Hollow Knight

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  1. Popovalex
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Очень круто. Геймплей, локации, музыка, атмосфера - все на высоте. Впечатление портит кривые мувсеты у боссов
  2. Bagala
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I really wanted to like the game but had no problems with the game with beutiful feeling in most areas like the feeling of a colapsed society I would ramble on but I'm lazy.
  3. InsaneSeishiro
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    If you even have a passing interest in the metroidvania-genre, this is a must buy.

    Graphics, music and gameplay are all excellent. The world is very unique, story and lore are both fascinating and the characters you meet are interesting. The best thing about the game though, is just how tight the controls are, whenever I died to a platforming section or a boss, it is never because    If you even have a passing interest in the metroidvania-genre, this is a must buy.

    Graphics, music and gameplay are all excellent.
    The world is very unique, story and lore are both fascinating and the characters you meet are interesting.

    The best thing about the game though, is just how tight the controls are, whenever I died to a platforming section or a boss, it is never because the game didn't telegraph what was about to happen. In terms, beating the challanges laid out before you, gives you a real feel of having overcome it with your own skill.

    It even got length to boot, clocking in around 25-30 hours for a casual playthrough, while beeing non-repetative and never lacking in quality, which is just insane for a game that cheap!    … Expand
  4. Leix1712
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es perfecto. El estilo artistico es perfecto la banda sonora es perfecta la dificultad perfecta todo es perfecto y esta por 15€.
  5. Alexalaparrilla
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    10/10 metroidmania game love the art love the gameplay love the story love the game
  6. shoryukennl
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Don't even like this kind of games but man what a good game. Beautifull design, atmosphere, music and gameplay. Difficult in a good rewarding way. Absolute gem and for the low price a must buy for gamers who like a challenge. One of the best games I ever played and I played a LOT since commodore64 times. To the developers thank you.
  7. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Great graphics, great soundtrack, great gameplay. For me the game was a bit to difficult. But i guess i'm not a trained gamer. Therefor the game was a bit to long for my personal preferences. That being said, the game is worth the buck!
  8. casualdoggo
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. When I first played the game I thought it was hard and boring so I stopped playing. Months later I played a few hours and got sucked in. Great combat, platforming, stunning score and soundtracks and really interesting story and characters. The beginning might be a bit overwhelming if you are new to the genre. You can really feel the passion the creators have for theThis game is amazing. When I first played the game I thought it was hard and boring so I stopped playing. Months later I played a few hours and got sucked in. Great combat, platforming, stunning score and soundtracks and really interesting story and characters. The beginning might be a bit overwhelming if you are new to the genre. You can really feel the passion the creators have for the game when you play it.… Expand
  9. Pietrovish
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Terminar este juego fue un desafio y muy gratificante. Me encantan este tipo de juegos y una muestra de que los gráficos no lo son todo.
  10. J4v1
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Very good game, the difficulty of the bosses is so great the animation is so fluid totally would reccomend
  11. Pugtato22
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game was amazing in every aspect. The different environments are amazing. The fact that you can be in the fungal wastes which is covered in spores and then 2 seconds later drop down to the city of tears this huge raining city just amazes me. All the bosses were hard (some extremely hard) but felt fair at the same time. They give signals whether it be with sound or an animation that always got you learning their move patterns and trying to figure out when to dodge. I’m reading reviews that are saying they die a lot on the boss fights which is true. 99% of the time you are not going to beat the boss in 1 try. Which in my opinion is good. If you beat the boss in one try is that even enjoyable? I love all the bosses in the game because each one feels different then the others with a unique set of moves to memorize. The overall aesthetic of the game is beautiful too. I also hear complaints of not knowing what to do next which I feel adds on to the charm of the game. It allows you to explore the whole map on your own without shoving in your face where to go and what to do. Sometimes you’ll find yourself not even trying to beat a certain boss but just walking around the map trying to find places you haven’t explored yet. It is a hard game I’ll give it that but throughout playing you start to understand the mechanics of the game and will even be enjoyable for the casual gamer. Oh and by the way it’s $15.… Expand
  12. wetbee
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    I made this account literally just to write a review for this game. I can't sing it enough praise.
    While it starts off slow, not even giving you a goal or an idea of what you are and what you're meant to be doing, once you get past that, it stuns me. Even the beginning amazes me, though it may push some people away. Speaking of pushing people away, the difficulty isn't for everyone. It    I made this account literally just to write a review for this game. I can't sing it enough praise.
    While it starts off slow, not even giving you a goal or an idea of what you are and what you're meant to be doing, once you get past that, it stuns me. Even the beginning amazes me, though it may push some people away. Speaking of pushing people away, the difficulty isn't for everyone. It definitely gets super hard, but once you get a boss down, they're fairly easy. I have ~340 hours in this game and I want more. I've bought this game 5 times and I want to buy it more. The developers, Team Cherry, deserve all of my money. I am absolutely ecstatic for the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and I can't wait to buy that game 5 times as well.    … Expand
  13. ajZaradich
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    One word: Wow!

