- Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Horror
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
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Grave, earnest, classical in form and contemplative.
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- contemplativerelentless
- warmbleak
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Daily MirrorStefan MieszekSep 20225/5 starsNot only that, but this is the definitive example I will use when it comes to smaller studios producing absolute gems. If you don't have the time to play this game, I highly recommend clearing your schedule at the earliest opportunity and digging into this masterpiece.
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Jump Dash RollRob KershawNov 20229/10A slow-burn psychological experience which taps into the tropes of folk horror with precision, and leaves a truly memorable mark on your subconscious.
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Cubed3Oct 20229/10Narrative-driven adventure game done right, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow goes from suspenseful to downright ghastly, with the in-between being filled with excellent writing, awesome presentation, and flawless atmosphere. Lovecraft meets Edgar Alan Poe, meets Pagan folk horror, in a point-and-click that won't challenge your puzzle-solving skills, but it will masterfully play with your mind, and force you follow to the main heroine's journey towards her inevitable demise. The actual game requires five or so hours. The experience will stay with you far longer.
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Pure NintendoKirstie SummersApr 20237/10The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a short but sweet point-and-click horror adventure that uses the setting, style and folklore of Victorian Britain to immerse you in a distinctly creepy plot.
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PC GamerIan EvendenSep 202278/100A splendid adventure that's well paced, excellently voiced, and doesn't outstay its welcome.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Cloak and Dagger Games
- Publisher
- Wadjet Eye Games
- Released
- September 28, 2022
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Adventure Game Studio
- Time to beat
- 8 h main story
IGDB rating 7.6/10 from 27 ratings.
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