The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow

Antiques dealer Thomasina Bateman is writing a book about the barrows in England and is documenting the treasures that she discovers in the. A mysterious letter invites her to the tiny village of Bewlay hidden in the countryside far from any other, she travels by train, with her companion one day late.
When she arrives, however the man mysteriously called her has not yet be seen. Her assistant never arrives. The landowner is obstinate in refusing access to his barrow and locals are suspicious of the woman who's travelling on her own as well (gasp!) wears trousers.
The digging of Hob's Barrow is off to an uneasy start. Then Thomasina begins to have strange dreams...
Dark, intricate and changing storyline that incorporates elements of real English folklore.Traditional point-and-click adventures game with puzzles and interplay that are easy to navigate through an intuitive modern interface.A collection of fascinating characters, from spooky villagers to malignant vicars, to powerful landowners having their own stories and motives.A distinctive folk-inspired style and a grounding. Beautiful pixel art graphics that are evocative, with scenes cut from the screen and captivating animations.A appropriately atmospheric and original soundtrack by The Machine. The Demon. One half of the duo that created the Grammy-winning "Football Game" soundtrack.Fiends within the furrows and the scent of moist soil and even a one or two cats.

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