The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a point and click adventure game set in Victorian England and with a horror/mystery theme. It has just released on the Nintendo Switch but is it worth getting? Well, let’s find out…
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Apologies for my voice in this one, I currently have a cold I'm afraid. Will you be picking this one up though? Let us know in the comments section!
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That takes me back 30 years, used to love the classic point and click adventures. I should really try one again!
Even though I'm more likely to get this kind of game on my Steam deck versus my switch, I'm still very into watching these reviews to see how the game is in general. So thank you!
We need more of this Hidden gem videos, you have a fine taste for this kind of games gentleman's!!
Looks good, I do like a nice Point and Click.
I need more time in my day to play all these games. This is a game type I like. Especially nice in between longer games or more involved games
I thought this looked beautiful on the Eshop and it survived the brutal hatchet job I did on my wish list! So pleased it’s a banger 🫶
Been on my wish list since it got a brief mention on here not long ago – looks a little rough around the edges but definitely has a weird, off-kilter charm that really appeals to me. I shall relish tbe chance to escape the bleak reality of Britain for… the bleak fiction of Britain, presented in a style not disimilar to The League of Gentlemen.
Looks fun, but I would like more Deponia. The art and story was more light and engaging.
I’m liking the style here, switch has all sorts of random games. Cheers guys
Nice to see something different and the artstyle is pretty ok, the gameplay is not really my cup of tea. With the current backlog, maybe waiting for this game to go on sale first 🤔
If only this had better graphics I would buy it.
I don't normally play point and click games but this one's intriguing, the art style is nice. I like the accent in the voices too that's pretty cool.
This channel helped me appreciate pixel art on games.
Another great review but sadly not a game for me.
Love me a good point and click. This looks right up my alley.
Thanks. Does it support keyboard and mouse? If so… that would mitigate some of the issues.
The premise reminds me of a film I watched recently called The Dig, but without the horror.
Some companies are missing out, how good could a Jackie Chan beat um up be if handled by the right people.
The white shoes, the moves, Chris Tucker as a playable character ( he could even have alternate outfits from the fifth Element).
From his movies to the cartoon.
The stunt's, music the action.
Hand drawn artwork. The sound effects.
If in being honest, This COULD be incredible.
What studio do we bombard with the great idea?!
This is one of those games that I know I’d love, but will never have time for.
Too many great things to play and so little time. How I got through so much as a kid I’ll never know lol
Those eyes. They stare at your soul! Hahaha
I appreciate the review! I'll be picking it up on Steam/steamdeck but your channel is actually how the game got added to my radar on one of your previous vids, and this review is really helpful.
Hob's Barrow is great! Try Curse of the Golden Idol as well.
This looks pretty cool but how are Switch "point and click" games not touch screen games called "Tap and hold"?
a point and click on a portable device may not be the most convenient way to play a game, especially one that is heavy on narrative and… random clicks
Not my kind of game, looks interesting though.
Thank you you for covering this graphic adventure. I'm a huge fan of the genre but haven't heard of this one. Picking it up now!!
AAAHHH!
Love the art style, but I haven't played a point and click in a long time. I'm not sure if I'll pick this up eventually or not
We need more point and clicks, they're perfect for long gaming sessions at your own pace. But that goat about halfway through the video… For any fan of the genre, that's just broken-sword-ptsd inducing
Thrilled to see this covered on the channel since my daughter did the voice of the little girl. I’ve been a bad father and haven’t bought this to play yet, but it’s so fun for me to see this game get reviewed and know she was a part of it
I didn't know this was out on switch?! Although I prefer controlling my cursor with a mouse, so I'll get it on steam instead.
Looks great but am I the only one that struggles with the red text? 😕
This looks good! I've mentioned it before, but I'm a sucker for point-and-click adventure games (although my nostalgia goes more towards Beneath a Steel Sky than the Monkey Island games that I never managed to get into). I'm definitely going to try out the demo. Thanks again for giving these gems the time of day!
This is an excellent game with a great vibe.
I really enjoy the genre, and am happy with how many quality games the Switch has in the genre. I'm currently playing Gibbous, and enjoying it immensely.
You know (and perhaps this is shame on me) I have never braved branching out to a point-and-click. Replayability is a big factor for me. Is this an issue for all point-and-clicks?
I tried the Demo and struggled with the controls so gave up pretty quickly. Maybe I’ll revisit it and persevere a bit longer.
Having a demo is nice. Not sure I even like this style of game.
Thank you for the review! This has put me in the mood for a nice point-and-click murder mystery. Also love that you put the spotlight on these hidden gems. Keep up the great work!