Hollow Knight

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  1. ROBits
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico. El diseño de juego y la ambientación son preciosos. Alguna de las mecánicas se hace algo pesada.
    El juego es inmenso y a la vez que avanzas, te absorbe más.    … Expand
  2. Ragmuzhro
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite games. This game is masterpiece for me, all good..............
  3. iF1nnI
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Jogo simplismente incrivel, direção de arte muito boa, magnifica trilha sonora e boa jogabilidade
  4. urDroid1
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful Soundtrack,Cute graphics,a really good history and one of the best metroidvanias i have played so far
  5. Luvex
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Top notch controls. Great soundtrack. Couldn't ask for a better game for 15 $ that keeps you busy for over 40 hours at least.
  6. Whods
    May 19, 2019
    10
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  7. MrCrowley
    May 17, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, it's been a while since I've played a game this thoughtful. Almost every part of this game I enjoy. The story, while simple on the surface, is filled with hidden lore found throughout the game. The world is massive, consisting of multiple zones each with their own interesting features. The gameplay is solid with tight controls and well-paced combat. The difficulty, though challenging, is very rarely unfair. The only issue I have is the Metroidvania formula, for while I can tolerate it in this case, it usually frustrates me to the point where I have to look up a guide to discover where the items are, some of which are hidden under complex criteria such as the Void Heart. However, if a game is so near perfection that I can tolerate the Metroidvania aspects, something I've never been able to do in other games within the genre, then it must be something special. With it only being $15 on Steam along with free DLC, I have to recommend this game to anyone who wants an atmospheric title with some of the most polished elements any game has to offer.… Expand
  8. TrombaAmarela
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Oi, tudo bom com você senhor ou senhora tudo ss e vc como está ah eu tbm to bem ah blz?
  9. Baddly16
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    i have loved this game ever since i got it. there is enough content to last for ages and is just a joy to play, even if it really triggers me every so often.
  10. Aleosha
    Apr 11, 2019
    5
    Totally horrible level design. The game looks and sounds gorgeous, but it has some severe backtracking issues. Developers simply decided not to put fast travel points or shortcuts into some of the remote areas like Deepnest and Ancient Basin. So, out of 20-30 hours it will take you to finish this game without a guide, 10 of them will be because you have to repeat same platforming over andTotally horrible level design. The game looks and sounds gorgeous, but it has some severe backtracking issues. Developers simply decided not to put fast travel points or shortcuts into some of the remote areas like Deepnest and Ancient Basin. So, out of 20-30 hours it will take you to finish this game without a guide, 10 of them will be because you have to repeat same platforming over and over again.
    Now, you would thing "Ok, this is Metroidvania, of course there's backtracking". But, there's backtracking, which is why we all enjoy the genre, and there's Backtracking. When you literally has to cross the map from one point to the other, because somebody decided not to put fast travel anywhere close. It will literally take you 2-3 minutes of real time to get where you need.
    So yeah, you come to a point when you get a new skill, look at where you could use it and literally go "Nope, not going there again, Deepnest".
    Some bosses, like the Hive Knight and Traitor Lord are especially notorious for this. Hive Knight is literally 5 minutes of real time platforming and fighting away from the bench.
    Do yourself a favor, and farm for Dreamgate which allows you to set a teleport before a boss.
    Also, if you don't like extensive platforming, stay away from this game. By the end of it, you'll feel like you're playing some Super Meat Boy.    … Expand
  11. Zyloc
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Best Sidescroller I've every played. The endboss a of DLC is so much fun, I beat him so many times, just for fun. All Bossfights are amazing, hard and still fair.
  12. V4RCH
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Just best game I ever played
    Best visual style
    Best control
    Best soundtrack
    Best story
    I just love this game can't wait to siquel
  13. Chinchiller
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    This is without a doubt the best Metroidvania-Game ever made! Excellent world building, story, combat and music. Once you start playing you just can't stop until you get the next discovery, powerup or boss battle. A masterpiece!
  14. DKVODKA
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    This game just goes to show how passion should be the drive of making a game, and not just making a game as it seems by the modern trpile A studios. Everythings is swift and perfectly executed from the in every aspect that you can expect a game to be. Just the perfect game, simple, yet complicated. Fun, yet extremely challenging at times, and it is up to the player himself to decide how toThis game just goes to show how passion should be the drive of making a game, and not just making a game as it seems by the modern trpile A studios. Everythings is swift and perfectly executed from the in every aspect that you can expect a game to be. Just the perfect game, simple, yet complicated. Fun, yet extremely challenging at times, and it is up to the player himself to decide how to approach the game. 10/10 best game ever, sets a really high sealing for Silk Song.… Expand
  15. Fornax
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    The best Metroidvania i have played, this was the most immersive experience i have had with a game, bosses were great and all but... The story is freaking incredible, the best part of the game in my opinion.
  16. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    If I had to describe this game in three words, these would be: hard, beautiful and addictive. That's what this game is. Magical atmosphere, great graphics and music, interesting story and fun gameplay, but a bit hard for me, but still good. Love this game. Pickens approves!
  17. ElCour
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania I've ever played. While its style can feel bland at first, the visuals become amazing as you go along. The controls are some of the tightest I've ever felt, and the mechanics are solid, simple and intuitive. Some of the boss fights are truly the biggest challenges in gaming, yet they feel immensely rewarding and fair. In addition, this game is huge, took me aProbably the best metroidvania I've ever played. While its style can feel bland at first, the visuals become amazing as you go along. The controls are some of the tightest I've ever felt, and the mechanics are solid, simple and intuitive. Some of the boss fights are truly the biggest challenges in gaming, yet they feel immensely rewarding and fair. In addition, this game is huge, took me a good 70 hours to 100% it, before all the DLC. And all for the low price of $15. Buy this, now.… Expand
  18. HereMyNickName
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    just one of the best games! thanks team cherry for the work you have done. I look forward to a decent continuation
