Hollow Knight

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  1. Fortius
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. I've loved every minute. I've played this much more than any of the $60 games I bought.
  2. Filipes
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    I found here one of the most amazing kingdoms to explore, fight through and get lost in.
  3. guatoman
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    metroidvania style. everything is great except for the difficult level. very frustrating. play messenger instead
  4. Batraciofanrex
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight ha sido la más grata sorpresa que he tenido en cuanto a videojuegos, me encanto de principio a fin. Yo nunca he sido fan de los juegos estilo Metroidvania, ha decir verdad me aburren bastante pero Hollow Knight se las arregla para tenerte entretenido de principio a fin, su estilo de juego es bastante adictivo y tienes boss battles bastante desafiantes. En cuanto al apartadoHollow Knight ha sido la más grata sorpresa que he tenido en cuanto a videojuegos, me encanto de principio a fin. Yo nunca he sido fan de los juegos estilo Metroidvania, ha decir verdad me aburren bastante pero Hollow Knight se las arregla para tenerte entretenido de principio a fin, su estilo de juego es bastante adictivo y tienes boss battles bastante desafiantes. En cuanto al apartado grafico del juego es sencillamente alucinante, así como su apartado de sonido. Juega Hollow Knight de verdad que no te arrepentiras, es un juego que debes tener.… Expand
  5. jerkface910
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    When I first played this I kept thinking, "I wonder if this will be my pick for Game of the Year?" but then I'd remember Spider-Man and Red Dead were coming out and thought no way. Well, it's the end of the year, and I have to say this game is my pick for Game of the Year (I know it came out before this year, but for consoles). The design is just perfect. They give you the entire worldWhen I first played this I kept thinking, "I wonder if this will be my pick for Game of the Year?" but then I'd remember Spider-Man and Red Dead were coming out and thought no way. Well, it's the end of the year, and I have to say this game is my pick for Game of the Year (I know it came out before this year, but for consoles). The design is just perfect. They give you the entire world from the start, but you're limited to where you can venture due to abilities or just enemy difficulty. Exploration is key, but also risky, as you could end up losing your shade (and 4000) geo in a dangerous spot.
    I loved the unique areas, with their own enemies, and the overall art design and world is just spot-on. It's creepy as hell, but also plenty cute.
    And there are secrets EVERYWHERE. Just playing through the game is a meaty quest, but there are so many secrets to uncover and explore it's amazing. They also throw in some fun surprises, the likes of which I had never seen before.
    I really have no gripe with this game. Even the challenge level, which can get painful in some areas, never feels cheap. If you keep dying it's either because you aren't sufficiently powered up, or you're just not skilled enough to survive.    … Expand
  6. JoeMoney333
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    I'm not sure what isn't to like about this game. The atmosphere is amazing, the story is fantastically told through the background, and the combat is superb. The ending sticks with you even after you put the game down. The combat is precise and challenging. Any mistakes made are the players fault and instantly recognizable. One of the best 2D games out and it's at home on the Switch. A+
  7. Trentini
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Great game!!!

    The environment, visuals, music are incredible. The controls are great and, more important of things: it is a lot of fun, will entertain for dozens of hours.
  8. MatthewRock
    Sep 3, 2018
    8
    A very good game with beautiful locations, nice sense of progression and some challenging parts. Unfortunately, it has rough spots that could use some polishing.

    The recurring problem with the game is the designers' love for the mechanics that make the game more annoying. Not hard - annoying. One of the examples would be the fixed save point system (bench). You have to use those    A very good game with beautiful locations, nice sense of progression and some challenging parts. Unfortunately, it has rough spots that could use some polishing.

    The recurring problem with the game is the designers' love for the mechanics that make the game more annoying. Not hard - annoying.

    One of the examples would be the fixed save point system (bench). You have to use those benches to save the game. They double as a respawn when you die. The problem is, there is not enough of them in the game or they are placed at weird places. Oftentimes when approaching the boss the closest bench is few locations away, usually separated by some enemies or obstacles that result in the loss of life.

    Another example is death. When you die, you leave a shade behind - which keeps your gold and a part of your soul meter ("mana" used for spells and healing) pool. If you die again, the previous shade is gone (with your gold). Killing a shade restores soul meter.

    Those two show how approaching a boss can be frustrating. Not only does your journey to the boss takes some time (and if the boss is tough - which some are - it can take multiple tries, meaning wasted time). It also makes every next try more annoying - you either suck it up and play harder version(because you can't collect maximum soul without killing your shade, which is at the boss) or kill the shade, go back to collect soul (this often means going back to the save point), and then approach it again. Again, nothing harder about the game itself.

    Same with the money mechanic - you can force the mobs to spawn, so earning money is tiresome, not hard. Losing it is another chore. Fortunately, late-game money is not useful anymore so you don't have to worry about that.

    The levels are beautiful. There are many different zones and they all feel great. Each of them has unique setting or mechanic. Attention to detail is really praiseworthy. Music blends nicely with levels. Every part feels like a well designed piece of a whole. Some of the parts are locked off until you get certain mechanic, so you get to re-visit some of those locations.

    Talking about game mechanics, these are also well done. You enable "special powers" throughout the game. Every new skill means access to new locations and often helps in combat. This means that progress feels good and natural.

    Unfortunately, the very same progress can come to halt with no help. As I do not like using any sort of guides, I spent few times "scanning" the entire map - going through all the places - looking for any place where I could go, because I didn't know what to do next. This is a good thing, as I am not spoon-fed the directions, but something as simple as the "to-do list" with multiple things to do could point me in the right direction.

    The charm system is also good - you can equip different charms(and combinations of thereof) to make certain play styles more powerful.

    Despite its flaws it's a great game. Not the best out there, some of the rough parts are undeniable, but pretty damn good and definitely a must have for metroidvania fans.    … Expand
  9. vxRadiatonxv
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Switch release makes the game even better and adds more from the PC. The 3D rumble gives a feel to the game and makes it feel more atmospheric. Note that this is coming from a player that has gotten all the achievements. Play the game and see for yourself.

    P.S. most negative reviews of this game come from players who have not experienced the full game and gotten used to its mechanics.    Switch release makes the game even better and adds more from the PC. The 3D rumble gives a feel to the game and makes it feel more atmospheric. Note that this is coming from a player that has gotten all the achievements. Play the game and see for yourself.

    P.S. most negative reviews of this game come from players who have not experienced the full game and gotten used to its mechanics. The bosses may seem tough at first but become easy with enough practice, you have to put some effort in to win; the game doesn't just hand it to you.    … Expand
  10. michellelynn097
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    This game is beyond amazing. It is brutally hard, but it is so worth it. The game is very hard, the story is very interesting, the art style is out of this world and the music is classic. This is one of the best games I've ever played bar none! With a focus on exploration that really rewards you for going off the beaten path. Tons of items, upgrades and abilities that keep combat fresh andThis game is beyond amazing. It is brutally hard, but it is so worth it. The game is very hard, the story is very interesting, the art style is out of this world and the music is classic. This is one of the best games I've ever played bar none! With a focus on exploration that really rewards you for going off the beaten path. Tons of items, upgrades and abilities that keep combat fresh and the pacing is perfect. It starts out mildly challenging with some challenge, but the more you unlock your abilities. The number of enemies goes up, but the challenge goes up as well. This is what I am talking about with big budget games like GOW and Spider Man. Sure, they got big budgets and graphics, but they don't have as much game play as games like Hollow Knights and Dead Cell. You get more game play value and replay ability from those two games than most of these so called AAA games.

