Hollow Knight

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  1. BlisteringFury
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Without question the best Metroidvania ever made. Only challeged by Ori and the Blind Forest.
  2. IloveIndie
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Fiyatı çok uygun (3)
    +Kontroller çok rahat (0.5)
    +Müzikler efsane (4)
    +Karakter tasarımları muazzam (2)
    +Atmosferi çok iyi (4)
    +Sesler çok başarılı (2)
    Eksiler
    -Buglar (0.5)
    -Bazı karakterlerin sadece görünüşü farklı, saldırıları aynı (3)
    -Birçok şey Dark Souls benzeri (2)
    Puan: 10/10 Tam bir görsel şölen.
    -IloveIndie
  3. BigBoi69
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    This game too hardd d
    Okay so the map system very bad. Was even a little harder too deal with than Metroid, and that game is imp posiple, gaemz shuld b a st8 line, much ez er. Combat is hard and borign, u can only do a slash until u beet first boss adn healing should be automaticccc liek in COD XD, andd not starting with good mobility was badd d, remind me of Metroid like why is this gam    This game too hardd d
    Okay so the map system very bad. Was even a little harder too deal with than Metroid, and that game is imp posiple, gaemz shuld b a st8 line, much ez er. Combat is hard and borign, u can only do a slash until u beet first boss adn healing should be automaticccc liek in COD XD, andd not starting with good mobility was badd d, remind me of Metroid like why is this gam liek Metroid, it's supposed to be Dark Soulz?!?! Um itz so mucc hardurr than a Souls gaem too, liek I wanted a Soulz not a tryhard gaem XDDDD Refundedddd. The game iz so confusignn like "oh you'll be fine therez 2wo ways to get to every area" liek hello?!?! I need 5ive ughhhh. Y can The story iz so boringgg, leik who is this "False Night"? So gimmiky 2, liek y enemy hav shooty butt I don't, stoopidd. Gaem still gudd tho, cuz Hornet best gurl    … Expand
  4. Jidou
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Hollow Knight binds together a really nicely developed environment with a pretty complex hidden story and an amazing music score. Hollow Knight makes you believe that you are free to go wherever you like from the beginning of the game, while it actually guides you slowly and kindly to the actions you have to make or the places you have to visit. The 2D ambianceAn absolute masterpiece. Hollow Knight binds together a really nicely developed environment with a pretty complex hidden story and an amazing music score. Hollow Knight makes you believe that you are free to go wherever you like from the beginning of the game, while it actually guides you slowly and kindly to the actions you have to make or the places you have to visit. The 2D ambiance that this game adds in your experience is amazing while every single location on the map has a unique theme that changes its backgrounds based on the story or the surrounding locations. The gameplay of Hollow Knight mostly combines fast critical thinking and very good timing actions. Your mistakes will be punished harshly but not always. It needs tons of concentration and good strategy before winning any boss. For me, the ultimate thing about Hollow Knight is how well everything combines together to deliver an extremely fast-paced ( in battles ) game while in a really slow-quiet and moody environment ( sometimes ). From the way, they blend-in the music in the battles to how the player's fillings can be taken into count, is what makes this game an absolute masterpiece and a MUST PLAY. The only game in my life that I would rate 10/10 was Breath of the Wild. But comparing the hours you can spend and the fun you can have in this one, to the industrial gap between Nintendo and Team Cherry delivers a 10/10 for Hollow Knight.… Expand
  5. QbaTar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Just pure masterpiece. Graphics are charming, game-play gives a lot of satisfaction. I can't see any downside of this game.
  6. HereMyNickName
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    just one of the best games! thanks team cherry for the work you have done. I look forward to a decent continuation
  7. Fornax
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    The best Metroidvania i have played, this was the most immersive experience i have had with a game, bosses were great and all but... The story is freaking incredible, the best part of the game in my opinion.
  8. DKVODKA
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    This game just goes to show how passion should be the drive of making a game, and not just making a game as it seems by the modern trpile A studios. Everythings is swift and perfectly executed from the in every aspect that you can expect a game to be. Just the perfect game, simple, yet complicated. Fun, yet extremely challenging at times, and it is up to the player himself to decide how toThis game just goes to show how passion should be the drive of making a game, and not just making a game as it seems by the modern trpile A studios. Everythings is swift and perfectly executed from the in every aspect that you can expect a game to be. Just the perfect game, simple, yet complicated. Fun, yet extremely challenging at times, and it is up to the player himself to decide how to approach the game. 10/10 best game ever, sets a really high sealing for Silk Song.… Expand
  9. Luvex
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Top notch controls. Great soundtrack. Couldn't ask for a better game for 15 $ that keeps you busy for over 40 hours at least.
  10. iF1nnI
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Jogo simplismente incrivel, direção de arte muito boa, magnifica trilha sonora e boa jogabilidade
  11. ChromeFoam
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed it a lot. Difficult and at times frustrating, but the movement and attack controls all feel really nice
  12. anaunz
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    I would want to set this game as a new standard for a modern Metroidvania game. Hollow Knight isn't just a normal Metroidvania game that the only thing you will enjoy is exploring the game, but with the massive lore in the game, it makes this game worth playing just to gather the information from every single thing in the game.

    The soundtrack is very great, especially when the boss    I would want to set this game as a new standard for a modern Metroidvania game. Hollow Knight isn't just a normal Metroidvania game that the only thing you will enjoy is exploring the game, but with the massive lore in the game, it makes this game worth playing just to gather the information from every single thing in the game.

    The soundtrack is very great, especially when the boss fighting soundtrack. The soundtrack together with the art and graphic of this game give perfect atmospheres I could imagine to ask for.

    Not even need to mention the gameplay. It is absolutely great, if not perfect.

