Difference between revisions of "Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle"
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Macromedia Director|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2019-10-07}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Macromedia Director|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2019-10-07}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle|65}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 5, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 5, 2006}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Flip screen }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe, Supernatural, Horror }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Barrow Hill }} | ||
|steam appid = 494360 | |steam appid = 494360 | ||
|steam appid side = 529030 | |steam appid side = 529030 | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 2133405352 |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://shadowtorstudios.co.uk/barrowhill/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 849 | ||
| + | |igdb = barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |mobygames = barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle |
| + | |wikipedia = Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|2133405352|barrow_hill|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/494360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/494360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | barrow_hill_curse_of_the_ancient_circle | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | barrow-hill-curse-of-the-ancient-circle-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 494360 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2019-10-07}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 494360 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2019-10-07}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Barrow Hill Curse of the Ancient Circle settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Barrow Hill Curse of the Ancient Circle settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = Not an actual 3D game, consist of prerendered images and videos. | |antialiasing notes = Not an actual 3D game, consist of prerendered images and videos. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Mouse-only game. | |key remap notes = Mouse-only game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Barrow_Hill:_Kl%C4%85twa_Kamiennego_Kr%C4%99gu Details] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Steam release |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Shadow Tor Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Iceberg Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Macromedia Director[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 5, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 65 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Flip screen |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Europe, Supernatural, Horror |
| Series | Barrow Hill |
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| Barrow Hill | |
|---|---|
| Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle | 2006 |
| Barrow Hill: The Dark Path | 2016 |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.mat[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/494360/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame#.sav[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/494360/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game general settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Fixed view. | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Not an actual 3D game, consist of prerendered images and videos. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Mouse-only game. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Stereo. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Retail only Details | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | Steam release |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz | Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (494360) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2019-10-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2019-10-07