Hollow Knight

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  1. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    This game is really good. But it's not perfect. Might I even say, it's a bit overrated? The main problem I have with this game is how directionless you feel while exploring. Some people like the feeling of being utterly lost. I don't like how the game fails to give you sufficient motivation for huge chunks of the play time. You don't even know what your goal is for a good 4--6 hours, andThis game is really good. But it's not perfect. Might I even say, it's a bit overrated? The main problem I have with this game is how directionless you feel while exploring. Some people like the feeling of being utterly lost. I don't like how the game fails to give you sufficient motivation for huge chunks of the play time. You don't even know what your goal is for a good 4--6 hours, and even once the goal is revealed to you, the actual way there is not well indicated. The game actually has a really interesting lore and story, but you aren't privy to that knowledge until you've almost finished your first playthrough. This makes the endgame even more fun than in your standard Metroidvainia, but it leaves your first playthrough with a lot to be desired. Another problem is your movement. You get THREE basic movement upgrades above walking and jumping. This means the platforming falls by the wayside; it never gets good. The deep combat is instead the focus, while is great, don't get me wrong, but when enemies become easy and their rewards become minimal, it's revealed how boring traversal is. My final issue with the game is the area design. At least four different areas have the same 'barren, black rock' aesthetic and the music doesn't do a good job of distinguishing them either.
    After all that, you wander why I gave this an 8/10. It's because, other than my main issues and some rather petty nitpicks, everything is amazing. When the music actually decides to pick up, it picks up hard. The combat mechanics, coupled with the variety of enemies, is always challenging and engaging. As previously stated, the lore and story is really good when it gets going and will keep you hooked even after the credits have rolled for each of the five separate endings. The character enemy, and (some of) the area designs are well done as well. This game deserves most of the praise it has received, but be aware that it is not the genre defining perfection that it often cited as.    … Expand
  2. LuxrayLloyd
    May 3, 2021
    10
    A 10/10 PERFECT game, it excels in everything it does. Combat: 10/10, Platforming 10/10, Lore: 100/10. Simple AMAZING! Beautiful!
  3. Grize
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Hollow knight is like Mario meeting dark souls. Both in story and feel. But Hollow knight is not as dark and is a lot more child friendly. The 2d game looks stunning and the story is just how I like it mysterious but understandable. The boss fights are amazing and the slow but steady area progression and exploration make it worth it. The Art is a masterpiece and I could just endlessly lookHollow knight is like Mario meeting dark souls. Both in story and feel. But Hollow knight is not as dark and is a lot more child friendly. The 2d game looks stunning and the story is just how I like it mysterious but understandable. The boss fights are amazing and the slow but steady area progression and exploration make it worth it. The Art is a masterpiece and I could just endlessly look at the game sometimes even just stop moving and watch and admire the art. The music is basic but that does not make it bad. In fact, Mantis lord OST is one of the best boss fight music in gaming. It fits perfectly.
    The developers really know how to hit the feeling depending on what they want you to feel. And thx to that I could really lose myself in the game and just play for hours    … Expand
  4. sse85
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Невероятно душевная и атмосферная игра. Музыка просто выше всяких похвал. Для любителей метроидваний здесь просто море контента и секретов.
  5. TheEntertainer
    May 10, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight was my first PC game and to this day is one of my favorite games of all time. You start out the game knowing nothing, not even the controls (although they're easy to learn so it's not really a problem). The more you play the game, the more you uncover and discover, and the more you go "ohhhhhh that's what that is." The soundtrack is beautiful. Every song in the game isHollow Knight was my first PC game and to this day is one of my favorite games of all time. You start out the game knowing nothing, not even the controls (although they're easy to learn so it's not really a problem). The more you play the game, the more you uncover and discover, and the more you go "ohhhhhh that's what that is." The soundtrack is beautiful. Every song in the game is completely unique, and sounds amazing. Hollow Knight is the only game I've ever played where I like EVERY SINGLE SONG. The art is beautiful. It's hard to believe that one person drew the art for this entire game. It really captures the feel of Hallownest. The story is really deep and well made, the gameplay is extremely creative and fun. Hollow Knight has the story of an rpg, the gameplay of a platformer, and the style of all the emotions of a metroidvania. The game is massively cheap, massively long, and massively fun. The only reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10, is because it's DIFFICULT AS HECK.… Expand
  6. Nickight
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, both in terms of art, gameplay, history, bosses and its incredible world.
  7. Atecno
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing world of bugs. Simple but complex set of characters, atmosphere, and story. OST IS A BOP. I worship this game a lot.
  8. maxiepuxie
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight attracted attention of gamers, with its likeliness to Dark Souls and unique content. Thanks to charity campaign started in Kickstarter by Teamcherry, the company by reaching its aim, they started to work on this amazing game. You can think that they make this game with a lot of person, but 3 friend made this game.Generally, awesome games made by a few person; and very badHollow Knight attracted attention of gamers, with its likeliness to Dark Souls and unique content. Thanks to charity campaign started in Kickstarter by Teamcherry, the company by reaching its aim, they started to work on this amazing game. You can think that they make this game with a lot of person, but 3 friend made this game.Generally, awesome games made by a few person; and very bad games made by a lot of person.

    The most attraction feature of this game to me, was charm system. İts similar to rune system in the some games. There is dozens varities Charms in the game. While some Charms are attribute to you defend and attack damage, some ones are boosting your mobility on the map. In fact this Charms very important for boss fights because they have stragelic weight on the boss. If you die to a boss over and over again, you should change your combosition of your charms. Believe me appropriate combosition of charm will make the boss much easier.

    Another feature doing Hollow Knight unique, is, discovering new places. There is so much place to discover that discovering all of them, take 50 hours. The game doesnt give you the boss, it want you to discover it. I played game 20 hours and the bosses i killed is at most 20 but there is 30 boss and varitie of enemies than 140. It tooks 1 years discovering of these enemies and bosses. Maybe a boss that never discovered, wandering around map; who knows right?

    As you progress in the game you earn new features and thanks to them you can reach new places in the map. Anyway, Metroidvania means that. And the Hollow Knight is mixing this genre and souls-like, very nicely. In fact as well as earning new feature, you earn new friends too and these friends earning you a lot of things. That is, try to enter that houses because you can run into a friend who will change your progress dramatically.

