Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

 PlayStation 4
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8.9

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  1. DanZinjo
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Игруха очень понравилась, музыка топ, боссы топ, атмосфера и особенно лор топ. Правда, чтобы разобраться в лоре пришлось посмотреть пару роликов на ютубе, но после этого ещё больше влюбился в игру. Но игра не для всех, больше всего, как по мне зайдет любителям дарк соулс или бладборн. Те деньги которые за неё просят окупает с лихвой, жду с нетерпением Silksong.Игруха очень понравилась, музыка топ, боссы топ, атмосфера и особенно лор топ. Правда, чтобы разобраться в лоре пришлось посмотреть пару роликов на ютубе, но после этого ещё больше влюбился в игру. Но игра не для всех, больше всего, как по мне зайдет любителям дарк соулс или бладборн. Те деньги которые за неё просят окупает с лихвой, жду с нетерпением Silksong.
  2. Vanpire73
    May 24, 2019
    9
    Metroidvania, meet Soulsborne. Pork. Sh*t out a baby that inherits the standout qualities of each, but doesn't necessarily want to take over the family business. The 2d platforming and the opening of new areas you have passed by before via newfound items come from Ma, while the risk/reward system of pushing on vs. having to retrieve xp on a dead corpse or lose forever combined withMetroidvania, meet Soulsborne. Pork. Sh*t out a baby that inherits the standout qualities of each, but doesn't necessarily want to take over the family business. The 2d platforming and the opening of new areas you have passed by before via newfound items come from Ma, while the risk/reward system of pushing on vs. having to retrieve xp on a dead corpse or lose forever combined with story/quest obtuseness and a darker asthetic come from Pa. I do like that there are no stats to level. It is all just equipment based, which can be upgraded and fiddled with. If you get stuck, you can go elsewhere for a while to get different fixin's, but eventually you will just have to git gud for the most part. Enemies and bosses have no life bars, which adds a layer of intensity I personally enjoyed. There is also a mapping system that makes you earn it instead of handing it to you, which also adds to the intensity. It does start and build slowly, but is a long game. Took me 60 hours, but minimum for a newbie is probably 40+ hours, depending on how much you want to complete. Very well done and fun game.… Expand
  3. JimmyBaginski
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    Okay. I want to start off by saying that this game is an immensely huge achievement by Team Cherry. They have crafted a world full of charm, detail and richness that grounds you in a place that feels like it was there long before you arrived. The backgrounds, the character design and the music are top-tier. The mechanics are well-executed, responsive and intuitive enough to allow aOkay. I want to start off by saying that this game is an immensely huge achievement by Team Cherry. They have crafted a world full of charm, detail and richness that grounds you in a place that feels like it was there long before you arrived. The backgrounds, the character design and the music are top-tier. The mechanics are well-executed, responsive and intuitive enough to allow a seasoned practitioner to feel in full control of their actions and progress. Also, as has been stated, the world is a massive, sprawling maze of variety, unique enemies and new challenges that keep you guessing.

    Big, obvious influences on this game are classic elements from DaS, Super Metroid, Castlevania and Rayman etc. And it borrows from all these games and combines these elements in ways that are both familiar yet just the right side of new to make this game feel like its own entity. The retrievement of your currency by backtracking to where you died ala DaS is there, the unfurling, slow-reveal of connecting rooms and areas on the map screen ala Castlevania 'Symphony of the Night' etc, the double-jump ability that opens up previously unreachable areas etc. These are all derivative, predictable but, as stated before, there's something about the world that draws you into it, willing you to keep going. It all just feels so of-a-piece.

    The boss battles, too, are challenging, surprising encounters, full of variety, unexpected twists, phases and attacks. And, there are so many that you'll likely be reaching for Google to find one you should have encountered 10 hours previously into your gameplay but holds an imperative upgrade or item to allow you to march to the next area, so you have to find it. And, this brings me to some of the downsides to this game...

    The game time on my first playthrough is upwards of 50 plus hours. During that time I must have backtracked at least 50% of my time, trying to reach a previous area, planning my route and trawling through challenges and obstacles I'd previously, emotionally moved on from. Guys, this is a huuuuuge time suck. Fast-travel is limited to hitching a ride with an awesome stag beetle character who has stations scattered at various points in the game world. Sadly, many important vendors, NPC's and bosses are far from these stations, leaving you to pump time into navigation and retreading old steps. As the game is so massive and impressively so, the desire for more bus stops looms large by the end. I know that Dark Souls did this, but that game was interconnected, employing short-cuts and time saves as the world opened up to you. In HK, this just doesn't happen. instead, it all just feels out of control by the end.

    Another drawback is how un-signposted both the story and the next direction of travel feels. Where I'm used to this in games I love, like Dark Souls, Hyper Light Drifter, those games used the environments to punish you into the right direction, or used cut scenes to elucidate where you had to go next. Things generally pointed their way towards a specific destination or goal. Many times in HK I was lost, unable to know what to do and reaching for Google, youtube videos and walkthroughs to help me gain clarity where none was given by the game. So, I guess you can add all those hours to my overall game time also. Very, frustrating and disappointing considering what joy it is to discover these places the first time around.

    The boss battles, too, were sometimes excruciatingly hard, making you Git Gud to a degree that simply demands too much time, and then so remedially easy, you smash them first try. Very inconsistent. Also, many bosses were recycled into OP versions of previous iterations, by simply making them faster, more aggressive and a slightly different colour scheme. This feels cheap at times, especially when the reward for beating these bosses is simply the knowledge of knowing you beat them. After a while of this, the difficulty starts to feel arbitrary, or intentionally hard just to draw more time out of you, instead of more joy. An example of this was The Path Of Pain area. Needless to say, it is painfully hard. Without adding spoilers, the reward for this area does not match the effort in completing it. And, so much of it feels this way.

    Lastly, there is no NG + where you get to carry all your rewards, skills, charms and ability into a fresh, slightly harder playthrough. That's a gigantic missed opportunity from Team Cherry, in my opinion. What a joy it would have been to traverse the world again, knowing where to go and what to do, defeating it with style. I enjoyed parts of the DLC's. But, again, they were so hard to find, I started to feel like Team Cherry were being deliberately obtuse, almost relying on the existence of Google as a crutch for badly implemented world design.

