Hollow Knight

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  1. Prometheus1241
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    One of the best modern metroidvanias, a pure masterpiece and a modern classic. Reccomended for those who respect themselves as a gamer.
  2. Vezendeve
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    hollow knight without a doubt is wanna the best or the best games i've ever played, it's so good and beautiful the caracthers are incredible, the music wanna of the best, and the gameplay, ambience and map are just a master-piece, every thing in this game is interesting even the little details. do yourself a favor and play
  3. Xenon5346
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    I made an account just for this game, definitely one of the best games I have ever played, if not THE best.
  4. AlephZero
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego (sin exagerar) que jugué en los ultimos 10 años. El mejor, lejos. Buena jugabilidad, buena respuesta, la historia bien contada a traves de textos casi poeticos, secretos, habilidades interesantes, y personalizacion de personaje..... este juego es una joya
  5. pold10
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I find this my favorite game, I loved the art, the music, the battle, the movement, the controls feel so good, the amount of control you have over your character is ideal. I also loved all the FREE DLCs, I can't recommend this game enough, GET IT, the amount of content you get for its price it's insane. The only reason you would avoid this game is because you dislike metroidvanias,I find this my favorite game, I loved the art, the music, the battle, the movement, the controls feel so good, the amount of control you have over your character is ideal. I also loved all the FREE DLCs, I can't recommend this game enough, GET IT, the amount of content you get for its price it's insane. The only reason you would avoid this game is because you dislike metroidvanias, otherwise get it.… Expand
  6. Gaisericus
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the best games with an amazing amount of content and at a great price. It's amazing how developers like Team Cherry can exist in this industry and not get more credit where it's deserved
  7. PanMrkvicka
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    amazing game thats fair and challengin especially the pantheon, amazing combat platforming and story.
  8. NeverSm1Le
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Атмосфера,музыка, лвл дизайн, графика, персонажи, лор, геймплей все здесь на высшем уровне. Эта игра просто не способна оставить равнодушным, эта игра является маленьким шедевром сделанным с душой. Такого подхода не хватает многим современным ААА играм.Атмосфера,музыка, лвл дизайн, графика, персонажи, лор, геймплей все здесь на высшем уровне. Эта игра просто не способна оставить равнодушным, эта игра является маленьким шедевром сделанным с душой. Такого подхода не хватает многим современным ААА играм.
  9. shreyas16
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Perfection of the metroidvania genre. I thought no metroidvania could ever surpass Super Metroid, but this one definitely did. No other game comes even close to having the amazing world design that this game has.
  10. Spacechicken100
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    This game has fantastic art, music, and gameplay. Lots of great bossfights and fun exploration. This is one of my favorite games.
  11. Alvelian
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Супер приятная картинка и великолепный саунд. Тупо топ
  12. Soundras
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    Great metroidvania with loads of content for a relatively low price.
    The free DLC add good content to the gameand some of the best bosses.
    Although its pretty hard to achieve and see everything the game has to offer,
    it almost never felt "unfair" difficult. With enough training its pretty doable.
  13. NightmareX
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Sin lugar a duda es uno de los mejores metroidvania que he podido jugar.
    Tiene excelente banda sonora, jugabilidad 10/10 y su diseño del mapa es precioso y como te motiva a seguir explorando el mapa con bastantes buenas recompensas y ni hablar de su grendiosa y bellisima banda sonora que es lo mejor que he podido escuchar ya que te mete mucho en el juego.

    simplemente P E R F EC T O
  14. IAmDemi
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played, hands down. Anybody that even remotely likes the Souls Series will grow to love this game. It recommends playing it with a controller but keyboard is just fine. It rewards exploration like few game does and offers a highly detailed hand drawn world that is full of content. Truly a fine game. I sincerely hope they will add more expansions other than theOne of the best games I've played, hands down. Anybody that even remotely likes the Souls Series will grow to love this game. It recommends playing it with a controller but keyboard is just fine. It rewards exploration like few game does and offers a highly detailed hand drawn world that is full of content. Truly a fine game. I sincerely hope they will add more expansions other than the one that is already announced, and I even more hope they will release a sequel or prequel spinning off of the same formula they used for this game.

    Amazing, well done Team Cherry.    … Expand
  15. ebb
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    absolutely amazing and simply beautiful. everything about this game is aesthetically pleasing.
    you owe it to yourself to play hollow knight.
  16. Relkad
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Except for the "go here go there now go to the other side of the map" non-sense,game is one of the best metroidvania you can play.
    Other metroidvanias might have decent mechanics and visuals,but they don't combine'em with an immersive story like hollow knight does these days.
  17. enzo-pannacotta
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    really the best game to date

    "Your review must be at least 75 characters long."
  18. belisarius93
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    Traditionally I dislike it when people tell me to play a game for X hours because that's when it gets good. Regrettably, I have to tell you that you got to give Hollow Knight a bit of a chance.

    I was very lukewarm on this game for the first 2 hours or so; I liked it, but I wouldn't recommend it. When I unlocked the dash, I was immediately far more interested. When I unlocked wall    Traditionally I dislike it when people tell me to play a game for X hours because that's when it gets good. Regrettably, I have to tell you that you got to give Hollow Knight a bit of a chance.

    I was very lukewarm on this game for the first 2 hours or so; I liked it, but I wouldn't recommend it. When I unlocked the dash, I was immediately far more interested. When I unlocked wall jumping I fell in love.

    The primary thing I desire in a game is solid controls and fun mechanics. My God is this game fun to control once you unlock those abilities (and range extenders for your trusty nail!). The way the world opens up with these moves as well is just brilliant.

    I'm a huge fan of metroidvania games, my favourite of all tie being Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, and Ori and the Blind Forest. I haven't completed this game yet but it's definitely contending for a spot on the list.

    This game really gets everything right for me once you unlock those two abilities; the fact that it takes a little longer than it should is going to mean I have to dock a couple of points though because the game play is really mediocre before then.    … Expand
  19. abcdefgg11
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It takes the metroidvania genre to its maximum potential. Gameplay, atmosphere, soundtrack, characters, visuals... every element is of the highest level. And if you are a completionist prepare for some tough optional challenges.
  20. DAUN42
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Игра классная, мне очень понравилась, но есть одна проблема-карта, она большая и запомнить закрытые места, чтобы потом к ним вернуться сложно, так что ставьте метки на эти места, метки можно купить в магазине
  21. Ilmu011
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is a 2D Sidescroll Metroidvania and one of my favorite games of all time.

    The standard gameplay involves you exploring the world, which consists of platforming, fighting enemies and bosses and exploring new areas you couldn't access earlier by finding new items/abilities granting you moves like Dash or Double Jump that let you further explore the world. The most    Hollow Knight is a 2D Sidescroll Metroidvania and one of my favorite games of all time.

    The standard gameplay involves you exploring the world, which consists of platforming, fighting enemies and bosses and exploring new areas you couldn't access earlier by finding new items/abilities granting you moves like Dash or Double Jump that let you further explore the world.