    In order to uprade your health, you must collect mask parts in the map. While some parts waiting you in mysterious place, other parts guarding by bosses. That is, collecting mask parts is really hard, which the purpose in the game is accomplish to hard because there is no easy thing at all. In fact, you can upgrade your nail too. Of course if you accomplish to find the blacksmith.

    Hollow Knight doesnt tell you anything about what have to do. You must discover every thing alone. If you are curious, you can finish the game very easly. But if you just focus on the finishing game, it can be really hard for you.

    The game is like Dark Souls series in terms of not with its hardship and opening shortcuts, but also story telling. As you progress in the game, you can feel as if you play Dark Souls; because the game has a intense atmosphere like in the Dark Souls. The game always whip your curiosity.

    Generally in Metroidvania games, places you went is open automatically on the map, but in this game they not. İnstance, first time you entering Fog Canyon and you want to see that place on your map; then you must find the mapper with name Cornifer. Finding this mapper is quite easy. If you see piece of paper, and you hear that; congrulations you found Cornifer the mapper.

    The combat was really good, and hard as well. In the beginnings game can be really annoying, but after a few hours you start to feel the game. You want to discover, run into a boss, earn new abilities and above all you want to upgrade your character, in order to go more deeps and test your power.

    The Vocazalition and sound effects in the game are take you to another world.

    youtube:maxiepuxie    … Expand
  9. Dios_18
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    El mejor metroidvania del mundo, ir descubriendo el mapa, perderte, enfrentarte a jefes increíbles y mucho mas en este juego que me compraría otra vez sin dudarlo y que le metí unas 120 horas.
    Si estas dudando, cómpralo además es barato.
  10. Burzyk
    May 11, 2023
    9
    What a game it was! Hard, but fair. Dark, but beautiful! Amazing addition to Xbox Game Pass + 120 FPS and Hz mode looks incredible!
  11. Rudey21
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
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  12. CEMIGRIMM
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    многие игры основываются на чем то определенном,или вкладывают все силы в дизайн,или в музыку, в сюжет,возможно в систему файтинга ,Hollow Knight переплюнули всех и сделали каждый параметр на высшем уровне,выжали все, идеально ограненый алмаз,за сюжетом которого можно посмотреть много видео,на счет файтинга у тебя очень удобное управление,даже без каких либо способностей можно пройтимногие игры основываются на чем то определенном,или вкладывают все силы в дизайн,или в музыку, в сюжет,возможно в систему файтинга ,Hollow Knight переплюнули всех и сделали каждый параметр на высшем уровне,выжали все, идеально ограненый алмаз,за сюжетом которого можно посмотреть много видео,на счет файтинга у тебя очень удобное управление,даже без каких либо способностей можно пройти любого босса,в док-во посмотрите любой спидран,более того чтобы повторить все мувы спидранера нужно потратить всего лишь пару попыток ,все просто.Каждая последующая способность твои движения просто упрощает,на счет амулетов они всех цветов,для магии,здоровья,ближнего боя,передвижения,щиты,больше всего нравится что амулеты не просто сухо сконструированы для простого улучшения твоих способностей ,они тоже имеют свою атмосферу ,каждый амулет по своему называется,и выглядит в зависимости от того где ты его раздобыл,насчет боссов и мобов,можно пройти с 1 попытки каждого если ты достаточно скилловый,если же нет то спокойно как в дарк солсе можно выучить механику,она не сложная,достаточно запомнить 3-4 атаки босса,за пару попыток и все,ты становишься гением не оставляющим ему и шансов,а самое удивительное что все дополнения бесплатные! дополнение с гриммом очень атмосферное,харизма ,сочетании красного и черного мм,а дополнение годмастер добавило много лора,и ты даже за это не платишь,это обалденно,игра как по мне дешевая,она достойна большего , я уважаю компанию team cherry,они поставили цену чтобы бы их труды просто окупились,ни больше не меньше, я уверен за созданием дополнений они сидели недели,возможно месяцы,а ты это получил бесплатно,просто штооо,что кушают чем они аренду оплачивают, гео?… Expand
  13. mat_b
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
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  14. Vaxzan
    Jul 19, 2021
    8
    The second Metroidvania I’ve played, after Ori and the Will of Wisps on Xbox. I enjoyed Hollow Knight a lot but do prefer Ori.

    Gameplay Hollow Knight has some really well-polished gameplay. It involves platforming and 2d side-scrolling type combat which feels great and well-controlled. The character hits well and I have no issues with the manner in which it works. As you progress in    The second Metroidvania I’ve played, after Ori and the Will of Wisps on Xbox. I enjoyed Hollow Knight a lot but do prefer Ori.

    Gameplay

    Hollow Knight has some really well-polished gameplay. It involves platforming and 2d side-scrolling type combat which feels great and well-controlled. The character hits well and I have no issues with the manner in which it works. As you progress in the game you unlock further movement abilities to enhance the experience and make navigation more enjoyable and creative. You will also gather more spells so that you can diversify content a little bit. The platforming feels good and for the most part, works well. Not being too difficult and overall is well designed to make it clear in the platforming where to go. There is a big focus on exploration in the game which is done with a large open-world map with lots of hidden areas and places to explore, areas have unique enemies and even some environmental hazards. The charms system works well to create a diverse and unique build combination that can play on how you want the game to go. You can enhance the spells or melee combat or focus on sustainability if that’s what you prefer. The charms serve as one of the many collectibles in the game that are common in Metroidvania. While the gameplay in these aspects is quite good it also serves some issues. The combat is rather limited and doesn’t offer many styles of combat at all, you have the one melee weapon that you can make longer or quicker with the charms but other than that there are no options. There are only three spells in the game that have no customization options aside from making them stronger with a charm, each spell has its uses but the lack of options for combat can make it repetitive and offers little in the ways of replayability, you can’t really change combat strategies. The platforming while good is a bit confusing in some later areas of the game (SPOILERS AHEAD) In White Palace which is supposed to be difficult the platforming in parts isn’t clear exactly on where to go and can be confusing, in one part a platform that looks like the background is required to be jumped on and it took me a bit to realize it was a platform and not the background. While the platforming in this section is difficult the design of some of the sections makes it unclear how to proceed, especially with so few areas like this in the game. (END OF SPOILERS) Exploration I will discuss more in the story section. The charms are great but it does feel like a few of them are way more useful than all the others and as such are an almost necessity to have on a build, this is a result of those charms being really good and other charms not being nearly as good so it feels like the diversity can be a bit shallow.

