Hollow Knight

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 287 out of 324
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 324
  3. Negative: 19 out of 324
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. sityoazzdown
    Aug 11, 2019
    9
    Addicting. Challenging. Frustrating. Metroidvania. Platforming. Grind/explore to get better. Rewarding. Boss simulator. Dark souls. Basically this game in a nutshell. Exhilarating boss fights, and the feeling of major accomplishment everytime you beat one, especially if you've been struggling against one for a long time. Huge world to explore, when I still see new areas and enemies/bossesAddicting. Challenging. Frustrating. Metroidvania. Platforming. Grind/explore to get better. Rewarding. Boss simulator. Dark souls. Basically this game in a nutshell. Exhilarating boss fights, and the feeling of major accomplishment everytime you beat one, especially if you've been struggling against one for a long time. Huge world to explore, when I still see new areas and enemies/bosses 30 hours into my playthrough; the developers did something right. The story was gibberish to me, but I could'n't care less about it, i just wanted to kill more bosses and find new charms and areas. Warning: this is very much a game inspired by challenging gameplay like dark souls.. so if you don't like those type of games...this one is a tad bit more accessible than a souls game.. just a fyi.
    Also, you're not buying this game for the story or combat, your buying this game for the metroidvania elements and the challenge. I liked it a lot, the reward was worth the frustration.    … Expand
  2. joost-013
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    Amazing Metroidvania world with tight platforming and Dark Soul-esque imposing bosses that are very satisfying to beat. Also a lot of lore to piece together (or let one of the YT channels help you with that).
  3. Amorim
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Muito bom, se você esta em busca de uma nova experiencia. Onde voce tem de esplorar para ir descobrindo novas habilidade e e melhora-las
  4. NO0B_
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing, the music, the characters, the smooth controls, even the difficulty is perfect. I love that I had fun while doing the 112%, wich for the most part of the games can be boring or extremely hard, but in Hollow Knight it is an amazing experience doing everything the game offers to you.
  5. Pandtlll
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    An absolutely wonderful game. Only encountered a handful of bugs while players. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a challenging exploration game.
  6. argyrion
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    Master Piece. Easily one of the best games of this generation.
    Combat, Plattforming, story and lore as well as the visuals and the sound ist just top notch. Every part complements the others.
    But it also is a soulslike. So basically "get gud" ;)
  7. IIIAHMIII
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    The music the bosses the mobs everything is done right in this masterpiece. Team cherry has really outdone themselfs and deserve awards for this game.
  8. KratosKong
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Dentro de los juegos en 2D , el metroidvania es mi genero favorito, me gusta perderme por los mapas y me encanta volver por zonas por las que antes no podía pasar. Hollow Knight es una obra que va mas allá de todo eso. El reino de Hallownest es el mas amplio de cuantos he visto en este genero.La historia funciona como en la saga souls, esta ahí pero no la puedes catar a simple vista y seraDentro de los juegos en 2D , el metroidvania es mi genero favorito, me gusta perderme por los mapas y me encanta volver por zonas por las que antes no podía pasar. Hollow Knight es una obra que va mas allá de todo eso. El reino de Hallownest es el mas amplio de cuantos he visto en este genero.La historia funciona como en la saga souls, esta ahí pero no la puedes catar a simple vista y sera necesario ir atando cabos para poder desentrañarla y bajo mi punto de vista es de las mejores que he visto en videojuego alguno. Cada zona esta muy bien diferenciada de la anterior y cada una tendrá sus ventajas y sus inconvenientes, no puedo hablar mas de las mecánicas en si pues no es que sean algo muy novedoso pero tampoco necesita innovar. El apartado artístico de esta obra es prácticamente insuperable, siendo de los juegos mas bonitos que posiblemente veas, todos y cada uno de los personajes están dibujados a mano y poseen unos diseños muy envidiables, la banda sonora es otro punto a destacar, siendo ambiental a veces y otras sabe las teclas que tiene que tocar para poder realizar la mejor inmersión posible. Respecto a la dificultad el titulo es desafiante pero no desesperante, las luchas contra jefes son de lo mejor que tiene el juego, hay un gran numero de ellas unas mas complicadas que otras pero todas igual de emocionantes. El mapa esta lleno de secretos, posiblemente dentro de todos los juegos que he jugado, este sea el que mas secretos tenga. En cuando a su duración, es un juego largo, a mi me llevo 40 horas sacarlo casi sin contar la ultima expansión la cual aprovecho ya para decir que es una especie de boss rush pero con un mínimo de historia. Ya para terminar he de decir que estoy realmente impresionado de como tan solo dos personas han podido dar vida a semejante joya, es claramente un juego de 70 euros pero por 15 en digital y 35 en físico.… Expand