    So, in closing, I both in awe and in frustration at this game. I just hope Team Cherry's 'Silksong' sequel learns from some of this, imo, fair criticism.    … Expand
  4. BSchwarz95
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Honestly, one of the greatest games I've ever played in my life. I've put 80 hours into it so far, with the last 20 hours spent doing exclusively the "challenge rooms" from the final expansion. I will be more honest, however, and say that I probably would never have finished the game if I didn't have an extremely detailed game map open on my computer while playing... this game does notHonestly, one of the greatest games I've ever played in my life. I've put 80 hours into it so far, with the last 20 hours spent doing exclusively the "challenge rooms" from the final expansion. I will be more honest, however, and say that I probably would never have finished the game if I didn't have an extremely detailed game map open on my computer while playing... this game does not hold your hand, point you in the right direction, or give you a single hint as to what to do in most instances. It's a 2D side-scrolling open-world RPG like Skyrimvania and once you get hooked, it's nigh impossible to put it down. I found myself so helplessly engrossed in the world, lore, and experience that even two months after first picking it up, I still find myself falling in love with more elements I'm just now discovering. I simply cannot recommend playing this game enough but I do have to recommend using a cheat-sheet to get the most out of your enjoyment (at least based on my own personal experience). And for 20 bucks or less, you'll get your money's worth and so much more. I'd be happy to pay a full 60+ for this game simply because of how much Team Cherry takes care of you. Buy it, rent it, borrow it, whatever. Just play it.… Expand
  5. Play4FUn
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores metroidvania se não for o melhor com lore de dark souls e um mapa extremamente grande cheio de conteúdos e desafios com vários finais diferentes esse jogo merecia ta concorrendo como melhor indie do ano por que pra me é o melhor jogo indie de todos os tempos
  6. ToshLichev
    Nov 25, 2020
    4
    My experience with Hollow Knight boils down to 2 parts - the first being my first 10 hours with the game and the second - everything after.

    The vibe, world and gameplay had me hooked at first and I genuinely liked it but at a certain point I realized I couldn't get anywhere without a guide. Not a problem - started following one and everything was fine untill I realized what the game    My experience with Hollow Knight boils down to 2 parts - the first being my first 10 hours with the game and the second - everything after.

    The vibe, world and gameplay had me hooked at first and I genuinely liked it but at a certain point I realized I couldn't get anywhere without a guide. Not a problem - started following one and everything was fine untill I realized what the game really is - backtracking, grinding, hyper specific quests you are never really notified about and difficulty for difficutly's sake. After that it was all downhill.

    Around my 20th hour I was only in it for the plat and even that was thanks to the invincibility glitch which made this slog of a game more bearable. I tried telling myself that the game just isn't for me but I can't say that a person who would be willing to put hundreds of hours into a game like this would be someone with an adequate gaming opinion.

    Overall I'm just happy I finished it, because at one point I wasn't sure there would actually be an ending... it just kept going and going and going and... I appreciate the care that went into making Hollow Knight but in the end - it manages to put together almost everything I dislike in gaming in one package. 4/10    … Expand
  7. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    Hollow knight is a super fun and addictive platformer that copies the soulsvannia type game and makes something new and refreshing for a platformer. Traversing and exploring HK map is a treat, each district is distinct in their own ways and the 2d environments look hand crafted with such artistry. Searching every book and cranny for collectibles and upgrades is rewarding more thenHollow knight is a super fun and addictive platformer that copies the soulsvannia type game and makes something new and refreshing for a platformer. Traversing and exploring HK map is a treat, each district is distinct in their own ways and the 2d environments look hand crafted with such artistry. Searching every book and cranny for collectibles and upgrades is rewarding more then annoying. Not much direction on your journey and there will be lots of back tracking which can sometimes be tedious. Upgrading your knight and finding charms to make you stronger can be challenging but rewarding. Enemies are abundant and difficult. Bosses are each unique and challenging, just like in bloodborne you will die a lot and is advantageous to learn got enemies moves. Hollow Knight is a beautifully dreary game with lots of character. Took me around 30 hours to finish the game with 80% completion.… Expand
  8. eimisas
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game that finally came to PS4. Must buy for everyone who are at least a bit interested in metrovania style games. Gem in EA filled **** franchise-game industry.
  9. TresVoltesRebel
    Dec 13, 2020
    3
    For sure the worst and most frustrating experience I ever had playing a videogame, some bosses and some platform areas are just sick and then after spendig hours trying to pass through what you find is just not enough to satisfy you after passing that extremely hard areas. For me there's no reason to keep trying it till the end.
  10. CitySpellsword
    Dec 8, 2020
    2
    The game might hook you with the charm and sense of exploration, but it has neither. Every area is either so easy you'll never risk dying, or a miserable platformer where every step kills you. Dying is punished by either the tedium of climbing and fighting back to your body. Further failure is punished with permanent resource loss.

    There are moments you'll enjoy. Moments where you want    The game might hook you with the charm and sense of exploration, but it has neither. Every area is either so easy you'll never risk dying, or a miserable platformer where every step kills you. Dying is punished by either the tedium of climbing and fighting back to your body. Further failure is punished with permanent resource loss.

    There are moments you'll enjoy. Moments where you want to get better and explore the world. But the game developers will spend every moment punishing you for trying anything but slow and safe gameplay, forcing you back into the same boring hallways. Maybe you'll get past that curve and master the controls. I did not.    … Expand
  11. Justadymbuser
    Jan 3, 2021
    2
    Bosses are excelent and well designed. Only flaw is that you should be able to choose your desired difficulty instead of playing on one developer-chosen (hard) since the bosses become impossible to beat.
    PS4 user
  12. egoBorder
    Aug 21, 2020
    3
    Hollow Knight soon becomes a chore and never really pays off. Some elements of this game simply intruded on my enjoyment of it early on and it only got worse, if only gradually from then on.

    My main problem of the game is the stiffness of...well, everything. It's not that it's badly done, but the developers have chosen to make a game that wants you to be (1) very deliberate with    Hollow Knight soon becomes a chore and never really pays off. Some elements of this game simply intruded on my enjoyment of it early on and it only got worse, if only gradually from then on.

    My main problem of the game is the stiffness of...well, everything. It's not that it's badly done, but the developers have chosen to make a game that wants you to be (1) very deliberate with movement and (2) rely on very specific memory of each area. There are just countless little delays in animations that make you feel like a statue. I'm sure some players will be fine with this aesthetic, but it made every moment of traversal really tedious for me, and resulted in more mistakes during battle than I would like.