    The most important thing in a platforming game is the handling. If the game is not well optimized, if the movement feels clunky or unresponsive, playing the game feels more like a chore instead of having fun. Hollow Knight absolutely (dream-)nailed it in this department. I played it on the PC and on the Switch, and the controls and physics feel so fluid and intuitive that you always feel like you have 100% control of your character. Never once when I died or missed a jump did I blame it on poor controls or glitches, but because I did something wrong.

    The combat system of this game also feels super-refined. The key, like in many other games, is to learn enemy attack patterns to find out vulnerable openings or dodge their attacks. To kill enemies you have to hit them a couple of times with your weapon (the nail), which in turn provides you with "SOUL", a resource you can use to heal yourself or use other damage-dealing spells. Combined with "charms", which grant you unique abilities (like increasing your strength, HP, granting you familiars, special moves, etc.) there are many different ways and strategies you can try out to approach combat and bosses, which makes it very intriguing to hone your strategy and progress in the game.
    It feels like the devs spent a lot of time to balance all the different aspects of combat and in my opninon they definetely succeeded.

    The worldbuilding in this game is phenomenal too. There is so much to explore, there are so many different areas, abilities, challenging bosses, that during the time you didn't yet finish this game, which lasts about 30-40 hours, you're driven by the desire to explore more, to discover new things, constantly. I hadn't had this feeling with a game for a long time and Hollow Knight absolutely takes it away on this one.

    If there is a downside to this game, it might be the pacing. Progression in this game is very slow and although I personally prefer that, it might drive away a lot of people. The areas are kind of built in a way, that is supposed to throw you off and get lost and you can spend a lot of time in a place without knowing what to do next which can get frustrating. The fact that the graphics, music and overall ambience are so beatiful definetely fight that frustration, even when lost or backtracking huge parts of the areas, I still enjoyed admiring the scenery and music, but I do get that many other people wouldn't feel the same way.

    Also, it is worth mentioning, that this game is difficult, especially the boss fights. I have played games like these for a long time, so I didn't have a real problem with those, but to someone who is new to the genre or gaming in general, the bossfights can be a huge blockage. The game is kind of merciless at this aspect, why some people have compared it to Dark Souls. The boss designs themselves are very good, in my opninion, each one of them offers a unique and new challenge and you will never beat them at your first attempt, but exactly that is what makes them more fun. Every time you go into a boss fight, you learn a little more of how to approach them, how to dodge certain moves and strike at the right time and there is no better feeling in the world when you finally beat the boss you have been trying to defeat for a couple hours and hear the little victory jingle at the end.

    Another thing I would note on the negative side is the aspect of "secrets". In Hollow Knight, there are a TON of secret walls and areas. So much that a lot of game content can be missed if you rush through areas and don't pay attention to every single wall. Both the Godmaster and Grimm Troupe bonus DLCs which offer a LOT of new content are hidden behind some unintuitve secret walls you can easily miss. If I didn't have bothered to look it up on the wiki and social media, of how to enter those areas after searching for them by myself for hours, I would have missed that content, what would be a shame.

    As the last point, a design note: I like that this game is not pixel-styled. It seems like every good 2D indie game these days has to have pixel graphics and 8bit-retromusic (take Celeste, Shovel Knight, Dead Cells, Terraria etc. for example) and I am kind of fed up of that. Hollow Knight has normal 2D vector graphics and standard orchestra music, which is SO refreshing after playing all those retro styled games and shows how well that can be done. I wish we would see more of that in the future and move away from retro.

    In short: One of the best metroidvania titles out threre. Definetely try it out, even if you're not a fan of the genre.    … Expand
  22. Feminist19
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, the good:
    -The art style is beautiful; everyone already knows this. (10/10)
    -The bosses are tough, but fair. Some attacks are pretty **** tough. (9/10)
    -I actually really like the map system; it forces you to actually make a mental map in your head, and not be led by the hand. Cornifer is also really easy to find. The only area i got lost in is Deepnest, but that makes sense, that's kind of the point of that area. It also forces you to use benches more. It can be confusing to some people. (9/10)
    -The atmosphere is gloomy and dark, but always with a glimmer of hope so it doesn't feel overly depressing. (10/10)
    -The NPCs all have personalities, even without a voice. From them you can get worldbuilding, quests, or just quirky dialogue. Some are pretty pointless, like the bug in Queen's Station. (9/10)
    -The worldbuilding and the world itself is amazing. It's interconnected with stag and tram stations, and when you see some ruined, the situation of the kingdom really hits you. You can learn about the world through enemies, hunter's notes, etc. It really feels alive. (10/10)
    -The pacing in the mid-game is amazing. There is just so much stuff to do and to see. You can go back and retry some bosses. You can try to beat some dream bosses. You can get mask shards etc.
    -The controls and movement are so statisfying to master. This is perfectly summarized in the White Palace. I was raging, but deep down I knew that I should've timed that better, or that I used my dash too high. (10/10)
    -The story overall is amazing. Like I said, the atmosphere is really good, and so is the story. (i'll talk about storytelling later.) 10/10
    -The helaing mechanic and soul are really good. Insted of having passively recharging system or consumable projectiles, you need to go in to then be able to use safer and stronger spells. This also applies to healing. This discourages players from being a **** and camping in the corner waiting for your soul to recharge, or farming consumables to chees the bosses. 10/10
    -Upgrades aren't original, that's true, but the statifaction comes from realizing "Oh, wiht the double jump I can go there and there!" and when you do that and get for example a mask shard, it's so statisfying.
    The bad:
    -Pacing in the early-game and the late-game is pretty slow and linear. At the start you get the dash and the claw and it's pretty linear, and at the end you get Kingsoul and have it for 5 minutes before you replace it. Some areas are also underused, like Queen's Gardens, where I only went once and came back just for the flower quest. Sam thing with White Palace, only went back for Path of Pain. 7/10
    -There are very few indications for what you need to do for the true ending. If I didn't watch a lore video before I got the game, I wouldn't know what to do. There is one indication that you need to dreamnail the kingsmould with the upgraded dream nail, and that indication is if you dream nail him earlier and the you see the description for the upgrade. There is also no indication for the second half of the Kingsoul, but you will probably explore the Queen's Gardens eventually. 5/10
    -The storytelling is pretty bad. I know they went the path of vague storytelling, but this is a bit too vague. The saving grace is that you can play through some cutscenes. 6/10
    Great game. Get it.    … Expand
  23. L0_GUN9
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely **** amazing, to every degree. The gameplay gets so good as you unlock new spells and abilities, allowing for quick, fluid combat. The art is amazing, keeping a cartoonish look, but keeping a mellow, gloomy feel. The music is absolutely beautiful as well, keeping the melancholic atmosphere of the game at all times, with sad pianos and violins, to quick paced themesThis game is absolutely **** amazing, to every degree. The gameplay gets so good as you unlock new spells and abilities, allowing for quick, fluid combat. The art is amazing, keeping a cartoonish look, but keeping a mellow, gloomy feel. The music is absolutely beautiful as well, keeping the melancholic atmosphere of the game at all times, with sad pianos and violins, to quick paced themes with the harpsichord. This is a must play for anyone who likes Metroidvanias, or **** it, anyone who plays games at all.… Expand
  24. ObscureSena
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    The game is just a masterpiece that balances difficulty and a deep experience, the game is not hard, you just have to know how to play and execute your abilities as The Knight, I recommend it to literally every soul in this world
  25. gut1
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    hollow khight es un metroidvania que te obliga a perderte ya adentrar es su mundo su sistema de comabate es muy satisfactorio y te obliga a hacer decisiones rapidas de hacer mas daño o curarte la vida su musica es increible este es el sucesor de castlevania que estavamos esperando :D
  26. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Without a doubt one of the best indies I have ever played and one of the best games of 2017. This adventure / platforms manages to keep you hooked until you see each of the secrets that this peculiar underground world hides. A very challenging game that has a vast amount of skills and a wide variety of enemies. Highly recommended.
  27. StavBorochov
    May 11, 2020
    10
    A game thats as perfect as this is very rare. Every little thing feels like it has been put a lot of love in and it all combines into a super immersive expierience.
    The music is out of this world! No matter where you are the music fits with that location and in the boss fights really gets you pumped up, and its absolutely beautiful.
    The combat is really addictive and feels amazing. You    A game thats as perfect as this is very rare. Every little thing feels like it has been put a lot of love in and it all combines into a super immersive expierience.
    The music is out of this world! No matter where you are the music fits with that location and in the boss fights really gets you pumped up, and its absolutely beautiful.
    The combat is really addictive and feels amazing. You never get the feeling that you're not in control and it always feel that anything that happened was because how you did it and not because the game had a bug or clunky movement.
    The one bad thing for me was that I got lost alot. Some of the entrances to the place you're supposed to go aren't very noticable and you just miss it sometimes. It could be that I'm a multiplayer person and don't play alot of singleplayer so I'm not used to that stuff. Either way it didn't really affect my experience much.    … Expand
  28. BentedLeon
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Gameplay-wise game is pretty aged and isn't that innovative, but the game progress and world discovery process is involving and moderately hard for a platformer game. Difficulty-wise game is pretty forgiving and isn't hardcore at all, unless we are speaking about ONE certain area, which easily could be missed on first playthrough. Only thing making this not a perfect game is absence ofGameplay-wise game is pretty aged and isn't that innovative, but the game progress and world discovery process is involving and moderately hard for a platformer game. Difficulty-wise game is pretty forgiving and isn't hardcore at all, unless we are speaking about ONE certain area, which easily could be missed on first playthrough. Only thing making this not a perfect game is absence of in-game route management tools and annoying input eating bug/feature (not really that noticeable, only when platforming is really HARD and precise)… Expand
  29. Artitem
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Just.... Just perfect. The best game not of 2017 year, but of a whole decade.
  30. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    шикарный платформер интересный лор потрясающий визуал интересная боевая система шикарные босс файты
  31. ItsMeAGamer
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    i start to play this game just because see some rando on internet say "just go play this game, isa masterpiece", so i play it after almost a year untouched in my library. oh well, not even a regret, its my best decision to start 2021 after some terrible launch of a Game in 2020.