  9. Linn19
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight é um jogo de ação 2d ao estilo "Metroidvania", gênero consagrado que foi muito utilizado nos consoles das geração anteriores e hoje sofre com a falta de cuidado e criatividade, tendo poucas exceções como Celeste (2018) e Ori and the Blind Forest (2015).
    Podemos dizer que Hollow Knight, com certeza, é uma destas honrosas exceções. O jogo todo foi desenhado a mão, dando um    Hollow Knight é um jogo de ação 2d ao estilo "Metroidvania", gênero consagrado que foi muito utilizado nos consoles das geração anteriores e hoje sofre com a falta de cuidado e criatividade, tendo poucas exceções como Celeste (2018) e Ori and the Blind Forest (2015).
    Podemos dizer que Hollow Knight, com certeza, é uma destas honrosas exceções. O jogo todo foi desenhado a mão, dando um aspecto extremamente belo de ser, mesmo que possua certa ausência de cores primárias, que dão um ar bem mais sombrio.
    O enredo apresenta o mundo dos insetos, mais especificamente um reino abandonado, no qual a maioria dos insetos apresentaram uma demência devido a um fungo (The Last of Us?) e passam a atacar seres não infectados. O jogador assume o papel de um estrangeiro que usa seu "ferrão" (a espada) para desbravar todas as partes deste reino em colapso, encontrando vários seres amigáveis e inúmeros inimigos e desafios.
    O jogo possui um mapa gigantesco e um alto grau de dificuldade, que foi além dos limites com as dlcs gratuitas aumentando em muitas horas atingir mais de 100% do jogo (sim! MAIS de 100%).
    A empresa australiana indie Team Cherry ganhou notória visibilidade após a criação deste magnífico jogo e já apresentou uma sequência, com um dos NPCs que encontramos em Hollow Knight.
    Para os fãs de Metroid ou Castlevania, ou mesmo jogadores que curtam um bom desafio, Hollow Knight é um banquete.    … Expand
  10. Cyrus666
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Number of playthroughs: 1
    Total playtime: 46 hours
    When I started playing Hollow Knight, I had no idea how much I would grow to love it. I almost quit after exploring a bit since 2D maps are more difficult to memorize than 3D environments. So I quit. But since I liked the animations and the grim setting so much I decided to give it another go. This time I used the map more efficiently    Number of playthroughs: 1
    Total playtime: 46 hours
    When I started playing Hollow Knight, I had no idea how much I would grow to love it. I almost quit after exploring a bit since 2D maps are more difficult to memorize than 3D environments. So I quit. But since I liked the animations and the grim setting so much I decided to give it another go. This time I used the map more efficiently which solved my initial problem.
    What is Hollow Knight? Hollow Knight is a 2D Metroidvania game that borrows from the Dark Souls Series. To put it another way, Hollow Knight is a 2D open-world action-adventure game(my interpretation of the genre). Like Dark Souls series you drop all the currency you've got(Geo in this game) on your place of death and if you return to that place again and kill the shade you will get your money back. Similar to Dark Souls, the game is difficult. Not unfairly hard but hard nevertheless. Another similarity is that Benches (Like Bonfires) that restore your health and reset the enemies are few and far between. So you may need to walk a long way back to the boss.
    I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, the game is difficult. The games that take inspiration from Souls series usually are and if you want to play them, you need to have a strong will. The game keeps hitting you down, but you have to get back up again. So I only recommend the game to strong-willed people.
    I think a characteristic of a good game is the feeling that you're always getting stronger. That is the case with this game as well. You start out with a few masks of health and a nail that doesn't do much damage but as you progress you unlock more masks, soul vessels, you acquire better charms and charm notches and your nail hits harder. So you feel empowered. That is until you reach the pantheons and put your skills to the test.
    For the people who are interested in the lore, the game has a beautiful story which similar to Dark Souls isn't told directly to the player.
    The soundtrack is also amazing
    Genre-wise, Hollow Knight is similar to another game named Salt and Sanctuary. I quit SS simply because it lacked any sort of map and the game's system was too difficult to understand. The 2 mistakes Hollow Knight didn't make. It has a functioning map and the game's mechanics are simple to understand.
    Hollow Knight also has platforming as well but these sections are mostly easy until you get to the White Palace .
    So to summarize: Hollow Knight is a difficult but fun game. Interesting visuals, locations, enemy types. Beautiful story, setting, soundtrack, animations.
    Basically, I didn't find anything I wish I could change about the game. It is perfect to me.    … Expand
  11. falselove