    Hollow Knight has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last 20 years, and I will no doubt play this game for many more years to come. Most of the negative reviews seem to be placed on the difficulty, level design, graphics, or some combination thereof. One of the best things about this game is the story, and I'll try and complete this review with little    One word: Wow!

    Hollow Knight has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last 20 years, and I will no doubt play this game for many more years to come. Most of the negative reviews seem to be placed on the difficulty, level design, graphics, or some combination thereof. One of the best things about this game is the story, and I'll try and complete this review with little to no spoilers. There's so much to discover, even outside of the story, and it's way better to figure this game out on your own in its entirety rather than relying on help guides.

    Difficulty - The bosses in this game range from relatively easy to brutally difficult. Depending on the paths you choose to complete the game, you can also have a harder time than others might have had. The level design of the game does a great job of pushing you towards the "default" path so nothing should really feel unfair. Chances are if you are struggling with a boss, you could have missed something that would have made that fight a lot easier. It's totally cool to take a break by looking around and seeing if you missed anything, or maybe a break was just what you needed in order to collect your thoughts and try again? A couple of commenters mentioned lacking abilities for a game of this type and I could tell they did not play the game in its entirety as they no doubt would have known about things they most likely "missed". Slow down. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

    Level Design - As stated above, the level design will seem to "push" you towards where you need to go. That doesn't mean you won't be exploring, but there are certainly ways to go off the beaten path and beat the game in an entirely different order. Just keep in mind that straying off the path can take somewhat difficult fights and make them an altogether more brutal challenge. The placement of the different "biomes" throughout this little world is very finely tuned, as well are the objects and enemies within them.

    Graphics - This isn't the most graphically intensive game around and I'm not really sure what people are expecting. I have this game on the switch and xbox one, and both versions are beautiful.