  19. TuioxBull
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Are all of the people who gave negative's that bad at this game? Yeah, it's hard, but if I, a 12-year-old can do it, *100%, by the way,* then so can you, and while yes, the shade system sucks, and the bosses can be hard as **** *The moth who is a deadly laser* the thrill of doing it by rethinking my style, ie* (should I go spells or attack? Far more health or more range and quicker slashes? Invest notches for a charm which rewards you for not getting hit? High Spell Damage but low range?) and practice can make it feel really rewarding. As for the shade system, well... I can't argue about that but Geo doesn't even matter halfway. As for the positives, music, calm, action! I love it! And the art style, it is amazing. Overall, a good game with IMO, a small problem which won't matter later on.… Expand
  20. Sozdanie
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Очень атмосферная игра с красивой графикой и отличной боевой системой. Игра в меру сложная, но зато когда закончишь с очередным боссом по настоящему получаешь желаемое наслаждение. Сюжет кстати тоже очень интересный.
  21. Ypp
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From the graphics to the soundtrack, from the animations to the level design, everything adds up to make this game one of the most astounding experiences i've ever had with a game.
    The game is so clever and subtle in the way it teaches you the basics of gameplay without ever holding your hand, and in the way it distillates small bits of an incredibly    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From the graphics to the soundtrack, from the animations to the level design, everything adds up to make this game one of the most astounding experiences i've ever had with a game.
    The game is so clever and subtle in the way it teaches you the basics of gameplay without ever holding your hand, and in the way it distillates small bits of an incredibly intricate background story without ever forcing you to stand and watch big exposition scenes.
    It is hard, yes, but not once have I felt that the ennemies or the environment were unfair (looking at you, MonsterBoy). When I failed, it was my fault and not the game's.
    I cannot recommend this game enough. Please play it.    … Expand
  22. kelvinsanchez15
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra y sin duda mi juego favorito en el genero. Me quedaré sin palabras a la hora de describir tan maravilloso videojuego, su historia y ambientación son sobresalientes, sus controles y mecánicas geniales, la música y efectos de sonido son atrapantes y originales, sus dibujos y animaciones hechas a mano hacen la experiencia un orgasmo visual mientras se explora el vasto mundo deObra maestra y sin duda mi juego favorito en el genero. Me quedaré sin palabras a la hora de describir tan maravilloso videojuego, su historia y ambientación son sobresalientes, sus controles y mecánicas geniales, la música y efectos de sonido son atrapantes y originales, sus dibujos y animaciones hechas a mano hacen la experiencia un orgasmo visual mientras se explora el vasto mundo de Hallownest. Definitivamente un videojuego que tienes que jugar si o si en algún punto de tu vida. 10/10 más que merecidos.… Expand
  23. QbaTar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Just pure masterpiece. Graphics are charming, game-play gives a lot of satisfaction. I can't see any downside of this game.
  24. ExcAverage
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    I was never a fan of most Metroidvania games. I played a few select titles from the genre and found myself lost and uninterested, but the world and art style of Hollow Knight has sucked me in for hours and hours, and despite a few moments of anger I never really felt the game was unfair. In my opinion the only thing holding the game back is a few weak bosses, but I'd recommend this game toI was never a fan of most Metroidvania games. I played a few select titles from the genre and found myself lost and uninterested, but the world and art style of Hollow Knight has sucked me in for hours and hours, and despite a few moments of anger I never really felt the game was unfair. In my opinion the only thing holding the game back is a few weak bosses, but I'd recommend this game to anyone who seems remotely interested in it for any reason, whether it be the art or the world or the gameplay, it's all solid and engaging.… Expand
  25. LetMeInPlease
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    Fun game which is somewhat hindered by map navigation issues. It has so-called fast travel but its usability is questionable and map design is pretty confusing. Areas of the same sections all look alike so I have to look at the map every minute or so only to find out that I made a wrong turn. They should've just added a compass or something.
    The gameplay however is almost perfect, or at    Fun game which is somewhat hindered by map navigation issues. It has so-called fast travel but its usability is questionable and map design is pretty confusing. Areas of the same sections all look alike so I have to look at the map every minute or so only to find out that I made a wrong turn. They should've just added a compass or something.
    The gameplay however is almost perfect, or at least it reaches that level mid-to-late game when you get all your abilities. The cool thing is that you have only like 3 buttons to press but the amount of vertical and horizontal control you gain from them is astounding    … Expand
  26. ICE_01
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight its a beautiful game and its so fun discover new area, bosses, charms e etc.
    When i purchased that game, i dint think that game will be so good.
  27. Killshotef1
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Don't listen to the negative reviews the ones that make them are idiots. This game is a masterpiece. 4 free story and qol based dlc's on top of an already great and content heavy story, on top of an amazing price. If you have 15 dollars to spare buy it, you wont be disappointed.
    Music 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10 Map design 10/10 exploration factor 10/10 Story 10/10 Delve deep into the lore    Don't listen to the negative reviews the ones that make them are idiots. This game is a masterpiece. 4 free story and qol based dlc's on top of an already great and content heavy story, on top of an amazing price. If you have 15 dollars to spare buy it, you wont be disappointed.
    Music 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Map design 10/10
    exploration factor 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Delve deep into the lore and understand this game will not spoon feed you its story through cut-scenes but rather show you the story subtly through world changes.
    this game is one of the few that over delivers almost to an extreme level.    … Expand
  28. michaelb1928
    Dec 8, 2018
    8
    l that is possibly the best Metroidvania I have ever played (and I'm always desperately searching out any that is released because on average, there is only like one good one per year) and thus find that the game
  29. skohl
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    This is a pure action-platform gaming experience, based on the careful timing and spacing of your jump, attack, dash, and other abilities. The enemy variety and detail blows other metroidvania games out of the water! The bosses are more like something out of Mega Man, which is unusual in a genre of poorly balanced, janky bosses.

