Hollow Knight

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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.
  31. DamageMaximo
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Probably the best metroidvania ever made.
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece of a game and a true classic which should be one of the icons for Indie games as a whole.
    Gameplay is the best I've even experienced, the controls are fluid, instant and responsive, every move happens at the moment you expect it to happen when pressing the button, while also having tons of gimmicks which enhance    Probably the best metroidvania ever made.
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece of a game and a true classic which should be one of the icons for Indie games as a whole.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Some Thoughts About the Game

    'Hollow Knight' is a game that really needs to be mastered. Especially the additional packages of the game require a serious effort. At some points, it's hard not to think that the developer team has designed these packs for their very loyal players. There is not much to say about the general atmosphere and mechanics of the game because it is a game and can only be understood by experience. I'm looking forward to the second game, but I hope some mistakes made in the first game are not made. Especially in the expansion packs, the second versions of some characters deal double damage and we have to pass them just to see a few new dialogues. In my opinion, this is a very cheap way to prolong the game. Because even if you beat it after a while, you realize that you want to pass that damn place rather than enjoy it. Just so that it ends as soon as possible. The main form of the game is designed to appeal to most players at every point, which is a good thing. Despite all these, 'Hollow Knight' was a game that I really liked, I hope 'Silksong' will be released with Turkish language support. I have no doubts about the overall quality of the game, frankly, I'm sure it will be a pretty solid game.    … Expand
  33. Zlobrak
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. It's definitely one of the best indie games out there. Great atmosphere, music and gameplay.
  34. xcylo
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is an absolute must for any gamer's library. The hand-drawn art style is really something to behold, and it includes one of the greatest soundtracks in gaming. It's cute, charming, haunting, and often scary as you struggle through hallownest and the many powerful threats it contains. I was never huge on platformers or metroidvanias before this game, but it does all of theseHollow Knight is an absolute must for any gamer's library. The hand-drawn art style is really something to behold, and it includes one of the greatest soundtracks in gaming. It's cute, charming, haunting, and often scary as you struggle through hallownest and the many powerful threats it contains. I was never huge on platformers or metroidvanias before this game, but it does all of these things so well that you wouldn't know it's the first full game from a group who had spent years placing last at game-jams before putting out this absolute triumph of gameplay, storytelling and atmosphere. Fifty hours had come and gone without me ever noticing or becoming bored of the experience. Frankly, this is one of those types of games many people live and breathe and for good reason. The world is beautiful and it's a pleasure to explore, and the many tough but fair bosses are not only an incredibly fun challenge for veteran players, but also function as a great entry point for anyone looking to get into more hardcore experiences. This groundbreaking achievement in indie game design deserves your attention and the attention of everyone you know.… Expand
  35. fastoch82
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    I don't think it deserves such a high score.
    The art direction has absolutely no effect on me, the difficulty is poorly managed compared to a game like Dead Cells, nothing kept me engaged and I couldn't finish it.
    Overall, an impressive work for such a small team, but in the end a boring game which adds nothing new to the genre.
  36. fukuroh
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Really well made and enjoyable game.
    Soundtrack is made pretty well.
    Boss fights are really wellmade.
    Nothing to say about it.
  37. JoelArpal
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Best game i played this year. I'm not a big metroidvania player, but this is definitely the best i ever played.
  38. QAOSbringer
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    It adapts the Metroidvania style with its own dark and and twisted way. It is obvious that developers care about every detail, from the art style to the story telling methods. The only disadvantage is that it can be hard and painful to pass the beginning stage. After that, game helps you in many ways to make itself easier. I am amazed that they even think about dusts falling when we jumpIt adapts the Metroidvania style with its own dark and and twisted way. It is obvious that developers care about every detail, from the art style to the story telling methods. The only disadvantage is that it can be hard and painful to pass the beginning stage. After that, game helps you in many ways to make itself easier. I am amazed that they even think about dusts falling when we jump on platforms. They really cared about the smallest details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - Soulslike mechanics go against non ecclectic exploration that is somewhat important to metroidvania games
    - The map can be very unclear/unhelpful and sometimes misleading
    - The layout of the world is pretty weird - big things are hidden, there's no sense of what's important and what's not or whether you're progressing
    - There's a limit to how big a metroidvania world can be for me, and Hollow Knight has found it. The game's ridiculously good value, but also the most overwhelming in its genre that I've played.    … Expand
  61. Grim__
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This game is very good. The controls are solid and the game is very fun.t Play it.
  62. oscarevely
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    The fact that this game only has an 87 for PC on this stupid website is an absolute travesty. Now, I may be biased, because this is unequivocally my favorite game of all time, but I think anyone can objectively say that it is certainly the best metroidvania of the past decade and probably of all time. I would go so far to say that you can objectively place Hollow Knight as in the top tenThe fact that this game only has an 87 for PC on this stupid website is an absolute travesty. Now, I may be biased, because this is unequivocally my favorite game of all time, but I think anyone can objectively say that it is certainly the best metroidvania of the past decade and probably of all time. I would go so far to say that you can objectively place Hollow Knight as in the top ten games of the decade, right up there with BOTW, Undertale, Odyssey, ect. The only complaint I could ever have about this game is that eventually you will just run out of stuff to do. Buy this game for the immersion it induces, combat tuned to literal perfection, stunning art, and especially the BRILLIANT lore, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  63. Uncubo0y
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect, i am not used to hard games but i just learned along the way, but the difficulty makes the game also funnier for me i don't like games that are way to easy and some that era way to hard, this game it's just perfect. Other good thing are the environments each one it's special in their own way, also the map is gigantic and i loved exploring them, there's hidden NPCs andThis game is perfect, i am not used to hard games but i just learned along the way, but the difficulty makes the game also funnier for me i don't like games that are way to easy and some that era way to hard, this game it's just perfect. Other good thing are the environments each one it's special in their own way, also the map is gigantic and i loved exploring them, there's hidden NPCs and the ones that the game shows you are all colourful and charming. Im in love with this game and i have played over 100 hours and im still not bored… Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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!
  66. 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
  67. sse85
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Невероятно душевная и атмосферная игра. Музыка просто выше всяких похвал. Для любителей метроидваний здесь просто море контента и секретов.
  68. 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
  69. Nickight
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, both in terms of art, gameplay, history, bosses and its incredible world.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.

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  72. 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.
  73. 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!
  74. Rudey21
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
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  75. 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
  76. mat_b
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    mat b !
  77. 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
  78. Ruboki
    Jul 7, 2021
    8
    Exellent game, with a lot of different bosses and enemies. The art is beautifull and the music very enveloping.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. Dyldom
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Hollow Knight has some great ideas and I feel like I came so close to finding it as endearing as everyone else, but far too often does it begin to feel like those deliberately frustrating platformers like Getting Over It, an un-telegraphed pit of spikes or an exploding enemy corpse can send you way back to the start of an area to redo all your progress. The art-style, combat, and worldHollow Knight has some great ideas and I feel like I came so close to finding it as endearing as everyone else, but far too often does it begin to feel like those deliberately frustrating platformers like Getting Over It, an un-telegraphed pit of spikes or an exploding enemy corpse can send you way back to the start of an area to redo all your progress. The art-style, combat, and world building are more than enough to make this game worth your time, but for me the frustrating platforming and aimless backtracking got in the way of something otherwise very special.… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  91. 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!
  92. 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.
  93. 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).
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. LuBaCi
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Mi juego favorito de la vida, tienen que jugarlo si no jugaron esta obra de arte
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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