    In all and all, I love this game so much, as someone who loves playing Metroidvania games, this game gave me a new standard for the genre!    … Expand
  13. lostmaniaco
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    What I have to say is: this is the best game of my life!
    O que eu tenho para dizer: é o melhor jogo da minha vida!
  14. TheSloth82
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    One of the beat metroidvania's to ever be created. It's a must play to anyone who likes this genre or even to anyone who doesnt. Its perfect
  15. Sushantvsb19
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    This is a great game..... Boss fights are brilliant and challenging. 10/10 must buy
  16. InsaneSeishiro
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best metroidvanias of all time(debatable THE best, imo). If you even have a slight interest in the genre, an absolute must buy.
  17. melihseker
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Valla doğruyu soyliyeyim oynadığım en iyi indie oyundur kendisi. Gerek atmosferi gerek müzikleri gerek grafikleri oynanışı vesaire vesaire herşeyi çok iyi yapan bir oyun. Ama yapanlar zor yapmışlar bu yüzden az küfür ettirmedi. Ama zor olması daha iyi olmuş bence.
  18. 13baker11
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight is a absolute masterpiece.

    It an outstanding metroidvania, with great movement and a few, very well designed abilities. The progression (in the terms of upgrades and abilities, as well as story-wise) is well spaced throughout the game. The story itself, set in the dark and gloomy world of Hallownest, is told mostly by the environment and some occasional cutscenes. It is    Hollow Knight is a absolute masterpiece.

    It an outstanding metroidvania, with great movement and a few, very well designed abilities.
    The progression (in the terms of upgrades and abilities, as well as story-wise) is well spaced throughout the game.
    The story itself, set in the dark and gloomy world of Hallownest, is told mostly by the environment and some occasional cutscenes. It is also very subtle, but deep at the same time, making exploring the immersive world worth the time.
    The game is challenging at times (especially in the DLC content), but that makes the game so much more rewarding.

    Summarizing, Hollow Knight is a beautiful, game that nails both the story and the gameplay.    … Expand
  19. d0mmunism
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Perfect in every way. The combat is tight and fluid, exploration is rewarding, and the sprawling map and lore is incredibly immersive. Aesthetically, as well, the game shines--the music and visuals complement the narrative well while still being incredible in their own right.
  20. void_oCat
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    well, i played 80 hours in this masterpiece and i would like to say that this game in awesome at all, gameplay, lore, characters and etc but not everyone can understand this, and this is sadly
  21. Thomoen
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, so many things to collect, so many ways the game can be played, and one of the best atmospheres created in a videogame. All the praise goes to the incredible score and the art design. The game is a masterclass in difficulty, which dares you to try out a boss with different loadouts so you can figure out what works best, and you are never forced to commit to a certain playstyleMasterpiece, so many things to collect, so many ways the game can be played, and one of the best atmospheres created in a videogame. All the praise goes to the incredible score and the art design. The game is a masterclass in difficulty, which dares you to try out a boss with different loadouts so you can figure out what works best, and you are never forced to commit to a certain playstyle because of a stupid upgrade system.

    There is a reason that this game has such a cult following, it's because the combination of the serene vibe and it's sometimes ruthless difficulty sits on this intersection of different things that a lot of titles lean heavily towards to. In the case of Hollow Knight, it combines all these different ideas, the zen vibe of something like Zelda or Gris, the difficulty of a soulslike because of it's risk/reward structure, and the exploration and world design of a classic metroidvenia make this game such an engaging world to explore. I poured over a 150 hours in this title, and still now and then I feel compelled to go back.    … Expand
  22. Arenius
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Best video game ever created.
    just absolutely amazing, beautifully, fun, hard but rewarding and also have best video game soundtrack ever.
    10/10
    5 stars
    100% love this game
  23. GalaxyGlyder
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    I loved my time with this game. I personally played it for around 30 hours and I barely scratched the surface of all the hidden challenges and areas in this game. The art style is stunning with an amazing atmosphere that makes you want to know more about the world. My only complaint about this game is that it doesn't guide you and you will need to look up a guide for some obstacles.
  24. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    This is the closest thing to a perfect game, with over 40 bosses around 150 different enemies crazy visuals, and fluid mechanics there is just so much to do it's a long enjoyable playthrough with things like bartering and upgrades that make it even better. 10/10 amazing I want a part 2
  25. Mv1tor
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    The best game i ever played. the only thing I don't recommended this game is that after this you never will play another game with such enthusiasm.
  26. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    What? This is not a copy and paste message to meet the 75 character minimum for this review if that's what you thought it was.
  27. TSB
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Simply it's 2D Dark Souls clone.
    +Great atmosphere.
    +Flued gameplay
    +Pretty graphics.
    +Sounds are impressive for indie game.
    +30 Bosses and 100+ enemies.
    +Enjoyable difficulty level.

    -Final boss fight wasn't hard.
    - Story is not interesting.
    9.5/10
  28. szarkam
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Wow! This is one of the best metroidvanias I've played in a while. The game mechanics are so smooth and feel great, the art is surreal and gorgeous, and the music is haunting. The exploration is open and invites you to get lost, figure out the level, and eventually buy a map for every new stage you reach. If you like exploration and metroidvanias this is an absolute MUST buy. Some mayWow! This is one of the best metroidvanias I've played in a while. The game mechanics are so smooth and feel great, the art is surreal and gorgeous, and the music is haunting. The exploration is open and invites you to get lost, figure out the level, and eventually buy a map for every new stage you reach. If you like exploration and metroidvanias this is an absolute MUST buy. Some may be put off by the directionless exploration, but I absolutely love the freedom. It is also not an easy game; you will die a fair amount. If you aren't up for a challenge this may not be the game for you, but if you are a masochist like me you'll love the controller spiking, curse inducing deaths that are inevitable. There is also a TON of content; the trailer showed a massive map that I've only just scratched the surface on and I'm eight hours in! There are over 1 hundred enemies and over 30 bosses! We are absolutely spoiled to get this gem for $16! If you are a fan of metroidvanias that aren't going to hold your hand, you owe it to yourself to play Hollow Knight.… Expand
  29. Whods
    May 19, 2019
    10
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  30. maxmoefoe
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    While the game is fun when you are going through areas, the game doesnt tell you how to get to the next area. This is a horrible mechanic and I cannot progress through the game because of this. So I'm forced to give this game a 0 star.
    Edit: after finishing this game 112% I am forced to change my rating from 0 to 10 stars.
  31. spzHades
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    This game is masterpiece.. i had so much fun with it but also frustrating.

    I wasn't able to do the last 2% for maximum completetion achievement.
    The 3'rd tower was too much for me and there was a part in trial of fools that tilted me after many tries and abandoned it.

