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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

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4.4/5

( 79 Reviews )

4.4

79 Reviews

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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Description
Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind....
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78/100
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8.5/10
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4.4/5

( 79 Reviews )

4.4

79 Reviews

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Product details
2022, Cloak and Dagger Games, ...
System requirements
Windows 7, Pentium or higher, 1 GB RAM, 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum, Version 5.2...
DLCs
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - Art Book, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - Official Soundtrack
Time to beat
7 hMain
7.5 h Main + Sides
7.5 h Completionist
7 h All Styles
Description




Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.

Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arrives. A stubborn landowner refuses access to the barrow, and the locals are wary of this woman who is traveling alone and (gasp!) wears trousers.

The excavation of Hob’s Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then Thomasina starts having strange dreams…




  • A dark, complex and evolving storyline featuring interwoven elements from real English folklore.
  • Traditional point and click adventure game puzzles and interactions, with an easy modern interface.
  • A cast of intriguing characters, from suspicious villagers to sickly vicars to lordly landowners, all with their own unique stories and motives.
  • A distinct folk horror tone and grounding.
  • Evocative pixel-art graphics, featuring cut-scenes and engaging animations.
  • A suitably atmospheric original soundtrack from The Machine. The Demon. - one half of the duo behind the award-winning "Football Game" soundtrack.
  • Fiends in the furrows, the smell of damp soil, and a cat or two.

© CLOAK AND DAGGER GAMES 2022

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
7 hMain
7.5 h Main + Sides
7.5 h Completionist
7 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Linux (Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04), Mac OS X (10.11+)
Release date:
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Size:
810 MB

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English
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Posted on: May 22, 2025

brunomalta

Verified owner

Games: 356 Reviews: 4

Amazing adventure with a sinister plot

I have to say that i quite loved this game. The main character is adorable and the NPCs surrounding her are also remarcable. The viallage where the story take place is somewhere i would love to live in. The puzzle for the most part are very use but the last part, they are very good and a bit on the hard side, just how i love them. Much has been said about the ending for me it worked and i loved it. Thomasina being so lovely makes the dread, desperation and horror so much more alive. I won´t lie when i say that i would love a second game or another taking place in the same universe.


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Posted on: July 10, 2025

staeufer

Verified owner

Games: 121 Reviews: 3

Normally I don't enjoy Point&Click Adv.

I finished my second session and played this game now for about 3 hours. And I enjoy it and grows more and more on me. The puzzles are fair, one need a bit of brain power, but not to much. You have to think, but it never gets frustrating. Also it's very good that there are only to interactions: look/describe and use/do - use can be 'use', can be 'give', can be 'combine' ... that makes it so easy to do things. The Village and the characters are well done, it even has voice acting, and the pixel style is charming. Worth the price and time.


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Posted on: November 1, 2022

noodles4k

Verified owner

Games: 108 Reviews: 1

Some nice Hammer Film Productions vibes

As the title says. If you're in to it, go for it! Best Adventure / Point and Click in 2022! Gameplay 5/7 Puzzles 4/7 (nohting really new here) Setting 6/7 Music 5/7


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Posted on: July 4, 2024

jestersRace

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Games: 113 Reviews: 3

Too sinister

The ending is unexpectedly sinister and depressive compared to what the game presents itself to be. It really spoils all the fun from the playable part.


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Posted on: September 11, 2024

Chopsann

Verified owner

Games: 39 Reviews: 3

Just like old times

Just like old times, Loving this .


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