    Story

    The story is by far the worst done aspect of the game. It is okay to have little information revealed in a game but Hollow Knight starts you with virtually nothing, you don’t really have a clear objective and just have to wander around in order to find the story which you will several hours in. While I didn’t mind this it can definitely be a big turn-off to players as I several times, in the beginning, was just confused as to why I was doing the things I was doing. The lack of explanation of the objective at the beginning takes away from much of the early game as you mindlessly fight through enemies and bosses for some unknown purpose. The actual story itself is fairly standard and I don’t have any issues with it.

    Art Style

    The art in the game is quite gorgeous. Several areas in the game have beautiful and unique backgrounds. Each area features custom-designed enemies as well with unique animations and attacks. The character is well designed and looks great with a good animation set. The one complaint I have about the art is that it is not very diverse, it features a lot of the same colors and some areas also look very similar, while this is in line with the setting of the game it does make traversing some areas not as enjoyable.

    Soundtrack

    Great soundtrack with many unique pieces that fit well with the theme of each area or boss, no complaints.

    Conclusion

    Hollow Knight is a fantastic game with a lot of great content that is incredibly well made. It does however lack diversity and is unclear in presenting its objectives. That being said I do highly recommend the game, it is difficult in a way similar to dark souls and very enjoyable.    … Expand
  15. Ruboki
    Jul 7, 2021
    8
    Exellent game, with a lot of different bosses and enemies. The art is beautifull and the music very enveloping.
  16. Veloso
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game. Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game.
    Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to the story, help the player to want to keep playing more and more until reaching the protagonist's full skill.
    The different styles of play are very efficient and very challenging, ranging from a simple parkour to a complex boss rush.
    As the player continues to learn more and more about the game's history, he ends up delving deeper into the universe, making choices that shape the future of characters and change the lives of others.
    The ''New Game+'', in addition to changing some things in the game, leaves a huge concern for the player, who will be able to pass depending on how much effort he made in his first game.
    Hollow Knight is a perfect example of how to make a good game with beautiful art and a cohesive story worth reading, and it's well worth your while to wait for the sequel.    … Expand
  17. Rm4n
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    this game is very good I love the soundtrack and lots of the bosses except brooding Malek and god tamer they suck mega badness but other than that good game
  18. nguyenvanan090
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Amazing world, the graphic style and gameplay is a masterpiece, it will make you remember forever. And this game was so haunting that I had to find another game that at least achieved this awesomeness, but I couldn't find it and now I'm still waiting for the Hollow Knight: Silksong sequel.
  19. ViviPlays
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Game is full of bugs. You literally cannot go anywhere in the game without encountering at least 1 bug.

    Even the main character is a bug. 10/10
  20. jeatog
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    HOLLOW KNIGHT

    PROS: - Mundo y mapa bien diseñados, coherentemente conectado. - Controles satisfactorios y cómodos. - Backtracking justificado y motivador. - Soundtrack exquisito y memorable para cada zona del juego. - Personajes memorables. - La progresión es inherente a la zona en la que te encuentras, creando así la sensación de volverse cada vez más poderoso. - Mecánica de    HOLLOW KNIGHT

    PROS:
    - Mundo y mapa bien diseñados, coherentemente conectado.
    - Controles satisfactorios y cómodos.
    - Backtracking justificado y motivador.
    - Soundtrack exquisito y memorable para cada zona del juego.
    - Personajes memorables.
    - La progresión es inherente a la zona en la que te encuentras, creando así la sensación de volverse cada vez más poderoso.
    - Mecánica de perks y habilidades permanentes que se acoplan a estilos de juego diferentes.

    CONTRAS:
    - Es retador, y por eso puede que no sea para todos.
    - Por momentos puede parecer injusto, pero se trata de ensayo y error.
    - Es fácil perderse para los que no están acostumbrados a este tipo de juegos.
    - Una historia bonita, pero no te la cuentan por medios tradicionales. Hay que leer diálogos y el entorno para enterarse de qué pasa.