    All in all super awesome game.
  32. Roybusa
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an awesome game, in this time full of bad games, comes a savior, great music, great, gameplay, great everything, a must have for players who knows about video games… Expand
  33. JonsGone
    May 21, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest metroidvania out there and quite possibly one of the best games ever released.
    Runs on most platforms.
    Requires a controller if playing on a computer. Controls are smooth like butter except when coming out from a Crystal Dash, **** that. Worldbuilding is excellent, leaving much to be deduced while not being completely mute like Dark Souls. Characters are very    One of the greatest metroidvania out there and quite possibly one of the best games ever released.
    Runs on most platforms.
    Requires a controller if playing on a computer.
    Controls are smooth like butter except when coming out from a Crystal Dash, **** that.
    Worldbuilding is excellent, leaving much to be deduced while not being completely mute like Dark Souls.
    Characters are very endearing and most of the main ones are memorable.
    Is VERY hard.
    Some later parts are even harder, but are 100% optional.
    And then a few of them are just complete ****
    Lacks character customisation, would have been neat.
    Takes roughly 30+ hours to get the true ending on a first playthrough.
    Price is insanely fair considering the mountainload of content.
    Bapanada.    … Expand
  34. alsione
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, что я играл. шедевр. Ждем силксонг.
  35. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with howThis game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with how small the team who created it is, it's just mind blowing. Every since I first played it I keep finding myself going back to this game and replaying it. It has easily become one of my absolute favorite games.… Expand
  36. Zyloc
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Best Sidescroller I've every played. The endboss a of DLC is so much fun, I beat him so many times, just for fun. All Bossfights are amazing, hard and still fair.
  37. Baddly16
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    i have loved this game ever since i got it. there is enough content to last for ages and is just a joy to play, even if it really triggers me every so often.
  38. inoffensive
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    The game is difficult but fair. Even if a boss seemed impossible, I came back later and fought it again a few times, but now with success. In the beginning it's overwhelming, but it's always exciting to go forward.
  39. ZhypeerZ
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time, from the extremely fluid controls to the gorgeous map and scenery with beautiful music, everything is just incredible.
  40. Jora_Xd
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best 2d game ever. Ambient is cool and music cool too. Chris larkin is best. Thanks for this amazing game, team cherry
  41. guerraee
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight is a giant and very interesting game, even being a indie game, and it impressed me. I don't like too much metroidvanias, but hollow knight is a exception for me, i didn't expect that i would love its gameplay, it got me in a way that surprised me in a different way. If you don't like the gender of metroidvanias too, try this game and you will change your mind.
  42. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best platformers I have ever played. The music, atmosphere, controls, bosses, everything is awesome! Amazing game.
  43. Snaki
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    My favorite game of all time, stunning graphics, gorgeous music and well crafted world. Best fights and boss design with great platforming. Highly recommended
  44. Aksys
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 11 спасённых гусеничек из 10
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  45. Karlsefniy
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Gameplay, art style, atmosphere, soundtrack, characters designs etc. make Hollow Knight one of the most memorable indie videogames.
  46. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    Really can´t praise it enough, almost a masterpiece. Fun, challenging, interesting, atmospheric, great metroidvania. The story is just Dark Souls with bugs and the process to get most of the endings is way too excessive, but still, unforgetable game.
  47. Snodog
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    Hollow Knight was better than I expected. However, I don't think it's perfect, or even one of the "best" games I've ever played. It's good, and there's fun to he had, but it has its flaws. 10/10 ratings are just disingenuous and I'll go over why. I like to start with the cons to get them out of the way first.

    Cons - Difficult, and not always in a good way. Some of the bosses are    Hollow Knight was better than I expected. However, I don't think it's perfect, or even one of the "best" games I've ever played. It's good, and there's fun to he had, but it has its flaws. 10/10 ratings are just disingenuous and I'll go over why. I like to start with the cons to get them out of the way first.

    Cons
    - Difficult, and not always in a good way. Some of the bosses are really fun and will have you on the edge of your seat. Others, however, will just leave you frustrated with cheap mechanics that turn the fight from a skill based dance into a luck base dodge fest. Some boss encounters will randomly spawn additional enemies with no pattern or indication. In fact, one boss is a constant trial of constantly spawning hazards that you have to contend with as you're fighting the boss. There is no way to recognize when or where they will spawn so you may be doing great, only to jump straight into one and it throws your whole tempo off and ramping up the frustration factor. Again, it turns the battle from one of skill into one of luck. Cross your fingers for a good spawning pattern.

    - The lack of respawn points will ensure that the trek back to some bosses is almost as difficult as the boss itself. There are one to two safe areas per zone, give or take, and maybe it will be close to the boss, or maybe it will be through 5 rooms, two of which will have difficult enemies you have to dispatch first. Along with the "fast travel" system being only one per zone, if even that, you'll find yourself.mapping out any journey you take, and you must return to zones multiple times to complete certain tasks. If the map wasn't such a maze with corridors that end and hallways that might not connect, you may find that your mapped out route is blocked and have to find another. With the complexity of the map, the fast travel system could be a bit more robust.

    - I personally enjoy the way they told the story in the game, but your goals are very arbitrary and a lot of people may not know where to go next. As a Dark Souls veteran, im used to finding the path I need to take, but it's not spelled out and very easy to lose your way. With the vast, complex map, it's going to be a lot for people who aren't good with their sense of direction. The game does a pretty good job in herding the player into the right direction. Basically if you haven't been somewhere, try to go. If you still can't get there, try somewhere else until you can. Which is great, but there is a lot of content that isn't explained and only vaguely hinted at. You'll find yourself just randomly going places and trying things until something eventually works.

    Pros
    - Controls are tight.
    - Music is grandiose.
    - Atmosphere is deep and changes frequently.
    - Traversal methods unlock and you will eventually be almost flying from one place to another.
    - Platforming challenges really teach you your potential and your limitations. They test your ability.
    - Fun characters and interactions.
    - Most boss fights are fun and engaging.
    - The game looks phenomenal.
    - It's an explorers dream.

