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  • Summary: Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest, a vast and ancient underground kingdom inhabited by a bizarre collection of insects and monsters. Players will forge their own path as they explore ruinedHollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest, a vast and ancient underground kingdom inhabited by a bizarre collection of insects and monsters. Players will forge their own path as they explore ruined cities, forests of fungus, temples of bone and other fantastic lands, all on their way to uncovering an ancient mystery. Expand

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  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Jul 29, 2018
    100
    Hollow Knight is one of the best 2D platformers I’ve ever played - it is a beautiful, quirky and dynamic game; challenging yet rewarding; mournful yet brimming with hope. When it comes to console, it’s going to cause a real stir.
  2. Jun 22, 2018
    94
    Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania with a well of content to discover that’s as deep as its labyrinthine caves. The world of Hallownest is compelling and rich, full of story that’s left for you to discover on your own, and built with branching paths that offer an absurd amount of choice in how you go about discovering it. With such a high density of secrets to find and fun, challenging enemies to face, it’s worth spending every moment you can in Hollow Knight.
  3. 90
    If you're a fan of any of the genres that have been brilliantly meshed together to compose Hollow Knight, I highly recommend you play it. Even if you aren't. Play it anyways.
  4. Jul 12, 2017
    90
    Hollow Knight is a charming arcade that will not only inspire Metroid/vania fans. You will never be bored in the enormous and magical environments thanks to the colorful RPG elements, interesting story and unique visuals.
  5. CD-Action
    Jun 7, 2017
    85
    Despite some lack of creativity it’s so good that it’s hard to believe that it’s the first project of a tiny studio. Had brilliant Ori and the Blind Forest not existed, Hollow Knight could have become an official standard for Metroidvanias. [06/2017, p.50]
  6. Jan 2, 2018
    84
    A very difficult and hand-drawn Metroidvania with an enormous size for players with a lot of patience and a high frustration tolerance.
  7. Apr 5, 2017
    65
    I still hesitantly recommend Hollow Knight to anyone as partial to Metroidvanias as I am, but the experience runs far longer than its visual appeal does, and at that point it becomes just another Dark Souls wannabe. It’s solid, but it demonstrates how far we still are from puzzling out From Software’s master recipe.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 43 out of 528
  1. Jun 25, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite games. This game is masterpiece for me, all good..............
  2. Feb 25, 2017
    10
    This game isn't getting enough mainstream press. Really... the controls are the best I've ever felt in a side-scrolling game. The graphics andThis game isn't getting enough mainstream press. Really... the controls are the best I've ever felt in a side-scrolling game. The graphics and the music... there really are no words. The story is interesting and philosophical, although it does require you use your imagination. The game is difficult, yet accessible (with modes that make it 'Dark Souls' difficult, if you're enough of a masochist). No qualms and no regrets, except that I wasn't an original Kickstarter backer. If you like video games at all, buy this. 9.8/10. Expand
  3. Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Que puedo decir de este juego, llevo aproximadamente 40 horas de juego y me ha encantado por no decir todos en la mayoría de sus aspectos. EsQue puedo decir de este juego, llevo aproximadamente 40 horas de juego y me ha encantado por no decir todos en la mayoría de sus aspectos. Es de destacar la gran cantidad de cosas y secretos que tienes por hacer, tiene una dificultad apropiada desde mi punto de vista me he quedado en algunos boses bastante tiempo pero en otros no, y cada vez que mueres siente que juegas mucho mejor que antes y te motiva mas. La banda sonora me encanta! Lo pondría en top 3 juegos de este estilo, super recomendado! Expand
  4. May 6, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is an exceptional action-adventure game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game's intricate world design,Hollow Knight is an exceptional action-adventure game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game's intricate world design, tight controls, and engaging combat mechanics make it a standout title in the genre. As a player, you take on the role of a small insect knight exploring a vast underground world filled with danger and mystery.

    The game's visuals are breathtaking, with detailed hand-drawn artwork that brings the game's world to life. The game's music is also exceptional, with a haunting and atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's mood and tone.

    The game's exploration and progression systems are also noteworthy, with a variety of abilities and upgrades to unlock that allow the player to access new areas and take on more powerful enemies. The game's boss battles are particularly memorable, with each boss having a unique design and attack pattern that requires the player to carefully observe and react to their movements.

    Overall, Hollow Knight is a must-play for fans of action-adventure games. With its stunning visuals, exceptional music, and engaging gameplay mechanics, Hollow Knight is a game that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.
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  5. May 9, 2017
    10
    The more I play this, the more I can say it's one of my favorite games of all time. It's certainly one of the most well-crafted MetroidvaniasThe more I play this, the more I can say it's one of my favorite games of all time. It's certainly one of the most well-crafted Metroidvanias I've played. The controls are super tight, making combat feel fast, impulsive, and fun, which provides an excellent contrast to the dour and hopeless tone given off by the excellent score, sound design, visual style, and world design. They really made a game fairly comparable to Dark Souls in tone and even in some of the mechanics. The combination of brutal, fast-paced combat and intriguingly depressing aesthetic and level design has kept me coming back, making me excited to revisit previously visited areas of the game upon unlocking new abilities. Luckily, this game gives you plenty of excuses to do this, and there is truly a lot to do in this game; I'm only about 23 hours in and I'm not even 60% of the way to completing the game. I am aware that other people have experienced technical hiccups in their playthroughs but I have only experienced one significant bug during a boss fight, but it's in no way a pervasive problem. Additionally, for the PC master race out there, this game runs at a nearly flawless 60 fps on my laptop, and I believe higher end machines have been able to play it at even higher frame rates. In every aspect, from the technical to the aesthetic to the mechanical, Hollow Knight is a gem that should not be overlooked. It deserves to stand alongside indie darlings like Braid, Limbo, and Bastion as a true testament to the capability of a small team with a coherent vision. Expand
  6. May 14, 2021
    9
    The art and music is awesome. The only things that kind off turns me off is the painful backtracking. Also although you can mark places thatThe art and music is awesome. The only things that kind off turns me off is the painful backtracking. Also although you can mark places that is inaccessible at early part of the game, i only realised that after halfway through the game, making some of the blocked place not marked and totally missed by me and end up finishing the game without it. The completionist inside me feels sad.

    It is still a great game overall though.
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  7. Aug 23, 2021
    0
    This is another one of those games where the developers simply were not good enough to develop a game that solely relies on skill. This gameThis is another one of those games where the developers simply were not good enough to develop a game that solely relies on skill. This game has to rely on touch damage and attacks by the enemy in order to make it harder. This is just bad development and poor decision making. Expand

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