    It's a beautiful game with a gigantic world. I love the    This is a pure action-platform gaming experience, based on the careful timing and spacing of your jump, attack, dash, and other abilities. The enemy variety and detail blows other metroidvania games out of the water! The bosses are more like something out of Mega Man, which is unusual in a genre of poorly balanced, janky bosses.

    It's a beautiful game with a gigantic world. I love the sense of exploration when first entering a new area, before I have its map. This is the least linear metroidvania I've played, and that's a good thing. There were so many places I wanted to investigate at once, that I missed things that I could have found hours earlier. Only I didn't really miss out, because I was exploring to my heart's content the entire time, mapping out uncharted territory, killing bosses, and discovering secrets.

    The difficulty might be overstated, I guess it depends on your previous gaming experiences. I grew up playing every platformer on the SNES, every Mega Man X game multiple times, SotN and most other metroidvanias. For me this is perfectly balanced gameplay..    … Expand
  30. Jidou
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Hollow Knight binds together a really nicely developed environment with a pretty complex hidden story and an amazing music score. Hollow Knight makes you believe that you are free to go wherever you like from the beginning of the game, while it actually guides you slowly and kindly to the actions you have to make or the places you have to visit. The 2D ambianceAn absolute masterpiece. Hollow Knight binds together a really nicely developed environment with a pretty complex hidden story and an amazing music score. Hollow Knight makes you believe that you are free to go wherever you like from the beginning of the game, while it actually guides you slowly and kindly to the actions you have to make or the places you have to visit. The 2D ambiance that this game adds in your experience is amazing while every single location on the map has a unique theme that changes its backgrounds based on the story or the surrounding locations. The gameplay of Hollow Knight mostly combines fast critical thinking and very good timing actions. Your mistakes will be punished harshly but not always. It needs tons of concentration and good strategy before winning any boss. For me, the ultimate thing about Hollow Knight is how well everything combines together to deliver an extremely fast-paced ( in battles ) game while in a really slow-quiet and moody environment ( sometimes ). From the way, they blend-in the music in the battles to how the player's fillings can be taken into count, is what makes this game an absolute masterpiece and a MUST PLAY. The only game in my life that I would rate 10/10 was Breath of the Wild. But comparing the hours you can spend and the fun you can have in this one, to the industrial gap between Nintendo and Team Cherry delivers a 10/10 for Hollow Knight.… Expand
  31. Drevni
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    This game was truly amazing.
    The game feels great to control and while playing trough the game new power-ups are gained which makes the combat more complex and thus more interesting.
    The game looks beautiful and the dark tone is greatly used. The atmosphere is constantly changing and even tough it is constantly sad, it is somehow very varied. The music is mostly sad and epic (during    This game was truly amazing.
    The game feels great to control and while playing trough the game new power-ups are gained which makes the combat more complex and thus more interesting.
    The game looks beautiful and the dark tone is greatly used. The atmosphere is constantly changing and even tough it is constantly sad, it is somehow very varied.
    The music is mostly sad and epic (during combat) which absolutely fits the game.
    The story/lore is very interesting and even tough it is vague and you have to look for it, IT IS GREAT.
    And the last but not the least; the amount of content in the game is huge for a 15 dollar game. And three free DLC content packs have been released, in addition a new paid DLC will come out in the future. if you cannot decide werther to buy this game or not; i strongly recommend it.    … Expand
  32. Mllch18
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    I really like this game! A lot of challenges, secrets (we have internet lmao) and some parkour. The design of the game is awesome! Animations, NPS and a lot of other staff. Soundtracks are really good, always sad as the game's atmosphere. If you like hard and good games this game is for you. The only one thing sad A LOT OF WALKING ON THE LOCATIONS(I know about fast travel, but it is not soI really like this game! A lot of challenges, secrets (we have internet lmao) and some parkour. The design of the game is awesome! Animations, NPS and a lot of other staff. Soundtracks are really good, always sad as the game's atmosphere. If you like hard and good games this game is for you. The only one thing sad A LOT OF WALKING ON THE LOCATIONS(I know about fast travel, but it is not so good as you think).… Expand
  33. Flora
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Enjoyable game. This might be my favorite game despite not being a fan of having a grim tone in the games i play, and a less vibrant art style than i prefer (I prefer the vibrant nature of Ori and the blind forest a bit more).
    The difficulty of the game is on the low side for the majority of the game where it ramps up to a nice level close to the end, i would personally have preferred a    Enjoyable game. This might be my favorite game despite not being a fan of having a grim tone in the games i play, and a less vibrant art style than i prefer (I prefer the vibrant nature of Ori and the blind forest a bit more).
    The difficulty of the game is on the low side for the majority of the game where it ramps up to a nice level close to the end, i would personally have preferred a more difficult mid-game that'd force you to utilize more of your abilities, though it would be hard to maintain the same openness of the world, so i guess this is the best compromise.
    So why is this a 10/10, because i have seen no other game do so many things so right: the music is amazing with the exception of the combat soundtrack of City of Tears, the art style is awesome, the combat system is minimalistic is a really good way, and the world is massive yet filled to the brim with content. The story is kinda hit or miss, though it is mostly optional.
    i would easily have picked this game up for 30$, so 15$ (10$ if on sale) is a steal, if you do not have this game in your game collection, it is a mistake.    … Expand
  34. RagingMillia
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Simply put, this is one of the best video games ever made. I don't say that lightly. The art style finds that perfect balance between showing its dark mood while also being colorful and vibrant. It's impossible to ignore how beautiful this game looks. it bleeds character and you know even just glancing at the screen for a second that this is Hollow Knight, plus due to the nature of itsSimply put, this is one of the best video games ever made. I don't say that lightly. The art style finds that perfect balance between showing its dark mood while also being colorful and vibrant. It's impossible to ignore how beautiful this game looks. it bleeds character and you know even just glancing at the screen for a second that this is Hollow Knight, plus due to the nature of its hand drawn colorful 2-D art style, this game will always look amazing...The graphics also work in this way...the game tells you everything you need to know. Enemies you fight all have a distinct look so you know what to look out for, you know which enemies fly and shoot projectiles, which ones will charge at you with a melee attack, etc. after just a couple hours of play so nothing ever feels cheap or unfair. Boss fights in this game are unapologetically difficult and a very good test of your skills while still maintaining balanced gameplay which makes them incredibly satisfying to fight with, even when you die to some of the hardest bosses in the game it's hard to be upset because you know it's because you didn't time your jump or your attack or whatever it is you failed to do properly, and figuring it out later and winning will make you feel like a big brained gamer. The story takes a bit of inspiration from Dark Souls and Bloodborne with its vagueness but make no mistake this is its own thing and does much differently, if you are the type who wants a traditional story with cutscenes explaining everything than maybe you won't like it but I still reccommend the game based on gameplay and exploration alone. Oh also, DLC is free and the game is only $15 with a ton of replay value and it's an easy 40-60 hour playthrough for most people...There are $60 games with $20-50 season passes with one fifth as much content as this. If you haven't already played this for whatever reason. I beg of you, treat yourself.… Expand
  35. theduffman7
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Con solo decir que le he echado mas de 55 horas a este juego creo que está todo dicho, pero no me voy a quedar solo ahí.
    Empezando por el contenido artístico, el juego es una pasada. Todos los niveles son preciosos y siempre te quedas mirando hasta el mas mínimo detalle.
    La jugabilidad es super cómoda (Yo use mando). Nivel de dificultad muy variado, como es un metroidvania tipo dark    Con solo decir que le he echado mas de 55 horas a este juego creo que está todo dicho, pero no me voy a quedar solo ahí.
    Empezando por el contenido artístico, el juego es una pasada. Todos los niveles son preciosos y siempre te quedas mirando hasta el mas mínimo detalle.
    La jugabilidad es super cómoda (Yo use mando).
    Nivel de dificultad muy variado, como es un metroidvania tipo dark souls, te puedes meter en zonas as difíciles ya que no tienes todas las habilidades necesarias.
    El lore es tipo dark souls, si quieres historia buscatela encontrando a los npcs.
    Para mi de los mejores juegos indie por no decir el mejor.    … Expand
  36. WizzMaw
    Oct 25, 2018
    9
    I am personally not a fan of metroidvania because I have a hard time to really get invested in them. Hollow Knight however really sets a tone of wonder and mystery, which makes me wanna find out more about the world. It has some unique mechanics that are not really mind-blowing but they work and feel fresh and organic compared to many other metroidvanias simply trying to copy-paste SuperI am personally not a fan of metroidvania because I have a hard time to really get invested in them. Hollow Knight however really sets a tone of wonder and mystery, which makes me wanna find out more about the world. It has some unique mechanics that are not really mind-blowing but they work and feel fresh and organic compared to many other metroidvanias simply trying to copy-paste Super Metroid. Everything design-wise is nearly perfect. Rarely I play a game that is so extremely well thought out. I've never played a game that I would give a higher score than this one. It's not my favorite game of all time, but that's because it's still less appealing to me than other types of games. It's obviously not perfect, but it's one of the best games I ever played design-wise.… Expand
  37. devilhunter665
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    If you like 2D Metroidvania style games with old school hardcore elements u should definetely check this one...its amazing u wont regret it
  38. yand
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing - 10/10!
    Absolutely beautiful!
    Perfect!
    Iis one of the best indie games ever!
  39. sakuutio
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    It's a masterpiece

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  40. dosey
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    amazing controls and i hate to be that guy but all the people giving 0-3 ratings just say "it's too hard" which is a good thing imo
  41. leparigo75
    Sep 2, 2018
    3
    Fights often too difficult which makes the game unplayable without possibility to adjust the level
  42. alexrus911
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    хорошая игра , но на клавиатуре не очень удобно играть
  43. JuanLuisGG14
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I definitely didn't expect this game to be this good
    Outstanding game in its genre (Metroidvania platformer) . From the hauntingly gorgeous artstyle to the rich lore, ost and map design... it is nearly perfect, Many routes and secrets ensure the sense of constant discovery. It's a must buy 9.5/10
  44. mimida21
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
    from an unknown bug to a moth, from a basic tutorial to KICKING YOUR A$$ EVERY 30 MINUTES, this game keep killing me every time i tried to do a process,
    but for anyone who like hardcore games or a hardcore gamer him/herself, i recommend you buy this game and playing it, otherwise STAY, AWAY, FROM IT.
    i have finish it over 50 HOURS, with 104 % completion. hollow knight is not a bad    from an unknown bug to a moth, from a basic tutorial to KICKING YOUR A$$ EVERY 30 MINUTES, this game keep killing me every time i tried to do a process,
    but for anyone who like hardcore games or a hardcore gamer him/herself, i recommend you buy this game and playing it, otherwise STAY, AWAY, FROM IT.
    i have finish it over 50 HOURS, with 104 % completion.