    Also, while the art and graphics are beautiful, the sprites annoyingly interfere in gameplay too often. It can be difficult to discern the foreground from the background. And areas often have little flairs of geography that obscures the player. Nice visual touch, but getting into fights in some areas will leave you guessing about your position.    … Expand
  13. jlc14024
    Jan 9, 2019
    2
    Horribly frustrating for someone who is not good at video games. There is minimal direction and no easier difficulty. Cannot get past the introduction stages and I regret my purchase
  14. Phuz
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    My 1/10 rating isn't that it was bad, it just wasn't good. The graphics do not have enough variety, soundtrack forgettable, not much fun. Giana Sisters Twisted Dreams is way better than this and cheaper at the moment. Platform games have had some great entries over the years. Mario, Sonic and Rayman are all better by miles. I have to question the scores on these reviews. This game is justMy 1/10 rating isn't that it was bad, it just wasn't good. The graphics do not have enough variety, soundtrack forgettable, not much fun. Giana Sisters Twisted Dreams is way better than this and cheaper at the moment. Platform games have had some great entries over the years. Mario, Sonic and Rayman are all better by miles. I have to question the scores on these reviews. This game is just hugely out classed in its genre by old and new games. I just don't thiink there is a reason to buy this game unless you are really in to platformers and have exhausted your other options. It is just completely uninspiring and boring. I gave it 1 for the nice controls but responsive controls won't make me play a game that isn't fun.

    Metroidvania's aren't my thing but I thought Touhou Luna Nights was great. It's not that I can't enjoy them. I just didn't enjoy this one.

    The colour pallette is awful too. Full of girly hues, turquoise, pink, purple. Not for me at all. Looks like someone thought oooh northern lights look nice and threw the colours in the game randomly without trying to make it actually nice.    … Expand
  15. javicc0699
    Mar 28, 2022
    0
    This game is awesome. At first I thought that it wasnt my type but after playing it for some hours I found out that I'm obsessed with it. Totally recommended
  16. deadman1204
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    I feel like most reviewers only played the game for an hour.

    At first its quite fun. The problems take several hours to come up. 1. There is NO plot. You get a few vague lore hints and such, but really have NO reason to go anywhere aside from being capable of going there. Overtime you get the feeling there is a very rough vague story that will be revealed by the end, but thats pretty    I feel like most reviewers only played the game for an hour.

    At first its quite fun. The problems take several hours to come up.

    1. There is NO plot. You get a few vague lore hints and such, but really have NO reason to go anywhere aside from being capable of going there. Overtime you get the feeling there is a very rough vague story that will be revealed by the end, but thats pretty cheap. A 30 second story to fill the entire game? It basically assumes your gonna go everywhere and do everything in the game cause your playing it. Your character has no purpose at all.

    2. Like many platformers (metroidvania) games, you unlock movement abilities which allow you to access new areas in old content. The size of the game is quite significant (which is great). The problem is that you spend HUGE amounts of time back tracking/searching through places. Like a significant portion of your play time. There are train stations to move to different areas, but there is only 1 per area, usually NOT centrally located. It can often be faster to run through the entire area and half way into the next one instead of going to a train station. The more you explore, the worse it gets, far worse. This REALLY detracts from the game after awhile.    … Expand
  17. Red-Eyes
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    I must have played around 15 metroidvanias throughout my life, mostly from Metroid and Castlevania franchises (surprise, surprise). I can safely say the following without a shadow of a doubt: Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania ever made and by very far.

    The game has this unique and captivating charm exposed by every bug you encounter, even more so for the NPCs they have more    I must have played around 15 metroidvanias throughout my life, mostly from Metroid and Castlevania franchises (surprise, surprise). I can safely say the following without a shadow of a doubt: Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania ever made and by very far.

    The game has this unique and captivating charm exposed by every bug you encounter, even more so for the NPCs they have more charisma than any Triple A character could ever dream of. Of course the Knight itself is a shining example with his baddass-cute duality.

    Graphically, the game is beautiful! Every area of the gigantic map has its own theme and again the line is blurred between creppy (Deepnest) and jolly (Greenpath).

    The awesome graphics and overall atmosphere pumps the player will to explore every area, no wonder this is one of Hollow Knight stronger features. It is possible to pin the map for rooms you feel like need a given power-up to access, which you’ll gladly return to once you acquire them since the exploration is super rewarding. When you find something, is something that REALLY matters gameplaywise. It’s not like “Hey my 79th missile expansion, yay!” or “Another sword that deals 3% more dps than my current one”; it is something like a charged attack or the Abyss Shriek spell, in other words: things that completely change the way you play.

    The inventory and power-ups are amazing and the game opts for a more minimalistic approach (instead of 2000 items in Castlevanias) as a result they are much more meaningful; it is such a better system. For example your health: you start with 5 masks (5 hit points) which you can max to 9, they work in a Zelda’s Piece of Heart format for each 4 shards you gain 1 mask; as such when you earn another HP you feel accomplished. The same approach is used for the nail arts (the “sword” special moves) and spells, however the crowning jewel of your inventory are the Charms.

    There are 40 charms with its own weights and they are responsible for the customization of your character. Do you wanna extend the range of your nail, have more hit points or maybe some minions to help you in combat? Just equip the Charms accordingly but watch out, you just have so many slots and the stronger the charm the more notches (slots) you’re gonna need for them (for the most time…there are some hidden gems with only one slot required). This system is f*cking amazing! You adjust your character according to your playstyle but must make sacrifices to accommodate them and the phenomenal combat will ensure you to try different things since the game is far from being easy.

    Here is where Hollow Knight sets the bar from other games of the genre: the combat. It is not clunky as in Vania nor boring like Metroid, instead it works like the best action games of the genre going for a more fast-paced rhythm. Take Shinobi, Strider, Mega Man X using Zero or Shovel Knight; Hollow Knight draws more on these games than anything else. Besides the aforementioned offensive options the movement skills and power-ups are also essential to keep you alive improving the experience a lot.

    With an amazing combat like that, no wonder the bosses are incredible making each fight unique and memorable but they don’t f*ck around. So…it is hard, but the difficulty scales perfectly as the game goes and you’ll be in for a real treat with the last bosses. If you are insane though there is the Godhome area where four different boss rushes are available and you can also train against them individually in three difficulties (being the last one a One-Hit Kill option so good luck with Oblobble); if you succeed the final challenge is unlocked: the Pantheon of Hallownest.

    This last challenge consists of a one life try on a rush containing every boss in the game as well as having a new boss at the very end; and keep in mind this last boss is by far the hardest in the game… it took me around THIRTY HOURS of practice and failed runs to finally beat the last Pantheon but once I did it I was in the top of world man.