    Hollow Knight es el mejor Metroidvania de la historia. Lo hace todo tan bien que es para muchos hoy en día el estándar y la vara más alta a la hora de calificar ese género, pero también es entendible que no a todos llegue a gustarles o engancharlos.    … Expand
  21. Supah69
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
    Good story, great combat, interesting metroidvania, great artstyle and up to 20 hours of gameplay (for the main story)
    I really enjoyed this game and you should play it
  22. Flaks
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    It's just a wonderful game. Great soundtrack and visual style. Excellent gameplay and well-made game design with little things.
  23. Andrei234
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    hollow knight is one of the best games i have ever played. the graphics and soundtrack are top tier and the gameplay is fun. i cant find anything bad to say about this game.
  24. quintobs
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Amo este videojuego.
    La jugabilidad es exquisita y no muy complicada de entender, los personajes tienen mucha carisma y les vas a coger cariño, un mapa enorme y mas de 30 horas de juego.
    No se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo, principalmente porque las primeras 5 horas son duras y vas a morir mucho, pero si estás dispuesto a aprender al final lo vas a pasar en grande.
  25. zexred
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The best Metroidvania of all time .. high rewards for patience and exploration .. a must play for all kinds of gamers
  26. Winqq
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Just a perfect game. The atmosphere and lore are so captivating, the combat and boss fights are some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a game. The learning curve was steep for me. But it gets satisfying after a while!
  27. luism2h
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Puede que las primeras 2 horas sean lentas, pero respecto al lore, banda sonora, curva de dificultad y arte es 10/10, merece al menos una oportunidad.
  28. Brunk_
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    Amei esse jogo tem:bons gráficos , boa jogabilidade , boa otimização , barato , roda em 90% dos PCs , boa história , tamanho bom e uma coisa que dependendo do ponto de vista poder ser bom ou ruim e que é difícil (eu acho bom , gosto de desafios).
  29. CanadianFox12
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome, You definitely should try it. A dark souls'like game, that has really a little in common with it. There's no damage numbers, stamina or something like that. Everything is understandable and pretty primitive, but it is really better, than damage numbers. Unique charm system gives you an opportunity to change your build any time you want. This game also have aThis game is awesome, You definitely should try it. A dark souls'like game, that has really a little in common with it. There's no damage numbers, stamina or something like that. Everything is understandable and pretty primitive, but it is really better, than damage numbers. Unique charm system gives you an opportunity to change your build any time you want. This game also have a disadvantage. Controls are lagging a bit, for instance, you press left and attack in the same time, but your hero attacks the right side instead of the left one, but you can easily get used to it. Interesting bosses, locations and REALLY,REALLY interesting lore. Every enemy is a unique, their varieties of attacks really will make you to think, what to do. True metroidvania feelings are guaranteed.
    Just try it already.    … Expand
  30. Caiobakk
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Man that's easily the best game I ever played, the soundtrack, the visuals and the gameplay are just perfect and I ain't notice any bug! 10/10
  31. elkrand
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Hollow Knight is een metroidvania. Je speelt de knight, een klein insectachtig wezentje dat het Hollow nest gaat verkennen. Het spel is van topkwaliteit: zowel muziek, als graphics en gameplay kloppen. De map die je moet verkennen steekt fantastisch in elkaar. Hollow Knight kan met momenten frustrerend moeilijk zijn, maar omdat je telkens wanneer je sterft het gevoel hebt dat het je eigenHollow Knight is een metroidvania. Je speelt de knight, een klein insectachtig wezentje dat het Hollow nest gaat verkennen. Het spel is van topkwaliteit: zowel muziek, als graphics en gameplay kloppen. De map die je moet verkennen steekt fantastisch in elkaar. Hollow Knight kan met momenten frustrerend moeilijk zijn, maar omdat je telkens wanneer je sterft het gevoel hebt dat het je eigen fout is blijf je proberen. Topspel!… Expand
  32. makarosu
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    Графика 8/10
    Сюжет 10/10
    Музыка 10/10
    Геймплей 9/10
    Минус балл в геймплее за ужасный платформинг, а в остальном игра очень классная
    Итог: 9/10
  33. LuBaCi
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Mi juego favorito de la vida, tienen que jugarlo si no jugaron esta obra de arte
  34. Gal0_Ninja
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Nunca senti tanto amor e ódio por um jogo. Personagens bem desenhados e carismáticos, trilha sonora maravilhosa, dificuldade desafiadora, tudo isso se passando em um grande e complexo universo de fantasia
  35. burgrshewrote
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    SImply one of the most amazing pieces of media I've ever experienced. It's so beautiful and melancholy. It is 100% a "mood". Combat and platforming are tough but fair. Unlike a lot of indie platformers, it feeeels goooood to play it. Shame on the folks giving it low scores because it's difficult.
  36. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    all time favourite game what can i say? all points are grade its a nice feeling to play the game!" RAIN
  37. mariohr2020
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Los muchachos de Team Cherry lograron crear una de las obras más pulidas de la generación de videojuegos, en todos los aspectos, hasta el más mínimo detalle.

    Si logran mantener el nivel en su próxima entrega estaremos hablando de una de las mejores sagas de la historia al nivel de Zelda o Dark souls.
  38. Blaze2681
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. I love everything about this game - soundtrack, battle mechanics, story, graphics... Pure perfection!
  39. Flockstep
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is really good, like really really really good, like this is just a really good game.
  40. Shedfreak
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    How is it possible that a small group of people were able to create such a beautiful crafted gem?
    Seriously this game has the best 2D artstyle I ever seen in a metroidvania and on top of it it has also a really solid and skillbased gameplay accompanied with dozens of awesome soundtracks.
  41. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    8/10. Only major complaint is that exploration gets a bit tedious and while exploration is rewarded, still gets bothersome and I end up just googling where to go. Also the game isn't particularly small, but isn't big either.
  42. Jeipi_onps4
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game focused on exploration.

    The game won't teach everything to you like you are dumb. Sometimes you will have to learn by yourself to progress and that's what makes it enjoyable and different.

    After 100 hours played, i recommend this game for everyone (casual gamers may suffer in this game)
  43. foxabouttown
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genuinely one of my favorite games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The soundtrack feels lonely and hopeless, the story is contained in dialogue and text logs, but its so interesting it makes you want to learn more. You gain connections to characters that at the surface just look like filler characters, but then you'll realize one is infected, and feel absolutely heartbroken. This game truly is heartbreaking, every 2 steps you take in the game, feels like one step back as well.