    hollow knight is not a bad game(is a GREAT GAME IF YOU ASK ME), but is was so hard, i finally finish it and never EVER touch it ever again. (also hollow knight is my second metroidvania finishing as far as i know)    … Expand
  45. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 2, 2018
    8
    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is. and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either.. Bit I fell in love with hollow knight.. The first couple hours of this game is brutal.. you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is.
    and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either..
    Bit I fell in love with hollow knight..
    The first couple hours of this game is brutal..
    you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre killing these little bug creatures exploring the areas you can with oyur initial abilities.. and the game is just chewing you up and spitting you back out to the last bench you rested on..
    this feels like a 2d dark souls game while youre getting the hand of things, helped by the fact that if you die you drop all of the cash you’ve collected along the way.. to get it back you have to defeat the ghost version of you…
    thankfully though hollow knight does difficulty right,
    This game isn’t unfair, it isn’t annoying.. its challenging in a genuine and addictive way..
    it forces you to learn its rules, learn the patterns of the creatures that surrounds you.. it slowly builds you up.. makes you stronger throughout your journey of uncovering secrets, unlocking new moves and abilities.. slaying bosses.. and exploring this forgotten kingdom.
    Every area here feels so different despite simultaneously feeling connected, they all have their own adorable little enemies that are out to drain your soul, little caterpillar worm creatures for you to save, bosses and secrets to enhance your stats or abilities..
    This is such a special risk and reward game, collecting coins, attacking enemies to gain some soul juice to heal yourself and push forward inching closer to the next checkpoint, or trying to travel to the closest fast travel area to go spend your hard earned money on a new upgrade or map…
    and exploring the world is such a thrull from start to finish… I felt an urge to see it all, despite the game trying its hardest to stop me with its challenging platforming and enemy encounters..
    I couldn’t believe how deeply I fell in love with hollow knight.. pun intended…
    this is by far the best metroidvania game ive ever played.. and every gamer type should give this game a chance at least until its first boss battle.. it was then that I fell in love.. its then when I realized how special of a ride I was about to go on..
    I give Hollow Knight
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  46. T3RRAF0RM
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    An absolute gem of a game. Loved every minute of the base game. The fact they have added 3 expansions for free, is so refreshing in this day and age of greedy game publishing companies. I loved the hand drawn art style and so did a lot of others looking at all the fan art hitting the team cherry Twitter thread. The game borrows from some other games (dark souls) but manages to always addAn absolute gem of a game. Loved every minute of the base game. The fact they have added 3 expansions for free, is so refreshing in this day and age of greedy game publishing companies. I loved the hand drawn art style and so did a lot of others looking at all the fan art hitting the team cherry Twitter thread. The game borrows from some other games (dark souls) but manages to always add its own twist. This isn't a small game you're probably going to get 30h plus from the title. So you're going to get a huge bang for your buck. This is probably my favourite metroidvania game of all time. It was also my game of the year (2017)… Expand
  47. BigBoi69
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    This game too hardd d
    Okay so the map system very bad. Was even a little harder too deal with than Metroid, and that game is imp posiple, gaemz shuld b a st8 line, much ez er. Combat is hard and borign, u can only do a slash until u beet first boss adn healing should be automaticccc liek in COD XD, andd not starting with good mobility was badd d, remind me of Metroid like why is this gam    This game too hardd d
    Okay so the map system very bad. Was even a little harder too deal with than Metroid, and that game is imp posiple, gaemz shuld b a st8 line, much ez er. Combat is hard and borign, u can only do a slash until u beet first boss adn healing should be automaticccc liek in COD XD, andd not starting with good mobility was badd d, remind me of Metroid like why is this gam liek Metroid, it's supposed to be Dark Soulz?!?! Um itz so mucc hardurr than a Souls gaem too, liek I wanted a Soulz not a tryhard gaem XDDDD Refundedddd. The game iz so confusignn like "oh you'll be fine therez 2wo ways to get to every area" liek hello?!?! I need 5ive ughhhh. Y can The story iz so boringgg, leik who is this "False Night"? So gimmiky 2, liek y enemy hav shooty butt I don't, stoopidd. Gaem still gudd tho, cuz Hornet best gurl    … Expand
  48. Roybusa
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an awesome game, in this time full of bad games, comes a savior, great music, great, gameplay, great everything, a must have for players who knows about video games… Expand
  49. IloveIndie
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Fiyatı çok uygun (3)
    +Kontroller çok rahat (0.5)
    +Müzikler efsane (4)
    +Karakter tasarımları muazzam (2)
    +Atmosferi çok iyi (4)
    +Sesler çok başarılı (2)
    Eksiler
    -Buglar (0.5)
    -Bazı karakterlerin sadece görünüşü farklı, saldırıları aynı (3)
    -Birçok şey Dark Souls benzeri (2)
    Puan: 10/10 Tam bir görsel şölen.
    -IloveIndie
  50. clptothetop
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I really think this is one of the best game ever made. It's flawless. The music, the characters, the story and the visual are amazing. A masterpiece with free DLC.
  51. Algoros
    Jun 18, 2018
    0
    Wow, played a lot of games like hollow knight, but hollow knight is the biggest s.... on earth.
    Backtracking everywhere
    Boring gameplay
    horrible combat system
    do always the same

    I want my money game.
  52. BlisteringFury
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Without question the best Metroidvania ever made. Only challeged by Ori and the Blind Forest.
  53. HSuke
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    I rare give perfect-score reviews, and Hollow Knight definitely deserves one. Of the dozen or so Metroidvania games I've played over the years, it's my favorite. The mechanics are precise and reproducible. The world is hauntingly gorgeous. The exploration is very enjoyable.
  54. Gnaughty_Gnome
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is a triumph of 2D platforming and combat. It is one of the few games that would not be incorrect to call it "Dark Souls" like. This game stands as a shining beacon of an example; how to run a kickstarter, how to create fun 2D combat, how metroid-vanias are still relevant. And with a price tag of only $15, it has one of the highest bang for your buck of any game I have seen.
  55. eded9999
    May 21, 2018
    10
    A LOT of content.
    Free DLCs.
    Great art design.
    Great OST.
    Great bosses.
    Good difficulty.
    Great gameplay.

    The BEST Metroidvania out there.
  56. RubikPinkiePie
    May 19, 2018
    10
    10/10 the best metroidvania ever made, long story, perfect controls and the artwork is wonderfull
  57. Kbek
    May 15, 2018
    10
    I have never been a fan of "Metroidvania" game. I like them, I have played a few Metroid and Castlevania but only completed the Metroid on GBA. I usually get bored at some point or simply lose interest after not playing for a while.

    Hollow knight got me hooked the second I started. I had to complete every single thing that could be done in the game and was pretty sad at the end to know    I have never been a fan of "Metroidvania" game. I like them, I have played a few Metroid and Castlevania but only completed the Metroid on GBA. I usually get bored at some point or simply lose interest after not playing for a while.

    Hollow knight got me hooked the second I started. I had to complete every single thing that could be done in the game and was pretty sad at the end to know I could not discover this word for the first time ever again.

    The graphics are pretty, the music is gorgeous, the gameplay on point. The controls are super clutch and the storyline gives just enough to keep you wondering what happened in this strange land.