    Perfect combat, rewarding exploration, a unique charm, likable characters, incredible power-ups, fun customization system and to top it off a vast and beautiful map. Hollow Knight is the absolute zenith when it comes to metroidvanias; if you are a fan of the genre prepare yourself to be amazed.    … Expand
  18. Intermut
    Nov 10, 2020
    1
    Too difficult boss battles.
    Impossible to beat them with a strategy but only with the lucky.
    No possibility to grind and level up.
    Gameplay to much fast and confusing, especially in boss battles.
    Good music.
  19. Phantom_Maveth
    Sep 16, 2022
    2
    This game manages to hook you up with a sense of exploration and fun combat. That is, for the first hour or so. Afterwards it becomes extremely tedious as the games offers zero quality of life (very limited fast travel that you have to spend currency to unlock).

    Vendors do not do to the hub world for the most part, that means you will have to backtrack for hours to get an item and    This game manages to hook you up with a sense of exploration and fun combat. That is, for the first hour or so. Afterwards it becomes extremely tedious as the games offers zero quality of life (very limited fast travel that you have to spend currency to unlock).

    Vendors do not do to the hub world for the most part, that means you will have to backtrack for hours to get an item and possibly die to some terrible platforming.

    People say this game has 60h of content, that is true, only because you will absolutely spend at least 20h+ backtracking, that is, if you are a good player.

    The game is extremely confusing because it offers absolutely no objective, so you just wander aimlessly for hours on end wondering what you have to do until you surrender to walkthroughs.

    There is no plot. that is it, unless you go and watch some 3h videos explaining the story, good luck finding anything in here.

    In sum, there are some good points here, mainly the soundtrack, however, this game is incredibly lackluster, if you absolutely hate yourself, go for it.    … Expand
  20. Mongojuice
    May 22, 2022
    10
    I truly cannot recommend this game enough, it is an absolute masterpiece. If you love Celeste, cuphead and bloodborne then this is the next game you should play.
  21. Stuvok
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    The best metroidvania game I've ever played. Oozing with charm from a large number of interesting characters and filled to the brim with secrets and optional paths. On a second playthrough you'll have completely different moves at different times because you've discovered hidden entrances to zones. There are a decent number of powerful builds and you'll find yourself changing skillsThe best metroidvania game I've ever played. Oozing with charm from a large number of interesting characters and filled to the brim with secrets and optional paths. On a second playthrough you'll have completely different moves at different times because you've discovered hidden entrances to zones. There are a decent number of powerful builds and you'll find yourself changing skills around to experiment often as you progress. The controls are tight and responsive making it a joy to play.

    The free additional content steps the challenge up a bit and the ultra end game god DLC is a tedious slog that most players will find to hard to be worth it. It also feels out of place changing the style of the game completely just being a near endless boss rush. But as free extra content it's something for ultra hard core fans who want the most extreme challenge after they have sunk their 30 hours into the main game.    … Expand
  22. TheFrostyPen
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    This is a very high quality, very difficult, Souls-Like platformer. There is a fine attention to detail present in this game that veteran gamers will appreciate. The controls are very tight, the enemies are charming, and the vocals are just dear.
  23. Hermaeus
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    One of the things I enjoy most in games in hunting for secrets. This enigmatic 2D platformer has those in spades. Add these to great gameplay, a fantastic art-style, interesting characters, and an atmospheric soundtrack, and Hollow Knight is a top-of-the-line metroidvania/Soulslike. A very high-quality game.
  24. energystorm
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    es el juego mas hermoso que vi si primero fue cuphead ahora es esta belleza graficos estupendos y un sistema de combate maravilloso excelente
  25. Monuminides
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra que debe estar en la biblioteca de todo jugador amante de los desafíos. Un apartado sonoro de gran calidad y una jugabilidad metroidvania exigente.
  26. redeyedwerewolf
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    Very beautiful game! the world is soo massive and connected beautifully! the music is amazing and the character designs are also beautiful and cute.The gameplay is flawless and the atmosphere is amazing.I just wish the boss fights would have health bars!
  27. LabelOfSpear
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    Fantastic, wonderful adventure. 2d platformer which is strongly connected with Dark Souls spirit and weird bugs world. Amazing experience.
  28. lilbagginz
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Hollow Knight is one of my favorite indie games. It's a masterpiece and definitely worth your time and money. If you enjoy soulslike games like Salt and Sanctuary you will love this little gem.

    The gameplay, artwork and soundtrack are top-notch. The controls are very intuitive and highly responsive. This is important because as I mentioned above it's a soulslike game and the difficulty    Hollow Knight is one of my favorite indie games. It's a masterpiece and definitely worth your time and money. If you enjoy soulslike games like Salt and Sanctuary you will love this little gem.

    The gameplay, artwork and soundtrack are top-notch. The controls are very intuitive and highly responsive. This is important because as I mentioned above it's a soulslike game and the difficulty increases as you progress in the story.

    YES, you will die many, many times but that's the nature of the game desgin. If you hate dying over and over again you should just skip it. But if you are willing to get better and learn the attack patterns of your enemies, believe me, the satisfaction will be immense after defeating one of your most hated bosses. I once spent 4 days trying to defeat a boss (SPOILER: Nightmare King Grimm). At first, I thought the fight was impossible to win because the enemy was moving too fast for my eyes even to visualize. But after learning his patterns by heart and making a plan how to respond I finally did.

    So in short, yes some parts are very frustrating but also rewarding because you are forced to get better and better and actually feel the progress and the hard work you put in. The game never gets boring because you learn a variety of skills and new moves and are confronted with different types of enemies.

    But to be honest this game isn't perfect. It won't take you by the hand and guide you. You yourself have to discover the whole huge map alone. Because there is acutally no "real" story you don't know where to go first and what's even going on. As you progress you will learn more and more about the lore.
    So sometimes if you are stuck it's not a shame to look up a gamer's guide and find inspiration how to move on.

