The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

GamereactorJakob Hansen

9/10

There are some minor shortcomings, such as the game only clocking in at about five hours, and the ending feeling both rushed and a tad predictable. But all in all, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is an excellent modern point-and-click thriller that in many aspects surpasses even adventure classics such as Broken Sword and Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers. For the more than fair price of £13.49/€14.99 this is a must buy for fans of the genre.

Jump Dash RollRob Kershaw

9/10

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

TechRaptorCourtney Ehrenhofler

8.5/10

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a fantastically spooky mystery for those looking for some point and click horror with solid puzzles, but it unfortunately doesn't quite nail the ending.

Gamer EscapeAaron Botts

8/10

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 it will satisfy those looking for an old-school experience wrapped up in eldritch horror. Switch owners looking to expand their adventure game library will find a solid experience here, and the low price point will work in its favor. Thomasina’s misadventure is a story worth playin...

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 literary and gothic horror being brought to the video game medium, and that’s something I’ve been asking for more of in video games for quite some time now.

Checkpoint GamingEdie W-K

8/10

Wadjet Eye Games, the producers of the Blackwell series, Technobabylon, and Strangeland, are producing some of the most incredible point-and-click adventures to ever grace the PC platform. The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, developed by Cloak and Dagger Games, is just the latest to join the list of excellent games.

PC GamerIan Evenden

78/100

In The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, you’ll dig up more than just secrets.

Pure NintendoKirstie Summers

7/10

Through the eyes of Thomasina Bateman, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow plunges you into a mystery in the rolling countryside of Victorian England. The game is

Adventure Game HotspotBeau

63/100

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is too pleasant to be much of a horror game, bogged down for too long with excessive narration and hand-holding, but those who stick with it will enjoy the challenging and chilling final act.

EurogamerChristian Donlan

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