    In a time where game have a nasty tendency to hold your hand the whole way, Hollow knight let's you explore the way you want. If you went too far, you might need to backtrack and regroup. The game will punish you for being too arogant. You will have to walk back, you will lose all your hard earned money.

    I have heard a lot of "Hollow knight is dark soul" retoric. Did anyonw ever player on the NES or the SNES? Games were brutal back in the days. I was raised on this so any "dark soul" comparison seems silly. I am ok with a boss or level needing to be done again and again and again until I can do the perfect run. This is my fix. I am bored by modern game that assume you can't handle any hard part of will trow a tantrum if it's to hard. People will talk about classics like Kid Icarus or Ghouls and Ghost, ever played the Star wars on SNES? All of those game were BRUTAL! That's what I liked.

    This game is the best game I played since I can't ever remember when. Team Cherry created a masterpiece that is way up there with the big boys.    … Expand
  58. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    I fell in love with Hollow Knight and enjoyed it so much that I ended up spending 50 hours on it in under two weeks. If you like metroidvania games then this game is for you! Controller recommended.
  59. rulezfin
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Very good Metrodavia game, with a high level of difficulty and challenging but rewarding game play. The controls are very good, graphics are also nice,the story is interesting and the price was good for this kind of game. The only shortcoming are the related to the game designs decision of some areas that look rather out of place
  60. Memesmojo
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    Spoiler free review

    CUP-WHO? The legend of zelda-breath of the what? Love the game :D Completed it whit all three endings and i LOVE THE GAME. I completed it 89 % so now im gonna go and get the 100%. THE GAME IS AWESOME. Team cherry is the best devs and publichers EVER. The visuals,the music,the difficulty, the bosses ,enemies Lore,ALL OF THEM IS AMAZING. Also team cherry is    Spoiler free review

    CUP-WHO?
    The legend of zelda-breath of the what?

    Love the game :D
    Completed it whit all three endings and i LOVE THE GAME.
    I completed it 89 % so now im gonna go and get the 100%.
    THE GAME IS AWESOME.
    Team cherry is the best devs and publichers EVER.
    The visuals,the music,the difficulty, the bosses ,enemies Lore,ALL OF THEM IS AMAZING.
    Also team cherry is doing patches and free dlcs!!!
    BUY THE GAME NOW!!

    Note:
    Storie is not detailedly told (and endings too)so if you want to know what the hell happend to the kingdom you must watch lot of youtube lore videos and read stuff online.
    But this wasnt an problem for me?
    I really liked the mistery and the way story is told

    Really dont have any major cons to the game.The problems from people that rated this game mixed or bad didnt really effected me and i never really noticed them

    And extra tip:dont use fragile strenght you will ruin the game for yourself    … Expand
  61. BellaSwan1992
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    AMAZING game! Very fun gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master, HUGE map with tons of stuff to find and great rewards for exploration, and lush, gorgeous artwork and music. Might be the best 2d platformer I've ever played!!!
  62. EspadaRota
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Un metroidvania muy bueno lo recomendó por poco que te guste este genero es un gran juego.
  63. juanXD6
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    lo único que puedo decir de este juego es que es hermoso en cuanto a mapas y detalles además la historia es muy compleja y trae una profundidad tan buena que a uno lo deja con ansias el sistema de combate es bueno pero le falta pulirlo pero de resto todo good :v
  64. yzd
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    I think that his game is not getting enough attention from the gaming community. Controls are the best I have seen in a 2D game. The atmosphere is beautiful, the art style is really stunning. The story is told by environmental clues and NPC dialogues mostly reminiscent of Dark Souls style. I should say that game is a bit hard but it is completely doable. In addition, the game packs tons ofI think that his game is not getting enough attention from the gaming community. Controls are the best I have seen in a 2D game. The atmosphere is beautiful, the art style is really stunning. The story is told by environmental clues and NPC dialogues mostly reminiscent of Dark Souls style. I should say that game is a bit hard but it is completely doable. In addition, the game packs tons of quality content(around 40 hours) especially considering its price. I don't think that a Metroidvania game can get any better than this one.… Expand
  65. siz20971
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    This is best MetroidVania style game I played ever.
    Level designed attractive and boss fight is exiting.
    Boss fight might be hard to many player, But this feels challenging!
  66. sageol
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the best games that I played for the last few years. And it is definitely the best metroidvania so far.
  67. Merc4Wrk
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    Very well made indie metroidvania. Story is centered on just enough for it to be intriguing while also leaving a lot of it up to interpretation. In addition the combat focus is a great subversion from much of the other games in this genre. Basically have no complaints
  68. AirDeLisi
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    One reviewer here commented that this game isn't getting enough mainstream press, and I couldn't agree more; this game has exceeded all expectations I had for it. It's astonishing that this game was made by a small team of two to three people. As a Souls fan, this game resonates strongly with me. Every delicate chord that Dark Souls has struck within me was also struck by Hollow Knight,One reviewer here commented that this game isn't getting enough mainstream press, and I couldn't agree more; this game has exceeded all expectations I had for it. It's astonishing that this game was made by a small team of two to three people. As a Souls fan, this game resonates strongly with me. Every delicate chord that Dark Souls has struck within me was also struck by Hollow Knight, and with pinpoint precision. The controls are crisp and tight. Every enemy and every boss fight is memorable. An intriguing story is told through gameplay and NPC interaction, and the inquisitive player is greatly rewarded if he chooses to dive a little deeper and look a little harder. The soundtrack is superb, and it works with the sound design and color palette to bring areas of the game to life. Hollow Knight also does a great job at understanding its medium as a 2-D platformer; the developers know the limitations of the medium and work within its bounds, but also play to the strengths of it and offer challenges that wouldn't work in a 3-D environment. Ultimately, this game has so, so much depth and I enjoyed every second of it. Keep up the good work, Team Cherry!… Expand
  69. AlanWank
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    If you enjoy games like Dark Souls and BloodBorne and crave something in the same genre but with a different flavor then play this game.

    Atmosphere is one of the best i've experienced due to the incredible Soundtrack, Mastapiece. Combat is super thrilling and rewarding. You can really feel that you're getting better at the game. Although I haven't ventured to much into the lore i    If you enjoy games like Dark Souls and BloodBorne and crave something in the same genre but with a different flavor then play this game.

    Atmosphere is one of the best i've experienced due to the incredible Soundtrack, Mastapiece.
    Combat is super thrilling and rewarding. You can really feel that you're getting better at the game.
    Although I haven't ventured to much into the lore i trust that it is on par with Souls

    MUST PLAY    … Expand
  70. fuLmentLatheist
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    You enter Hollow Knight's world long past its prime—a dying kingdom, its society torn to pieces and its heroes already fallen. There's nothing but a desolate and dark landscape on the surface and a winding catacomb filled with the stink of death below. You control an emotionless knight, your purpose not entirely clear at the outset, and delve into that land to ward off the evil within.You enter Hollow Knight's world long past its prime—a dying kingdom, its society torn to pieces and its heroes already fallen. There's nothing but a desolate and dark landscape on the surface and a winding catacomb filled with the stink of death below. You control an emotionless knight, your purpose not entirely clear at the outset, and delve into that land to ward off the evil within.

    Except you're really an adorable little bug-man, fighting and befriending other adorable bug-people. While Hollow Knight is set in what is ostensibly a medieval fantasy kingdom, it's got a buggy carapace stretched over everything. The devastation and loss in Hallownest's history is palpable, but the cute art style means the tone never feels overbearing or depressing. The heavy themes have a light-heartedness about them without slipping into parody.

