Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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 .
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Im3pp0_
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Good gameplay, bosses, plot and more. Very very fun.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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  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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