The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: A Traditional Horror Experience
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow stands out as a favorite during Spooky Season, cleverly playing with traditional horror tropes common in literature, particularly gothic horror conventions.
Set in Victorian England, the game follows Thomasina Bateman, a lone female researcher, as she explores a barrow site near a small, isolated town on the moors. Her journey is sparked by a riddle from her father's old archaeology journal.
Upon arrival, things quickly take a turn for the worse for Thomasina, and she encounters a cast of archetypal townsfolk, including the priest, innkeeper, dashing aristocrat, town drunk, and annoying children.
The game's use of traditional horror conventions is a key part of its appeal.
Author's summary: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow brings horror tropes to gaming.
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