    The bosses are incredibly challenging, and truly will make you test your patience, I know I did.    … Expand
  44. Kwad
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This game is legitimately a masterpiece. It deserves all of its praise and the OST is amazing. The only negative things I would find about the game is that there is no difficulty selection screen in case of weaker players that can't play harder games. The game is also boring as hell itself in the first hour of the game. The graphics are absolutely astonishing though and I couldn'tThis game is legitimately a masterpiece. It deserves all of its praise and the OST is amazing. The only negative things I would find about the game is that there is no difficulty selection screen in case of weaker players that can't play harder games. The game is also boring as hell itself in the first hour of the game. The graphics are absolutely astonishing though and I couldn't recommend it enough.
    It still does have some issues, but the game is almost perfect.
    The moves you use are also very boring at the start of the game considering this is a platformer, but this changes when you unlock a couple more.    … Expand
  45. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Best metroidvania there ever was. Funny bugs, cool lore that I don't care to learn about, amazing atmosphere, and the slickest gameplay there will ever was will be.
  46. FakeHaouken
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    It's very easy to get lost in Hollownest, both metaphorically and literally. Getting lost and exploring the world was one of the main driving forces of this game. You want to see every nook and cranny, defeat every enemy, discover all secrets, meet every ally. The combat is challenging and the platforming can be demanding but both give you the feeling of accomplishment. The amount ofIt's very easy to get lost in Hollownest, both metaphorically and literally. Getting lost and exploring the world was one of the main driving forces of this game. You want to see every nook and cranny, defeat every enemy, discover all secrets, meet every ally. The combat is challenging and the platforming can be demanding but both give you the feeling of accomplishment. The amount of polish put into this is astounding!… Expand
  47. Spaceboys
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Best value game i've played in a long time. Has more content and polish than a lot of AAA games. Would highly reccomend for anyone wanting a metroidvania game with amazing visuals, art, gameplay. Only con is that the story (which is good) is hard to find, similar to dark souls games.
  48. kyuy
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    All gameplay mechanics can be described in one word - metroidvania. It is just a well-maid, balanced mix of platforming and boss fights. The main advantage, which does that game unique, is visual style. Every location is completely different, with its own enemies and atmosphere.
    The only thing that scares you from the beginning is map size. I've spent about 100 hours to complete the game.
  49. Invidious25
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    Hollow Knight (9/10 Almost Perfect): Hollow Knight is the best Metroidvania style game I have ever played. The smooth game play and expansive map exploration is rivaled only by its extremely interesting story. The gripping tale of a forgotten kingdom rotted with a mysterious sickness pushed me to discover and reach every corner of the map. The games’ map is clear and multiple systems makeHollow Knight (9/10 Almost Perfect): Hollow Knight is the best Metroidvania style game I have ever played. The smooth game play and expansive map exploration is rivaled only by its extremely interesting story. The gripping tale of a forgotten kingdom rotted with a mysterious sickness pushed me to discover and reach every corner of the map. The games’ map is clear and multiple systems make exploration even easier (map pins, the bug tram, dream gates). The gameplay itself is responsive. Discovering/learning to conquer difficult bosses and challenges felt rewarding. Hollow Knight offers various builds through the charm system, and I often swapped my playstyle to match whatever challenge I was facing. My most memorable moment has to be discovering and fighting the final boss. A perfect climax to game with great gameplay and a great narrative. My only critique of Hollow Knight would be the stacking difficulty added to multiple optional dream bosses. As fun and responsive as the games’ combat is, I found myself asking why some repetitive bosses multiplied damage to the extreme resulting in every mechanic chunking for almost the entire players health pool. These few optional encounters drained some of the fun out of an otherwise fantastic combat experience.
    DLC:
    - The Grimm Troupe (6/10 Nightmare Chores): Most of the Grimm Troupe DLC is not very fun. The DLC offers a needed currency dump for a couple upgraded charms and a long fetch quest chain that results in a decent charm addition. The added Grimm boss fight is one of the best in the game and the dream version is difficult but does not feel unfair like some of the base game stacked damage dream bosses.
    - Godmaster (4/10 Slog Gauntlet): I can see why Godhome may be a welcome addition for some players, but the repetitive and damage multiplier nature of the boss gauntlet was not very fun for me. Godhome consists of multiple boss gauntlets made up of previously seen encounters and a library of the same individual boss fights with stacking difficulty in both mechanics and damage multipliers. I do appreciate a few new bosses thrown into the mix but other than those, I found most of the gameplay here repetitive and not fun.    … Expand
  50. Kruger_
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo mt bom, trilha sonoras boas, chefes, gráficos bons para um jogo 2d.
    Eu achei que ele te prende mt, não me arrependo de ter gastado + de 80 horas!    … Expand
  51. obzy
    May 4, 2022
    10
    This game is one of my best videogame experiences, my first metroidvania and one of my favourite games, its amazing this game was made by three people
  52. Quirre
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best and deepest games ever made. Best Metroidvania ever made, without any doubt.
  53. Tortoise-Lover
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    This is probably one of my favorite games, and I can't describe why exactly. To me the highlights are the exploration and combat, as well as just the size for what you pay. It also has really good difficulty, up until you get to the boss rush area where it gets pretty difficult. But throughout the rest of the game it is very balanced in my opinion.
  54. SrDeivid
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Hermoso juegos en todos los sentidos, jugabilidad, historia, tiempo de juego, música.
  55. Mechmaster345
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Very well made indie metroidvania. The story is intriguing while also leaving some parts interpretation the game itself is not that difficult but it has many bosses and challenges with modes that make it 'Dark Souls' difficult. the graphics and music are memorable. I definitely didn't expect this game to be this good
  56. Korlore
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is simply amazing. The main reason for this, is the gameplay: Fantastic movement, good catolouge of enemies and boss design. This is probally the best metroidvania/2d game in generall, I have ever played.
  57. Blue_Sailor
    May 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much. Honestly, I think it's my favorite game of all time. The OST and art is beautiful, and the way the Knight's movement flows after just two movement upgrades is sublime. Sure, the game may be a bit slow at the beginning, but later in the game more then makes up for it. The first Hornet fight was extremely fun, and the second one is one of the most fun experiences I've ever played, and it's not even the best boss in the game.

    The story is really well written, and the OST and art really makes it feel like you're travelling through a truly broken kingdom, and several areas/moments in the game are extremely gripping, and truly makes you feel devastated about what happened before the events in the game. Almost all the bosses are extremely fun, Especially Nightmare King Grimm, Hornet Sentinel, Sisters of battle, and Pure Vessel. There are some misses, namely Hive Knight and God Tamer. It's a truly a great game.    … Expand
  58. XundedX
    May 10, 2022
    9
    Hollow Knight is a wonderful metroidvania that tells us about the kingdom of holounest and the main character who must save it from the plague. At its core, the game has several basic mechanics, namely research, plot, and combat system. The first two can be combined into one, but there is one exception. In Hollow Knight, the very process of exploring the world is made very entertaining.Hollow Knight is a wonderful metroidvania that tells us about the kingdom of holounest and the main character who must save it from the plague. At its core, the game has several basic mechanics, namely research, plot, and combat system. The first two can be combined into one, but there is one exception. In Hollow Knight, the very process of exploring the world is made very entertaining. Level design is literally aerobatics. All locations are perfectly worked out in visual and gameplay terms, as well as with a proper attitude to the plot and fun. On the gameplay side, the developers have made a very flexible system with spells, nail strikes and skills, they are also amulets. Such a system creates a classless walkthrough in which you can try all the content. The game has literally a couple of disadvantages, namely long hikes to the bosses in case of death and that's it. I did not find any more minuses in the context of this work, there are some rough edges, but they are not even close to the advantages of this game. Hollow Knight is capable of present a deep and thoughtful plot and gameplay, a large and elaborate open world, with a bunch of secrets of skips based on game mechanics, as well as an amazing visual and musical performance.… Expand
  59. Planetee
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The art style is so incredibly astonishing, and the movement mechanics are the best controls for a Platformer game. The bosses are intense and Fast paced. this is the first game that comes to my mind when i think of an indie game, It is very challenging aswell. i have no problems with this game.
  60. Sanchous1
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Best game i have ever played! If you like souls like games, platformers, metroidvania's you must play it! Even if you are not one of those you still must play it! there is only one problem: very slow and boring start, but rest of the game is excellent! Music, lore, graphics, gameplay, git gud everything is excellent! You must play it!! I already spent 140 hours and felt every 112% of thisBest game i have ever played! If you like souls like games, platformers, metroidvania's you must play it! Even if you are not one of those you still must play it! there is only one problem: very slow and boring start, but rest of the game is excellent! Music, lore, graphics, gameplay, git gud everything is excellent! You must play it!! I already spent 140 hours and felt every 112% of this game! And don't wanna stop!… Expand
  61. Gigamate
    May 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Perfect art style and music creates a fantastic atmosphere. Hard but fun bosses and interesting lore. Love it
  62. Tampasco
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    Um dos melhores do gênero Metroidvania, com o prazer máximo da exploração do mundo de Hallownest, inimigos foda, cenarios foda, musica foda, jogo foda.
    Nota Final: 9,4
  63. Khajoor
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    This game is good if you are trying this game for the first time and find it a bit boring thats fine but don't refund it yet once you get out of the first section of the game it's so much fun
  64. the_big_dumb0
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is a great game with a deep story behind every detail and great gameplay with a charming aesthetic and amazing OST.
  65. neonmule
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Probably my favourite game. People need to treat this like an open-world game, and really take some effort to explore. Makes it a lot more fun.
  66. sansbattle1111
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Hollow Knight is a masterfully crafted Metroidvania game that captivates players with its atmospheric world, precise gameplay mechanics, and rich lore. From the moment you step foot into the hauntingly beautiful kingdom of Hallownest, you are drawn into a mesmerizing adventure that will keep you hooked for hours on end.