    this game must be the cheapest and the most expensive game, i mean its cheap at the price, and expensive    i start to play this game just because see some rando on internet say "just go play this game, isa masterpiece", so i play it after almost a year untouched in my library. oh well, not even a regret, its my best decision to start 2021 after some terrible launch of a Game in 2020.

    this game must be the cheapest and the most expensive game, i mean its cheap at the price, and expensive because the muchton of content in this game has. the level design is beautiful, ive never been to internet to search "where i need to go" while playing because it's really clear how neat they make it.

    the boss fight is imo the most important thing in this game, challenging, fun, and rewarding af. you can use any build you want base on what kind of boss you fight to make it more easier. very atmospheric, there's so many different kind of world, like a cheerful one, relaxing one, and a gloomy one. it has many interesting music theme too.

    i just hope for more challenging platforming instead just a boss fight in their next game, Silksong. white palace and path of pain is so much fun (of course it's stressful too)

    i cant believe it, im gonna say it, what an absolute 10/10.
    "a masterpiece for your wallet" - dunkey    … Expand
  32. Extremis_Review
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvanias i ever played in my entire life!
    The game is beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, the story is subtle but if you pay atention to the details and the things around the scenarios you will notice some elements that clarify the story.
    the gameplay is amazing, it's accurate and challenging but when you get the hand of it it gets a lot easier,    Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvanias i ever played in my entire life!
    The game is beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, the story is subtle but if you pay atention to the details and the things around the scenarios you will notice some elements that clarify the story.
    the gameplay is amazing, it's accurate and challenging but when you get the hand of it it gets a lot easier, the art direction of the scenarios and the enemys is just beautiful, everyithing about this game is just amazing and well done.
    One of the best games i've played in my entire life.    … Expand
  33. pexxan
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Theres very few games that i would consider tp be perfect and this is one of them.
  34. SmazenyRizek
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    his game is piece of art. I love every single moment of this game. One of the best games i ever played.
  35. VirtualRapist69
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in the genre to the point where it even might give super metroid a run for it's money
  36. Nikolay_
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Игра с интересным геймплеем и лором. С красивой стилистикой и необычайно большим количеством контента. Чтобы с уверенностью сказать, что я прошел игру на 112 процентов, понадобится не менее 90 часов, а может и больше.
  37. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    Mundo construído com maestria e gameplay muito divertida, porém a história não é muito clara, o que pode causar confusão e deixar você sem saber o que está fazendo
  38. luXtreme
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Incredible. A 9.75/10 game

    Soundtrack: 10/10 ( gorgeous) Lore: 10/10 ( rich and deep ) World and Graphics: 10/10 gorgeous, rich, extremely diversified, uncountable enemies, incredible bosses. Sublime Difficulty: 10/10 **** ass casuals not allowed in this game ( jk, but the game is in fact very very hard, but never unfair ) Gameplay: 9/10, the classic platform gameplay with dash, double    Incredible. A 9.75/10 game

    Soundtrack: 10/10 ( gorgeous)

    Lore: 10/10 ( rich and deep )

    World and Graphics: 10/10 gorgeous, rich, extremely diversified, uncountable enemies, incredible bosses. Sublime Difficulty: 10/10 **** ass casuals not allowed in this game ( jk, but the game is in fact very very hard, but never unfair )