    The NPCs I meet are all quirky and cartoonish, but still feel like coherent parts of the world. A few of my favorites include a pudgy shopkeeper who can't stop giggling, a kindly wandering swordsman who has lost his memory, and the tiny but boisterous Zote the Mighty—who, later in the game, will explain to you all of his 57 precepts if you care to listen that long. These characters bring sparks of life to the otherwise dying caves, many of them reappearing at fixed points around the map, and sometimes even during boss fights to provide a few of Hollow Knight’s most thrilling moments.    … Expand
  71. Lazy_Skeleton
    Jan 12, 2018
    10
    One of the best metroidvanias ever made. Awesome character design, looks beautiful, great controls and overall just very good.
  72. Naldosand
    Jan 6, 2018
    4
    The game has several balance problems, and his difficulty in some cases is really unfair. If u get stuck there's no way to see what's the way to continue. I love games like Dark souls or Bloodborne, or other 2d platforms like Salt & Sanctuary, after 48 hours expended I have to say, the whole experience isn't that good. Is true, the graphic environment and sound is quite perfectionistic,The game has several balance problems, and his difficulty in some cases is really unfair. If u get stuck there's no way to see what's the way to continue. I love games like Dark souls or Bloodborne, or other 2d platforms like Salt & Sanctuary, after 48 hours expended I have to say, the whole experience isn't that good. Is true, the graphic environment and sound is quite perfectionistic, but in terms of game design isn't in the same level.… Expand
  73. Sesak
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    One of the best games of 2017 and also of my life. It's a very original metrodivania with a beautiful design and animation, charming music and sound effecs, perfect control, lovely story, difficult and challenging. Don't hesitate on playing it. It is a masterpiece that everybody should know.
  74. manticoremaster
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    i've had recently the pleasure to be immersed in this great game, and it has been quite a ride. the animations made by hand look quite unique and go with the whole dark and gritty art style that they aiming for. the game's difficulty can be really brutal at times, and its difficulty, boss fights arent put to shame by the likes of dark souls, ninja gaiden etc games. the combat plays likei've had recently the pleasure to be immersed in this great game, and it has been quite a ride. the animations made by hand look quite unique and go with the whole dark and gritty art style that they aiming for. the game's difficulty can be really brutal at times, and its difficulty, boss fights arent put to shame by the likes of dark souls, ninja gaiden etc games. the combat plays like most metroidvenia games, with unlocking further abillities. though, the main character has a lot of upgrades types under its belt, so the game is a little bit more complex then the average metroidvenia game, with health upgrades, souls (mana), weapon upgrades, the charm system (which are these power ups you can wear), notches (determines the number of charms being wear by opening more slots for them), grubs ( which are these warms creatures you get rewarded with items and money, determined by how many you picked), also there's a resource called essense which lets you a couple of unlocks, a couple of different melee attacks besides the different abillities. so yeah while it doesn't have the depth of an average rpg in each of them, its still doesn't pale in comparison by a lot then different games maybe. there are many enemy types and bosses. the game's focus is on the combat by a lot relativly then to its story. the story while having an interesting theme with the hubris of the bugs nation hallownest, it does lack in lore.

    so with this many advantages the shortscoming dont detract much of the game, and it still stands on its own very good. so lets get to it. firstly, the order of the many zones areas you're getting in the game are put in a order that gets the player easilly disoriented, and by that confuses the players especially at the start of the game where you've tons of areas to go from the main hub area (the crossroads), and you have not an ounce of an idea where to go because of the bad level design of the hub area. some more metroidvenia locks more early instead of later couldnt have hurt to help in this matter. in addition the art style, i feel like since i've played a game like ori and the blind forest, which the looks of it really appealed to me, i sometimes during the game wondered how this could have looked if it had the same engine as ori, but with still the same dark and gritty art style.

    to summerise, this game really's one of the best metroidvenia games i've got to play, and defiently the longest i tried by far. each area i've traveled in the game, i felt very engrossed in its atmosphere (especially greenpath, city of tears). im looking forward to what these new developers of this game got more under their sleeves, as their dedication on this game to great detail is very tengible. a score of 8.6/10 from me.    … Expand
  75. GuapoGrande
    Nov 22, 2017
    9
    First, the good:
    - fluid, addictive gameplay
    - Tough-but-fair difficulty level that makes it genuinely gratifying to beat a tough boss or Colosseum challenge, without becoming a chore - absolutely STUNNING art and music, possibly the best-looking 2D game I've ever played - Big map with tons of enemy and environment variety, while maintaining signature whimsical-yet-spooky aesthetic    First, the good:
    - fluid, addictive gameplay
    - Tough-but-fair difficulty level that makes it genuinely gratifying to beat a tough boss or Colosseum challenge, without becoming a chore
    - absolutely STUNNING art and music, possibly the best-looking 2D game I've ever played
    - Big map with tons of enemy and environment variety, while maintaining signature whimsical-yet-spooky aesthetic throughout
    - Lots of rewards for diligent exploration and effective combat, your character constantly grows stronger and more capable
    - Insanely good value for the money. I bought it on sale for $10, it was easily worth 3x that much

    For the sake of thoroughness, a couple cons:
    - People like me who are not hardcore gamers should probably use a guide for the midgame, since it is not always great about nudging you where to go next and there are many, many different paths you can explore. I see many negative reviews are by people who got frustrated with all the dead ends and false starts, and I see their point. Some people like that kind of thing, but others should find a spoiler-free guide that at least points them in the right direction. The game is challenging enough without constantly being lost.
    - Similarly, unless you are thorough about locating stag stations and breakable walls to help you get around, all the traversing and backtracking can eventually become dull. I eventually cheated and looked at a map to find these things and I'm glad I did, the game would've dragged badly without knowing where they are (I also regret not getting the Dream Gate until very late in the game).
    - Although I like lots of individual story elements, I don't really like the overall story itself. Your character is basically a pawn in the conflict between the Pale King and the Radiance, both of whom are vaguely defined, sinister, and unsympathetic. The different endings all just give a sense that your character has been used, not that you did the right thing and saved the day. I get that they're going for a Dark Souls thing that's all about ambiguity and ambiance, but I don't think it really works. Ultimately a story needs a clear conflict with clear motivations or you can't get emotionally invested and there's no catharsis.

    Overall though it's a phenomenal game (it still blows me away that the development team is just 3 people) and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys 2D platformers and Metroidvanias.    … Expand
  76. SunKy
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Masterpiece.
  77. saiftk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Great!

    Incredible!

    Highly Recommended!

    Play it if you love games like Metroid Fusion.

    Beautiful!

    Great!

    Incredible!

    Highly Recommended!
  78. NathanielPrime
    Nov 2, 2017
    5
    The good - Absolutely beautiful, tight combat
    The bad - Most everything else
    The ugly - The map, the repitition This is a game about being wandering around lost in a network of gorgeous caves. But when I mean lost, I don't mean "lost in thought" or "lost in wonder", I mean lost as in "walking back and forth with no idea where you're are or where you're supposed to be going. The late    The good - Absolutely beautiful, tight combat
    The bad - Most everything else
    The ugly - The map, the repitition

    This is a game about being wandering around lost in a network of gorgeous caves. But when I mean lost, I don't mean "lost in thought" or "lost in wonder", I mean lost as in "walking back and forth with no idea where you're are or where you're supposed to be going. The late game really goes off the rails, giving you destinations but no idea how to get there. How do you get to boss in the bottom of the map? Going to the far top right of the map, of course, and getting an easily-missed upgrade! I didn't check one path because I thought I had already been there, and paid for it with literally over three hours of wandering. This game can NOT be played without a guide.