    One of the standout aspects of Hollow Knight is its exceptional art    Hollow Knight is a masterfully crafted Metroidvania game that captivates players with its atmospheric world, precise gameplay mechanics, and rich lore. From the moment you step foot into the hauntingly beautiful kingdom of Hallownest, you are drawn into a mesmerizing adventure that will keep you hooked for hours on end.

    One of the standout aspects of Hollow Knight is its exceptional art direction. The hand-drawn, insect-inspired visuals create a stunning and immersive world that is both eerie and enchanting. Each area is meticulously designed, with intricate details that bring the underground kingdom to life. From the hauntingly lit Forgotten Crossroads to the ethereal beauty of the City of Tears, every location is a visual feast that begs to be explored.

    The gameplay in Hollow Knight is a true delight. The controls are tight and responsive, allowing for precise platforming and combat. The combat system is skill-based, requiring timing, strategy, and mastery of the diverse range of weapons and abilities at your disposal. Whether you're facing off against challenging bosses or navigating treacherous platforming sections, the gameplay always feels fair and rewarding.

    The world of Hallownest is vast and interconnected, with a multitude of hidden secrets and pathways to discover. Exploration is key in Hollow Knight, and the joy of uncovering new areas and unlocking shortcuts is unmatched. The map system, while initially limited, adds to the sense of discovery as you gradually piece together the layout of the kingdom.

    Another aspect that sets Hollow Knight apart is its deep and intricate lore. The game tells its story through environmental storytelling, cryptic NPCs, and tantalizing fragments of dialogue. Piecing together the history and unraveling the mysteries of Hallownest is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged and invested in the world.

    The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack deserves special mention. Composed by Christopher Larkin, the music perfectly complements the atmosphere of each area, evoking a wide range of emotions. From somber melodies that tug at your heartstrings to adrenaline-pumping tracks during intense boss battles, the score adds depth and enhances the overall immersion of the game.

    The only minor drawback of Hollow Knight is its difficulty. Some players may find certain boss fights or platforming challenges particularly challenging, which could lead to frustration. However, the sense of accomplishment upon overcoming these obstacles is immensely satisfying and makes the journey all the more rewarding.

    Overall, Hollow Knight is a shining example of what a Metroidvania game should be. With its stunning visuals, precise gameplay, deep lore, and memorable soundtrack, it stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of Team Cherry. Prepare to be immersed in a dark and enchanting world that will leave a lasting impression on your gaming journey.    … Expand
  67. Animus_V0x
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Level design, graphics, soundtracks, originality... Just the good amount of everything, from the great and interesting plot to the levels of difficulty. Hollow Knight is a "not so small" game with a decent durability that I really enjoyed playing.
  68. metinkurgun
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A video game that should be played just for its music and atmosphere. If you stay away from souls like games, this game will definitely break your prejudices. MASTERWORK!
  69. ni4ani
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Лучшая метроидвания досихпор. Очень атмосферная игра. Боёвка не надоела мне даже за 70 часов. Интересный лор и сюжет. Различные интересные и сложные боссы. Новые фишки можно найти и через 3 прохождения. Очень хорошие саундтрекиЛучшая метроидвания досихпор. Очень атмосферная игра. Боёвка не надоела мне даже за 70 часов. Интересный лор и сюжет. Различные интересные и сложные боссы. Новые фишки можно найти и через 3 прохождения. Очень хорошие саундтреки
  70. alex_opr
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    2 years after beating the game I still think about it, I listen to its music on repeat and sometimes can't believe I paid 7 euros for this experience.

    This is the Metroidvania genre peak in my opinion.

    Great lore, great design, amazing art, and an incredible vibe.

    Congratulations!
  71. Sewerimyyy
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Моя любимая игра

    Обожаю её за невероятно красивый мир, который интересно исследовать

    Прекрасный саундтрек, от которого дух захватывает!

    И непередаваемую словами атмосферу!
  72. Yusuf_Evcil
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Oyun kısaca rogue like ve metroidvania türünde bir oyun. Hikayesi her ne kadar çok uçuk kaçık bişey olmasa da sunumu bence iyi. Oyunun bence kötü yanlarından biri süresinin biraz uzun olması. Biraz kısa olsaydı benden tam puan alırdı. Platform oyunu severseniz alın zaten baya ucuz. İndirim döneminde çiğ köfte sürümden bile ucuz oluyor.
  73. george_bondo
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    if it weren’t for stuffy moments, controversial moments and some non-intuitive moments, then the game would be very good, almost a masterpiece, but everyone already knows this
  74. bokarsh-z
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
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  75. Loganscuba
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    I buy it for anyone has not played it when seasonal sales are around.
    Soundtrack is superb.
    Game-play is quick and fluid.
    Late game challenges are a little absurd and some things can't really be discovered without a guide.

