The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: A Traditional Horror Experience
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow stands out among horror video games for its use of traditional horror conventions, particularly those found in gothic horror literature.
Set in Victorian England, the game follows Thomasina Bateman, a lone female researcher, as she explores a barrow site near a small town on the isolated moors. Her journey is sparked by a riddle or prophecy found in her father's old archaeology journal.
- Victorian England setting
- Lone female researcher, Thomasina Bateman
- Exploration of a barrow site
- Isolated moors location
- Riddle or prophecy from her father's journal
As Thomasina delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters a cast of archetypical townsfolk, including the priest, the innkeeper, the dashing aristocrat, the town drunk, and the annoying children.
The game plays with common horror tropes, making it an instant favorite for fans of the genre.
Author's summary: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow brings classic horror elements to gaming.
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