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    This is an immensely satisfying Metroidvania with nods to Castlevania and Dark Souls. You begin your journey as a simple knight who can only jump and slash. As the game progresses and you unlock more abilities, you transform into a powerful entity that can navigate the world with ease. Each challenge presented to you tests your ingenuity and skill, teaching you how to overcome obstaclesThis is an immensely satisfying Metroidvania with nods to Castlevania and Dark Souls. You begin your journey as a simple knight who can only jump and slash. As the game progresses and you unlock more abilities, you transform into a powerful entity that can navigate the world with ease. Each challenge presented to you tests your ingenuity and skill, teaching you how to overcome obstacles with style and ease. The ginormous sprawling map hides tons of secrets, items, and upgrades for you to discover. Don't let the cutesy art style fool you, this game gets challenging with boss battles and platforming sections that will give you conniptions. The overarching story is subtle, but your goals are clear. The NPCS you meet along the way all have personalities and a cartoonish charm to their mannerisms. Going for the hidden ending will require you to double your campaign time. This is a game you can sink hundreds of hours into and still never discover all the secrets. Well done Team Cherry 9/10.… Expand
  12. Yaishuo
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    An outstanding masterpiece of metroidvania, with some excellet soulsborne inspirations.
  13. LP_HGAMER
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    ESSE JOGO É MUITO INCRIVEL
    BOSSES FODAS TANTO EM ENFRENTAMENTO QUANTO EM LORE
    CENARIOS LINDOS E MEMORAVEIS
    TODAS AS MUSICAS SÃO FODAS (SIM,TODAS,DA MAIS AGITADA ATÉ A MAIS CALMA)
    ESSE JOGO PRA MIM É O MELHOR JOGO INDIE JA FEITO,E AINDA CONSEGUE SER MAIS DIFICIL QUE TODA A FRANQUIA SOULSBORNE.
    SEM MEME
  14. ManiMani1
    Dec 1, 2021
    9
    Great game. 2d action/platform. Deep gameplay with unique graphics and characters. I title I would recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.
  15. Johnnyls
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Original and classic at the same time. The music are beautiful and the skills unique
  16. DaangerNoodle
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in all aspect. The music, the lore and story, game-play mechanics, difficulty, level design and atmosphere is all masterfully crafted. All of this creates an immersive experience, where you are absorbed into the universe of 'Hollow Knight'. Ultimately, the most rewarding and best game I have ever played. I have never tried a game which feels as free as this - it feels likeA masterpiece in all aspect. The music, the lore and story, game-play mechanics, difficulty, level design and atmosphere is all masterfully crafted. All of this creates an immersive experience, where you are absorbed into the universe of 'Hollow Knight'. Ultimately, the most rewarding and best game I have ever played. I have never tried a game which feels as free as this - it feels like your own curiosity and exploration is the decisive factors in story progression.… Expand
  17. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Good game for many hours, I like the battle system. Hope that Silksong coming also to PS4/PS5
  18. mattx2230
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, hermoso y deprimente, la bando sonora es simple pero perfecta, la jugabilidad es básica pero correcta, su historia es maravillosa y atrapante .
  19. Waldemar76
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра. Одна из немногих, сделанных с душой. Очень красивые декорации, интересно нарисованные враги, в целом стилистика шедевральная. Ставлю 10 из 10, это шедевр.
  20. Buggy7
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Art design, musiche, level design e tecnicamente di livello altissimo, un titolo da giocare assolutamente, imperdibile.
  21. salat_salatov
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Ничего особенного просто лучшая метроидвания во всей галактике 10000000000 из 10 я пошёл проходить 4 пантеон и выбивать платину
  22. Iliyateb
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing amazing fu**ing amazing I dived in the story from the first of the game
  23. miguevindiano
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    A great Metroidvania developed by an indie studio. WHAT??? Really, I wouldn't expect this quality even in a AAA game, so imagine the surprise I took when I played it.
  24. jeffsaw1
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    My #1 best game ever play, I can't wait for Silksong. It's gonna be amazing.
  25. Francio144
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Il miglior gioco indie che io abbia mai giocato, dura dalle 30 alle 40 ore se si esplora tutto. I giocatori di platform proseguirano con non troppa difficoltà e avranno una sfida bella tosta per il platino del gioco. Consigliato con il cuore.
  26. v__GALAHAD__v
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is ,quite simply, a stunning achievement. It is a perfect metroidvania with a constantly expanding world that allows you to engage new enemies, unlock more methods of traversal and evolve your combat capabilities.