    Gameplay: 9/10, the classic platform gameplay with dash, double jump, wall crawling. It fells very polished and fluid. There is also spells and the “Nail arts”: a different type of melee attack. Sadly I didn’t find that last one very useful since you have to charge this special attacks for a considerable amount of time, turning them almost useless and ALSO you have to keep the attack button pressed until you liberate the attack, and I don’t know about the rest of the players, but for me it is extremely hard to keep the square button on my ps4 control pressed at the same time that I do even a slightly tricky parkour. You can move around while doing it, but I find it almost impossible since moving around is not the most simple thing in places like the Coliseum of Fools for example. It just make me sad that this feature is in the game but because that most people will never really get to use it. The more different gameplay features in the game to diversify the gameplay, the better. And for me, this one was a very good opportunity threw out in the trash. You can use a special charm to significantly reduce this time, but beside the fact that you are not getting this charm until very late in the game and you still have to press the attack button all the time, there is also a lot of better charms that you can use, and you don’t want to waste one slot with this one. With lead us to another problem: I got all the charm slots and I still feeling that there is too few of them. Like, there is 40 charms in the game.. Why can I only equip like 4 or 5 at a time? I had the same feeling with Witcher 3 skills. Those games offers SO MANY possibilities for gameplay increases, and personalizations. But you still only get to use so few of them. And my last gameplay issue: the map. I am the type of player that really don’t like to get lost. I like to know what I am doing and where I am going. So more or less when I killed that soul master boss in City of Tears I started playing the game looking at a complete map on the Internet to guide myself and oh my god. I was the best thing I ever did in my life. Looking at a complete map I could finish my first run with 97% completion and 65 hours. It felt so much better knowing where I’m going. To know exactly what I’m doing, what I already did, and what I am going to do next. I DEFINITELY wouldn’t have this much fun just wandering in Hallownest until I finish the game. If you depend only on the map that the game offers you, you have basically 4 options: 1 Explore EVERY room and EVERY corner util you finally find what you are looking for and spend hundred of hours doing it ( considering that you didn’t forget it yet and if you know what you are doing in first place )

    2 just get bored of meaningless walking around and quit the game

    3 beat the game and enjoy like 50% of all the game has to offer and than quit or try another run

    4 just like me, guide yourself with a complete map and enjoy aaaaaaaaaall the content that you want

    Looking at a complete map gave me the possibility to enjoy almost ALL ( not counting dlc content ) that Hallownest has to offer. And oh my **** flying Radiance. I LOVED it. Hallownest... bruh... It is just incredible. I think that I’m not good at talking about stuff that I like, but for me, everything besides the few things that I complained here, is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT in this game    … Expand
  39. iortyh
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    хорошее метраидвание с открытым миром и увлекательным сюжетом и богатым лором
  40. JaviRuno
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania someone has created, with a great story and great controls.
  41. tommydlbass
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego con grandes personajes, gameplay, arte y escenarios. Los boss fights están muy trabajados y es muy divertido. No puedo decir nada más a parte de que es un must buy, muy recomendable para todo tipo de jugadores.
  42. Paraselene
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece of gaming and art in itself with a unique setting and fresh approach to the genre.

    If you have any interest in 2D sidescrollers, metroidvania, or want to get yourself immersed into an interesting, interconnected world full of secrets, immaculate combat/movement, sense of wonder and exploration - you owe it to yourself to play this game. 10/10, would recommend to my    A true masterpiece of gaming and art in itself with a unique setting and fresh approach to the genre.

    If you have any interest in 2D sidescrollers, metroidvania, or want to get yourself immersed into an interesting, interconnected world full of secrets, immaculate combat/movement, sense of wonder and exploration - you owe it to yourself to play this game. 10/10, would recommend to my grandchildren.    … Expand
  43. marximusss
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    An indie game with a triple A music, bosses and gameplay. An immersive story that makes you feel like the knight, discovering new places, obtaining new items really feel like progressing. If you add the beatiful landscapes and character desings, its feels like a real world with so much detail, waiting for your coming.
  44. Yiordanu
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    By far the most beautiful game I've ever played. Its storytelling, the charisma of its characters, even with the short dialogues, its setting, soundtrack, everything borders on perfection. It also achieves very entertaining gameplay, to which I might only add more weapon varieties or ways to combat since in that regard, using the same weapon throughout the game can become a bit monotonous.By far the most beautiful game I've ever played. Its storytelling, the charisma of its characters, even with the short dialogues, its setting, soundtrack, everything borders on perfection. It also achieves very entertaining gameplay, to which I might only add more weapon varieties or ways to combat since in that regard, using the same weapon throughout the game can become a bit monotonous.