    Please play it.
  76. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  77. PotatoWithHat
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. С сюжетом у игры всë хорошо, есть моменты которые ты не ожидаешь, персонажи проработаны хорошо(как и злодей, так и герой), разные концовки также имеются, сюжетных несостыковок я не нашëл. С визуальной точки всë замечательно: Графика приятная и уникальная, а интерфейс понятный. Игровой процесс динамичный в основном на боссах, а так вполне спокойно, прокачка заметна(прокачиваются не только цифры), реиграбельность у игры есть: Основное прохождение, прохождение стальной души, скоростное прохождение и прохождение исключительно пантеонов, игру можно задрочить как и в плане боëвки, так и в плане паркура, а вот выбора сложности нет, максимум стальную душу предложат и то только после прохождения, механики боëвки интересные, а вот с паркуром не очень, лучше было реализовать перехват за стену на отдельную кнопку. Озвучки людьми тут нет, звуки приятные, а вот музыка очень хорошая. Атмосфера есть и везде она разная: в Грязьмуте - это грусть и спокойствие, в Глубинном гнезде - это страх, в битве с Гриммом - ярость. Юмора я в игре не нашëл. Обучение, как в обычных играх - ничего примечательного, Баланс в игре хороший, правда в Белом дворце всë слишком легко, если у тебя есть кровь улья. Игровой процесс разнообразен: Есть паркур, есть боëвка(которая тоже вариативна), есть поиск гусениц, есть доставка предметов(правда всего лишь один раз в игре). Мой вердикт - восемь из десяти… Expand
  78. BobsityJonesity
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This may be my favorite game ever. Hollow knight takes the Metroidvania formula and perfects it, with compelling exploration, locations, upgrades, NPCs, progression, and combat. There's not a moment in this game where one feels bored, and the map is structured in such a way that it is unusual to ever get lost. The game has a great sense of progression and ramps up the difficulty in fairThis may be my favorite game ever. Hollow knight takes the Metroidvania formula and perfects it, with compelling exploration, locations, upgrades, NPCs, progression, and combat. There's not a moment in this game where one feels bored, and the map is structured in such a way that it is unusual to ever get lost. The game has a great sense of progression and ramps up the difficulty in fair ways. The art style also adds a lot of charm to the game, making the world feel alive and making one feel good for staying in it. Theres never moments where the game feels unfair, almost every time you die or get hit you feel that you were at fault. The polish is outstanding for an indie game, I've played this game to death and ran into maybe 1 minor glitch which barely even effected gameplay. It is obvious that a great deal of care was put into this project, and it shows in every little detail. What really shows the developers' love is the free DLCs they put into the game, each adding some substantive addition like bosses or new areas. The boss-run DLC is probably the best of the bunch since they reinvent some of the bosses and add in a few additional ones, the size of the DLC alone most companies would charge in the 20$ range for, meanwhile you get it free with the game which itself only costs around 20$. Each boss, each level, and each design choice felt born from passion to make a great game and by all accounts team cherry succeeded.… Expand
  79. hoviadko123
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    After my first completion of Hollow Knight I would rate it probably six out of ten. It was so frustrating.
    But during my second playthrough, it was more consistent and i wasn't so much disoriented and i have to say it's pretty good metroidvania.
    pros - probably art style and soundtrack cons - combat, which is plain, you use only nail the whole game and sometimes skill called vengeful    After my first completion of Hollow Knight I would rate it probably six out of ten. It was so frustrating.
    But during my second playthrough, it was more consistent and i wasn't so much disoriented and i have to say it's pretty good metroidvania.
    pros - probably art style and soundtrack
    cons - combat, which is plain, you use only nail the whole game and sometimes skill called vengeful spirit, other skills are more or less unusable in boss fights and checkpoint placement (there should be checkpoints before bosses).    … Expand
  80. PacoBN23
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    Lo empecé hace unos años y no jugué más de 15 minutos. Hace unos meses le di otra oportunidad y el resultado no pudo ser tan diferente. Es el primer metroidvania que juego y creo que puede ser uno de los más brillantes. El aspecto artístico es inmejorable, su dificultad desafiante le aporta gracia al juego, sus detalles y misiones secundarias dan muchas más horas. Obra de arte.
  81. OpticMaster56
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    This is my 3rd favorite game of all time. It is a masterpiece which most other games cannot compete with.
  82. Reidenzzz
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    Hollow knight is one of the best games ever, its not perfect but its certainly by far the best 2d metroidvania ever exist.
  83. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  84. scuffedLeafy
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight knows how to tell a great story, by showing it to you, this combined with beautiful art direction creates an immersive experience from the world of hollownest. The game’s map is not the biggest in gaming history, but its small world is filled with wonder that makes hollownest feel massive. The game rewards curiosity and exploration by giving you new moves or geo (in gameHollow Knight knows how to tell a great story, by showing it to you, this combined with beautiful art direction creates an immersive experience from the world of hollownest. The game’s map is not the biggest in gaming history, but its small world is filled with wonder that makes hollownest feel massive. The game rewards curiosity and exploration by giving you new moves or geo (in game currency) to buy charms that give you buffs. The music in this game is exquisite, from the playfulness of greenpath to the intense boss theme of the mantis lords. Bosses in the base game IS NOT HARD, yes they are challenging but they are fair, their moves have big animations that can be distinguished a mile away making these bosses not frustrating but inspires you to gitgud. When you start to understand how the boss moves the game starts to feel more of a rhythm game. Movement will become second nature and you will start dancing with your enemies after a few tries. *9.6 / 10*… Expand
  85. Taboada
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    Best indie ever. That's all. The art design, the music, all the bosses, the npc, everything it's perfect.
  86. Ziggerastika
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    An amazing game indeed!
    Every area has a unique feel and style which makes the feeling of discovery awesome.
  87. Crimson9
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Of all the games I've ever played, this is the one game that I would change nothing about. Practically everything about it is flawless. The combat, the exploration, the level design, the music, the lore, the story, the art style. How did 3 people make something so magnificent?
  88. H3KT0R3T0
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Hollow knight is a game that you definitely have to play if you like challenges. everything in this game is wonderful, its gameplay is full of interesting mechanics and exciting moments with incredible bossfights, its story although a bit complicated to understand is super interesting and makes you want to discover every detail about it forcing you to explore every corner of the map. ItsHollow knight is a game that you definitely have to play if you like challenges. everything in this game is wonderful, its gameplay is full of interesting mechanics and exciting moments with incredible bossfights, its story although a bit complicated to understand is super interesting and makes you want to discover every detail about it forcing you to explore every corner of the map. Its soundtrack is amazing and fits perfectly with every moment in the game, and its art style is simply amazing, from the background and scenery design but especially its character design, it's a completely unique and innovative style.… Expand
  89. Federatie
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Everything that needed to be said already has been said. Fabulous game, fabulous art style fabulous everything. The difficulty is just right as well with great movement and combat options being unlocked the more you play.
  90. turgaysenturk
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've played. First of all, I've finished the game twice, and I had a great deal of fun in both trials. I loved the hidden story, platforming, environment, soundtracks, boss fights, exploring, the feeling of being lost, and seeking the true purpose of our knight. As you get into the story, you feel more motivated, even if you aren't sure what's going on inThis game is one of the best games I've played. First of all, I've finished the game twice, and I had a great deal of fun in both trials. I loved the hidden story, platforming, environment, soundtracks, boss fights, exploring, the feeling of being lost, and seeking the true purpose of our knight. As you get into the story, you feel more motivated, even if you aren't sure what's going on in Hollownest. Also, you get various abilities as you progress in the game. Therefore, it makes your gameplay more fun. These abilities are for both platforming and fighting. Additionally, you can use these abilities on more than 30 different bosses, I guess. Lastly, I want to say that the atmosphere of the game is just perfect. The dark tone, soundtracks, characters... For me, it is one of the "must play" games of the last 10 years.… Expand
  91. Aidelweiss
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    If i played this game in 2017 this would be my GOTY, and might also be my favourite game of all time tied with ori WotW. Its embarassing honestly i just found this game.