    There is more to this game, but the vast majority is wandering around lost, so I won't get into too much detail. Combat is tight but extremely repetitive - you use your basic sword (called a Nail) for the entire game. Your "special attacks" amount to a magic blast up, a magic dive down, and a magic ball forward. You get all three seperately to enhance the illusion of progression and variety.

    There is one good thing to say, though! This game is gorgeous. There's no two ways about it! Almost the entirety of the game takes place underground, but despite this every area is distinct and the ambiance is different. The shining and ethereal Crystal Peak, the creepy Deepnest, the desolate Dirtmouth, and the barren Ancient Basin. Best of all is the City of Tears, an ancient, abandoned city where it is contantly "raining".

    But really, this is a game to watch, not one worth playing. Get some poor sucker to play it nearby and enjoy the ambience from a distance. Otherwise you're going to be spending hours hunting that one switch in that one room that will open the path to that one ability that will let you get to that one quest spot.    … Expand
  79. Vankip
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    The best metroidvania ever released. For me, the best game of 2017! Damn beautiful hand-made drawing. Fantastic style and music. Super cute and at the same time gloomy and atmospheric world of beetles and spiders.
  80. Woodguard
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    This game is help me to remember my childhood. A platformer with fights. How beautiful, cause all know that in old times, there's many of games like that type.

    Fight for your life, fight for understand what is going on. Fight if you want to understand your journey.
  81. Dancuka
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    This game is just awesome. Fantastic art, tight controls and superb atmosphere. Altho it borrows from Darks Souls a lot, I still feel they did a really wonderful game on its own. Some of the powerups feel pointless compared to others, but at least there is a lot to chose from, All in all, I have to say this is my favorite game this year so far. Highly recommended.
  82. giantchicken18
    Oct 16, 2017
    9
    beat the game, can't wait to come back to it after a break. I am not a hardcore platformer gamer, not a dark souls guy either..... but this game is a mastahpeece!!!!! Sound design is spot on, i love the art design, controls are tight, combat is challenging but rewarding, characters/bosses are unique and memorable. Go buy this game.

    I give it a 9 because it is not perfect, but hardly    beat the game, can't wait to come back to it after a break. I am not a hardcore platformer gamer, not a dark souls guy either..... but this game is a mastahpeece!!!!! Sound design is spot on, i love the art design, controls are tight, combat is challenging but rewarding, characters/bosses are unique and memorable. Go buy this game.

    I give it a 9 because it is not perfect, but hardly anything is.    … Expand
  83. vxRadiatonxv
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Hollow Knight has great controls, along with some enjoyable backtracking that doesn't get tiresome. Somewhat challenging bosses and enemies. Has excellent music and graphics, along with a vague plot that builds over the course of the game. The game is re-playable, and there is new content added on the regular. I would 100% recommend this game. Hollow Knight is a masterpiece, and it needsHollow Knight has great controls, along with some enjoyable backtracking that doesn't get tiresome. Somewhat challenging bosses and enemies. Has excellent music and graphics, along with a vague plot that builds over the course of the game. The game is re-playable, and there is new content added on the regular. I would 100% recommend this game. Hollow Knight is a masterpiece, and it needs more attention from the media.… Expand
  84. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    Probably my favorite game so far this year. There are very few games that are able to make you feel like you are steadily getting better and better at the game through your skill alone, but this game manages to achieve that. There were some enemies that I initially spent 5+ minutes trying to beat that I eventually was able to dispatch in seconds without even gaining an extra ability toProbably my favorite game so far this year. There are very few games that are able to make you feel like you are steadily getting better and better at the game through your skill alone, but this game manages to achieve that. There were some enemies that I initially spent 5+ minutes trying to beat that I eventually was able to dispatch in seconds without even gaining an extra ability to help me. Beautiful art, amazing story, super responsive controls, and just overall a fantastic game.… Expand
  85. Ozcaty
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    I made an account, just to give this game a 10/10, its that dammed good.
    This game is a gem, that deserves universal praise.
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania with enough heart to be one of the best games of 2017. There is so much to cover in this indie gem, that this review would not do it justice. instead ill rate every part of this game, with as much detail as possible without any    I made an account, just to give this game a 10/10, its that dammed good.
    This game is a gem, that deserves universal praise.

    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania with enough heart to be one of the best games of 2017. There is so much to cover in this indie gem, that this review would not do it justice.
    instead ill rate every part of this game, with as much detail as possible without any (major) spoilers.

    Pacing: The game starts you off with a nail for a basic attack, a basic jump and a basic heal. There is nothing else, classic to a metroidvania. You don't even own a map to begin with. As the game goes on, you acquire said map, and basic (besides the 3rd mobility item, hell yes) mobility items which unlock areas you couldn't get to before etc. Hollow Knight does an excellent job of having a reward at the end of each area, respectful of the time you put in and bosses you faced. The game is linear for the first three areas, then branches off spectacularly. Every aspect of the pacing is near perfect, it never feels too boring or like you're being forced into an area, it is very natural. The only possible complaint I could have is that the early parts are a tiny bit too slow, maybe starting off with the dash, or acquiring it in the first section, may have been a better way to jumpstart the game.
    Rating: 9.5/10

    Combat: The combat of this game is a clear focus, they did not brush over it such as in Ori and the Blind Forest, instead Hollow Knight explores a rich and rewarding combat system. Some bosses are absolutely incredible, the final boss is in my top three final bosses of all time. However as an indie team, it was impossible to flesh out each boss, so some, *cough* were not very interesting. One such boss only had a single attack and is easily cheesed, very underwhelming . The enemies in Hollow Knight had decent variety with some reproducing old enemies such as in a certain battle arena, but this is excused by the ridiculously large amount of enemies there were in a $15 game. The combat is beautifully fleshed out through these 'charms', with all of such being interesting and adding a new dimension to the combat. The charms are extremely polished and the idea of making some interact dynamically with others is genius.
    Rating: 9.3/10

    Controls: The controls of Hollow Knight are perfect, to a dot. I spent ages trying to think of a way to improve controls (on pc) but I could not find a single way. This is not to say that it won't take a while to get used to but when you make a mistake it is always, always your fault. The controls are tight, rigid and are a perfect compliment to combat and exploration.
    Rating: 10/10

    Exploration: When I set foot in one of the new areas, I spent a good 2 minutes sitting on a bench with another little bug ravelling in the beautiful scenery and accompanied harp and vocals. That area was such a contrast to anything I had seen thus far. If Hollow Knight can do one thing perfectly, its contrasting one area to another. Leaving the bleak forgotten crossroads and entering into a beautiful far more light area (to avoid details) was refreshing, and kept me wanting to see more of this world. Some area's require vigorous trial and error and double-checking to find every little charm or geo deposit. I can confirm after even 75 hours in this world, I still find videos of people finding new areas I had never seen. Even in a "100%" run, you don't find everything, there is still more to find and discover.
    Rating: 9.7/10

    Soundtrack: After listening to each track through full after purchasing the soundtrack, I had a new level on top of my already high appreciation for the superb soundtrack. It is so, damn, good. There is not a single track the feels out of place or weak in any way. Of course not to say some are not better than others, listening to the final boss fight's music gave me goosebumps; a perfect concoction of intensity, power, urgency and funereal feelings of "oh my god, this is it", I have felt in a long time. For comparison, for me it is on-par with Undertale and Nier-Automata.
    Rating: 9.8/10

    Verdict (and anything else I didn't cover) I paid $15 for a $30 dollar game. Hollow Knight is an absolute must-have an a steal in every respect for anybody who likes a challenging, dark, uplifting journey of a bug on it's journey through the kingdom of Hallownest. I didn't even mention the art, which is absolutely incredible in every way, wow, but I don't have the characters for that.