    In summary, this game oozes its own personality, beauty, and above all, a love for video games from the developers. Definitely a must-play.    … Expand
  45. Yuvalito
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    My favorite game ever. at 15$ it has the best value for money out of any game I've played, including free to play ones, and don't you dare asking me how that works mathematically.
  46. doproyee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    this game is masterpiece. if i had to say something bad, it is struggling to find ways to go. very enjoyable game.
  47. agsty
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is probably the best metroidvania for me . the music is glorious, the atmosphere is very amazing , the combat is very satisfying . Sure when the beginning of this game kindda boring . That until i meet this awsome boss Mantis Lords,Hornet,NKG,PureVessel… Expand
  48. tom34
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    i have played a lot of videogames, but this one, its my favorite. the controls are SO good, its a hard game, with a great atmosphere, and an interesting history. i cant stop listening the OST, with the great work of christopher larkin. getting lost in the paths of hallownest its an exelent experience. there are various finals, a lot of bosses and challenges. my favourite game of all thei have played a lot of videogames, but this one, its my favorite. the controls are SO good, its a hard game, with a great atmosphere, and an interesting history. i cant stop listening the OST, with the great work of christopher larkin. getting lost in the paths of hallownest its an exelent experience. there are various finals, a lot of bosses and challenges. my favourite game of all the time and the best metroidvania that i have ever played… Expand
  49. Oshiri_Maeda
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2017! Might as well come back to it some time later. Wife loved watching it.
  50. SuperiorAmin
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This game is Amazing , it has good visuals , content , story , combat , exploration , and many more . whe n I first played this game , I thought is was just another normal 2d style video game , but after hours of playing this game , I just wanted to explore , to see whats next for us to explore . One more thing about this game is , is that the game is so freakin' huge , my playthrough wasThis game is Amazing , it has good visuals , content , story , combat , exploration , and many more . whe n I first played this game , I thought is was just another normal 2d style video game , but after hours of playing this game , I just wanted to explore , to see whats next for us to explore . One more thing about this game is , is that the game is so freakin' huge , my playthrough was 135 hours long , even the game wasn't 100 % , the game is HARD as f**k , so go and get it right now if you haven't played it yet ,… Expand
  51. Mokona
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Hollow knight gives you a really deep history, a huge map and possibilities, interesting NPCs, each one with their own story, all kinds of bosses and, finally, an unbelievable artistic work, where monsters, background, and music that inserts you deeply into this world. It isn't an easy game, but you can try the easier way or go hard to find all the possibilities. I think the Hollow knightHollow knight gives you a really deep history, a huge map and possibilities, interesting NPCs, each one with their own story, all kinds of bosses and, finally, an unbelievable artistic work, where monsters, background, and music that inserts you deeply into this world. It isn't an easy game, but you can try the easier way or go hard to find all the possibilities. I think the Hollow knight is a kind os perfect game because it doesn't have much ambition, just promise you a Metroidvania with a huge map, mas delivery much more than that.… Expand
  52. LordZeppelin
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Просто лучшее в своем жанре! Все здесь проработано на 100% - геймплей, управление, локации, лор.
  53. 3301
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Just waiting for Silksong to give it a 10.
    I have nothing to say,just play it!!!
  54. marcuskaktus
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games. This game is just great, music, locations and so much more. if you like hard platformers you have to play it!
  55. jferrety
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    The best and most addictive metroidvania! After Castlevania Symphony of the Night.
  56. nicksiciliano
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    A Metroidvania with mechanics reminiscent of Dark Souls and superb two-dimensional fluidity
  57. Nunesnn
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    lindo, a melhor experiencia que já tive com jogos. Tudo é tão bem feito, as músicas, a jogabilidade, os gráficos feitos a mão, a história escondida que te encoraja a explorar o mapa para encontrar segredos...
  58. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    A hard nut to crack with lots of love in care in every corner. The locations, music, npc everything is crafted well and is very memorable. The difficulty is very high and there arent many "builds" as in traditional DS but its all worth the pain.
  59. GiulioGC
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    .....................................................................bel gioco
  60. Marco_1UP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado la hostia lo mejor del mundo es genial… Expand
  61. Oreshulya
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая, уникальная и самобытная игра. В лучших традициях серии Солс, даже название игры отсылает к творениям Миядзаки. Сложный, запутанный лор, шикарная атмосфера, хорошая графика как для инди-платформера, разносторонняя боёвка, прокачка, интересные персонажи - в общем, присутствует абсолютно всё, 10 из 10, без вариантов. Очень жду Силксонга, уверен, сделают еще лучше, учитывая, какойПотрясающая, уникальная и самобытная игра. В лучших традициях серии Солс, даже название игры отсылает к творениям Миядзаки. Сложный, запутанный лор, шикарная атмосфера, хорошая графика как для инди-платформера, разносторонняя боёвка, прокачка, интересные персонажи - в общем, присутствует абсолютно всё, 10 из 10, без вариантов. Очень жду Силксонга, уверен, сделают еще лучше, учитывая, какой успех был у первой части.… Expand
  62. popbob
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    I only wish i had a phisical coppy this game is that good i might buy it again for switch
  63. Daiyusha
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    The best Metroidvania experience i had since Symphony of the Night. The dark atmosphere
    reminiscent of the Soulsborne games; the "draw your own conclusions from the environment and dialogues" type of story telling; the basic but very functional combat; the well-done hand drawn art, the GORGEOUS soundtrack; and the passion that Team Cherry put into making this game, all comes together in    The best Metroidvania experience i had since Symphony of the Night. The dark atmosphere
    reminiscent of the Soulsborne games; the "draw your own conclusions from the environment and dialogues" type of story telling; the basic but very functional combat; the well-done hand drawn art, the GORGEOUS soundtrack; and the passion that Team Cherry put into making this game, all comes together in making this game the masterpiece it is. All metroidvania fans (and even non fans) should experience hollow knight    … Expand
  64. ErayTellezi
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    Oyunun hakkını veremedim. Hızlıca bitirmeye çalıştığım için hem hikayesini (Sonradan araştırdığıma göre epey geniş bir lore'u varmış) takip edemedim hem de her yeri keşfedemedim. Zaten ben metroidvania oyun türünü çok sevmiyorum. Bir yeri geçmek için ebesinin nikahından bir skill bulman gerekiyor. Sonra geri dönüp o yerleri geçmen gerekiyor vesaire. Böyle birçok skill ve yer var. Bir de buOyunun hakkını veremedim. Hızlıca bitirmeye çalıştığım için hem hikayesini (Sonradan araştırdığıma göre epey geniş bir lore'u varmış) takip edemedim hem de her yeri keşfedemedim. Zaten ben metroidvania oyun türünü çok sevmiyorum. Bir yeri geçmek için ebesinin nikahından bir skill bulman gerekiyor. Sonra geri dönüp o yerleri geçmen gerekiyor vesaire. Böyle birçok skill ve yer var. Bir de bu oyun souls like olunca iyice çileye dönüştü benim için. Hemen bitirmeye çalışmamın nedeni bu sanırım. Sevdiğim oyunlarda her yere girip çıkmayı severim. Ancak bu 2d aksiyon platform oyunları için geçerli değil. Çünkü aynı yerleri sık sık dolaşmanız gerekiyor. E gittiğin yollar klasik açık dünya oyunları gibi güvenli değil. Her yer tehlikeli. Aynı üçük can sıkıcı yaratıkları kesmen, aynı dikenli çukurlardan atlaman gerekiyor.

    Sonuç olarak keşfetmeyi ve zorlanmayı seven oyuncular için en iyi seçeneklerden birisi. Bana uygun olmamasına rağmen sevdim ama herkes gibi ayılıp bayılamadım maalesef. Çok benzer tarzdaki Ori and the Will of the Wisps'i çok sevmiştim.

    Not: Bazı yerlere girmek için gerekli skilleri bulmak gibi şeyler için youtube kullanmadan bitirmek imkansız.    … Expand
  65. Bodislav
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    Atmospheric .
  66. Wizzardlord
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    No hay que decir mucho, es un juegazo que para lo poco que aparenta es mucho lo que entrega y la experiencia es más única que las aventuras de muchos otros juegos como los GTA o algunos zeldas
  67. Xrayplayer
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    One of the best metroidvania games I've ever played, the gameplay is near perfection with nice and fun abilities and great platforming and engaging combat and challenges but enjoyable boss fight with great exploration and world building, the game can be a bit frustrating for new players with the need of buying various parts of the map and buying a map of each area but overall it's anOne of the best metroidvania games I've ever played, the gameplay is near perfection with nice and fun abilities and great platforming and engaging combat and challenges but enjoyable boss fight with great exploration and world building, the game can be a bit frustrating for new players with the need of buying various parts of the map and buying a map of each area but overall it's an excellent experience.… Expand
  68. Revon
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    Un juego increíble. Para mi solo por debajo de Ori. Muy orientado a la exploración del escenario. Es un gusto pasearse por ese mundo oscuro y arrebatadoramente bello. Sin duda una obra Maestra.
  69. DamageMaximo
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania ever made.
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece of a game and a true classic which should be one of the icons for Indie games as a whole.
    Gameplay is the best I've even experienced, the controls are fluid, instant and responsive, every move happens at the moment you expect it to happen when pressing the button, while also having tons of gimmicks which enhance    Probably the best metroidvania ever made.
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece of a game and a true classic which should be one of the icons for Indie games as a whole.

    Gameplay is the best I've even experienced, the controls are fluid, instant and responsive, every move happens at the moment you expect it to happen when pressing the button, while also having tons of gimmicks which enhance the experience completely.