    Conclusion: It's a truly beautiful game, making it a must-play. The lovely scenery and fitting soundtrack suck you in. The gameplay is very challenging and never gets boring.    … Expand
  29. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  30. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Finally got to play it and its good from start to end. I recomend the game, if you have a taste for little dungeon like adventures with simple but charming art styles.
  31. SerimusNero606
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Great game to play while listening to something else, but I wouldn't as the sound in this game is incredible.
  32. shaggx83
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    I don't usually play retro style pixelated games. Thanks to PS+ free games for Nov 2020, I played this and I really enjoyed it. I haven't finished it but have progressed pretty well. I realized that it's a game where you need a lot of patience and you will be coming back to the same area many times to unlock things that are initially out of reach. It took me a while to realize that I couldI don't usually play retro style pixelated games. Thanks to PS+ free games for Nov 2020, I played this and I really enjoyed it. I haven't finished it but have progressed pretty well. I realized that it's a game where you need a lot of patience and you will be coming back to the same area many times to unlock things that are initially out of reach. It took me a while to realize that I could come back to my death spot to reclaim lost currency just like FromSoftware games. It didn't connect to me, I was wondering what the floating shadow thing was. It was confusing because it attacked me. Eventually, you can recover lost currency more easily. That's the best part about Hollow Knight, as the game got harder, they provide you with tools to solve whatever problem you encounter.… Expand
  33. Piaskoryb
    Apr 9, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever played. The best of souls kind games. Always wanna play this, few days ago(40h in game) buy it on psn for dirty cheap money. And im astonishin! Ill pay full price with pleasure now. New dlc comin Silksong, and hope we dont need to w8 too long for ps4 version. Take my money! Praize the Team Cherry. So high quality and rich content. So many enemies and bosses!One of the best games ever played. The best of souls kind games. Always wanna play this, few days ago(40h in game) buy it on psn for dirty cheap money. And im astonishin! Ill pay full price with pleasure now. New dlc comin Silksong, and hope we dont need to w8 too long for ps4 version. Take my money! Praize the Team Cherry. So high quality and rich content. So many enemies and bosses! Great lore! Superb mechanics. If u ont play this, u need. For me GOTY of 2017/2018 and with dlc on ps4 also goty 2019. Amazing!… Expand
  34. MadnessisRising
    May 3, 2020
    8
    A great game but not perfect in my opinion. Gameplay is smooth and the game itself is challenging. The art-style is unique, interesting and kinda cute but it's also simple. What i liked the most is the soundtrack. Nearly every song is a masterpiece!

    Things that bothered me a bit: benches are irregularly distributed on some points. Also the thing that you can't quick travel to them is a    A great game but not perfect in my opinion. Gameplay is smooth and the game itself is challenging. The art-style is unique, interesting and kinda cute but it's also simple. What i liked the most is the soundtrack. Nearly every song is a masterpiece!

    Things that bothered me a bit: benches are irregularly distributed on some points. Also the thing that you can't quick travel to them is a bit annoying
    Traders or npc's are also wide spread all over the world. Especially in early game it's exhausting to search some of them to spend all that geo you collected.
    It's indeed like a soulslike but not that comfortable.    … Expand
  35. luanvianalv
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor metroidvania já feito. Mecânicas simples mas desafiadora, um mapa extenso cheio de conteúdo e uma história estilo Dark Souls. Minha confiança para novos jogos da TeamCherry está altíssima.
  36. ZXSth
    Feb 5, 2023
    7
    Hollow Knight is haunting, beautiful and mechanically sound; it brings an enchanting world and mythos into existence that has clearly touched the minds and hearts of many. Much of it also feels like it has been done before. As such, this game feels like it has crafted an incredible ambience and environment, but didn't necessarily bring enough in the way of innovation, from my experience.Hollow Knight is haunting, beautiful and mechanically sound; it brings an enchanting world and mythos into existence that has clearly touched the minds and hearts of many. Much of it also feels like it has been done before. As such, this game feels like it has crafted an incredible ambience and environment, but didn't necessarily bring enough in the way of innovation, from my experience.

    As has been described by many before me, Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania with familiar elements from the Dark Souls series in two ways: Dying causes you to lose your currency; and there is an emphasis on environmental storytelling rather than being told the story. I would argue that the game does enough in terms of its storytelling not to be frustratingly vague, but it is still not necessarily my favoured approach to storytelling.

    Perhaps Hollow Knight's greatest achievement is its breathtakingly melancholic score. The theme that plays on the title screen is particularly beautiful, with its echoing piano melody and ominous, mournful string section setting the tone as far darker than most games of its ilk. It is a clear testament to the level of dedication and quality Team Cherry sought to set as the baseline for all the other game's facets. And in many ways, it nails them all.

    The unfortunate truth is that I cannot bring myself to finish Hollow Knight. Despite its engrossing world and top-notch quality, many of its mechanical elements (especially those typical of the Metroidvania genre) feel a bit stale. This is not to say it is as by-the-numbers as many of its contemporaries - I see this as perhaps me experiencing burnout when it comes to the genre. But I believe my subjective experience also has at least some merit - it feels wrong to criticize a game clearly made with effort, care and love, but I do feel a sort of repulsion towards continuing with it after I've put it down.

    Ultimately, if you enjoyed Symphony of the Night, Bloodstained, or other genre-defining Metroidvanias and appreciate the kind of ambience this game offers, I highly recommend Hollow Knight. I lament that I felt alienated from it after several hours, but I also recognize both its high quality and its breathtaking, haunting beauty.    … Expand
  37. billcritic
    Apr 16, 2019
    9
    I recently bought this game that I had skipped due to it's famous difficulty.
    I've been playing video-games for 30 years and I have to admit that it is definitely one of the best in its style.
    The game is hard but actually - it's fast and you'll find yourself restarting from your previous save point and dashing your way to the spot you died without thinking - if it feels too hard then    I recently bought this game that I had skipped due to it's famous difficulty.
    I've been playing video-games for 30 years and I have to admit that it is definitely one of the best in its style.
    The game is hard but actually
    - it's fast and you'll find yourself restarting from your previous save point and dashing your way to the spot you died without thinking
    - if it feels too hard then it is probably because you should go someplace else first, to find upgrades
    - there are no deadly traps, it's not "dark soul hard" with hidden enemies that oneshot you because you were unaware that they are at this spot
    - you continuously feel like you master all spells and abilities you have at that point. You will almost never die because you missed a command, you will die because you failed your strategy or were too slow to answer a threat.
    After finishing the main game I watched some videos to see how to proceed for extra endings and discovered tips I had not even imagined on my first 30 hours.
    At the time I'm writing, I've spent 60+hours to reach 110/112% and each time I get back to the game, helping my son to go through it, I still have the same feeling.

    Musics, graphics, animations, sparkles, the game is wonderful.

    The main issue is that you can't actually play without a map / guide unless you have thousand of hours to spend on the game or accept to skip 30 to 50% of the game.
    That's the only reason I am not giving this rare piece of game a 10.    … Expand
  38. Armin4
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Could the game be better than this?
    Absolutely not
    It's perfect in everyway and it's really addictive
  39. GabrielGm
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Very nice game and nice gameplay

    Hollow knight is the amazing RPG or Adventure game
  40. ThaFlu84
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    An extremely challenging (but fair) Metroidvania. There is a combat arena, where completing it's hardest Trial is one of my proudest gaming achievements. Also, there is a boss who killed me over 50 times, but it did not diminish my love for this game at all.

    The Voidheart Edition includes all 4 bonus content packs, which blends into the main game perfectly. This game has a great    An extremely challenging (but fair) Metroidvania. There is a combat arena, where completing it's hardest Trial is one of my proudest gaming achievements. Also, there is a boss who killed me over 50 times, but it did not diminish my love for this game at all.