    The bosses are exceptional with amazing designs, and are challenging but not unfair as all their moves are well telegraphed. Overall, combat feels very weighty    Hollow Knight is ,quite simply, a stunning achievement. It is a perfect metroidvania with a constantly expanding world that allows you to engage new enemies, unlock more methods of traversal and evolve your combat capabilities.

    The bosses are exceptional with amazing designs, and are challenging but not unfair as all their moves are well telegraphed. Overall, combat feels very weighty and responsive as you fight your way through the world. You can also get charms that can give you an edge in fighting and traversal. There are also plenty of interesting characters that either help or hinder your progress through the world.

    Speaking of the world, its one of the best and most immersive I've ever experienced. Hallownest is large and each area has its own style, enemies and music. From the melancholy music and sombre atmosphere of the City of Tears to the sheer bright beauty of Crystal Peak. Hats off to the visual style and hand drawn animations that help with the immersion and beauty of the world.

    The story and lore of Hollow Knight is very much show, don't tell. It is very rich and tells the story of a fallen civilisation and a great evil hiding in the cracks and depths of this world.    … Expand
  27. moyaiman
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. =DISCLAIMER=
    =I have beaten the base game, got the three endings available in the base game but have yet to playthrough the free DLC for the game for the most part!=
    =LIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD=

    Hollow knight has got to be one of the best games of this generation of consoles. What with its unique blend of exploration and (I'm gonna wince saying this so I'm only gonna say it once) "Souls Like" combat system, its truly a game anyone can enjoy.
    Whilst its gameplay is somewhat on the difficult side, what with some of the bosses being pretty hard near the end of the game (Nightmare King Grimm I'm looking squarely at you) for the most part it shouldn't be too much of a problem, unless you aren't very good at platforming games. This is because of hollow knights unique health system, where you gain "SOUL" from attacking enemies that can be used to heal yourself or cast spells you unlock later in the game. This creates an interesting risk vs reward system, as you can chose if you want to directly attack an enemy or save up SOUL to heal later. The combat is somewhat simplistic, you can strike people with your "nail" both horizontally and vertically, and do the pogo-bounce thing from the duck tales game. You unlock a dodge later, making combat even more interesting.
    Exploration is a key part in this game, having abilities and movement upgrades necessary to progress hidden throughout the games expansive world, the "hollownest". Exploration is fun, as controlling the knight is easy. Locations stick out, from the dreary crossroads to the melancholy city of tears or the genuinely unnerving darknest no place seems dull or uninteresting. Other notable locations include the hive and the kingdoms edge, as they also look amazing.
    The games art style is something to behold, what with everything being hand drawn to the fact all of the characters are unique insects, lending itself to bizarre designs that are totally unique. This helps the locations pop out and feel unique, as nowhere looks poorly designed and you can tell love was poured into the art of this game.
    The sound design is flawless. From the swift nail slash to the perfect soundtrack, nothing seems out of place. The soundtrack both sounds great and fits the mood of the location / situation perfectly, and it doesn't just seem cobbled together. This gives the areas a grandiose sense of scale whilst exploring, and makes the bosses incredibly intense.
    My only real gripe with this game is the plot. Whilst the plot itself is good, you have to deal with the fact the game has a real hard time actually telling you it. You get drip fed lore at a snails pace (pun not intended) and that's painful, as the games story is really good. I would recommend taking a look at the wiki after getting the radiance ending if you don't get what's going on and you care enough. The plot isn't integral to enjoying the game, just provides context for what's actually going on.

    TL;DR
    The games amazing buy it.    … Expand
  28. Trefl
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best 2d platform games I have played. Level design and music is perfect, bosses are hard, game lets you wonder the levels as you like unless you are missing some abilities.
  29. brunoapolinario
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Excellent game! Keeps you tuned, you don't want to play anything else. Challenging, many difficult bosses, requires a lot of patience and persistence. A lot of things to discover along the way. It´s addicting. Beautiful scenarios and musics. Indispensable!
  30. ldnk
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    I finally played this on PS5 and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I love the art style of the game and the story is good. The world is certainly expansive with lots of shortcuts to cut down on travel time in the late game. It still is a huge world though so even with the amp can be easy to get lost.

    The game itself is very challenging and that is something I do enjoy.
prev
Page: