Hollow Knight

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2265 Ratings

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  1. JaviRuno
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania someone has created, with a great story and great controls.
  2. tommydlbass
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego con grandes personajes, gameplay, arte y escenarios. Los boss fights están muy trabajados y es muy divertido. No puedo decir nada más a parte de que es un must buy, muy recomendable para todo tipo de jugadores.
  3. Paraselene
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece of gaming and art in itself with a unique setting and fresh approach to the genre.

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

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

    In summary, this game oozes its own personality, beauty, and above all, a love for video games from the developers. Definitely a must-play.    … Expand
  6. Yuvalito
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    My favorite game ever. at 15$ it has the best value for money out of any game I've played, including free to play ones, and don't you dare asking me how that works mathematically.
  7. doproyee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    this game is masterpiece. if i had to say something bad, it is struggling to find ways to go. very enjoyable game.
  8. agsty
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is probably the best metroidvania for me . the music is glorious, the atmosphere is very amazing , the combat is very satisfying . Sure when the beginning of this game kindda boring . That until i meet this awsome boss Mantis Lords,Hornet,NKG,PureVessel… Expand
  9. tom34
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    i have played a lot of videogames, but this one, its my favorite. the controls are SO good, its a hard game, with a great atmosphere, and an interesting history. i cant stop listening the OST, with the great work of christopher larkin. getting lost in the paths of hallownest its an exelent experience. there are various finals, a lot of bosses and challenges. my favourite game of all thei have played a lot of videogames, but this one, its my favorite. the controls are SO good, its a hard game, with a great atmosphere, and an interesting history. i cant stop listening the OST, with the great work of christopher larkin. getting lost in the paths of hallownest its an exelent experience. there are various finals, a lot of bosses and challenges. my favourite game of all the time and the best metroidvania that i have ever played… Expand
  10. Glaceon_Hit
    Mar 20, 2023
    7
    I like the game. It is big and enjoyable. So many secrets everywhere. I did 100% of the game without any help. I only use internet to find Grey Mourner and 2 charms. I am so proud from finding so many secrets even the Grimm Company. I enjoyed to much this.

    Gameplay is funny. Never used the Nail Abilities. A lot of times I lost lifes but it is easy to recovered. Lore is something i    I like the game. It is big and enjoyable. So many secrets everywhere. I did 100% of the game without any help. I only use internet to find Grey Mourner and 2 charms. I am so proud from finding so many secrets even the Grimm Company. I enjoyed to much this.

    Gameplay is funny. Never used the Nail Abilities. A lot of times I lost lifes but it is easy to recovered.

    Lore is something i didnt like. The main story at all. Nobody is telling what to do. Or what is happening. I just found the bosses and killed them. Other npcs stories are bad but others are good.

    The enemys are cool. But the bosses are boring. I like a few of them.

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

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

    Not: Bazı yerlere girmek için gerekli skilleri bulmak gibi şeyler için youtube kullanmadan bitirmek imkansız.    … Expand
  27. Bodislav
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    Atmospheric .
  28. Wizzardlord
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    No hay que decir mucho, es un juegazo que para lo poco que aparenta es mucho lo que entrega y la experiencia es más única que las aventuras de muchos otros juegos como los GTA o algunos zeldas
  29. Xrayplayer
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    One of the best metroidvania games I've ever played, the gameplay is near perfection with nice and fun abilities and great platforming and engaging combat and challenges but enjoyable boss fight with great exploration and world building, the game can be a bit frustrating for new players with the need of buying various parts of the map and buying a map of each area but overall it's anOne of the best metroidvania games I've ever played, the gameplay is near perfection with nice and fun abilities and great platforming and engaging combat and challenges but enjoyable boss fight with great exploration and world building, the game can be a bit frustrating for new players with the need of buying various parts of the map and buying a map of each area but overall it's an excellent experience.… Expand
  30. Revon
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    Un juego increíble. Para mi solo por debajo de Ori. Muy orientado a la exploración del escenario. Es un gusto pasearse por ese mundo oscuro y arrebatadoramente bello. Sin duda una obra Maestra.
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#12 Best PC Game of 2017
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
77
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Jul 29, 2018
    100
    Hollow Knight is one of the best 2D platformers I’ve ever played - it is a beautiful, quirky and dynamic game; challenging yet rewarding; mournful yet brimming with hope. When it comes to console, it’s going to cause a real stir.
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  2. IGN
    Jun 22, 2018
    94
    Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania with a well of content to discover that’s as deep as its labyrinthine caves. The world of Hallownest is compelling and rich, full of story that’s left for you to discover on your own, and built with branching paths that offer an absurd amount of choice in how you go about discovering it. With such a high density of secrets to find and fun, challenging enemies to face, it’s worth spending every moment you can in Hollow Knight.
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  3. GameStar
    Jan 2, 2018
    84
    A very difficult and hand-drawn Metroidvania with an enormous size for players with a lot of patience and a high frustration tolerance.
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