    The miraculous thing is, this wonderful game was made by 3 people. 3! This game is one for the ages and it is one that you should not miss. I don't care what system you have, GET THIS GAME! It is an instant classic with incredible boss fights, a wonderful art style that is so wonderful, every scene is like a work of art from Picasso. The music hits all the right notes and will send shivers up your spine and the game play is complex, but it is easy enough to grasp. Do not miss this one of a kind experience, it is only 15 dollars and comes with free DLC! How incredible is that? Go get this game now.    … Expand
  11. AKthaBeast
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    This game is a challenging game at start but the more you play it, the better you will get and the better the game gets.
  12. Javichuck
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    Plataformas 2D, soulslike. 40h en mi caso con un 80% de finalización en cuanto a extras, se puede acabar en la mitad pero dudo que nadie lo haga porque es un juego que te anima a investigarlo todo. En realidad no sabes cual es el camino principal, lo debes ir descubriendo mientras saltas por el escenario, Buena progresión, movilidad y combate. 9 en arte, 7 en historia y 9 en jugabilidad.Plataformas 2D, soulslike. 40h en mi caso con un 80% de finalización en cuanto a extras, se puede acabar en la mitad pero dudo que nadie lo haga porque es un juego que te anima a investigarlo todo. En realidad no sabes cual es el camino principal, lo debes ir descubriendo mientras saltas por el escenario, Buena progresión, movilidad y combate. 9 en arte, 7 en historia y 9 en jugabilidad. Recomendado.… Expand
  13. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    I don't usually give perfect 10 scores but I sincerely can't think of anything that could improve this game... graphics, music, level design, UI, controls, everything here is just perfect. Hollow Knight deserves to be nailed and hung in a museum.
  14. AlphaNerdGk
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania style game set in a world of insectoids. I hadn’t heard much about this game upon it’s launch in early 2017, but after it’s release on the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s E3 conference this year, I heard a lot of buzz about it. I listen to several video game podcasts and every one of them discussed how tremendous this game is. I like Metroidvanias so IHollow Knight is a Metroidvania style game set in a world of insectoids. I hadn’t heard much about this game upon it’s launch in early 2017, but after it’s release on the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s E3 conference this year, I heard a lot of buzz about it. I listen to several video game podcasts and every one of them discussed how tremendous this game is. I like Metroidvanias so I decided to look it up. The art style immediately piqued my interest and the more I heard about how stunning this game is, the more I wanted to play it. I must say, this game lives up to the hype!As with other Metroidvanias, Hollow Knight is a side scrolling platformer. As you clear out one area, you gain abilities that grant access to other areas. Often times, as you gain new abilities, you will have to go back to previously cleared areas to unlock more skills or strengthen existing ones. One feature that is new to the genre is that when you die, you drop all of your coins which are called Geo in this game. In addition, some of your items may break when you die and need to be repaired in order to use them again. You can go back and retrieve your lost Geo by defeating your spirit at the location you died. If you are unable to make it to and defeat your spirit, you lose all Geo. This is a feature similar to that found in the Dark Souls games.
    The game is broken down into different areas. In each area, you will find a cartographer named Cornifier. You can purchase a map of each area from him. He will also tell you that you can buy items to enhance the map from his shop in the small town of DIrtmouth. Two items worth purchasing from his shop are the quill, which will highlight all sections in a region you have actually been in, and the Wayward Compass. The compass does take up one of your item nodes, but is well worth it because the maps do not have a “You are here” indicator on them. The compass fills that role.
    The combat system is rather simple, but effective. You can slash your nail (remember you play as an insectoid so a nail to a bug is like a sword to a human) left, right, up and while you are airborne in the down direction as well. The enemies vary in degree of difficulty from simple mobs to bosses with intricate movement patterns.
    In general, this is not only one of the most difficult platformers I have ever played, it is one of the most difficult games that I have ever played period. The developers did a superb job of making Hollow Knight challenging, but not aggravating.The graphical style in Hollow Knight may not be for everyone, but there is brilliance in it nonetheless. They may be cartoony, but they are very well drawn. I think they animated appearance fits well in a game featuring insectoids and ghosts. Each area features a different base color where the background, the foreground, the enemies and the ground are almost entirely in different shades of that base color. You can notice when you are transitioning to another area because the tones may go from a blueish hue to one that is green. It adds to the charm of the game well. The color of each area matches that areas color after you buy the map for it. Little details like that show the level of care that was put into this game. Despite this being a 2D game, there is depth added by having backgrounds at different layers that move as the character does. This gives the feeling of a quasi-3D game. The lighting, textures and focuses all add to the overall aesthetic separating Hollow Knight from other games in this genre.
    The musical arrangements and sound effects pair terrifically with the what is happening in the game. Normally, I notice the music in a game, but it doesn’t normally make me pay attention to it. In Hollow Knight, the sound enhances the overall gameplay experience. It helps draw the player into the overall experience. Each area of the map has it’s own unique music, which combines with the change in color palette during area transitions perfectly. This game features some of the most situationally appropriate music I have ever heard in a game. The somber tones of one area often become frantic during a boss fight. Another audio feature I like in Hollow Knight is the nonsensical noises that NPCs make when you talk to them. It may be gibberish, but it fits perfectly.Hollow Knight is a fantastic game. In fact, it may be the second best game I have played on the Nintendo Switch after Breath of the Wild. I give a 5/5 for stunning graphics, unique audio and gameplay that is an absolute blast! It is available on Nintendo Switch and PC, so if you game on either one, I highly recommend playing it.    … Expand
  15. Jtrapdoor1
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    A very good bug-themed dark souls experience that should tie you over until the real thing comes out. Enjoyable especially if you love Castlevania and Metroid
  16. OrobaSpyro
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    One of the best indie games on the Switch. I would certainly give a description of what it contains, but anything might spoil the experience. Just know that it's one of the best Metroidvanias ever, and while it's certainly not an easy game, the difficulty is fair enough. Also, $15 is a steal for a game like this!
  17. LaPapa256
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    El juego es muy completo y no defrauda al recordar los viejos juegos de plataformas, con mapas no muy extensos pero con bloqueos bien diseñados para dirigir el avance del jugador. Hay que valerse mucho de la memoria y los marcadores para poder completarlo al 100%
  18. BossVause
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Im a recent convert to the Metroidvania genre, but i have since gone back and played all the classic ones like Super Metroid and the like, and this stands with those games, and in some ways surpasses them. Don't miss out on this one
  19. keletsito
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Qué decir de este Hollow Knight? Lo he jugado en Switch, no lo conocía y me sorprendió mucho para bien. El juego presenta unas mecánicas muy parecidas a los DarkSouls, pero en un mundo 2D decadente de insectos. Suena aburrido? Puede, pero gracias a sus controles, su curva de aprendizaje y su cuidado diseño, considero que es probablemente el mejor juego de switch (perdóname Link) que hayQué decir de este Hollow Knight? Lo he jugado en Switch, no lo conocía y me sorprendió mucho para bien. El juego presenta unas mecánicas muy parecidas a los DarkSouls, pero en un mundo 2D decadente de insectos. Suena aburrido? Puede, pero gracias a sus controles, su curva de aprendizaje y su cuidado diseño, considero que es probablemente el mejor juego de switch (perdóname Link) que hay ahora mismo en catálogo.
    Si te gustan las plataformas, los retos y los juegos desarrollados cn mimo y detalle, pruébalo    … Expand
  20. Kerr52
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    The beginning was a bit confusing for me, I got lost for the first couple of hours. But then gave it another chance and I started finding skills and it got really good and immersive, really great game with tons of hours of content.
  21. SwitchReview
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game that made me rage-quit within a few hours, return to it after a month, and then end up buying it for multiple consoles.

