The Excavation Of Hob&s;s Barrow

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a clever and creepy indie game that isn’t afraid to show how much love they have for this style of storytelling. It may not be the kind of game that will please everyone, but …"

"A beautiful point and click adventure that dives into the English folklore with a lovecraftian vibe. Great writing, strong emotions, smart puzzles... it works on every level."

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow doesn’t do anything new for the adventure game genre, but its outstanding atmosphere and well-executed gameplay should interest any fan of the genre who doesn’t mind a story that isn’t afraid to go to some …"

"Everything about the game is immediately appealing"

"Upon watching the trailer for The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, I was intrigued by not only its mystery aspect but by its use of pixel art, unsettling at times. It was clear this wasn’t going to be a whimsical adventure, …"

"It’s not the only horror game set in the UK, but its Englishness and its historical setting is a constant boon. And while the ending is a sliver too familiar to be perfect, the journey to that point is so …"

"Hob&s;s Barrow is a game that refuses to leave your brain until the whole thing is untangled."

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a well-written, very classy point &a; click adventure game with an interesting ending that might be hard to digest. Thomasina’s fate feels like it’s been sealed long before the young archeologist arrives in the …"

"The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow is a fantastically spooky mystery for those looking for some point and click horror with solid puzzles, but it unfortunately doesn&s;t quite nail the ending."

"As time goes on and Thomasina becomes haunted by strange dreams and flashbacks of her past alongside some disturbing encounters in Bewlay, the cosmic horror elements of Hob&s;s Barrow slowly come to the forefront, leading to the game&s;s harrowing conclusion. …"

"With its skilled application of a foreboding atmosphere instead of cheap jumpscares, The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow is the perfect game to lead us into the spooky season. It&s;s a well-crafted mystery that is creepy in all the right places, …"

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a very strong and cohesive experience that deftly executes an absorbing folk horror atmosphere in virtually every moving part. No element of the traditional adventure game format is wasted, with every facet contributing to …"

"Without comparing it to other big adventure games of the year, I&s;ll say this directly: The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow is one of the best adventure games released this year. Folk horror fans will feel right at home anyway, but …"

"If you’re looking for a thoughtful horror story with plenty of worldbuilding, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow has it in spades."

"The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow is an adventure of a rare "harvest", which, if it had been released in the golden age of adventures, would now be remembered as a top example of the genre. With its brilliantly written plot …"

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow was a pleasant surprise for me — a fantastic game in its own right, but one whose story doesn’t deserve to end here. I absolutely need a book, film, or TV adaptation of this story, …"

"A splendid adventure that&s;s well paced, excellently voiced, and doesn&s;t outstay its welcome."

"Delivers a mix of rural character, old-school adventure, and some legitimately chilling revelations"

"The Excavation of Hob&s;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."

"The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is one of the most memorable and engaging games in recent years and is both a wonderful throwback to a classic era and a marvellous step forward in design and execution. You’ll be hanging on …"

"It’s not the longest game, at about ten hours depending on how quickly you puzzle through it. However, there’s a haunting quality to Hob’s Barrow that will stay with you long after you finish playing. It’s a fine example of …"

"The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow is a nice bite-sized mystery horror adventure with well-done pixel art graphics and quality voice acting."

"What The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow lacks in puzzle density and difficulty, it more than makes up for in ambience, presentation quality, and a story that&s;ll stick with audiences long after the credits roll. Wadjet Eye Games are no stranger …"

"A slow-burn psychological experience which taps into the tropes of folk horror with precision, and leaves a truly memorable mark on your subconscious."

"At its best, The Excavation of Hob&s;s Barrow feels like the halcyon point-and-click days of LucasArts. Some of its puzzle chains are compelling, immersive, and pitched just right difficulty-wise. It gets a bit messy in the third act, but not …"

"Not only that, but this is the definitive example I will use when it comes to smaller studios producing absolute gems. If you don&s;t have the time to play this game, I highly recommend clearing your schedule at the earliest …"