07 11:56 AM
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Hey Johnboy,can you point out what turned you off.
I liked it too,maybe not as mush as Catbelly did,but its a keeper.

Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30649
04/15/07 11:53 PM
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I had to replay Barrow Hill as well and I still got that sense of something lurking in the shadows, watching me! Really liked Emma, would've loved to talk to her more and it definetly got me curious about the old British legends.

Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30650
04/16/07 08:48 AM
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Hi Mystery Lover, try the Barrow hill web site, it will give you the present area and links to local legends. If you come to Britian why not visit as you will get a warm welcome. We even have an American and a Canadian living here and loving ever minute wave


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30651
04/17/07 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by catbelly36:
Hi everyone. I just finished Barrow Hill and I'm just sitting here feeling like "wow" as I stare at my monitor. This game was SO good and I'm just stunned by it. For one thing it scared the heck out of me and I felt this constant sense of urgency as I played, like either that sentry-thing was going to get ME or Emma. Either way, I was feeling almost frantic and it was really awesome! (scary but awesome! lol)
Hi everyone.

Agree completely on Barrow Hill. Scary, quality, gaming for grown-ups. In terms of pure playability, it seemed like the game my partner and I were waiting for. Moreover from our POV, that game was the tipping-point for the formation of the company I work for, Arberth Studios, and playing it kicked off development of our current project in a similar genre. So we owe Barrow Hill a debt of gratitude.

Cheers

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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30652
04/17/07 12:33 PM
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Hi Noel. I just wanted to say that I was on your website just now, and your game looks terrific! I can't wait to play it, I think it'll be right up my alley. smile

Good luck with it, btw!

Cat


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Re: Barrow Hill-Wow #30653
04/18/07 07:30 AM
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I've played a lot of games and Barrow Hill is definately a stand out kind of game. I absolutely loved it! I'm with you, it had the whole WOW factor for me too!

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04/18/07 09:59 AM
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Hi catbelly smile Totally agree with you about Barrow Hill! It's one of my favorite games ever.

Noel, thanks so much for posting about your game. The screenshots look wonderful & the story fascinating. And the sound clips for how to pronounce the Welsh names are great! Just added myself to your mailing list. laugh

Jane wave

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04/18/07 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ron.etti:
Hey Johnboy,can you point out what turned you off.
I liked it too,maybe not as mush as Catbelly did,but its a keeper.
The location was to confined. I was totally bored with the game.
Also I have no sense of direction when I am in wooded areas and I seem to always go around in circles. lol


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