    As a product : this game price is criminally low, with 20+ hour gameplay and i already clocked in 100 hour lol, team cherry decided to sweeten the deal with 4 free dlc that bring the completionist time up to 100 hour. i    If i played this game in 2017 this would be my GOTY, and might also be my favourite game of all time tied with ori WotW. Its embarassing honestly i just found this game.

    As a product : this game price is criminally low, with 20+ hour gameplay and i already clocked in 100 hour lol, team cherry decided to sweeten the deal with 4 free dlc that bring the completionist time up to 100 hour. i literally just robbed the dev and im feeling bad about it

    As a game : this game revolutionized metroidvania, the gameplay is amazing with cool mechanic like pogo jump on enemies and hazard. there is over 150 type of unique enemy in the game, and that not counting bosses that each have their own unique mechanic. the story is more less environmental story telling so expect to watch mossbag youtube for your lore needs.    … Expand
  92. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
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  93. oscarthejudge
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Great game ! the characters rock, the music rocks, the places rock, even if the difficulty is sometimes very high. a very good alternative to the classics games.
  94. Fortnitesuckdic
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Hollow knight is a solid nine out of ten. I have played ten hours and I play every day. Despite the okay amount of time I have played this it doesn’t feel like I have scratched a single corner of this amazing game.
  95. JhonatanAlves
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight certamente foi um dos jogos mais interessantes que já joguei em minha vida toda, e sem dúvidas alguma está em meu top 03 jogos favoritos.
    Com uma história muito rica em que você pode descobrir toda a narrativa jogando o jogo e prestando atenção nos diálogos e ações as quais você decide fazer, você vai conseguindo compreender cada vez mais o que acontece ao seu redor.
    Os    Hollow Knight certamente foi um dos jogos mais interessantes que já joguei em minha vida toda, e sem dúvidas alguma está em meu top 03 jogos favoritos.
    Com uma história muito rica em que você pode descobrir toda a narrativa jogando o jogo e prestando atenção nos diálogos e ações as quais você decide fazer, você vai conseguindo compreender cada vez mais o que acontece ao seu redor.
    Os cenários os quais são feitos para que a história se passe são únicos, cheios de detalhes, e com uma trilha sonora magnifica.
    Cada personagem apresentado durante o jogo é único, tendo sua importância e distinção.
    Os inimigos do jogo também são únicos, cada um tendo sua função.
    Além disso, como foi-se feito durante praticamente todo o jogo, existe uma gama alta de opções as quais podemos escolher, desde entregar uma simples flor para um determinado personagem que não necessariamente deveria recebe-la, até a escolher um dos três finais que o jogo nos proporciona.

    Este jogo certamente acertou em tudo que ofereceu, e para quem realmente se dedicou à ele sabe que não há prazer maior do que o de passar pelo Palácio Branco e chegar na sala do trono onde está o corpo do Rei Pálido.

    Um jogo que definitivamente merecia uma continuação, e que é uma verdadeira obra prima.    … Expand
  96. bakpak
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite metroidvania, the combat is simple yet effective, the freedom you have in exploring the world is amazing ( i recommend checking out game maker's toolkit's about it ) and the story of world is captivating, my only big problem is the pantheon of hallownest including every boss, including the bad and boring ones and i wished it only included the best and difficult bosses.… Expand
  97. Udiba
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    É bom demais do começo ao fim em todos os aspectos, compra aí sem medo meu jovem (:
  98. Cafesitoknight
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor me la pasé muy bien jugando y aprendiendo cada una de las mecánicas de este metroidvania el gameplay es progresivo y nunca dejas de aprender y especular sobre el lore de hollownest y sus secretos los personajes son lo mejor de este título desde Hornet a cornifer su historia es interesante y nada aburrida. mis mejores 200 horas invertidas… Expand
  99. JPF84
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    A huge and well designed game filled to the brim with amazing music, art, gameplay and worldbuilding, and when you've explored all that you'll find out that you've only scratched the surface of this game. What you see is a small glimpse into the amazing world of Hollow Knight, and that alone is packed with potentially hundreds of hours of almost without exception quality content. AA huge and well designed game filled to the brim with amazing music, art, gameplay and worldbuilding, and when you've explored all that you'll find out that you've only scratched the surface of this game. What you see is a small glimpse into the amazing world of Hollow Knight, and that alone is packed with potentially hundreds of hours of almost without exception quality content. A masterpiece, without question!… Expand
  100. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Great exploration, great combat, great lore that I don't understand. 10/10 Masterpiece.
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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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