    Pros: +Graphics - Amazing. The graphics alone are a 10/10. +Gameplay - This game will make you cuss a lot but you get better each time and I think that's what makes the game so rewarding. +Content - there is a huge map to explore and even    Hollow Knight is a game that made me rage-quit within a few hours, return to it after a month, and then end up buying it for multiple consoles.

    Pros:
    +Graphics - Amazing. The graphics alone are a 10/10.
    +Gameplay - This game will make you cuss a lot but you get better each time and I think that's what makes the game so rewarding.
    +Content - there is a huge map to explore and even after beating the last boss I am still at 55% completion. Also, Team Cherry just recently put out a free DLC.
    +Music - beautiful, gets the job done right each time by setting the mood for each area without being too distracting.

    Cons:
    -Difficulty - maybe? It does give a sense of achievement but it can be really hard to get into at first.

    Overall score: 9.7/10    … Expand
  22. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Ambientação imersiva. Supera os jogos nos quais foi inspirado. Combina os melhores e principais elementos "Metroidvania". Aprovado.
  23. Mitchman05
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This game is like all the ideas of the Metroidvania genre smashed into one, with plenty of playtime for the cost, ridiculously tough and fun bosses and plenty of collectables to collect for 100%. I currently have 116 hours put into it and i still have some stuff to complete, and there will be another free content pack coming up soon with a fun boss rush mode! All in all a very good gameThis game is like all the ideas of the Metroidvania genre smashed into one, with plenty of playtime for the cost, ridiculously tough and fun bosses and plenty of collectables to collect for 100%. I currently have 116 hours put into it and i still have some stuff to complete, and there will be another free content pack coming up soon with a fun boss rush mode! All in all a very good game and I would recommend!… Expand
  24. Cathartic
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    It took me over 45 marvellous hours to reach this game's final boss. I have rarely been so frustrated with my inability to play a game well. The mechanics are beautifully balanced, and there's little here that makes me think of other metroidvania games because the content is original and the characters interesting.
    I found Elderbug amusing, Myla the cute miner fun to visit, Quirrel    It took me over 45 marvellous hours to reach this game's final boss. I have rarely been so frustrated with my inability to play a game well. The mechanics are beautifully balanced, and there's little here that makes me think of other metroidvania games because the content is original and the characters interesting.
    I found Elderbug amusing, Myla the cute miner fun to visit, Quirrel dashing and informative, and the (hopefully soon to be a playable character) Hornet challenging and all-aware.
    Learning the map and discovering new areas without hand-holding was refreshing. I felt like I was building my own world through exploring and DS2 reached areas I hadn't within the first three hours.
    There are limited slots to use power-ups, and choosing what to take and what to deactivate proves difficult in the early game.
    The add-on content boosts the interesting finds and activities that occur in dirtmouth and in many other locations.The Dream Nail means there's additional text from characters and collection challenges. A very hard challenge awaits in the Grimm Troupe tent, The godmaster add-on has just come out!
    Finally, the price point was superb - SO MUCH GAME for under £10. Truly special - this game will continue to be played by me for hours and will probably remain in the top ten switch downloads for months to come!    … Expand
  25. pmasterfunk
    Sep 13, 2018
    9
    Hollow Knight is a great game, but I've run into a funny issue I might as well mention. I've actually edited my review to adjust for this.
    It turns out that if you never exit the game, and just leave it on while the console goes into sleep mode, at some point the game starts lagging. And I mean major lag. This would probably never affects most people, but I may not be the only guy who    Hollow Knight is a great game, but I've run into a funny issue I might as well mention. I've actually edited my review to adjust for this.
    It turns out that if you never exit the game, and just leave it on while the console goes into sleep mode, at some point the game starts lagging. And I mean major lag. This would probably never affects most people, but I may not be the only guy who plays this way.

    I suppose the game may have some minor memory leaks which in most cases have no real life impact, but seeing as I had essentially never closed the game since starting it, i.e. about 15 hours in, the lag started being really problematic, especially in large rooms or in boss fights. With a fresh boot it plays great.

    As good as the game is, I do have a few gripes about it. I find the fast travel stations are spaced a bit too far from one another, making tedious backtracking often necessary. Save benches are often far from bosses, which makes slogging through a bunch of rooms to get to said boss fight repetitive and boring. The benches are also a bit too rare for my taste, and I've often missed the rooms where the benches are and ended up playing for over an hour without saving. I've also often managed to miss the map guy and spent many hours walking around in areas trying to figure out the lay of the land. I would prefer to find the map guy and a bench pretty quickly in each area and then get to exploring, instead of the other way around.

    The game has a ridiculous amount of content, and for the price it's definitely worth a check, especially for fans of Metroidvania.    … Expand
  26. randomPlayer42
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    I just created an account to rate this game.

    Hollow Knight is truly exceptional, from the art style, to the music, the challenge, the lore, the gameplay, the size of the enormous interconnected world. When I read that this game was made by such few people I really asked myself what the big studios are doing sometimes, when such a superior product can be made with so little resources.    I just created an account to rate this game.

    Hollow Knight is truly exceptional, from the art style, to the music, the challenge, the lore, the gameplay, the size of the enormous interconnected world. When I read that this game was made by such few people I really asked myself what the big studios are doing sometimes, when such a superior product can be made with so little resources.

    Like I mentioned almost all aspects of Hollow Knight feel polished, especially the jumping and use of the weapon, which starts out pretty simple, but along the way you find many spells and abilities, that perfectly enhance your arsenal to conquer formerly unreachable paths and areas.
    The enemies are plenty and diverse and really interesting, because of the bug theme which may seem strange at first but is one of the biggest pros, because it's so different from other games. I also have to mention the backgrounds of the areas which are so different and alive that you can't even compare it to similar games, it is just on another level.

    I don't normally do this and I am sorry for the comparison, but this is one case where it fits: The game is definitely soulslike. The benches in the game serve as the bonfires, that are often times pretty far stretched out, but through shortcuts (which are very cleverly used) and later on increased mobility, become reachable much faster.
    The difficulty is also pretty high, but most of the really challenging stuff is optional and if you take you're time you'll overcome them eventually and get a great sense of accomplishment. The bosses are also a highlight, the start pretty ordinary as bigger better versions of normal enemies, but quickly become unique challenges that often yield great rewards. If you die you'll loose your in-game currency, but you can reclaim it by getting back to the spot and defeating "your shadow".

    A small con is that sometimes you may not exactly know where to go and while it encourages exploration it can also be bit frustrating at times (like darksouls) ;).
    That is no problem tho because if you're really stuck you can look at the online resources and find the way immediately.

    To this date 4 FREE content dlcs have been released to this mind you already massive game for 15 euros (which is already so underpriced it's ridiculous). I am not done with the story yet (20 hours in) and I'll play them when I'm done with it, but I've heard positive things from the dlcs and already look forward to them.