    The Voidheart Edition includes all 4 bonus content packs, which blends into the main game perfectly. This game has a great soundtrack, excellent combat, and an absurd amount of interesting lore. All of this is accompanied by a huge map and a ton of rewarding secrets, making this a must play if you can tolerate the difficulty.    … Expand
  41. AlBal665
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    This is such a fantastic game! It's got everything; challenging and exciting combat, a deep and dark story, beautiful music and artwork and an unforgettable cast of characters and enemies. All this is made even more extraordinary because it is made by such a small studio! It's definitely not an easy game and can be quite unforgiving but it is definitely worth putting the time in to exploreThis is such a fantastic game! It's got everything; challenging and exciting combat, a deep and dark story, beautiful music and artwork and an unforgettable cast of characters and enemies. All this is made even more extraordinary because it is made by such a small studio! It's definitely not an easy game and can be quite unforgiving but it is definitely worth putting the time in to explore the ruins of Hallownest properly to get to the bottom of the mystery in Hollow Knight. Can't wait for Silksong now!… Expand
  42. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing game that brilliantly combines souls-like and metroidvania genres. Unbelievably cute and very challenging game with tons of content. Currently at 107/112%.
  43. OvoxRubenxovO
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Selten so ein wunderschönes Game gespielt. Sound, Grafik, Steuerung und Spannung perfekt. Ich mag schwierige Spiele (From Software Games als Vergleich), jedoch ist HK nie unfair und die Lernkurve ist enorm
  44. Maracutaia
    Jun 12, 2021
    8
    Um dos melhores metroidvania que eu já joguei. Personagens carismáticos, chefes incríveis, mapas divertidos de se explorar, história interessante contada aos poucos e funcionalidade de itens muito bem pensada. Bem, há sim mapas insuportáveis que são obrigatórios para zerar o jogo, como por exemplo a Hidrovia Real e o Ninho Profundo, são lugares que dão desgosto de passar, mas fora isso, éUm dos melhores metroidvania que eu já joguei. Personagens carismáticos, chefes incríveis, mapas divertidos de se explorar, história interessante contada aos poucos e funcionalidade de itens muito bem pensada. Bem, há sim mapas insuportáveis que são obrigatórios para zerar o jogo, como por exemplo a Hidrovia Real e o Ninho Profundo, são lugares que dão desgosto de passar, mas fora isso, é um metroidvania revolucionário.… Expand
  45. Downed_Ememy
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hollow Knight é um jogo aparentemente simples, mas se torna complexo e desafiador. Pode ser um pouco difícil em alguns momentos, mas a recompensa vale muito a pena. A trilha sonora é incrível e os controles funcionam muito bem. É um game sólido e que praticamente não tem bugs. O mapa do jogo é realmente grande e possui inúmeros segredos, o que te deixa sempre querendo mais. Basicamente, essa obra vai viciar você.… Expand
  46. KunderscoreKing
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    You can tell that the developers of Hollow Knight are passionate about MetrodVania style games, they have excecated this to perfection and added a dash of Dark Souls to increase the frustration level, the amount of times I nearly rage quite but slept on it and gave the boss one last try, it is an amazing game.
  47. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Probably the best indie ever created.
    This game perfects the metroidvania formula while still remaining very simple.
    Beautiful art and visuals, a great ost and a lore worthy of being the "Dark Souls" of bug games. The parkour mechanics aren't perfect, but they feel so natural, and the way they are implemented into the exploration make you find something new every time you return to the    Probably the best indie ever created.
    This game perfects the metroidvania formula while still remaining very simple.
    Beautiful art and visuals, a great ost and a lore worthy of being the "Dark Souls" of bug games.
    The parkour mechanics aren't perfect, but they feel so natural, and the way they are implemented into the exploration make you find something new every time you return to the old areas of the HUGE game map.
    The 4 FREE DLCs Add hours of content and an endgame extremely hard challenge (that you have to complete for the platinum)
    The combat system is simple, with a pretty small moveset, but the way the bosses are designed challenges you to truly master it..    … Expand
  48. SunPraisinMan
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Beautiful art direction, soundtrack and environments, responsive smooth controls that make fighting enemies and boss fights amazing to play. Starts off slow and confusing but once you get used to it, the game is amazing and probably the best platformers I played to date
  49. Jeepyk
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    one of the few metroidvanias I actually completed 100%, almost everything about this game I loved, the gameplay, ambience, etc.
    One of the core elements of hollow knight that made it so good for me was difficulty its hard but fair overall, pretty good game
  50. doroordep
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    o jogo é muito bom, os desenhos são muito bonitos, as cores combinam com o tema do jogo e com os cenários, os controles são ótimos, todas as funções funcionam bem e estão bem localizadas no controle, o jogo tem muito conteúdo, desde os bosses difíceis, até o diário do caçador que te proporciona um bom esforço. A historia do jogo é muito boa, e os inimigos do jogo são bem diferentes e como jogo é muito bom, os desenhos são muito bonitos, as cores combinam com o tema do jogo e com os cenários, os controles são ótimos, todas as funções funcionam bem e estão bem localizadas no controle, o jogo tem muito conteúdo, desde os bosses difíceis, até o diário do caçador que te proporciona um bom esforço. A historia do jogo é muito boa, e os inimigos do jogo são bem diferentes e com ataques diferentes. O level design é ótimo e tem elementos de plataforma muito bons, como os cogumelos de tamanhos diferentes que te fazem pular, os espinhos, e as estalactites.… Expand
  51. Deibson
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Wonderful soundtrack, fantastic gameplay, rewarding challenge, without a doubt, one of the best metroidvania!
  52. luXtreme
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    **** incredible. A 9.75/10 game

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

    Soundtrack: 10/10 ( gorgeous )

    Lore: 10/10 ( rich and deep )

