The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: A Traditional Horror Experience
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow stands out as a favorite during Spooky Season, blending traditional horror conventions with gaming.
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 from 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 archetypical townsfolk, including the priest, innkeeper, and dashing aristocrat.
The game plays with common literary tropes, especially gothic horror conventions.
Author's summary: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow brings horror conventions to gaming.