    All in all the pros far outhweight the cons and from all the triple A and indie games I've played in the last 15 years (a ton, almost all major ones) this indie game is one that definitely deserves the 10, if you like the art style and the gameplay from reviews or gameplay pictures, just get it you're in for a treat :)    … Expand
  27. ValuedReviews
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've every played. Don't let this beautifully crafted and wonderfully designed Metroidvania pass you by. Recommended this game to almost everyone I know, and now to you too.
  28. Harmony22
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played : good gameplay, good music, good graphics, epic boss fights, more than 40 hours
  29. Penetrator2
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    Hollow knight is one of the best games of all time. If you like: exploring a rich world, satifying combat and plattforming, get this game.
  30. sarcode
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    This game is, simply, an absolute delight to play. The art direction is stunning. The sound design and music are masterful. The story is well crafted, and the characters are likeable, interesting and human (despite the fact that they're bugs, of course). The gameplay and controls are very tight. Leaving aside the combat, it feels good just to control your character, gaining mobilityThis game is, simply, an absolute delight to play. The art direction is stunning. The sound design and music are masterful. The story is well crafted, and the characters are likeable, interesting and human (despite the fact that they're bugs, of course). The gameplay and controls are very tight. Leaving aside the combat, it feels good just to control your character, gaining mobility upgrades and skill as you learn to traverse the map fluidly, and I believe that is the mark of a truly excellent game.

    Hollow Knight is challenging, but never unfair. Combat and platforming are mixed in equal measures, and sometimes combined. It will genuinely test your skill and reflexes, but you will overcome every challenge and you'll feel accomplished doing it.

    I grew up with Super Metroid and count it among my favourite games of all time. Hollow Knight surpasses it without a doubt. Nice work, Team Cherry. This game is an instant classic.    … Expand
  31. PedroK
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best MEtroidvanias and indie games by far.
    The game expand all the concepts of the genre, creating an evolution for it.

    Plus, it have a great art.
    So, it's a must-play.
  32. GrinGames
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This is, by far, my favorite game of all time! A wonderful adventure with an amazing world, combat, art, music, and story. The navigation and difficulty is what people usually complain about, but I find them to be the best parts. The game lets you get lost on a fantasy epic all your own. Can't wait for Silksong!
  33. Nico300
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Is the best metroidvania ever made and my favorite game of the decade. You must play it.
  34. enzo-pannacotta
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    the best game to date

    "Your review must be at least 75 characters long."
  35. Mrblade
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    An amazing game!! There is so much to do and every moment of the game is great.
    But this game is not perfect. It has some annoying issues, but they're not deal brakers in any way. Even though this game is not perfect i cant recomend it enough.
  36. werek3
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
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  37. Not_A_Shill
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Hello, I'm absolutly not a paid corporate shill and this is my unbiased Review for HOLLOW KNIGHT

    HOLLOW KNIGHT is a masterpiece of video game narrative. Nothing else even comes close. The story is brutal, challenging, bold, and almost never "fun". It is harrowing, forcing the player to confront violence in a way video games never do. In a medium where everything is John Wick, HOLLOW    Hello, I'm absolutly not a paid corporate shill and this is my unbiased Review for HOLLOW KNIGHT

    HOLLOW KNIGHT is a masterpiece of video game narrative. Nothing else even comes close. The story is brutal, challenging, bold, and almost never "fun". It is harrowing, forcing the player to confront violence in a way video games never do. In a medium where everything is John Wick, HOLLOW KNIGHT is Schindler's List.

    And just like that film, there were times when I wasn't sure I could keep going. It is a relentless emotional assault that I suspect will force even the most jaded gamer to feel empathy. The game is a work of art - every aspect feels crafted at the highest level. Visuals, audio, controls, animation, level design, performance. It is astounding. And frequently beautiful.

    With moments you NEVER find in video games. But I cannot overstate how harrowing it is. It feels like 2 seasons of the darkest TV show you'll ever find, and it frequently better than most TV on the air. That's saying a lot. I think it is an IMPORTANT game. It tore me up, and I will never, ever forget HOLLOW KNIGHT is a game that will change you.

    In short, HOLLOW KNIGHT put me through hell. I did not enjoy it. I wasn't supposed to. I was affected by it. Like no game before. I am in awe of it. I am recovering from it.    … Expand
  38. soymilk
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    The achievement has reached 112%. I'm glad I met this game. I got to know the genre of Metroidvania from this game, and I was able to realize it is fun.
  39. LeonKn
    May 26, 2021
    10
    I don't think I have been drawn this much into a video game since my childhood. I got lost in the depths of Hallownest and loved every second of it. The exploring, the atmosphere, the boss fights, the music.. It is all perfect. Hollow Knight is a modern classic and a masterpiece and it is also one of the best games I have ever played. 10/10
  40. Yarun64
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece. It's one of those videogames you were waiting for so long. Its OST, its characters, its story, everything is amazing. I want to see more about Hollow Knight's Universe!
  41. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever created. If you disagree I will whine and throw a tantrum.
  42. nando_u
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game, musics and NPCs charismatics.... A great world for exploration, and rewarding. A Masterpiece game.
  43. Heavydog
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is truely one of the best games I've ever played. It's beautiful, charming and challenging - but fair at any time. There are thousand things to discover and over 140 unique enemies to defeat. It's a masterpiece! Also it's a masterpiece for your wallet. Go buy it now!
  44. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    10/10 Best game on switch to date. If you enjoy games with challenging bosses and careful exploration, don't think twice, just get it. If you like games like Bloodborne, this is for you. I was doubtful because I usually don't find 2D games as engaging, but this game changed my mind entirely. With that said, if you're looking for a casual gaming experience, this is not for you.

    I could    10/10 Best game on switch to date. If you enjoy games with challenging bosses and careful exploration, don't think twice, just get it. If you like games like Bloodborne, this is for you. I was doubtful because I usually don't find 2D games as engaging, but this game changed my mind entirely. With that said, if you're looking for a casual gaming experience, this is not for you.