    Fundamentally, Hollow Knight is a very solid title and overall worth the price. I absolutely recommend it. However, it has some glaring flaws that reduce the experience.    … Expand
  48. YetAnotherJohn
    May 30, 2021
    10
    If I had to describe Hollow Knight in one word, I'd call it 'atmospheric'. And then I'd ignore the one word requirement entirely and launch into a 2-hour-long monologue about how much fun it is. The background art, the soundtrack, the characterization of the enemies, everything about the game works perfectly to give each zone a unique feel, progressing towards a cohesive picture to theIf I had to describe Hollow Knight in one word, I'd call it 'atmospheric'. And then I'd ignore the one word requirement entirely and launch into a 2-hour-long monologue about how much fun it is. The background art, the soundtrack, the characterization of the enemies, everything about the game works perfectly to give each zone a unique feel, progressing towards a cohesive picture to the world and its bittersweet story. I absolutely fell in love with the game and its characters, and had a good time all around with both the combat and the platforming.

    Secrets and relevant items all have some sort of glow or sound, which makes locating them viable even if they're sometimes very well hidden, and the game provides multiple movement abilities and special skills to help you traverse locations. It's a lot of fun to gradually unlock access to new zones or reach spots in old places that you previously couldn't, and by the second half of the game you're so attuned to the locations and motions that you can traverse entire zones playing the floor is lava.

    The combat is delightful. Bosses have their own dedicated tracks and unique moves, and are all about having their patterns memorized so you can sneak in attacks without taking damage. The charms and spells you can use also give the combat a lot of variety, so you can customize how to fight.

    Finally, the added DLCs further polish the experience with both quality of life upgrades and actual, amazing new content, including an incredibly hard (but very satisfying) boss rush. Hollow Knight is, without a doubt, one of the best games of the genre, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's even remotely interested in metroidvanias.    … Expand
  49. Amsheagar
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Its a very nice and athmospheric game with fluid gameplay. Sometimes i felt desperate and lost because this game is a huge labirinth with more secret doors, walls and entrances. I finished the game without entering 3 whole areas, because i didnt find them. I was very sad when i saw that in wiki. Without guide you feel lost. The inventory, skills and equipment system is very good. I reallyIts a very nice and athmospheric game with fluid gameplay. Sometimes i felt desperate and lost because this game is a huge labirinth with more secret doors, walls and entrances. I finished the game without entering 3 whole areas, because i didnt find them. I was very sad when i saw that in wiki. Without guide you feel lost. The inventory, skills and equipment system is very good. I really liked it, though i feel the nail arts useless. Overall, this is a fantastic game with good story and unique world and atmosphere.… Expand
  50. LimitedEdition
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    A highly atmospheric game crafted with love. Available DRM-free on GOG.com. Wonderful side-scrolling game I can recommend to everyone! It has been a long time since a video game has caught my attention and enthusiasm as greatly as Hollow Knight did and does. Try it and be amazed!
  51. JSagittarius
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    Neskutecne zabavna, tezka, vizualne hezka hra.

    Chytil jsem se zde na 35hodin (98% complete). Celou dobu jsem se bavil. Hra by se dala rozdelit na 2 zakladni pilire. Prozkoumavani sveta a souboj s bossy. Pruzkum toho sveta bylo neco neskutecneho. Hledani ruznych zakouti, zkratek, objevovani novych lokaci apod. Pravda je ze hra moc nepomaha s tim kam jit. Je to drsny pristup ale o to je    Neskutecne zabavna, tezka, vizualne hezka hra.

    Chytil jsem se zde na 35hodin (98% complete). Celou dobu jsem se bavil. Hra by se dala rozdelit na 2 zakladni pilire. Prozkoumavani sveta a souboj s bossy. Pruzkum toho sveta bylo neco neskutecneho. Hledani ruznych zakouti, zkratek, objevovani novych lokaci apod. Pravda je ze hra moc nepomaha s tim kam jit. Je to drsny pristup ale o to je to zabavnejsi. Mapa neni nic jisteho a vsechno si clovek musi ze zacatku prozkoumat sam. Bohuzel diky tomu jsem se 2x docela slusne zasekl na nekolik hodin a musel jsem to vzdat a nechat si poradit na iternetu (jednou to byla abilita pro prekonani prekazek kterou jsem nenasel a podruhe moje hloupost kdy jsem vladce kudlanek povazoval jen za vedlejsiho bose, rekl si ze se na ne podivam pozdeji a pak na ne uplne zapomnel) :) Takze bych byl urcite pro nejakou malinkatou napovedu nekde ve hre kdyz je clovek na nekolik hodin ztraceny.

    V tezkych soubojich se moc nevyzivam ale tady to nikdy nepreslo do absurdni roviny a zakladni bosove se dali po nejake dobe zvladnout. Samozrejme hra umoznuje dalsi masochysticke hratky v ruznych rezimech ale to uz neni pro mne :)

    Jeste k tomu pruzkumu. Platformovky me vzdycky bavily a tady je to parada. Ovladnout vsechny dovednosti chvili trva a o to je to pak vetsi zadostiuceneni kdyz clovek proskace celou uroven aniz by se ho nekdo dotkl (kde driv ze zacatku dostal na zadek). Navic kdyz clovek sam od sebe najde nejaky poklad (novou schopnost) tak radost z toho nalezeni je super.

    Vizual je nadherny. Hudba take. Pribeh "kouzelny".

    Fakt pecka. Kor kdyz je za tim jeste tak maly tym    … Expand
  52. beakerboy666
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Let's remember some of the most legendary 2D games to date, before Hollow Knight: Super Meat Boy, Rayman Origins/Legends, Ori and the Blind Forest, Hyper Light Drifter, etc.

    Hollow Knight is like the result of every good 2D game ever made channeling all of their energy into a single game, to create the best, most epic, most beautiful 2D game ever.

    BUY. THIS. GAME.
  53. Brainstrain
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Practically perfect. As a platformer, as a souls-like, and as a metroidvania,, Hollow Knight succeeds wildly. Combat is tight, and you will be amazed what you're capable of by the end of the game. Platforming is wove into the map seamlessly, with true challenges hidden in many nooks and corners. And, of course, it is a brilliantly laid out metroidvania, filled with interesting powers andPractically perfect. As a platformer, as a souls-like, and as a metroidvania,, Hollow Knight succeeds wildly. Combat is tight, and you will be amazed what you're capable of by the end of the game. Platforming is wove into the map seamlessly, with true challenges hidden in many nooks and corners. And, of course, it is a brilliantly laid out metroidvania, filled with interesting powers and upgrades that send you combing through old areas to see what new secrets await - and there are a LOT of secrets.

