Hollow Knight

 PlayStation 4
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

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  1. kraster
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    One of the best games available on any platform.

    Huge play area, tons of content (includes 3 DLCs) and tight and responsive combat.

    Works flawlessly on PS4 and is an absolute steal at the price.

    Couldn't recommend this game more
  2. 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" ;)
  3. 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.
  4. Sulmansj
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. This game is only 20 dollars CAD (15 dollars US) and it is worth every penny and more.

    Each enemy and area is unique in their own way, and the boss fights are really cool. It's 40+ hours of great content. The music and art were done very well. The combat isn't anything special (though it fits well with the game) and you do have to backtrack a lot, but those    Absolutely amazing game. This game is only 20 dollars CAD (15 dollars US) and it is worth every penny and more.

    Each enemy and area is unique in their own way, and the boss fights are really cool. It's 40+ hours of great content. The music and art were done very well.

    The combat isn't anything special (though it fits well with the game) and you do have to backtrack a lot, but those were very minor issues for me.

    Hollow Knight also has a very interesting story with characters that are very likable.

    The only thing I can't believe is that this game was made by three people. THREE. Bravo, Team Cherry. Great game    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Yaishuo
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    An outstanding masterpiece of metroidvania, with some excellet soulsborne inspirations.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Good game for many hours, I like the battle system. Hope that Silksong coming also to PS4/PS5
  12. 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 .
  13. 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.
  14. Buggy7
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Art design, musiche, level design e tecnicamente di livello altissimo, un titolo da giocare assolutamente, imperdibile.
  15. 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
  16. Iliyateb
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing amazing fu**ing amazing I dived in the story from the first of the game
  17. jeffsaw1
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    My #1 best game ever play, I can't wait for Silksong. It's gonna be amazing.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    perfect controls, beautiful music, really cool art style with very diverse levels, the exploration and satisfaction of discovery is great. i feel the bosses are overrated but still super fun regardless, and isn’t as hard as people make it out to be but will still frustrate you at times and it certainly won’t be easy. not too interested in the lore, feels a bit all over the place, but stillperfect controls, beautiful music, really cool art style with very diverse levels, the exploration and satisfaction of discovery is great. i feel the bosses are overrated but still super fun regardless, and isn’t as hard as people make it out to be but will still frustrate you at times and it certainly won’t be easy. not too interested in the lore, feels a bit all over the place, but still a neat inclusion. characters don’t play a big role but are still fun. the gameplay is addicting and seamless, love this game… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. sse85
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Невероятно душевная и атмосферная игра. Музыка просто выше всяких похвал. Для любителей метроидваний здесь просто море контента и секретов.
  26. zachblackattack
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Few games have effectively blended a nostalgic feel with innovative mechanics like Hollow Knight. The game feels like something you would have played on your GameCube in middle school while having buttery-smooth, intuitive controls and harnessing AAA-standard lighting and cinematic effects. The two guys behind Team Cherry effectively created a game that is as deep in lore and personalityFew games have effectively blended a nostalgic feel with innovative mechanics like Hollow Knight. The game feels like something you would have played on your GameCube in middle school while having buttery-smooth, intuitive controls and harnessing AAA-standard lighting and cinematic effects. The two guys behind Team Cherry effectively created a game that is as deep in lore and personality as it is fun to play and master in gameplay. Not to mention the absolute dream it is to know every character model and sprite is hand-drawn. I strictly hold myself against giving a 10/10 in anything, but genuinely this game has earned it.… Expand
  27. TheGoldenEye23
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    How do i even begin to do this game justice? Let me start with my negatives since that's a very short list. It can be punishingly difficult and tedious, particularly in the opening hours of the game. In the opening, you don't have a lot of abilities so traversal and combat is not that fun and because of this, it can be boring to explore the map. And you'll constantly be running into deadHow do i even begin to do this game justice? Let me start with my negatives since that's a very short list. It can be punishingly difficult and tedious, particularly in the opening hours of the game. In the opening, you don't have a lot of abilities so traversal and combat is not that fun and because of this, it can be boring to explore the map. And you'll constantly be running into dead ends and not knowing where to go. It took me more than a month to play the first 10 hours of the game because of this. I wouldn't be surprised if people outright dropped the game because of this. Also, the way safe spots and dying works can feel extremely punishing. Especially considering the fact that there's only one set difficulty.

    But once you start finding your way around and gain a few upgrades, the game becomes addicting. That's when you start to truly appreciate the atmosphere, beautiful art design, intricate world building and charming set of side characters you meet along the way. The platforming becomes so satisfying that you actively want to move around and test your skills in new areas. That obviously comes with the added incentive of finding new secrets and even more upgrades in the areas you explore. The combat opens up to a point where it's not just fun, but also versatile thanks to the charm system. It has the best boss fights i have ever played and there is a natural progression in difficulty between them. I felt proud of myself every-time i beat one. And WOW, THE MUSIC! All i'll say is i listen to parts of this soundtrack from time to time. And i somehow forgot to mention that the story is great.

    This is an amazing game. Even at full price i'd have called it a bargain but i got with PS+ so basically free. Some have said it's a 35 hour game but i've plunged 150+ into it and i'm still not tired of it. I came close to dropping it myself but i'm glad i stuck with it. It's truly a one of a kind experience.    … Expand
  28. FuriaVascaina
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Grande jogo, fiz os 112%, lugares incríveis para explorar, e gosto muito da variações de decisões que você pode tomar, não existe certa ordem, e há várias formas de finalizar o jogo, um dos maiores símbolos de como um jogo indie pode ser muito bom. A direção de arte é incrível, a gameplay é satisfatória e os inimigos-chefes te surpreendem cada vez mais no que joga, são muitos, e bemGrande jogo, fiz os 112%, lugares incríveis para explorar, e gosto muito da variações de decisões que você pode tomar, não existe certa ordem, e há várias formas de finalizar o jogo, um dos maiores símbolos de como um jogo indie pode ser muito bom. A direção de arte é incrível, a gameplay é satisfatória e os inimigos-chefes te surpreendem cada vez mais no que joga, são muitos, e bem inteligentes, dificuldade desafiadora, e acho legal o sistema de amuletos, para definir seu estilo de combate próprio e único. Não tenho o que reclamar, não tinha muita expectativa quando peguei o jogo, e me surpreendeu muito. Nota 10.… Expand
  29. TheVitruvianMan
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    I was unsure about this game before trying it, and it became one of my favorite games of all time. Great atmosphere, tight platforming, fun and often challenging combat, amazing control of the character, fantastic soundtrack, lots of secrets to find, and a cryptic story to unravel. The developer hit a homerun with this game and I eagerly await the sequel.
  30. SeaJayBrown
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I beat radiant markoth and now i am happy :))))
    If ur thinking of playing this game dont use a guide it'll ruin the experience. Also start is kinda slow but the rest is mwah    … Expand
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