    I could go on, but enough has been said in other reviews. Just know that this game is anything but over-hyped.    … Expand
  45. Rancisco
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    Absolute piece of art. Amazing in all it's senses, I just kept playing for more than 100 hours and still remain things to do. It is an authentic gem everybody should play at least once if you haven't already.
    And finally a brief mention to the extremely beautiful, balanced and powerful score. Hollow Knight is everything but hollow.
  46. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    Hollow knight and Ori is the best games in my favourite genre metroidvania style of games. This one, gothic and gloomy with so much details. Perfect fast fighting and exciting explorations! So much secrets and so much unique events, you can really feel the love from the devs in this game. Great dlc!
  47. Valter
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    This game has absolutely no flaws. It's undoubtely the best metroidvania game I've ever played, one of the best games on the switch to date. If you still haven't bought this game, what are you waiting for??
  48. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 2, 2018
    8
    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is. and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either.. Bit I fell in love with hollow knight.. The first couple hours of this game is brutal.. you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is.
    and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either..
    Bit I fell in love with hollow knight..
    The first couple hours of this game is brutal..
    you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre killing these little bug creatures exploring the areas you can with oyur initial abilities.. and the game is just chewing you up and spitting you back out to the last bench you rested on..
    this feels like a 2d dark souls game while youre getting the hand of things, helped by the fact that if you die you drop all of the cash you’ve collected along the way.. to get it back you have to defeat the ghost version of you…
    thankfully though hollow knight does difficulty right,
    This game isn’t unfair, it isn’t annoying.. its challenging in a genuine and addictive way..
    it forces you to learn its rules, learn the patterns of the creatures that surrounds you.. it slowly builds you up.. makes you stronger throughout your journey of uncovering secrets, unlocking new moves and abilities.. slaying bosses.. and exploring this forgotten kingdom.
    Every area here feels so different despite simultaneously feeling connected, they all have their own adorable little enemies that are out to drain your soul, little caterpillar worm creatures for you to save, bosses and secrets to enhance your stats or abilities..
    This is such a special risk and reward game, collecting coins, attacking enemies to gain some soul juice to heal yourself and push forward inching closer to the next checkpoint, or trying to travel to the closest fast travel area to go spend your hard earned money on a new upgrade or map…
    and exploring the world is such a thrull from start to finish… I felt an urge to see it all, despite the game trying its hardest to stop me with its challenging platforming and enemy encounters..
    I couldn’t believe how deeply I fell in love with hollow knight.. pun intended…
    this is by far the best metroidvania game ive ever played.. and every gamer type should give this game a chance at least until its first boss battle.. it was then that I fell in love.. its then when I realized how special of a ride I was about to go on..
    I give Hollow Knight
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  49. Ondik
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Wow. Did not expect this. Awesome combat, progression and sense of discovery. Give me more please
  50. bskierys
    May 31, 2019
    10
    This is the game I will compare all 2D platformers to in upcoming years.
    Hollow Knight is not just yet another Metroidvania. It is more like an open-world game of 2D platformers. And it is so much fun to explore Hollownest and unveil its history. Moving around the levels is fluent thanks to perfectly designed responsive controls, stunning visuals, and beautiful music. Every area is    This is the game I will compare all 2D platformers to in upcoming years.
    Hollow Knight is not just yet another Metroidvania. It is more like an open-world game of 2D platformers. And it is so much fun to explore Hollownest and unveil its history. Moving around the levels is fluent thanks to perfectly designed responsive controls, stunning visuals, and beautiful music. Every area is different and has a unique purpose in this mysterious world.
    The game is challenging. It is not an easy title but it is also not super hard. If you find that one particular enemy or boss fight is too hard for you, you can go back to explore the world, find some charms or upgrades and come back stronger than before.
    The game is very much focused around combat. Oh, and it does the job well. The bosses in this game are one of the best-designed bosses I ever faced (with Nightmare King Grimm being the best boss fight I ever had). Each of their attacks is dangerous but telegraphed perfectly and your character controls are as responsive as they can be. When you die - you know that it was your fault and you want to improve. When you win, after this couple of unsuccessful trials, you have this great feeling that you won with tough enemy thanks to your skills.
    The story of the game is told through the environment. You will land in a mysterious world after the fall of the civilization of the Hollownest. You will find characters that will tell you about its past glory, find some items, scrolls, and forgotten places. There will be almost no cutscenes. This method of storytelling led me to browsing through the web in search of answers. I wanted to know every bit of information about the game lore that I could find. I was thinking about the game even when I wasn't playing.
    Exploration in this game is thrilling as you never know where you should be going. Each time you enter a new area, you have no map for it. This is the feeling of being lost on the adventure that you won't be getting from modern triple-A games with the minimap constantly in the corner.
    Although I gave a 10/10 score, there are some issues with the game I would like to mention. Sometimes the game feels unbalanced. Some end-game bosses are so much easier to defeat than some of the early ones (e.g Marmu). Some of the challenges feel more like a test for your patience than your skills (e.g. trial of the fool). The checkpoint system is also a bit irritating, as it often requires you to travel long distances to get back to the boss fight once you died.
    But these problems will not change my mind, that this game is a 2D platforming masterpiece. Looking forward to Silksong.    … Expand
  51. TheAdjuster
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I desperately want to give this game a 10. The metroid-like elements are honed to a tee and the highs of some of the challenges, power-ups, and discoveries are second-to-none.

    But the game doesn't respect your time. Wasting 3 hours in Kingdom's Edge looking for the mapmaker. Wasting 4 hours trying to leave an area that is beyond your ability from a checkpoint. A pointless 2nd phase for the Soulmaster boss that negates the high from the punishing 1st (and should be only) phase--or the grind to even get back to him in the first place! A tedious platforming challenge in the White Palace. The list goes on, unfortunately.

    FYI, I beat the game w the True Ending at 95% completion. But I feel about 15 of my 50 or so hours was wasted unnecessarily, hence the 2-point knock to its score.    … Expand
  52. Hugodrummer
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game with a beautiful soundtrack. Can't go wrong with this game.
  53. Ammer1981
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    We live in a great gaming era where indies keep genre's alive and expand far beyond. Hollow Knight is such a case. It's an overwhelming and mesmerizing experience hard to let go. It sticks and tickles. The tone, aesthetics, gameplay and sound really suck you in. It gives you that drive to explore what's next, beyond that boss, era or challenge. For the price it is truly insane what you getWe live in a great gaming era where indies keep genre's alive and expand far beyond. Hollow Knight is such a case. It's an overwhelming and mesmerizing experience hard to let go. It sticks and tickles. The tone, aesthetics, gameplay and sound really suck you in. It gives you that drive to explore what's next, beyond that boss, era or challenge. For the price it is truly insane what you get and the game is perfect for the Nintendo Switch. A must own for all metroid-vania fans. With Hollow Knight you purchase something special. It breathes a special kind of love.… Expand
  54. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Ridiculously good game, especially for the price. I was astonished at just how much content and depth this game had and didn't expect to be playing it for weeks, let alone days. The story is constantly engaging whilst always leaving you desperate for more and the gameplay stays incredibly fun but challenging throughout the entire world with enemies scaling very appropriately to yourRidiculously good game, especially for the price. I was astonished at just how much content and depth this game had and didn't expect to be playing it for weeks, let alone days. The story is constantly engaging whilst always leaving you desperate for more and the gameplay stays incredibly fun but challenging throughout the entire world with enemies scaling very appropriately to your in-game experience levels. My absolute highlight of Hollow Knight is the very creative way that the story is told by Team Cherry through the use of NPCs, lore tablets and other whispers throughout the kingdom, leaving the player with a giant web of loosely connected strands to string together in their own way. And not to mention the free DLC releases.… Expand
  55. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Um dos games mais desafiadores que joguei, direção de arte impecável, trilha sonora linda, uma boa lore a ser descoberta, bastante conteúdo extra, excelente uso do Rumble HD. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores games já criados pela humanidade!
  56. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Genial juego de plataformas 2D Metroidvania que hace las delicias de cualquier persona que le guste el genero. Dificil, artisticamente imponente y largo de narices... Mencion especial la version definitiva de NS que encima la juegas donde quieras....
  57. buzzardslicer
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    They are basically giving this amazing game away for $15. The best metroidvania I've ever played.
  58. Wences
    Jul 7, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect, there isn't nothing wrong in it. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania game that I've played in years. Their dark and artistic designs, hard and fair mechanics, unforgettable music... all their features are simply perfect. The most relevant stuffs are its story and difficulty. You will spend over 20 hours to complete it and after that you've a lot ofThis game is absolutely perfect, there isn't nothing wrong in it. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania game that I've played in years. Their dark and artistic designs, hard and fair mechanics, unforgettable music... all their features are simply perfect. The most relevant stuffs are its story and difficulty. You will spend over 20 hours to complete it and after that you've a lot of interesting contents ahead (for instance, there are three DLC for free). If you like challenging video games such as Dark Souls, indie video games or you want to prove one that you'll never forget, you must play it.… Expand
  59. epicboyblue
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was difficult not to give this game a ten, but there is reason for this. The game lacks a diagonal attack. It is inherently limiting. Also, we have been able to do diagonal shooting or attacking since the early nineties, if I remember correctly. I get it might be more animations, but it forces me to be in specific attack patterns when attacking enemies creating an illusion of difficulty. I say this because the only way I can attack enemies in a left/right/up/down format. The enemies have attack patterns that move in diagonals, which supports the illusion of difficulty because I can only attack in linear patterns forcing me to wait until there the attack is done in order to attack. The environment and level design is linear, even though Mega Man X started slopes. The best part of the game is the world and the lore surrounding this game. The combat isn't the best, but it does give the player a lot to do. That might sound hypocritical, but it does work well. I think the game doesn't do enough to feel like I'm in control, but diagonal attacks are finicky, much like Celeste with diagonal dashing. It is a phenomenal journey going through this game. it feels like an incredible adventure where every step is could lead to me being put in a more difficult situation. The lack of a map makes the journey more intense. It makes it worth the effort to get the map and a quill to write and fill in the map itself. I want to journey through every inch of the world and find the hidden treasures or bosses. I can't recommend this game enough for the price point. The combat is a little limiting, but not enough be detrimental to the game. I loved every second of this game.… Expand
  60. Frikiseta
    May 22, 2019
    10
    El mejor Metroidvania no solo de 2017, sino quizá de todos los tiempos, pudiendo hacer frente a gigantes del género como Castlevania Shimphony of the night o Super Metroid. Una maravilla audiovisual, con composiciones extraordinarias y un estilo gráfico de infarto. Absolutamente recomendado, nunca un juego ha encajado tan bien en Switch.
  61. JayMike
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Español ;) Una joya que debía estar en la consola híbrida de Nintendo, port perfecto.
  62. ENERGONX
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Me encanta este juego , esta muy bien echo .La ambientación, el armado artístico , la jugabilidad y la re jugabilidad , son una obra maestra para ser un indie.
  63. ERRORCODE-20
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Hollow Knight is so good. But it might be too big for its own good at times. It makes exploration so satisfying but sometimes backtracking can be a bit of a slog since most tram stations are so far apart and the map is so large. That being said this is one of my favorite games ever. Very excited for Silksong.
  64. Loo_oo
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    Et bien je lui mets 10 à ce petit metroidvania ! Franchement je n'ai rien à lui reprocher ... L'univers on aime ou on aime pas, mais en tant que fan de Tim Burton je suis tombé sous le charme.
    La direction artistique est totalement folle, l'ambiance sonore digne d'un bon film, la maniabilité parfaite, et la progression dans le jeu totalement libre. Vous pourrez faire évoluer les    Et bien je lui mets 10 à ce petit metroidvania ! Franchement je n'ai rien à lui reprocher ... L'univers on aime ou on aime pas, mais en tant que fan de Tim Burton je suis tombé sous le charme.
    La direction artistique est totalement folle, l'ambiance sonore digne d'un bon film, la maniabilité parfaite, et la progression dans le jeu totalement libre. Vous pourrez faire évoluer les compétences de votre petit héros pour passer les obstacles et avancer dans l'histoire qui vous promets plein de surprises. Un jeu qui a fait ses preuves sur d'autres supports et qui performe sur Switch en le rendant "mobile".
    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - Les graphismes, c'est simple mais tellement beau
    - La bande son
    - Une DA de folie, l'univers sombre du monde des insectes façon Tim Burton
    - La durée de vie, le jeu est très difficile sans être insurmontable. Vous passerez de nombreuses minutes sur certains passages.