    There will be moments when you think you are lost, or stuck, and the game can be pretty obtuse about showing you the way forward. But in a non-linear game I think that's inevitable, and it adds to the atmosphere tremendously.

    I could go on forever. It's a phenomenal game for anyone who likes games and enjoys the feeling of rising to a challenge.    … Expand
  54. mikepatyaev
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest
  55. MrSchipunov
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Best thing we got from the booming of Indie gamedev industry, without a doubt. Gameplay is extremely polished and it hooks you up along with the atmosphere. Must play.
  56. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
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  57. CzarSquid
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Tiny bug goes on a rampage slaying the old gods that have ruined the bug kingdom
  58. thatpower
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Probably the best indie game to ever come out. Everything about it is very nearly perfect: combat is very enjoyable with perfect controls, gradually gained fun to use abilities and charm and a huge amount of diverse enemies. The soundtrack is beautiful and emotional, the sound design is perfect. The world is huge and EXTREMELY rewarding to explore. Each area has a distinct feel andProbably the best indie game to ever come out. Everything about it is very nearly perfect: combat is very enjoyable with perfect controls, gradually gained fun to use abilities and charm and a huge amount of diverse enemies. The soundtrack is beautiful and emotional, the sound design is perfect. The world is huge and EXTREMELY rewarding to explore. Each area has a distinct feel and atmosphere to it. Amazing bosses. A lot of free additional content that doesn't feel worse than the main game.
    Nothing to complain about. A true work of art.    … Expand
  59. Darnok
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Great game. Great game. Great game. Great game. Great game. Great game.
  60. Ypp
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From the graphics to the soundtrack, from the animations to the level design, everything adds up to make this game one of the most astounding experiences i've ever had with a game.
    The game is so clever and subtle in the way it teaches you the basics of gameplay without ever holding your hand, and in the way it distillates small bits of an incredibly    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From the graphics to the soundtrack, from the animations to the level design, everything adds up to make this game one of the most astounding experiences i've ever had with a game.
    The game is so clever and subtle in the way it teaches you the basics of gameplay without ever holding your hand, and in the way it distillates small bits of an incredibly intricate background story without ever forcing you to stand and watch big exposition scenes.
    It is hard, yes, but not once have I felt that the ennemies or the environment were unfair (looking at you, MonsterBoy). When I failed, it was my fault and not the game's.
    I cannot recommend this game enough. Please play it.    … Expand
  61. andrezero
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Magnífico, me encanta la jugabilidad, el diseño de los niveles, los bosses, la música. Las distintas habilidades. El nivel de dificultad es perfecto. La historia algo confusa para mi gusto, pero es muy satisfactorio ir avanzando en el juego. Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos del 2017
  62. arieljbz
    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. 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 queQue 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
  63. balintmaci
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    It's the best side scroller or platformer I ever played. Amazing boss fights, incredible flora and fauna. Many visually different worlds, beautiful hand-drawn graphics, huge map.
    The only reason for not a 10 is that it gets quite slow sometimes which reduced the fun factor a bit.
  64. Assasiki
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Even compared to massive games like GTA or God of War this masterpiece stands in a class of its own. By far the best game I've ever played and cannot wait for the sequel.
  65. BulgarianCritic
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is a masterpiece.From the wonderful characters to the amazing atmosphere that is made even more beautiful and haunting thanks to the wonderful soundtrack.The game play is great and challenging but with a learning curve so from the start till the middle it will not be hard.The characters are charming and everything about the ruined Kingdom was just so masterfullyEverything about this game is a masterpiece.From the wonderful characters to the amazing atmosphere that is made even more beautiful and haunting thanks to the wonderful soundtrack.The game play is great and challenging but with a learning curve so from the start till the middle it will not be hard.The characters are charming and everything about the ruined Kingdom was just so masterfully crafted that it made me shed a tear.… Expand
  66. Defoxx
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Потрясаяющая смесь метроидвании и souls-like. Приятный стиль игры, хорошие анимации, звуки, интересная прокачка, сюжет, сеттинг, сложные боссы, интересные пантеоны. В игру хочется зайти и не выходить.
  67. ICE_01
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight its a beautiful game and its so fun discover new area, bosses, charms e etc.
    When i purchased that game, i dint think that game will be so good.
  68. SilverOrlov
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    It was for the sake of this game that I once bought a game-pad ... but because of the fear of my beginner-skill-level in hard games, I put it aside and played another games. In the end, I launched it only a year later... after Death Gambit, Nioh, Sekiro and a couple of other similar games :)
    All in all, the Hollow Knight is a rather difficult adventure in the World... of bugs. ALL who we    It was for the sake of this game that I once bought a game-pad ... but because of the fear of my beginner-skill-level in hard games, I put it aside and played another games. In the end, I launched it only a year later... after Death Gambit, Nioh, Sekiro and a couple of other similar games :)
    All in all, the Hollow Knight is a rather difficult adventure in the World... of bugs. ALL who we will meet in the game are different bugs and moths. And EVERYTHING that we will meet is an incredibly beautiful World of the bug's kingdom, divided into completely unique locations, such as zones overgrown with mushrooms and spores, or a deserted dead canyon, or a forest filled with live feral flowers... or small personal worlds in someone's dreams. In addition to the incredibly detailed environment, where even the smallest blade of grass reacts to our hero, this game has beautiful music and other sounds too. And some, in general, I want to keep and listen to again... for example, Emilitia's rude laugh XD
    ...
    Game-play: you get used to it quickly, it is easy to control your character, the buttons are remembered easily too. Very convenient, and compact, inventory and character menu. In fact, something can only be changed in amulets and on the map. Everything is very well done. Except one BUT. In fact, the only thing that greatly saddened in this masterpiece: half of the amulets are rubbish of varying degrees of usefulness. There are only 42 of them, it seems, and they can be divided into three parts: useful, optional, garbage. I won’t talk about useful ones, it’s understandable. Optional - a category of permanently replaced amulets, for different "builds" with some sacrifices due to the price of the slots, since normal ones cannot be inserted. And I threw in the trash all the amulets that have a disproportionate cost of inserting into the slot with their effects, or dumb nerfing(for example, the blood of the hive, which restores only the last HP only if you have not been hit for 10 seconds, or the extremely low poison damage in a stinky amulet). Some amateurs even made "crutches" for these amulets, so that the last third part would not just be for the sake of "funny builds for YouTube", but at least give some usefulness.
    ...
    But in general, except for the last point, I really liked the game. Of course, I look forward to Silksong.    … Expand
  69. ElCour
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania I've ever played. While its style can feel bland at first, the visuals become amazing as you go along. The controls are some of the tightest I've ever felt, and the mechanics are solid, simple and intuitive. Some of the boss fights are truly the biggest challenges in gaming, yet they feel immensely rewarding and fair. In addition, this game is huge, took me aProbably the best metroidvania I've ever played. While its style can feel bland at first, the visuals become amazing as you go along. The controls are some of the tightest I've ever felt, and the mechanics are solid, simple and intuitive. Some of the boss fights are truly the biggest challenges in gaming, yet they feel immensely rewarding and fair. In addition, this game is huge, took me a good 70 hours to 100% it, before all the DLC. And all for the low price of $15. Buy this, now.… Expand
  70. Rootthelucarien
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Great game this one is super fun and addicting hard and difficult but it feels like a good game and this deserves a movie in theaters. The characters just look adorable. The story is just epic. The gameplay is very addicting and fun like i mentioned earlier in this review. My only complaint is that the bosses are hard to defeat and i can’t really figure out how to beat the bosses. SoGreat game this one is super fun and addicting hard and difficult but it feels like a good game and this deserves a movie in theaters. The characters just look adorable. The story is just epic. The gameplay is very addicting and fun like i mentioned earlier in this review. My only complaint is that the bosses are hard to defeat and i can’t really figure out how to beat the bosses. So unless i know how i can defeat the first boss that complaint will do good for now. Anyways i really love this game and this game needs to be reviewed on jacksepticeye and markiplier’s channels i would really love to see how they react when they play this game being the jacksepticeye and markiplier fan i am. I think this game suits Markiplier and Jacksepticeye. I bet when i progress further the game will be even greater. So thats all i have to say about it. Well ok i could’ve thought of better things to say about it but this will do for now. Besides the gameplay speaks for itself.… Expand
  71. WaY_CuP
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Just one of the best platformer ever done. Beautiful and charming graphics style, great sound and music, nice mechanics. I write it after completing Ori and the will of the wisps, so now i know from were new ideas was stolen by Moon studio. So, just give it a try (controller exp is better, than keyboard).
  72. Babutto
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    An amazing metroidvania.