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

    Gameplay: 9/10, the classic platform gameplay with dash, double jump, wall crawling. It fells very polished and fluid. There is also spells and the “Nail arts”: a different type of melee attack. Sadly I didn’t find that last one very useful since you have to charge this special attacks for a considerable amount of time, turning them almost useless and ALSO you have to keep the attack button pressed until you liberate the attack, and I don’t know about the rest of the players, but for me it is extremely hard to keep the square button on my ps4 control pressed at the same time that I do even a slightly tricky parkour. You can move around while doing it, but I find it almost impossible since moving around is not the most simple thing in places like the Coliseum of Fools for example. It just make me sad that this feature is in the game but because that most people will never really get to use it. The more different gameplay features in the game to diversify the gameplay, the better. And for me, this one was a very good opportunity threw out in the trash. You can use a special charm to significantly reduce this time, but beside the fact that you are not getting this charm until very late in the game and you still have to press the attack button all the time, there is also a lot of better charms that you can use, and you don’t want to waste one slot with this one. With lead us to another problem: I got all the charm slots and I still feeling that there is too few of them. Like, there is 40 charms in the game.. Why can I only equip like 4 or 5 at a time? I had the same feeling with Witcher 3 skills. Those games offers SO MANY possibilities for gameplay increases, and personalizations. But you still only get to use so few of them. And my last gameplay issue: the map. I am the type of player that really don’t like to get lost. I like to know what I am doing and where I am going. So more or less when I killed that soul master boss in City of Tears I started playing the game looking at a complete map on the Internet to guide myself and oh my god. I was the best thing I ever did in my life. Looking at a complete map I could finish my first run with 97% completion and 65 hours. It felt so much better knowing where I’m going. To know exactly what I’m doing, what I already did, and what I am going to do next. I DEFINITELY wouldn’t have this much fun just wandering in Hallownest until I finish the game. If you depend only on the map that the game offers you, you have basically 4 options: 1 Explore EVERY room and EVERY corner util you finally find what you are looking for and spend hundred of hours doing it ( considering that you didn’t forget it yet and if you know what you are doing in first place )
    2 just get bored of meaningless walking around and quit the game
    3 beat the game and enjoy like 50% of all the game has to offer and than quit or try another run
    4 just like me, guide yourself with a complete map and enjoy aaaaaaaaaall the content that you want
    Looking at a complete map gave me the possibility to enjoy almost ALL ( not counting dlc content ) that Hallownest has to offer. And oh my **** flying Radiance. I LOVED it. Hallownest... bruh... It is just incredible. I think that I’m not good at talking about stuff that I like, but for me, everything besides the few things that I complained here, is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT in this game    … Expand
  53. davidkolman
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    if I had to summarize the game in one word it would be "magnificent"
    the game I most enjoyed playing in the 2011-2020s.
  54. LiirThropp
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing.
    The perfect combination between a Metroidvania and a Souls-like game.
    Difficult, but fair.
    Beautiful scenarios and a 10/10 soundtrack.
  55. mattx2230
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Juego que demuestra una belleza increíble en cada paisaje que se visita, la historia es intrigante y ciertamente llama a descubrir un mundo abandonado por la espera.
  56. imakewafflez
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Very challenging at times but very rewarding as well. Maybe the best platformer in a generation. I fought myself not to look up maps and I'm glad I did. Mechanically the game plays smoothly and intuitively. Definitely a game I would recommend to anyone who enjoys deep lore, platforming and a rewarding but challenging experience.
  57. Amescu
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    This game is almost perfect. Great music, great gameplay and visual art + lore is awesome. But please be aware: This game is VERY challenging and can be frustrating at some points. Difficulty has nothing to do with this being a bad game. Price is also ridiculous for such an impressive metroidvania.
  58. SunnyLessie
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games. It was my first metroidvania and I have been looking for one that can reach up to this game ever since. It's gameplay can be hard but is never unfair, not least because of the precise controls and high learning curve. The world, characters and lore are, even though cryptic at times, really sweet and touching and the art style and sound design areHollow Knight is one of my favorite games. It was my first metroidvania and I have been looking for one that can reach up to this game ever since. It's gameplay can be hard but is never unfair, not least because of the precise controls and high learning curve. The world, characters and lore are, even though cryptic at times, really sweet and touching and the art style and sound design are absolutely sublime.
    I am really looking forward to the next Hollow Knight game!    … Expand
  59. bchlasagna
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    This game exceeds your expectations at every turn, with the scope expanding further and further, until you reach it's end, and still wanting more. The exploration, combat and storytelling are nearly flawless, and with very little to be desired.