    Art style is pretty impressive with well done and well executed hand-drawn animations in beautiful and alive sections filled with life, moving creatures and vegetation, and creepy and morbid sections filled with the scary feeling of the unknown and the tragedy of Hallownest being constantly reminded at you through subtle and not so subtle hints, the orange zombie-ish glow in the eyes of every infected bug and the dead and infected corpses of other bugs scattered through the entire land.
    The animation fits the gameplay well, while the controls are instant and responsive, the animation suits it making it absurdly satisfying to fight bosses and enemies, while not being as beautiful and the art style of other metroidvanias like Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps, the sequel shows signs of an upgraded and more detailed art style which can make the world feel even more lively.

    The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful, and enhances the immersion and understanding of the world around you in beautiful ways, while also having a well done sound design capable of working together with the soundtrack to make each area feel unique and memorable.

    The story is not brought to you instantly in a silver platter, while, yes, you experience the rest of Hallownest's story while playing the game, the past is filled with lore and story which are scattered throughout small subtle hints in various places and secrets of Hallownest, considering how replayable the game is you can find yourself walking though previous areas in the game and finding a new secret or a piece of lore you didn't see or couldn't reach before, making exploring pretty rewarding, the awesome immersive ambience can help you not get bored if you can't find any for too long, which will probably not happen frequently since there are secrets left and right.

    The main game itself is kinda difficult but if you're a dedicated player you can complete it without any huge problems, you can die twice or thrice, in a boss fight and beat it, or you can die 10 times and beat it. or you can not die at all, the real challenge begins when you have already completed the whole game and can enter a new area in which you can fight organized boss-rushes or fight a single boss you have already defeated at anytime you want, most players can't go through all the challenges in this area.

    A complete playthrough completing 112% of the game can take up to 60 hours or even up to 100+ hours of playtime, all for 15 dollars, pretty unfair price, but not for the player, and yes for the developers.

    The community is pretty awesome and not toxic which is not that surprising considering how underwhelmingly popular the game is, allowing for most of the community being made of mostly dedicated and nice people.
    You can even install mods to play the game in other ways, the community created a mod support for the game in which you can play the game with custom skins (you can create your own skins and import them in for private use), play with different mechanics, play multiplayer online with your friends and even use a randomizer to have a completely different experience every playthrough.

    10/10 You can recommend it to your gamer friends so you can all have a lot of fun.    … Expand
  70. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    I'm just a little knight.

    Some Thoughts About the Game 'Hollow Knight' is a game that really needs to be mastered. Especially the additional packages of the game require a serious effort. At some points, it's hard not to think that the developer team has designed these packs for their very loyal players. There is not much to say about the general atmosphere and mechanics of the game    I'm just a little knight.

    Some Thoughts About the Game

    'Hollow Knight' is a game that really needs to be mastered. Especially the additional packages of the game require a serious effort. At some points, it's hard not to think that the developer team has designed these packs for their very loyal players. There is not much to say about the general atmosphere and mechanics of the game because it is a game and can only be understood by experience. I'm looking forward to the second game, but I hope some mistakes made in the first game are not made. Especially in the expansion packs, the second versions of some characters deal double damage and we have to pass them just to see a few new dialogues. In my opinion, this is a very cheap way to prolong the game. Because even if you beat it after a while, you realize that you want to pass that damn place rather than enjoy it. Just so that it ends as soon as possible. The main form of the game is designed to appeal to most players at every point, which is a good thing. Despite all these, 'Hollow Knight' was a game that I really liked, I hope 'Silksong' will be released with Turkish language support. I have no doubts about the overall quality of the game, frankly, I'm sure it will be a pretty solid game.    … Expand
  71. Zlobrak
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. It's definitely one of the best indie games out there. Great atmosphere, music and gameplay.
  72. xcylo
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is an absolute must for any gamer's library. The hand-drawn art style is really something to behold, and it includes one of the greatest soundtracks in gaming. It's cute, charming, haunting, and often scary as you struggle through hallownest and the many powerful threats it contains. I was never huge on platformers or metroidvanias before this game, but it does all of theseHollow Knight is an absolute must for any gamer's library. The hand-drawn art style is really something to behold, and it includes one of the greatest soundtracks in gaming. It's cute, charming, haunting, and often scary as you struggle through hallownest and the many powerful threats it contains. I was never huge on platformers or metroidvanias before this game, but it does all of these things so well that you wouldn't know it's the first full game from a group who had spent years placing last at game-jams before putting out this absolute triumph of gameplay, storytelling and atmosphere. Fifty hours had come and gone without me ever noticing or becoming bored of the experience. Frankly, this is one of those types of games many people live and breathe and for good reason. The world is beautiful and it's a pleasure to explore, and the many tough but fair bosses are not only an incredibly fun challenge for veteran players, but also function as a great entry point for anyone looking to get into more hardcore experiences. This groundbreaking achievement in indie game design deserves your attention and the attention of everyone you know.… Expand
  73. fukuroh
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Really well made and enjoyable game.
    Soundtrack is made pretty well.
    Boss fights are really wellmade.
    Nothing to say about it.
  74. JoelArpal
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Best game i played this year. I'm not a big metroidvania player, but this is definitely the best i ever played.
  75. QAOSbringer
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    It adapts the Metroidvania style with its own dark and and twisted way. It is obvious that developers care about every detail, from the art style to the story telling methods. The only disadvantage is that it can be hard and painful to pass the beginning stage. After that, game helps you in many ways to make itself easier. I am amazed that they even think about dusts falling when we jumpIt adapts the Metroidvania style with its own dark and and twisted way. It is obvious that developers care about every detail, from the art style to the story telling methods. The only disadvantage is that it can be hard and painful to pass the beginning stage. After that, game helps you in many ways to make itself easier. I am amazed that they even think about dusts falling when we jump on platforms. They really cared about the smallest details.

