The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - Nintendo Switch (PRE-ORDER)
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RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (PLACEHOLDER)
Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover
the mysteries. The answers lie in the soil... Antiquarian Thomasina
Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting
the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter
summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the
remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day
behind. Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who
summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arrives. A
stubborn landowner refuses access to the barrow, and the locals are
wary of this woman who is traveling alone and (gasp!) wears trousers.
The excavation of Hob’s Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then
Thomasina starts having strange dreams…
• A dark, complex and evolving storyline featuring interwoven
elements from real English folklore. Traditional point and click
adventure game puzzles and interactions, with an easy modern
interface.
• A cast of intriguing characters, from suspicious villagers to sickly
vicars to lordly landowners, all with their own unique stories and
motives. A distinct folk horror tone and grounding.
• Evocative pixel-art graphics, featuring cut-scenes and engaging
animations. A suitably atmospheric original soundtrack from The
Machine. The Demon. - one half of the duo behind the award-winning
"Football Game" soundtrack.
• English voice and text.
• Fiends in the furrows, the smell of damp soil, and a cat or two.