    A modern classic.
  60. jeffsaw1
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    I WANT SILKSONG!!!! This game is my favorite, this is the #1 best indie platforming game, and it's very cheap less than $20 and 50+ hours to completed everything in this game.
  61. gix01
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    Scrivo questa recensione dopo aver terminato il pantheon livello 5 , con circa 135 ore di gioco.
    Beh , che dire , esperienza meravigliosa , da tempo un gioco non mi prendeva così tanto , Gameplay , lore , sfide ; questo gioco ha tutto e lo esalta nel migliore dei modi .
    Estremamente consigliato .
  62. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight es una obra maestra y, probablemente, el mejor metroidvania de la historia. No inventa nada nuevo en el género, pero perfecciona a unos niveles magníficos la fórmula del mismo. Esa sensación de ir explorando y desbloqueando poco a poco nuevos caminos y zonas por las que antes no podías entrar la consigue de una forma realmente natural y progresiva. Esta exploración vieneHollow Knight es una obra maestra y, probablemente, el mejor metroidvania de la historia. No inventa nada nuevo en el género, pero perfecciona a unos niveles magníficos la fórmula del mismo. Esa sensación de ir explorando y desbloqueando poco a poco nuevos caminos y zonas por las que antes no podías entrar la consigue de una forma realmente natural y progresiva. Esta exploración viene complementada por una ambientación sombría y en ocasiones melancólica, pero con una paleta de colores vivos que permite un contraste que se ve reflejado perfectamente en lo que quiere transmitirte el mundo. La dirección de arte es excelsa y a nivel sonoro también consigue introducirte en esa atmósfera. Todo ello viene acompañado por una banda sonora espectacular y que nunca olvidarás. A nivel jugable tiene mecánicas muy pulidas y bebe mucho de la saga Souls, y propone un difícil desafío completar el juego. También posee cierta personalización este apartado gracias a la existencia de los amuletos, que otorgan distintos beneficios y serán útiles dependiendo de cada situación. También debo comentar la parte que más me ha sorprendido, su lore. No me esperaba tanta profundidad acerca del mundo en el que se desarrollan los acontecimientos, y lo cierto es que tanto los personajes como sus historias y la historia de Hallownest me han parecido buenísimos. La forma de narrar todos los sucesos también cogen inspiración de los juegos de From y encaja como un guante. Los DLCs expanden bastante el contenido y me han gustado. El juego me ha durado unas 45 horas (94%) pero para llegar a los créditos me llevó alrededor de 32, una duración bastante larga para los estándares del género. Como sutiles puntos negativos que he podido encontrar puedo mencionar el parry, que me parece una mecánica algo mejorable en este juego; el ligero desbalanceo de los amuletos; y lo poco intuitivo que es encontrar las zonas ocultas de los DLCs y seguir el hilo de algunas partes de la historia. En definitiva, Hollow Knight es una obra de arte y una pieza magistral que entra entre los mejores juegos de la historia, totalmente recomendado. 9,7/10
    (02/2022)    … Expand
  63. coxinhaleoo
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrivel!
    Um jogo lindo com uma direção de arte sensacional, uma gameplay extremamente boa, e uma história que por mais subliminar que seja ainda sim é uma ótima história quando você junta os fatos e entende!
    Recomendo demais, sensacional!
  64. Victorbj
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing metroidvaniazelda with soulslike game, extremely wellmade, it's not for casual gamers, you will find great boss battles, a lot of content to collect. The main game you can beat in 30 ours, but there's plenty to do to have fun before The final battle. Congratulations Team Cherry!
  65. lucky_mouse
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Pay no mind to this comment, I intend to write a proper review soon enough. For now, just trust this score.
  66. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    The game is well done. Small team Cherry did really great job. Ussually i don't play platform games especially hard ones but Hollow Knight is really relaxing with the controler, It works really smoothly with 60fps and exploring fighting etc. I find really relaxing here. Ussually I don't like learning bosses cuz I like to feel I am kicking oponets asses not my ass is being kicked although IThe game is well done. Small team Cherry did really great job. Ussually i don't play platform games especially hard ones but Hollow Knight is really relaxing with the controler, It works really smoothly with 60fps and exploring fighting etc. I find really relaxing here. Ussually I don't like learning bosses cuz I like to feel I am kicking oponets asses not my ass is being kicked although I like it here.… Expand
  67. RoussGamerGR2
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This game must be one of my favorites. I have played a lot of games from different generations with different gameplay style I love mostly RPG but damn when I first played hollow knight I didn't expect much... Now I have a save file with 120 hours
  68. Ledikari
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Perfection of soundtrack, lore, design and tight gameplay. I also love the dark souls level of difficulty of this game.
  69. Jaasje
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game with a really interesting and creative lore. The game is also a really good challenge.
  70. aphex1991
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    The map system is, to put it frankly: Absolutely horrid. Being lost at all times is no fun at all. Since exploration is a major part of Hollow Knight, the game suffers tremendously because it takes itself way to serious. Also the game relies on cheap mechanics, like locking the player inside rooms following surprise fights that in the end are nothing but spam. I still give the game creditThe map system is, to put it frankly: Absolutely horrid. Being lost at all times is no fun at all. Since exploration is a major part of Hollow Knight, the game suffers tremendously because it takes itself way to serious. Also the game relies on cheap mechanics, like locking the player inside rooms following surprise fights that in the end are nothing but spam. I still give the game credit for it's beautiful world, a great story, beautiful soundtrack and overall an amazing feel. It just comes down to how a game flows and works. And Hollow Knight fails with that.… Expand
  71. agapokolo
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    With its distinct art direction, engaging combat, beautiful soundtrack and massive amount of content, this game is a no-brainer.
  72. Pokerocks
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Hollow knight is an insane achievement in gaming and is an absolute masterpiece, I've played this game to completion so many times. I can't understand the negative reviews on here most of them are just whining because they are bad at the game.
  73. Ghassan87
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    An addictive game that never bores you for a second, difficult and challenging, visually stunning and contains all elements of a successful game
  74. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    A great example of the Metrovenian genre. The artwork is great, but the gameplay is great. Especially the sound is excellent. However, the difficulty of the trophy has been increased too. The users raised the production crew too much. A very, very good game if you aren't obsessed with the last DLC trophy.
  75. pesnal
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Eu não consigo escrever tudo o que me faz dizer que esse é o melhor jogo já feito, então deixo, apenas, este comentário como forma de cativar outros a jogarem essa obra prima da industria de jogos, Hollow Knight.
  76. DCMir
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    The game is beautifull and fun. My main complain is the game forcing players to repeat a huge path until the boss every time you die. And you will die a lot since the game is very challenging. This removes most of the fun after some atempts.
  77. SplashScreeN
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    One of the best metroidvania games I have played, the difficulty is old school and spot on. Pattern memorization for bosses, sub bosses, and even common enemies is mandatory. Prepare to die, a lot, but also prepare to feel rewarded when you pick up a shiny new charm.
  78. senthegamer
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    this is the best game i have played to this day the art is perfect the bosses are challenging but fun the music is extremely good i have nothing bad to say about this game
  79. Equilibrium1184
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    The game is soooo good. The enemies, music, bosses and overall aesthetic is super well done. If you like to struggle a bit and explore new areas you definitely need to try this!!
    10/10
  80. Im3pp0_
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Good gameplay, bosses, plot and more. Very very fun.
  81. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Лучший боевой платформер! Очень крутая система амулетов и их комбинаций, все боссы разные и интересные! Игра в стиле Соулс-лайк игр.
  82. Jorenaldo
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    The best video game experience I ever had, from the ambience all the way to the challenge, everything is practically perfect. As long as you have determination to keep on striking through it's difficult, but not overly frustrating enemies and bosses you will be able to explore a massive world filled with misteries, upgrades, collectibles and beautiful artwork. Most definetely worth a shotThe best video game experience I ever had, from the ambience all the way to the challenge, everything is practically perfect. As long as you have determination to keep on striking through it's difficult, but not overly frustrating enemies and bosses you will be able to explore a massive world filled with misteries, upgrades, collectibles and beautiful artwork. Most definetely worth a shot if you like some challenge and exploration.… Expand
  83. AshenHallow
    May 27, 2023
    5
    Really should be called Lost Knight. I haven’t been this lost since dark souls 2. The boss fights are fun but running through the same area over and over and over again trying to find the one pathway you missed can be annoying.
  84. Flat_Kat
    May 5, 2023
    10
    this game is truly a master piece the greatest game i have ever played, the platforming the combat the puzzles keeps you wanting more and more if you have 5 dollars or euros buy this game on sale you wont regret it

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 28, 2018
    90
    Visually stunning, mechanically rewarding – Hollow Knight is a game that works on just about every level. It presents challenge, but always fairly, with plentiful options to explore new pathways. [Issue#155, p.92]
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Oct 18, 2018
    80
    Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition shakes up the MetroidVania space with excellent worldbuilding and the challenge to match. Though the game does not hold your hand, those willing to face the world of Hallownest will find a game with a lot of “Soul.”
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  3. Push Square
    Oct 9, 2018
    90
    Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition shines bright, which is ironic considering its solemn presentation and challenging gameplay. Offering a plethora of collectibles and content to explore as well as unrelenting confrontations, the game delivers a sensational, mysterious journey which will undoubtedly test your platforming skills.
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