    Ce que j'ai moins aimé (-) :
    - je cherche encore...    … Expand
  65. Collaps666
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Офигительная игра, лучше чем серия Соулс (более дружелюбная к игроку). Приятнее играть на Свиче.
  66. Pakon
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    As charming as it looks, the game is significantly difficult borrowing elements from games like Dark Souls, so be prepared for a really tough and challenging journey to the depths of Hallownest. You are going to die a lot; I mean, A LOT! However, being patient and trying to learn patterns from bosses is of major importance to proceed in the game.

    Each world you explore has its own    As charming as it looks, the game is significantly difficult borrowing elements from games like Dark Souls, so be prepared for a really tough and challenging journey to the depths of Hallownest. You are going to die a lot; I mean, A LOT! However, being patient and trying to learn patterns from bosses is of major importance to proceed in the game.

    Each world you explore has its own charm with fantastic artwork, mesmerizing atmosphere and gorgeous soundtrack which will keep you engaged for many hours. The story is really dark and deep which gets slowly unveiled as you progress, but bear in mind that the only way to unlock the real ending is to progress 100%, of the walkthrough.

    Overall, Hollow Knight is indeed a masterpiece and a must-have game for the Switch. A unique journey that every gamer should take.    … Expand
  67. captaint
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Definitely MUST PLAY. Apart from the beautiful design, vibrant orchestral score and tons of diferent kinds enemies, Hollow Knight 's action / level / boss design is surprising good. 30 hours to finish the basic game and another 30 hours to beat the hidden boss! Thank you dev so much for the beautiful work!
  68. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Took me 70 hours to complete this game. I am not a hard core gamer but this game was so fun to play I wanted to stick with it and play more and more. Simply amazing game. Gameplay is wonderful, music is flipping awesome, and yeah, the art style is the best thing about this game.
    If you see the trailer and think that you would like to play this game, then go and play it, you will not    Took me 70 hours to complete this game. I am not a hard core gamer but this game was so fun to play I wanted to stick with it and play more and more. Simply amazing game. Gameplay is wonderful, music is flipping awesome, and yeah, the art style is the best thing about this game.
    If you see the trailer and think that you would like to play this game, then go and play it, you will not regret it. If you are not into this cartoon-ish games, like you are too old for this thing and only want 30 fps and perfect graphics, then you can go play something else.    … Expand
  69. sinantos
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    I am about to %100 finish the game having put more than 150 hours into it. It surprises me almost in every corner I turn in the game. Lots of hidden places and collectibles to explore. Amazing sound, music and 2D art. Story telling is similar to Dark Souls, you gain information piece by piece. Game-play could be very difficult sometimes but it gives incredible satisfaction at the end.
  70. Kaeru
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Ce jeu indé développé par trois personnes démonte bien des productions AAA : une DA absolument sublime, la musique, les environnements, le design des personnages, l'ambiance,... Tout est si bon dans Hollow Knight. Le gameplay es vif, il faut savoir parfois agir vite et avec vélocité. L’univers mystique qui semble être un crossover des productions de Tim Burton et des Miyasaki nous tient enCe jeu indé développé par trois personnes démonte bien des productions AAA : une DA absolument sublime, la musique, les environnements, le design des personnages, l'ambiance,... Tout est si bon dans Hollow Knight. Le gameplay es vif, il faut savoir parfois agir vite et avec vélocité. L’univers mystique qui semble être un crossover des productions de Tim Burton et des Miyasaki nous tient en haleine tout au long de nos découvertes. Il n'y a quasiment pas de dialogues, de cinématiques ou éléments narratifs quelconque; dans Hollow Knight, c'est bien l’univers qui raconter l'histoire. On ne connait même pas le nom du héro ou sa destinée, on arrive en terrain hostile, prêt à explorer un vaste monde.
    Le plus gros défaut du jeu se trouve dans sa difficulté; le jeu n'est pas à mettre dans toutes les mai,ns. Le fait de devoir faire des aller retours incessants quand on meurt est beaucoup trop ch****. Les boss sont hyper durs, quand on meurt et qu'il faut les recommencer, on réapparait sur un banc (point de sauvegarde) et il faut refaire tout le chemin hostile (puisque les ennemis réapparaissent) jusqu’au dit boss en espérant ne pas mourir au risque de devoir tout recommencer. Cette difficulté, bien qu’elle soit voulue aurait du être mois punitive ou compensée .
    Bref, jouez à Hollow Knight si vous souhaitez rencontrer le poésie dans un jeu vidéo et si vous avez une petite quarantaine d'heure à occuper.    … Expand
  71. RealmOTLostStar
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Great game, I didn't struggle much, and I can't wait to play Silksong. Highly recommend this game.
  72. donmopa
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    A Metroidvania type of game. This game is a must, no matter the platform. This game slowly immerses the player character's evolution into a very complex game. Music is great, graphics are pretty and the thematic is creative. Again, a must-have game.
  73. Aver_5
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight took me by surprise. I have never seen a game so artistically driven, yet refined in gameplay. The game is packed to the brim with lore and all considering it was made by three people.
  74. Mizuiro
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    Very fun and well designed game. Recommended. But the difficulty can be crazy stupid in a lot of bosses... I think it should have an option to choose difficult ... I want to enjoy the DLCs but the crazy difficult levels make it impossible to enjoy, only for very hardcore gamers with tons of time and patience.
  75. WhizzleWhip
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A Master Class in how games of this genre should be made! One of if not the best "metroidvania" style games ever created. And I've been playing video games consistently since the NES
  76. Zstorm666
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Actually one of the best games I've ever played. It's fun, hard, enemies and characters are really cool. I like how the game puts you in a world that you don't know anything of, and you just have to find the story by yourself, by talking to npcs. Free DLC's add a lot to the game, they're really not useless at all. If you like metroidvania games, I can only tell you : "GO, try it as fast asActually one of the best games I've ever played. It's fun, hard, enemies and characters are really cool. I like how the game puts you in a world that you don't know anything of, and you just have to find the story by yourself, by talking to npcs. Free DLC's add a lot to the game, they're really not useless at all. If you like metroidvania games, I can only tell you : "GO, try it as fast as you can". The game is really cheap for all you have to do in it - it's around 15$ and I spend around 60 hours for my first 100% run, and there is still things to do, like completing all the success or beating all the pantheons. There is also a hardcore mode called steel soul mode where you only have one life if you find the game too easy ;)
    Hope you'll enjoy as I did.    … Expand
  77. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    el mejor metroidvania que eh jugado solo no es apto paraa novatos tiene buena animacion trama oscura a lo darksouls ojala le bajen un poco esta bien dificil :/
  78. Critine
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined, when it was all over.

