The Big Hollow: 1982 is a good detective game that gets just a little too repetitive and fails to innovate in any important way. The case Desmond works is carefully constructed, with just a few major leaps of logic needed toward the end. I appreciate that the story tells players something about the wider world and the problems that plagued the South of the United States almost half a century ago, and how they remain relevant now. The relatively short running time would not be a problem, but for the feeling that this was an introduction and that we are missing out on bigger cases. I hope the developers get the resources they need to create at least a sequel that finds a way to offer a little more mechanically. For gamers who accept its limitations, The Big Hollow: 1982 is a finely plotted murder mystery.