    Pros.: - The concept, story. It is interesting to play in this world of decay and decadance. Though, it leaves a hard feeling of sadness. - The game progression is balanced with some exceptions. - You can achieve multiple endings (except forth maybe, because it is extremely hard and long without trainers). - Design. Cons.: - Some of the buffs for bosses    An amazing metroidvania.

    Pros.:
    - The concept, story. It is interesting to play in this world of decay and decadance. Though, it leaves a hard feeling of sadness.
    - The game progression is balanced with some exceptions.
    - You can achieve multiple endings (except forth maybe, because it is extremely hard and long without trainers).
    - Design.

    Cons.:
    - Some of the buffs for bosses are insane. For example, the Traitor Lord is very powerful while Hollow Knight is not that impressive. It doesn't make any sense.
    - The forth ending should be granted without that painful gameplay polishing of finishing all bosses over and over again. It doesn't make sense again - the game is already quite challenging. The developers just force the players to jerk the joystick or keyboard off more and more. Same with the level in the dream world and the Pale King - the saw level I mean. It is insanity for speedrunners and extreme fans. But others will just say "screw it, I'll use trainer." And that will kill the whole idea of achieving the two other endings.

    Anyways, it is a great game. The concept of the game that you actually fight the light caught my eye. We basically play bad guys - the Void. But it make sense since the whole thing takes place underground. There is no need for light there - almost all creatures are bugs.

    BTW free DLCs. You MUST reward developers for that I guess. Respect!    … Expand
  73. TrombaAmarela
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Oi, tudo bom com você senhor ou senhora tudo ss e vc como está ah eu tbm to bem ah blz?
  74. CTEHA
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Очень атмосферный платформер, с плавными анимациями, не повторимым и прикрасным дизайном. Сюжет так как и битва с боссами сделаны по всем заветам серии игр Dark souls. Мой вирдикт, игра создана на все 10/10.
  75. MrCrowley
    May 17, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, it's been a while since I've played a game this thoughtful. Almost every part of this game I enjoy. The story, while simple on the surface, is filled with hidden lore found throughout the game. The world is massive, consisting of multiple zones each with their own interesting features. The gameplay is solid with tight controls and well-paced combat. The difficulty, though challenging, is very rarely unfair. The only issue I have is the Metroidvania formula, for while I can tolerate it in this case, it usually frustrates me to the point where I have to look up a guide to discover where the items are, some of which are hidden under complex criteria such as the Void Heart. However, if a game is so near perfection that I can tolerate the Metroidvania aspects, something I've never been able to do in other games within the genre, then it must be something special. With it only being $15 on Steam along with free DLC, I have to recommend this game to anyone who wants an atmospheric title with some of the most polished elements any game has to offer.… Expand
  76. Redlank
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Maybe one of the best games ever made. Wonderful and amazing in every aspect.
    11/10
  77. UnTh
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Its the best 2d platformer.Soundtrack is phenomenal.Atmosphere-perfect. Waiting Silksong
  78. Wweald
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, super fun with amazing charm. A must play for metroidvania fans.
  79. Ragmuzhro
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite games. This game is masterpiece for me, all good..............
  80. ROBits
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico. El diseño de juego y la ambientación son preciosos. Alguna de las mecánicas se hace algo pesada.
    El juego es inmenso y a la vez que avanzas, te absorbe más.    … Expand
  81. HarryPawter
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    I can't even imagine what could be more interesting than this game. I went through a fair amount of singles, but nobody could be able to drag me down to the gameplay in the way Team Cherry did. I can not convey my admiration on Hollow
    Knight. Even the feeling itself can hardly be transmitted. In this game, everything that can be perfect is perfect.
  82. Wysomar
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece, very difficult if not experimented in metroidvanias, the map can be very labyrinthic, but if you think about it, it has some sense, because you are in caves, when you reach the City of Tears and Royal Waterways you can see it is more linear.… Expand
  83. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Super Metroid has been my favourite video game since 1994. Now I'm not so sure. Hollow Knight is a masterpiece.
  84. mentez
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    I think the game is a great example of how to create a metroidvania title when you are a small indie studio. It is really well designed and I really love the graphic style which I prefer to the vast number of titles that use pixel art these days and look very much alike.
  85. Zankyouo
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Sin duda el mejor metroidvania que he probado, tanto en mecánicas como en arte, banda sonora y personajes. Un cúmulo de ideas geniales bien empleadas que juntas, crean mi videojuego favorito.
  86. Mazhi
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    Un metroidvania muy bien ambientado, con un mundo que bebe mucho de la saga Souls. Lo que más destaca es el apartado gráfico, ya que la jugabilidad tampoco es que sea nada del otro mundo.

