Our Games of 2022 series continues with The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - and an inspired way to unsettle you
For whatever reason, I haven't played a good, honest point-and-click game in years, possibly decades so it's fitting my return is with the sublime Excavation of Hob's Barrow, a game which wouldn't look out of place from the genre's hay day - albeit with a slightly off kilter style that wonderfully complements its 19th century folklore story.
For notable characters, the action abruptly cuts away from the established side-on view for a quick animated close-up, and these first greetings often come with an unsettling detail, such as a drunk fresh out of the pub, eyes glazed over and slowly swaying, or a friendly priest, doubling over suddenly to throw up as a grisly finishing touch.
Hob's Barrow has inspired me to become acquainted with a genre I've lost in touch with - perhaps the suitably named is my next calling? - though I doubt any other adventure will be as moreishly disturbing, or have the same snarling badgers, to measure up in quite the same way.Get your first month for £1 when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair!
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