The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Edge Magazine
    Oct 6, 2022
    70
    This is a cautionary tale of what happens when our human need for answers overrides common sense - and its disturbing finale drives that home with commendably blunt force. [Issue#377, p.120]
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 28, 2022
    Hob's Barrow is a game that refuses to leave your brain until the whole thing is untangled. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 28, 2022
    This looming dread, growing increasingly loom as the game goes on, is one of the most effective weapons in Hob's Barrows' arsenal of horror.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PC Game of 2022

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Erta
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    The game has been marvelous and fascinating until the very last moment. In this game you are playing as Thomasina Bateman, a young ladyThe game has been marvelous and fascinating until the very last moment. In this game you are playing as Thomasina Bateman, a young lady seeking to excavate the Hob's Barrow in order to complete her book on the Barrows of the East England.On her arrival she's warned by the locals not to seek the barrow as it can bring unfortunate events. but will she listen and break the promise she made with her father? The story itself is quite interesting and left me yearning for more as the excitement of what is yet to come was lurking beneath my skin everytime I put it down and decided I was done for the day. I, myself, love pixel games and I'd say the pixel art added a lot more to to the creepiness and although the game was in pixels it didn't take much of its details. One thing that I really enjoyed was the map. It gain access to fast travel and didn't cause many troubles while doing so. Although I suggest walking instead of fast travelling as it can trigger some scenes. The voice overs were charming and hearing them speak in perfect British accent was soothing to the ear and also the music. I have nothing bad to say about this game. 10/10 definitely will recommend it to anyone that I encounter.… Full Review »
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