    Va incluido con el xbox gamepass, así que si podéis dadle una oportunidad.
  87. Aidanator
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game is so excellent. The combat is tight, the exploration is deep, the lore is awesome and really elaborate.
  88. Maticritic
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    It's just an amazing game. The design of the zones, the soundtrack, the bossfight's, the lore, the beautiful graphics, the plataforms sections and the NPC's are all just great. I think it's one of the best metroidvania of the last decade. A "must-play" for sure.
  89. edxtan
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    The polished mechanics and ease of exploration in Hollow Knight make it much more approachable than most Metroidvanias.
  90. Joe2126
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    After contemplating whether or not I should buy this game and having a bad experience with Cuphead and other 2d platformers, I judged hollow knight at first and thought it would be another boring 2d platformer with nothing to offer but then I saw a few videos of it and other reviews about the game. I was interested and decided to try it and after playing it, I found my judgements to beAfter contemplating whether or not I should buy this game and having a bad experience with Cuphead and other 2d platformers, I judged hollow knight at first and thought it would be another boring 2d platformer with nothing to offer but then I saw a few videos of it and other reviews about the game. I was interested and decided to try it and after playing it, I found my judgements to be completely wrong. At the same time, I was also judging the album, A seat at the table by Solange which I also found out to be a masterpiece of music.

    Everything you have heard about this game is true, it is a phenomenal game but also a masterpiece of artwork. Every stage you come across has a well designed atmosphere with a beautiful song to listen to, even the bench music, the song “reflection” is just astounding. Whenever you sit on a bench it really does make you reflect on what you’ve accomplished so far and that’s just how good it is. At times, I wanted to keep playing on to find out where I’d be headed next or I’d go through the stages to see whatever I had missed and when I got a new character upgrade to jump from wall to wall I’d go back to these stages and see the places that I needed to get the upgrade for. There are a lot of little secrets and things to come back for in each of these stages and that is how you make a game. The player should feel that all of these stages have a variety of meaning and exploration to them and it is something the game gets brilliantly right. In addition to this, Hollow Knight’s atmosphere is up there with Fallout 1-2 and Max Payne 3, probably better than the three of those games. The environments of Fallout’s Junktown and the master’s underground base were truly intriguing as well as Max Payne 3’s continuous cold and depressive atmosphere in levels like the New Jersey chapter. But with Hollow Knight, each new level feels like a new atmosphere. The stage “City of tears” is an example of this, the city is always raining while a compelling piano theme plays in the background. Another example, Dirtmouth, the first area of the game, has a very cold and windy atmosphere with the right track to go with it. Some of these stages have similarities with other games. For instance, City of Tears and the royal waterways reminded me a lot of Rapture from Bioshock while the Deepnest was similar to The master’s underground from Fallout 1, as mentioned earlier in the review.

    Whenever I play a stage of this game, I feel like I am in the stage because of the soundtrack and other details such as the confined areas of the royal waterways or the dark areas of the forgotten crossroads. The time the game really hit my senses was the stage crystal peak and the reason why is because when you get there you have no idea what’s going on and why things are happening. This is how great the exploration of this game is. The gameplay of Hollow Knight is amazing, it’s fair and you’ll have moments were once you defeat a boss, you’ll be happy. I’ve never felt such a high feeling of accomplishment in a game before when I killed each of the bosses in new levels and that’s why this game is amazing. It makes you proud to play it and go into more of what it has to offer.