    I hope that this review will just get ONE person, to consider playing Hollow Knight.

    If that person is you, you will not regret it.    … Expand
  86. thomaddox4
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, one of the best metroidvanias ever made, up there with Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid. Incredibly atmospheric, ranging from cute and charming with the bug theme (which isn't overused in the slightest), to dark and creepy. Music and art are both great, controls are very tight, and most importantly, the world design and combat are top notch. The sheer number ofAbsolute masterpiece, one of the best metroidvanias ever made, up there with Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid. Incredibly atmospheric, ranging from cute and charming with the bug theme (which isn't overused in the slightest), to dark and creepy. Music and art are both great, controls are very tight, and most importantly, the world design and combat are top notch. The sheer number of cool interconnections, level varieties, mix between combat and platforming, and sheer number of things to do is incredible given that its a small indie game, and it does an excellent job of being completable for those who don't want to necessarily get 100%. Takes around 20 hours to complete casually, and around 30-40 hours to 100% (and if you metroidvanias at all, or at least enough to finish this, than you'll likely want to get 100% as well). Though there are some flaws, such as most of the bosses not being very memorable or the map system not being ideal, they are extremely heavily outweighed by positives. Very well worth the money, a true modern classic in a time where metroidvanias are making a comeback from a very long dark age.… Expand
  87. BillyHerrington
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    "The market is oversaturated with Metroidvanias" I agree but unfortunately not a single one of them is on the same level as the Metroid and Castlevania games. Guacamelee and Cave Story may come close but that's it. My thirst for an amazing Metroidvania was still there and then I played Hollow Knight. Amazing. 10/10. Sadly it took me a while to get into it.
  88. DanielAV
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Simply perfect in almost every way.
    The atmosphere, level design, controls, exploration, everything.
    The only game I've ever rated 10/10, and it truly deserves it.
  89. qwerty555
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    outstanding metroidvania.... cannot put this down. on par with ori for completely different reasons. if you are a fan of the genre you owe it to yourself to buy this.... it is worth much more than 14.99
  90. Mandulum
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Five Word Review: Best in class metroidvania, phenomenal!
    Favorite Thing: There aren't a whole lot of new concepts here but everything they do they do exceptionally well. The abilities, combat, animation, visuals, bosses, etc etc.
    Least Favorite Thing: Travel. Until you get the (optional) Dream Gate it's tedious. Date Completed: 2017-08-16 Playtime: ~ 41h (100% completion)    Five Word Review: Best in class metroidvania, phenomenal!
    Favorite Thing: There aren't a whole lot of new concepts here but everything they do they do exceptionally well. The abilities, combat, animation, visuals, bosses, etc etc.
    Least Favorite Thing: Travel. Until you get the (optional) Dream Gate it's tedious.

    Date Completed: 2017-08-16
    Playtime: ~ 41h (100% completion)
    Enjoyment: 10/10
    Recommendation: YES!    … Expand
  91. roachzc
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Feels a lot like dark souls. A very challenging and rewarding experience and would be a great fit if you are bored with games that hold you hand too much. The music and graphics are just on point. However, the developers need to adjust some of the bosses and areas. They can be super imbalanced or poorly designed sometimes and are so frustrating that I don't enjoy it and want to quit.
  92. Johnny_Maybe
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    I am getting too old for this. I can see patterns in this game from early Spectrum games through to retro hits from the last few years but despite it's familiarity this is a great game.

    The presentation is a mix of modern retro (if thats not complete guff) and Ghibli Studios style animation (check out the benches and character dialogue and tell me otherwise). In case the ending is    I am getting too old for this. I can see patterns in this game from early Spectrum games through to retro hits from the last few years but despite it's familiarity this is a great game.

    The presentation is a mix of modern retro (if thats not complete guff) and Ghibli Studios style animation (check out the benches and character dialogue and tell me otherwise).

    In case the ending is awful I havent finished it but the tale is of retribution in a poisened land.

    Yes its familiar but it is so lovingly presented and told the cliches do not stick in the mind - the clever level design and frantic button mashing does instead.

    It claims to allow you to go your own way in this tale - but do not expect Skyrim here.

    The story and puzzle solving reveals as you gain new abilities - rewarded from a mix of story boss fights and exploration.

    That shortcoming aside - this is a great experience, presented so well you forget you have played a similar game before.    … Expand
  93. JackJumpsCandle
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    A must-have for any Metroidvania fan. Probably the new standard within the genre. A beautiful soundtrack, well balanced gameplay, an engaging story, and awesome art. What more can you ask for in a game?

    Hollow Knight is without a doubt a raging success, one of the few to come from Kickstarter.
  94. RainXH11
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    i played demon souls, dark souls 1, 2, 3, Bloodborne
    then i played hollow knight , dark souls games felt like a walk in the park comparing to this one
    this game will brutally destroy u and crashs you, you'll die in this game alooooooooooot you'll go back at the checkpoint are and you'll lose all your geos and you have to go through that hell again to get them back and 99% you won't, the    i played demon souls, dark souls 1, 2, 3, Bloodborne
    then i played hollow knight , dark souls games felt like a walk in the park comparing to this one
    this game will brutally destroy u and crashs you, you'll die in this game alooooooooooot you'll go back at the checkpoint are and you'll lose all your geos and you have to go through that hell again to get them back and 99% you won't, the world is too big and mysterious and awesome to explore, level design is brilliant, and there's 0 hand-holding you're on your own lil one.
    this games nails it, 10/10 best game i've played this year, worth your money and worth your time    … Expand
  95. singlungchan
    Jul 17, 2017
    5
    This has to be the most annoying metroid-like game I've played. It is not too difficult but it just plays this specific game on the player. It makes you want to throw your joystick at the wall. Although I like it, I always leave it with a feeling of un-satisfaction. I've played a lot of games when the norm is to die a lot. Not the case here - as the norm is to be annoyed a lot instead.
  96. TheEmbracedOne
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    Responsive controls, fantastic hand-drawn artwork, beautiful music, lots of secrets and an impressive attention to detail. For $15, the amount of worthwhile content is astonishing and it's technically made by 3 people!
  97. gibran19
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    The best indie metroidvania, and one of the best metroidvanias in general. Great gameplay, great design, great music. The only cons are some framerate issues and the backtracking can get a little bit tedious, no game is perfect but in spite of that details this game is a master piece that you must play.
  98. Ignotum
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best metroidvanias to arise from the current genre revival. A captivating and otherworldly environment, challenging combat, rewarding exploration and secrets, fascinating lore, and a gorgeous art style.
  99. TheKingOfHats
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    +Great Gameplay, with a solid level of challenge.
    +One of the best soundtracks in years.
    +Addictive, honestly.
    Overall, it's one of the best games I've played this year. You should most CERTAINLY get this game. Ignore the negative reviews down below. I feel as if the people giving the lower reviews aren't familiar with how these types of games are played. Sad, really.
  100. rpgforme
    Jun 30, 2017
    1
    The game makes you trounce back through 5+ screens of enemies just to try the boss again. Which is extremely hard. It's a garbage experience, except for extreme fans of this type of game-play. Avoid it.
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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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