    Hollow Knight is absolutely flawless in its story despite lacking in guidance.

    PLAY IT, PLEASE! Not going to waste your time with a review.
  79. carlslist
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    One of my all time favorite games. Hollow Knight is a mysterious metroidvania masterpiece that nails atmosphere, combat, story, and overall gameplay. The cryptic Dark Souls like storytelling mixed with gothic Hayao Miyazaki art style rewards you for exploring every inch of the huge map. This is a game that will stick with you long after you've completed its 40+ hour ride.
  80. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    lo recomiendo sea que te gusten los metroidvania o no, es un juego que debes jugar aunque sea una vez en tu vida, esperando con ansias el segundo
  81. GoodGamesGamer
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    This game is easily one of the better games the Switch has to offer. It is a huge, fairly open Metroidvania with something around the corner, no matter that be one of the many quirky characters, or a big, powerful boss. This game has much more than that cheap price point may tell you. This isn't just a must have. It's much more than that.
  82. Artbit
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    Hollow Knight è un titolo che sa come catturare il giocatore e che non assomiglia affatto ad un prodotto amatoriale anzi, la produzione del Team Cherry è in grado di far invidia a gran parte dell'universo dei giochi tripla a, insegnando che la passione è fondamentale per la realizzazione di un buon titolo.
    Il titolo ci metterà nei panni di un cavaliere anonimo e silenzioso, che come molti    Hollow Knight è un titolo che sa come catturare il giocatore e che non assomiglia affatto ad un prodotto amatoriale anzi, la produzione del Team Cherry è in grado di far invidia a gran parte dell'universo dei giochi tripla a, insegnando che la passione è fondamentale per la realizzazione di un buon titolo.
    Il titolo ci metterà nei panni di un cavaliere anonimo e silenzioso, che come molti altri avventurieri si cala nelle profondità della terra, a Nidosacro, reame ormai in rovina e che sembra nascondere non pochi segreti, attorno a questi segreti si districherà una trama interessante, ma niente di più. Hollow Knight infatti giocherà le sue carte migliori durante l'esplorazione delle varie aree che compongono Nidosacro, queste zone saranno infatti estremamente caratterizzate da uno stile grafico unico. Sebbene nelle prime ore di gioco sarà percepibile una sensazione di grande oppressione, dato che è chiaro sin da subito che la mappa è enorme, ma (da buon metroidvania) serviranno le abilità giuste per poter esplorare a piacimento le aree di gioco; però nelle fasi più avanzate di gioco proverete una stupenda soddisfazione nel trovare segreti e nuove aree. Ovviamente nei tunnel sotterranei del reame avremo modo di trovare una grande varietà di nemici pronti a farci la pelle e boss sempre estremamente diversi, ma sempre spietati, su cui perderemo parecchie vite; infatti il titolo indie è parecchio difficile, sarà quindi necessario apprendere al meglio il sistema di combattimento, che col progredire del gioco diventa sempre più difficile; oltre ai movimenti (quasi) impeccabili che la produzione australiana ci richiederà (soprattutto durante le boss fight) porteranno a molteplici morti, dopo ognuna di queste, saremo privati del nostro denaro e di parte delle nostre anime (utili per attaccare e per curarsi), potremo poi recuperarle tornando sul luogo del decesso e sconfiggendo il nostro fantasma, fortunatamente non lo troveremo esattamente dove siamo morti, così ci permetterà di affrontare prima lui, per poi vendicarci dei nostri assassini, dopo ogni morte verremo portati direttamente all'ultima panchina su cui ci siamo seduti, le panchine sono dei check point, che aggiorneranno la mappa (tra l'altro molto funzionale), faranno respownare i nemici e ci cureranno, un po' come i falò di Dark Souls. Dopo ogni morte sarà essenziale capire perché siamo stati sconfitti, se per un nostro errore o per un equipaggiamento non adatto, si potranno infatti indossare alcuni amuleti, tutti con effetti diversi e dato che non potremo usarli tutti in contemporanea, dovremo scegliere i migliori e dovremo stare attenti anche al fatto che i gingilli avranno effetti cumulabili, questo aggiunge una componente strategica di spessore, anche perché potremo cambiare amuleti solo mentre siamo seduti sulle panchine. La colonna sonora sarà in grado di accompagnare la nostra solitaria avventura, rendendo ancor più magico questa perla, che fa della cura nel dettaglio il suo maggior pregio, fermandoci qualche secondo in più ad ammirare le varie schermate, ognuna di loro infatti nasconde chicche fantastiche. La sessa cura è stata riposta nel level disign a dir poco perfetto, anche se qualche volta una panchina in più non sarebbe guastata. Indubbiamente epico il titolo sviluppato dal team Cherry rapisce il giocatore e lo stupisce per tutta la sua durata, costuendo un racconto solido, un gameplay impegnativo, ambientandoli in un mondo davvero grande. È un gioco che dovete avere se siete avvezzi al mondo dei metroidvania o dei souls-like.    … Expand
  83. Gizmatronix
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    There is so much to do and it is one of the best games I ever played! De ambient and the bugs are perfect for this awesome game!
  84. SlimeGuy9871
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    Ce jeux est génial, de qualité, l’ambiance, les décors, les combats de boss sont mémorables, sont super, ce jeux nous plonge dans un monde rempli de mystères, je recommande beaucoup ce jeux
  85. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    A great metroidvannia game that will have you exploring beautiful worlds. My only hang up on this game is the lack of story. There was nothing there that would initially hook you to continue playing it.
  86. YanChugunov
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Best Game , in this game, interestno explore the world and there are many memorable characters. Im from Russian
  87. vs17
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with pretty scenarios. Exquisite gameplay that engages in non-stop play.
  88. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    easily one of the best indie games i have played, it has a LOT of content, i mean a looot
  89. Metalmike87
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    There is nothing wrong with this game. Little difficult at times but i would call that just challenging. Super fun game that i absolutely loved experiencing. This game will hold a place in my heart forever. I love the soundtrack!!!!
  90. Carlinhos_86
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight is a modern masterpiece! It has the whole package: great art design, nice music, an isolated atmosphere with great ambience, interesting characters and totally ACE gameplay that offers an actual and very enjoyable challenge. Plus, it runs buttery smooth on the Switch. Team Cherry nailed the Metroidvania genre on their first try! This game is a steal for it's price.
  91. jleonardobp
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Este es uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos, adictivo, nivel de dificultad alto, en especial con los jefes finales.
    La música y el arte son increíbles, la historia es buena pero recomiendo ver vídeos para entender más, ya que mucha de la historia se adquiere atravez de la ambientación, objetos y pláticas con NPC.
    Parte del juego lo jugue con exploración personal y parte    Este es uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos, adictivo, nivel de dificultad alto, en especial con los jefes finales.
    La música y el arte son increíbles, la historia es buena pero recomiendo ver vídeos para entender más, ya que mucha de la historia se adquiere atravez de la ambientación, objetos y pláticas con NPC.
    Parte del juego lo jugue con exploración personal y parte utilizando una guia.
    Lo único que no me gustó y por lo cual le pongo un nueve es que para poder completar este juego en su totalidad requiere de demasiado trabajo, y el nivel de dificultad se escala a un punto que en lo personal ya no disfruto, en especial el DLC "God Master".    … Expand
  92. Serginius
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Expectacular juego, muy largo, sorprendente!!! Es quizas el mejor juego tipo metroidvania de la consola. Es una compra que debe hacerse si o si, pues es un indispensable de la consola.
  93. yakcm
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    I've never really been one for 2-D platformers, and for a while this game completely escaped my attention, but once I decided to actually play it, I was hooked. the art is all hand drawn, the music is amazing, the characters and even the enemies are incredibly unique, and don't even get me started on the plot. honestly, I wish I could talk about everything I loved about this game, but ofI've never really been one for 2-D platformers, and for a while this game completely escaped my attention, but once I decided to actually play it, I was hooked. the art is all hand drawn, the music is amazing, the characters and even the enemies are incredibly unique, and don't even get me started on the plot. honestly, I wish I could talk about everything I loved about this game, but of course there are downsides. when it comes to bosses, the game is brutal and unforgiving, it's usually not much of an inconvenience to stay patient and learn their patterns, but the satisfaction of beating a really hard enemy is well worth the trial and error. and it can be confusing as to where to go at times, however, the beauty of the game is in exploring all the nooks and crannies, and piecing together the story for yourself.