    Are there any issues with this game? Only one. For some reason, the game can’t recognise MOUSE 4-5 buttons. For the sequel, this has to be fixed because I’d much prefer some bindings for those buttons rather than using the keyboard.    … Expand
  91. Malthegrey11
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    I know I’m two years late to the party, but as someone who had only heard of this game in passing, I couldn’t keep quiet once I’d gone over this wonderful and refreshing entry in the often overlooked Metroidvania genre.
    In my experience, there’s three things that set games like these apart from your regular platformers: exploration, combat and writing. And I’m happy to say Hollow Knight    I know I’m two years late to the party, but as someone who had only heard of this game in passing, I couldn’t keep quiet once I’d gone over this wonderful and refreshing entry in the often overlooked Metroidvania genre.
    In my experience, there’s three things that set games like these apart from your regular platformers: exploration, combat and writing. And I’m happy to say Hollow Knight succeeds at all three of these elements spectacularly. Each area in the Kingdom of Hollownest is divided their unique environment and color palate. And all of them perfectly represented using the game’s charming and effective art style. Getting lost has never felt more satisfying as you venture deeper underground to fill out the blank spots of your map, find worthwhile collectibles, face greater challenges and all the while rewarding players with tons of power-ups.
    Combat starts simple enough. You can slash out with your Nail (sword) in four directions and you can jump. But as you explore, you’ll come across more moves and abilities. A dash, clinging to walls, group-pound, and special Nail moves are all optional unlockables one can find by dedicated exploration and difficult boss battles. Mix these with magical attacks that deplete a special meter that’s filled every time you land an attack on an enemy, and by the time you finish the game, a hell of an arsenal will be at your disposal.
    But the fun combat and fulfilling exploration sit side-by-side with the game’s dark story and lore. You are the Knight, a tiny little guy who goes to the bug-town of Dirtmouth to venture into the lost kingdom bellow and uncover its secrets: Hollownest. While the main plot might not be anything too complicated, more invested players will get more out of it by paying attention to the game’s environmental storytelling and captivating world-building. And the game’s bleakness only makes its lighthearted moments shine through with fun, likeable and even some helpful NPC’s found throughout Hollownest.
    When it comes to the soundtrack, Hollow Knight has a bit of everything. Mysterious melodies that will set your imagination on fire. Sad numbers that will fill you with dread. Epic scores that will help you along in the most difficult of boss encounters. And even soft tunes that you’ll cherish once you’re done with an area, only to revisit it later on and remember the fun you had exploring.
    And to add to the fun, Hollow Knight is filled to the brim with additional DLC content, completely free of charge! While two of these (Hidden Dreams and Lifeblood) are mostly improvements and minor additions to the base game, the last two add entire new chapters to the Hollow Knight story. The first, The Grimm Troupe, sets the Knight against a psychotic leader of a traveling circus. The second, Godmaster, sets you on the most difficult quest of all by adding a boss rush to the game. All of these come installed in the game when purchased now as updates.
    With this much content, Hollow Knight is more than worth the purchase. It has exceeded its predecessors and set a standard that will be hard to beat. It might be a great challenge, but its easy to pick up and rewarding to finish.    … Expand
  92. Shadran
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Very challenging game with beautiful graphics. Starts really straight forward by giving you ability to jump and attack and forces you master those two things in order to beat progressively stronger opponents. Level design is very good making every zone unique with its own enemies. As you progress you can find a lot of shortcuts for later visits and a lot of secrets that rewards you forVery challenging game with beautiful graphics. Starts really straight forward by giving you ability to jump and attack and forces you master those two things in order to beat progressively stronger opponents. Level design is very good making every zone unique with its own enemies. As you progress you can find a lot of shortcuts for later visits and a lot of secrets that rewards you for attacking every wall and shaky ground. Often you find your first visits in zones very hard because of new enemies and obstacles but be beating more and more of them you get more abilities and items that make your life easier. Music makes every fight more intense, deep dark places more scary and shops and hot springs more relaxing. Over all this game is masterpiece but it can be really challenging for someone starting with this genre.… Expand
  93. smee_
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best metroidvania ever made. Gameplay, art, music, immersion, challenge, it doesn't disappoint.
  94. ChrisWhiteWolf
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal!

    Tight, responsive, challenging and enjoyable gameplay with a great difficulty curve, great art style and atmosphere. All in a fascinating world full of mysteries and interesting characters and enemies.

    Can't ask for more out of a 2D game!
  95. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    An outstanding visual and perfect gameplay. That's a Metroidvania, everybody.
  96. Deadlasertom
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    10/10
    Я не умелец в писании обзоров, но после прохождения игры почувствовал, что обязан похвалить ее.
    Отличный представитель жанра Экшн-платформер-метроидвания. Безумно красивый, атмосферный, и завораживающий. Лично меня игра зацепила всеми аспектами. В нее интересно играть с геймплейной точки зрения, хотя в самом начале игра кажется несколько деревянноватой, но по ходу продвижения по    10/10
    Я не умелец в писании обзоров, но после прохождения игры почувствовал, что обязан похвалить ее.
    Отличный представитель жанра Экшн-платформер-метроидвания. Безумно красивый, атмосферный, и завораживающий. Лично меня игра зацепила всеми аспектами. В нее интересно играть с геймплейной точки зрения, хотя в самом начале игра кажется несколько деревянноватой, но по ходу продвижения по сюжету игроку будут открываться все больше способностей, по типу двойного прыжка, дэша и тд. В игре достаточно много красиво прорисованных локаций, в каждой есть множество видов противников, чувствуется разнообразие. При этом локации хорошо связаны друг с другом и полностью раскрываются опять таки по ходу получения новых способностей, когда открываются ранее недоступные места. Местами игра очень сложная, но более казуальные игроки могут чувствовать себя спокойно, совсем ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ские части игры не обязательны для прохождения сюжета, как минимум для стандартной концовки, а вот настоящие хардкорщики точно найдут чем себя занять. Отдельно стоит отметить отличный саундтрек, в некоторых локациях хотелось побыть подальше просто из за приятного сопровождения.
    В целом игра оставила очень приятные впечатления, на фоне современного игропрома(когда даже максимально расхваленные фанбоями продукты по типу RDR'a кажутся пресными и душными) очень приятно видеть что-то, что вызывает настоящие эмоции, в чем чувствуется именно душа и при всей простоте и небольшом бюджете собранном на кикстартере выдает такой результат.    … Expand
  97. SurrealKitten
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game, with a charming and uncharacteristically eldritch story, a beautiful and woeful soundtrack, and tons after tons of cute bug characters.

    Difficulty wise, Hollow Knight manages to be challenging enough to be fun and not overly difficult -- apart from a certain post-game Boss Rush mode. The map is fun to explore, and each location holds its wonderful (and sometimes    A fantastic game, with a charming and uncharacteristically eldritch story, a beautiful and woeful soundtrack, and tons after tons of cute bug characters.

    Difficulty wise, Hollow Knight manages to be challenging enough to be fun and not overly difficult -- apart from a certain post-game Boss Rush mode.

    The map is fun to explore, and each location holds its wonderful (and sometimes sinister) little surprises.

    Overall: 10/10,
    +20 because this is the one game that solidified my love for the Metroidvania genre.
    -10 points because Zote.    … Expand
  98. fromtehvoid
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Epic, tough as nails platformer with great story. Soundtrack is legend! Well worth buying.
  99. Ifix
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This Game looks absolutely gorgeous. Gameplay and music, as well as the look is awesome.
  100. IMR707
    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 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    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 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.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2017
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Hooked Gamers
    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.
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  2. IGN
    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.
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  3. GameStar
    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.
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