    9: Must play - One of the best games of the year it came out.    … Expand
  76. MrAfk
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a gonna cut this short just going to tell the good sides and bad sides
    good sides :
    -challanging platformer
    -fun combat
    -amazing bosses
    -beautiful story
    -good musics
    -so many content
    -and almost perfect dlcs
    bad sides :
    -radiant markoth gives me an heart attack
    (Seriously this dudes so unfair basiccly drains your soul in your body)
    -some of the charms are useless in like every way
    -yes there is a final boss but I prefer pale king for the final boss not radience even if its not going to be the final boss I dknt care I just want to fight with him so bad
    yea thats it    … Expand
  77. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    The best metroidvania experience you can find out in the market. It is perfect in every single way. Must play.
  78. Emerald3ME
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    A fantastic evolution of the metroidvania genre. Whilst the combat, movement, boss design, and ability progression are undeniably fantastic. I often found the most enjoyable moments about the game where just exploring the world alongside filling in the unventured areas of my map.
  79. DanielTerp
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    THE GAME: HOLLOW KNIGHT IS A FANTASTIC METROIDVANIA WITH CHALLINGING PLATFORMING AND HARD BOSSES THAT MAKES YOU FELL FORFILLED AFTER KILLING THEM. YOU CAN PLAY THIS GAME OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THE GAME ALSO HAVE MORE THAN ONE ENDING AND 2 FREE DLC'S. THE LORE: THE LORE IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND BUT IF YOU DIG DEEP YOU CAN FIND IT. ITS A HARD TO FOLLOW STORY WITH A LOT OF LOOSE ENDS BUT IF YOUTHE GAME: HOLLOW KNIGHT IS A FANTASTIC METROIDVANIA WITH CHALLINGING PLATFORMING AND HARD BOSSES THAT MAKES YOU FELL FORFILLED AFTER KILLING THEM. YOU CAN PLAY THIS GAME OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THE GAME ALSO HAVE MORE THAN ONE ENDING AND 2 FREE DLC'S. THE LORE: THE LORE IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND BUT IF YOU DIG DEEP YOU CAN FIND IT. ITS A HARD TO FOLLOW STORY WITH A LOT OF LOOSE ENDS BUT IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE OF THE LORE JUST SEARCH FOR IT ON THE INTERNETTE OR TRY TO FIND IT YOU'RE SELF. THE ART STYLE: THE ART STYLE IS AMAZING ITS BEAUTIFUL AND I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT MY SELF. THE MUSIC: THE MUSIC CAN BE SO CALMING AND SOTHING AND THE NEXT SECOND BE REALLY INTENSE SAD THEN HAPPY. I REALLY CAN'T EXPLAIN IT. SUMMARY: GAME:10/10. MUSIC. 10/10 STORY: 9/10. ART STYLE: 10/10. REPLAY ABILITY: 10/10.… Expand
  80. SPOtt567
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    Very atmospheric cute kind game but nonetheless hardcore,As for me the best in its genre!
  81. Nil242728
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are no words on this Earth that can describe how much I love this game! To keep myself from making an Essay I'll be splitting this into pros and cons.

    Pros:
    - One of the best Roster of Video game bosses I have seen. Both ranging from easy to difficult
    - Wonderful Soundtrack composed and performed by Christopher Larkin
    - Amazing and Huge HAND DRAWN world with environments ranging from calming nature areas to dark and claustrophobic caves.
    - Simple yet hard to master combat. ( Like Pogoing for example)
    - Rewards Explorers
    - Is incredibly underpriced. This 20-40 hour game (60- 120 hours depending if you're a completionist or not. Is currently on Sale for less than 6 pound.
    - For Masochists like me out there within Gods home area, you can challange the pantheons and fight against harder versions of bosses you have already beaten.
    - You will get a basic story of the game but to get the full story you need to interact with NPCS, enviroment and items within the game which almost all go back to the Pale King. i recommend watching the youtuber Mossbag for the lore of the game.

    Depending on the Player:
    - Until you reach Resting Grounds, There is no objective within the game. This could appeal to some but also be a turn off for others

    Cons:
    -The game starts off slow until you get the dash ability. Luckily you will get it within the first two hours however that doesn't change the fact that it is slow and boring.
    -This game is not casual friendly to completionists. I personally enjoyed the difficulty of this game but for others this would be annoying as it blocks of major parts of the game like one of the endings. This ending is achieved by beating the 5th Pantheon which involves you having to fight all the bosses in the game back to back.    … Expand
  82. Catarina_nahul
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Español:

    Por lo que estuve jugando (no es mucho) me gustó bastante, la jugabilidad, los gráficos son muy buenos (para mi) y en ningún momento lo sentí injusto y cada vez que moría me daban ganas de seguir jugando. Talvez cuando juegue mas tiempo el juego cambie mi opinión. pero por ahora está bastante bien. English For what I was playing (not much) I liked it a lot, the gameplay,    Español:

    Por lo que estuve jugando (no es mucho) me gustó bastante, la jugabilidad, los gráficos son muy buenos (para mi) y en ningún momento lo sentí injusto y cada vez que moría me daban ganas de seguir jugando. Talvez cuando juegue mas tiempo el juego cambie mi opinión. pero por ahora está bastante bien.

    English

    For what I was playing (not much) I liked it a lot, the gameplay, the graphics are very good (for me) and at no time did I feel unfair and every time I died it made me want to continue playing. Maybe when I play longer the game will change my opinion. but for now it's pretty good.    … Expand
  83. Oliverski
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Bro, this game, it's like, totes ma goats wicked coolio. I absolutely love everything about this game.
  84. mazayimmortal
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Шикарно, круто, супер, бомба, отлично, великолепно, прекрасно
  85. Bobertokk
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    El juego al principio es lento, pero si sigues y sigues lega un punto en el que nada es tedioso, ni siquiera la sombra que aparece cuando mueres, solo es una mecánica mas. El diseño de niveles es esplendido, y casi todo esta ahí por alguna razón, los obstáculos que te permiten hacer un salto a veces sirven, su diseño de niveles es increíble, en especial teniendo en cuenta que es un Indie yEl juego al principio es lento, pero si sigues y sigues lega un punto en el que nada es tedioso, ni siquiera la sombra que aparece cuando mueres, solo es una mecánica mas. El diseño de niveles es esplendido, y casi todo esta ahí por alguna razón, los obstáculos que te permiten hacer un salto a veces sirven, su diseño de niveles es increíble, en especial teniendo en cuenta que es un Indie y que tiene gráficos hechos a mano, que para estar hechos así tienen un nivel de detalle increíble, Hollow Knight es un juego increíble, de los mejores metroidvanias que se han hecho en la historia, y de lejos el mejor de los últimos 10 años. Su historia esta incompleta, pero se pueden unir algunas partes. Los bosses son difíciles, pero eso solo aumenta la satisfacción de vencerlos. 10/10, perfecto.… Expand
  86. cmp
    Mar 18, 2021
    8
    Es bastante bonito y los personajes son muy originales pero es muy dificil y largo. Necesitas paciencia, mucha paciencia y practicar mucho.
  87. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    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 and the music... there really are no words. The story is interesting and philosophical, although it does require you use your imagination.
  88. yertre
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    I mean, it's Hollow Knight. What hasn't been said about this game?

    I think it would be better to list my nitpicks and criticisms about this game, because despite my 10/10 score, this game isn't perfect. I give it a 10 because it's one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had, not because it has no faults. First of all, the difficulty curve is a bit weird. The game is very open    I mean, it's Hollow Knight. What hasn't been said about this game?

    I think it would be better to list my nitpicks and criticisms about this game, because despite my 10/10 score, this game isn't perfect. I give it a 10 because it's one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had, not because it has no faults.

    First of all, the difficulty curve is a bit weird. The game is very open ended and interconnected which is great, but it means the difficulty is all over the place. The game is hard. Quite a lot harder than the souls games, but the weird thing is that the first 2 areas are too easy, and then the game suddenly knocks you into one of the most painful areas in the game (Deepnest) and a similarly painful bossfight (Watcher knights). You don't have to beat it just yet, but it's a boss that requires you to git gud to a insane degree. Many other bosses have a similar problem, where they attack you so fast
    and give you so little opportunity to heal that it can be overwhelming. On the other hand, some bosses are pushovers, which is fine, but the difference in difficulty is insane.

    Also, some of the true endgame content is comically difficult. The platforming is manageable, but some of the bosses are way too difficult for most people (specifically the game's true true final boss, which is unbelievably tough, and probably in the 5 hardest bosses of the decade.)