    There is so much more to talk about with this game, and I would love If I could talk for hours, but the only way to truly appreciate this game is to play it yourself. If you don't like it, that's fine, but I highly urge everyone to play this game, or at least look it up.    … Expand
  94. hello_it_is_me
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    even if the gameplay, story, and graphics were all terrible I would still recommend this game just based on the sheer amount content in it. On my main save file, i have 120 hours and i still have to beat nightmare king grimm, godmaster, and the colosseum of fools. And on top of the base game which was already ridiculously long team cherry made 4 more dlc packs for free. And the one dlceven if the gameplay, story, and graphics were all terrible I would still recommend this game just based on the sheer amount content in it. On my main save file, i have 120 hours and i still have to beat nightmare king grimm, godmaster, and the colosseum of fools. And on top of the base game which was already ridiculously long team cherry made 4 more dlc packs for free. And the one dlc that was going to be paid, they ended up having too many ideas for it and just ended up making a whole new game. And in case you were wondering the gameplay, story, graphics are not terrible there absolutely phenomenal. Like a lot of games excel at one thing and suck at everything else, for example, red dead 2 has amazing graphics, story, and music, but the shooting is super simplistic. But hollow knight isnt like this its sorta just good at everything. also this game is like 15 bucks. so in conclusion, this game is a pretty good i guess.… Expand
  95. Meeleepit
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    This game is MASSIVE! Finished it in 38 hours and still a lot to do. Struggled to get into the game but after about 3 hours and upgrades i was hooked. I hate re-spawning of enemies in games but Hollow Knight made it feel natural . Bosses was hard but this added to the fun of the game. The world full is secrets and weird creatures. Lots of twists in this game. Every gamer needs toThis game is MASSIVE! Finished it in 38 hours and still a lot to do. Struggled to get into the game but after about 3 hours and upgrades i was hooked. I hate re-spawning of enemies in games but Hollow Knight made it feel natural . Bosses was hard but this added to the fun of the game. The world full is secrets and weird creatures. Lots of twists in this game. Every gamer needs to experience Hollow Knight. Playable via hand held or Switch Pro Controller… Expand
  96. GValls15
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Best indie game i have played. I didnt know about indie games but i decided to play Hollow Knight and it was a perfect experience on switch. I will continue playing these kind of games. Pd: Sorry for my poor english
  97. kevisiu
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Price-quality relation 10/10, it has at least 40 hours of game and lots of more apart from the story. The map is also incredible, must play indie game
  98. JDaan
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Es un juego simplemente maravilloso, mecánicas precisas e intuitivas, un excelente diseño de mapeado, un mundo bien construido, además de que su arte es magnífico.
  99. KingBobby
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played! The bosses are all amazing, and some of them are pretty hard. The game is so creative and fun, the gameplay and controls are near perfect, and the soundtrack is astoundingly good. (almost as good as Super Mario Galaxy). If you have a PC, Switch, or PS4, this is a must buy.
  100. Jarr0Jam
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    I'm not usually one to brag about how many hours I've played a game, because I feel like you shouldn't have to put in tens of hundreds of hours into a game to give your opinion on it. I will make an exception for this game as I have put in 60+ hours into it. I never put that amount of hours into a single-player game, and the only games that come close to this number of hours are Mario KartI'm not usually one to brag about how many hours I've played a game, because I feel like you shouldn't have to put in tens of hundreds of hours into a game to give your opinion on it. I will make an exception for this game as I have put in 60+ hours into it. I never put that amount of hours into a single-player game, and the only games that come close to this number of hours are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Smash Ultimate, most of which have been played in multi-player against friends. This is a testament to how much is in this beautiful masterpiece. Each area is so intricately interconnected to the areas surrounding it. Each area has their own architecture and color palette that distinguishes where you are on the map. Controls were buttery smooth for me, and I've managed to beat most of the bosses without any problems that weren't my own fault. Each enemy was fun to fight, and completing the colosseum of fools challenges, where you have to fight most of the enemies you have already fought in a more perilous situation, were difficult yet fun to beat. I don't really have any complaints for this game. It's just that good. Buy it no matter what, especially because its only $15 USD for a 40+ hour game!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Pocket Tactics
    Oct 20, 2023
    90
    Hollow Knight is an incredible achievement that combines smart game design, a rich world, and sharp combat, with an enthralling insectoid world and a story just begging for you to find it. Team Cherry’s title is a high watermark for Metroidvanias, as the satisfying abilities and countless collectibles add variety and meaning to exploration, rewarding every discovery. Yet, while the challenge is a rewarding part of the process, I do wish that the title made some concessions and shone a bit of light in the darkness for those first fledgling steps.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Sep 10, 2018
    90
    A very fun game and full of interesting characters is what await players in this incredible adventure. If you like Metroid style games, Hollow Knight will leave you satisfied.
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  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    100
    There's never a low point. Only the desire for more. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 17]
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