The Excavation of Hobs Barrow v1.0 (59028) - GOG

About The Game

The Excavation of Hobs Barrow — plunge headlong into an incredible adventure, complete with classic horror and a fascinating narrative. Explore the mysterious swamps, try to uncover all the secrets of the Kurgan and just enjoy the gameplay. Thomasina Bateman, an antiquary, decided to dedicate her book to the burial mounds of England and document all the treasures found there. According to a cryptic letter, she visits the small village of Beulay with her assistant. But, only after she arrives at the place, she can’t find the mysterious person. A stubborn landowner does not let the heroine into the mound, and the locals are rather wary of a woman in trousers. And so your adventure begins. Quite a dark and constantly evolving game plot, which is complemented by English folklore. Presence of traditional puzzles and typical click and point adventure game elements. A large number of original characters villagers, strange priests, noble landowners.

Key Features

• 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.