    I still have yet to get the super secret ending, because no matter how good you are at games, hollow knight will push you to your limits eventually, and you may have to strain a LOT to break that limit. But that's ok, because you can always get better at the game. And that means a lot, even if I can't finish the final pantheon of the game.

    Get this game.    … Expand
  89. Schmugi
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    this game has many b u g s
    and it's really good
    /╲/( ͡☉ ͜ʖ ͡☉)/╱
    ( ͡º˵◞ل͟◟ ͡º˵)
  90. KevLooney
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    I had to remedy the controls. I switched the jump key to the up arrow to coincide with the other movement keys. It would have been a 7/10 otherwise. The gameplay is simple enough.
  91. spacerboi
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. There’s so much content it’s almost ridiculous. Excuse me for this comparison but it really is a Dark Souls like experience in 2D fashion. It’s hard but rewarding, sad but hopeful. The bigger story is subtle and you have to interpret a bit but that’s what makes it so intriguing for me. And oh god the music is out of this world. No really, the City of Tears‘This game is a masterpiece. There’s so much content it’s almost ridiculous. Excuse me for this comparison but it really is a Dark Souls like experience in 2D fashion. It’s hard but rewarding, sad but hopeful. The bigger story is subtle and you have to interpret a bit but that’s what makes it so intriguing for me. And oh god the music is out of this world. No really, the City of Tears‘ theme ist stuck in my head and I‘m completely fine by it! As this is a metroidvania game it’s evolving in a beautiful manner. Even though the first 3ish hours are starting out slow, after that you can explore the world in your own pace. So all in all, all these wonderfully combined elements (including the cartoonish artstyle and the variety in the locations) make for an amazing game. Do yourself a favour and buy this game for a ridiculously low price at max. 15$.… Expand
  92. Tuniax
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight was a special experience for me, the lore can go deeper if you want it deep. Of course, if you're not into lore, you can ignore it completely without missing out on the story. The gameplay feels extremely good and it feels like everything was perfected and optimized for the best gameplay (which it was). Even though I often had the problem where I didn't know where I was goingHollow Knight was a special experience for me, the lore can go deeper if you want it deep. Of course, if you're not into lore, you can ignore it completely without missing out on the story. The gameplay feels extremely good and it feels like everything was perfected and optimized for the best gameplay (which it was). Even though I often had the problem where I didn't know where I was going I had a lot of fun with the game, I also think that it was more a problem of mine and not the game. It's not an easy game, especially the boss fights can be extremely difficult and have driven me up the wall more than once, but the feeling when you've made it is priceless. There is a lot to explore and discover and there are many places that have something magical about them. The areas have triggered different feelings in me. There are creepy, sad, funny, cute and particularly interesting areas, although each area is interesting in its own way. I don't have the game at 100% yet, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what else the game has to offer. As for the DLCs, all of the DLCs are free and are more of a content expansion. This does not mean that the game is unfinished, but they are rather extra boss fights, etc. which I personally find very fair and sympathetic. I am looking forward to Hollow Knight: Silksong and can recommend Hollow Knight to everyone.… Expand
  93. LeFlatBear123
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    buy the game...........................................................................................
  94. mkatn
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Amazing. I got AA | AE and I don't regret the time spent ( like 300 hours )
  95. ToddHoward69
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of all time! It has everything:
    ✔Awesome plot, I can not enough about the lore (without spoilers at least)
    ✔A great fighting system which makes the game interesting and rewards very skilled players ✔Superb music ✔Beautiful graphics ✔Each area feels unique and has a unique vibe ✔Great characters The plot, the characters and the areas make up for an immersive    One of the best games of all time! It has everything:
    ✔Awesome plot, I can not enough about the lore (without spoilers at least)
    ✔A great fighting system which makes the game interesting and rewards very skilled players
    ✔Superb music
    ✔Beautiful graphics
    ✔Each area feels unique and has a unique vibe
    ✔Great characters

    The plot, the characters and the areas make up for an immersive experience which gave me a great time for the entire game. I did not get bored for a second while playing this game and I even had moments of total focus because the plot is that good. Hollow knight is a challenging game at times but not too hard. Moreover there are various difficult challenges and difficult achievements to go for if one wishes to.    … Expand
  96. Woomyman9000
    May 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best Metroidvanias I've ever played. There's some quirks, like the input lag that makes the game unplayable with a controller sometimes, and there's a boss fight in Kingdom's Edge that destroys my FPS because of the particles… Expand
  97. Mezu5
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    + Combat is great and fast paced
    + The world is well designed and non-repetitive
    - Soulslike mechanics go against non ecclectic exploration that is somewhat important to metroidvania games - The map can be very unclear/unhelpful and sometimes misleading - The layout of the world is pretty weird - big things are hidden, there's no sense of what's important and what's not or whether    + Combat is great and fast paced
    + The world is well designed and non-repetitive

    - Soulslike mechanics go against non ecclectic exploration that is somewhat important to metroidvania games
    - The map can be very unclear/unhelpful and sometimes misleading
    - The layout of the world is pretty weird - big things are hidden, there's no sense of what's important and what's not or whether you're progressing
    - There's a limit to how big a metroidvania world can be for me, and Hollow Knight has found it. The game's ridiculously good value, but also the most overwhelming in its genre that I've played.    … Expand
  98. Grim__
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This game is very good. The controls are solid and the game is very fun.t Play it.
  99. oscarevely
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    The fact that this game only has an 87 for PC on this stupid website is an absolute travesty. Now, I may be biased, because this is unequivocally my favorite game of all time, but I think anyone can objectively say that it is certainly the best metroidvania of the past decade and probably of all time. I would go so far to say that you can objectively place Hollow Knight as in the top tenThe fact that this game only has an 87 for PC on this stupid website is an absolute travesty. Now, I may be biased, because this is unequivocally my favorite game of all time, but I think anyone can objectively say that it is certainly the best metroidvania of the past decade and probably of all time. I would go so far to say that you can objectively place Hollow Knight as in the top ten games of the decade, right up there with BOTW, Undertale, Odyssey, ect. The only complaint I could ever have about this game is that eventually you will just run out of stuff to do. Buy this game for the immersion it induces, combat tuned to literal perfection, stunning art, and especially the BRILLIANT lore, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  100. Uncubo0y
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect, i am not used to hard games but i just learned along the way, but the difficulty makes the game also funnier for me i don't like games that are way to easy and some that era way to hard, this game it's just perfect. Other good thing are the environments each one it's special in their own way, also the map is gigantic and i loved exploring them, there's hidden NPCs andThis game is perfect, i am not used to hard games but i just learned along the way, but the difficulty makes the game also funnier for me i don't like games that are way to easy and some that era way to hard, this game it's just perfect. Other good thing are the environments each one it's special in their own way, also the map is gigantic and i loved exploring them, there's hidden NPCs and the ones that the game shows you are all colourful and charming. Im in love with this game and i have played over 100 hours and im still not bored… Expand
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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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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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