    Overall, this isn't a game you can necessarily sleep your way through and beat. There will be trial and error, but nothing is so punishing that it feels unfair. Enjoy the ride because it's nothing short of spectacular if you really give it a try for what it is.    … Expand
  14. AstralOdyssey
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. Team Cherry does an absolutely phenomenal job of creating a fun, immersive and overall incredibly satisfying experience. The atmosphere is top notch for a 2D platformer, companied by the beautiful soundtrack with almost every piece of music being memorable. Bosses are incredibly fun and very few are actually frustrating. ThisEasily one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. Team Cherry does an absolutely phenomenal job of creating a fun, immersive and overall incredibly satisfying experience. The atmosphere is top notch for a 2D platformer, companied by the beautiful soundtrack with almost every piece of music being memorable. Bosses are incredibly fun and very few are actually frustrating. This game rewards skill just about as much as a souls game would and it feels incredible to overcome the challenges that Hallownest throws at you.
    Play it for yourself and see, easy 10/10 experience. Cannot wait for Silksong!    … Expand
  15. FastrMastr
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is the best game I have played so far. It´s an indie metroidvania about a Bug known as "The Knight" who has to do stuff. I´m not going say more about the plot, because it´s all spoiler worthy. The controls are fluid and responsive. The Knight has a nail (basically a sword) that slash forward, upward and downward (but only in midair) and it´s incredibly fun to fight enemiesHollow Knight is the best game I have played so far. It´s an indie metroidvania about a Bug known as "The Knight" who has to do stuff. I´m not going say more about the plot, because it´s all spoiler worthy. The controls are fluid and responsive. The Knight has a nail (basically a sword) that slash forward, upward and downward (but only in midair) and it´s incredibly fun to fight enemies like this. The Knight can also use attacks that take a bit soul (basically just mana) an do more damage than regular attacks. The Knight can also heal himself by "focusing" which also takes a bit of soul. You regain soul by attacking enemies with the nail, which creates a risk-reward combat system which is really fun to engage in. The level design is fantastic as well. The world is massive and there´s lots to do and explore. The game also looks very great, particularly the sprite of the Knight looks great and is well animated. The soundtrack also is great. It´s very atmospheric with catchy tunes being reserved for the boss-fights. The boss-fights are one of the highlights of Hollow Knight. The patterns of the bosses are fun to avoid and they really are a test of your skill. All in all, Hollow Knight is a phenomenal experience that I think that you should try. It´s biggest flaw is that it´s only 15 bucks digitally. I would recommend that you give Hollow Knight at least a try.… Expand
  16. Dan113
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Très bon jeux, dlc gratuit qui rajoute du bon contenu la difficulté est bien dosé et si vous trouver le jeu trop simple jouer en mode âme d'acier
  17. paulito8000
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. It's a dark souls/metroidvania love chld, but it isn't just "another souls-like" or "another metroidvania", no, it surpasses all those labels and becomes it own unique thing.
    The game has incredibly nice flowing combat, the level and map design is astounding, the overall boss quality is among the highest of the decade, the art is    Hollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. It's a dark souls/metroidvania love chld, but it isn't just "another souls-like" or "another metroidvania", no, it surpasses all those labels and becomes it own unique thing.
    The game has incredibly nice flowing combat, the level and map design is astounding, the overall boss quality is among the highest of the decade, the art is whimsical and beautiful and the soundtrack is so good that I bought it on vinyl.
    I recommend this game to anyone who likes exploration, cryptic storytelling and complex bosses.
    (Though this game is pretty tough, but extremely well balanced)    … Expand
  18. KaiserIrgendwer
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    I love that game. It is a masterpiece. You can spend so much time in mastering the combat system, exploring the world and the Story is so deep and good
  19. taffyandtora
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I find hollow knight extremely good Here's why;

    The storyline. When I bought this game for the very low price of £16:99, I didn't expect it to have such a deep story because it was an indie, 2D platformer. I just thought it looked cool and had some challenges. But it really did well with the backstory and enhances the world around you. I find that so amazing that an indie game can be as    I find hollow knight extremely good Here's why;

    The storyline. When I bought this game for the very low price of £16:99, I didn't expect it to have such a deep story because it was an indie, 2D platformer. I just thought it looked cool and had some challenges. But it really did well with the backstory and enhances the world around you. I find that so amazing that an indie game can be as good as 1st party and 2nd party games. The mechanism. I really admire how they made the attack diverse. One minute you are fighting some monsters and the other ur trying to use your nail as a pogo stick. The charms fit well with the setting and all offer different things which start to make the thought of combos.

    The monsters and NPC's. This is a true highlight of the game. The monsters have well-thought attacks to fit with the environment and give the place ambience and The NPC's have empathetic feelings and show great set of personal skills.

    Music. I know at this point I'm just blabbing on but it is so good. The music is great. Really, compliments to Mr.larkin. They fit so well with the background and boss of the area. Its gives of a nostalgic sense for people who have played it for a long time.

    Bosses. The bosses are diverse in there attacks, their own story, and their appearance. It gives off a feeling that there is more (and there will be more when silksong cones out!).

    Map. The map is MASSIVE. It is so well thought about and well designed that it's probably one of the best bits about it. From abandoned depths to great cities, it includes everything.

    The art. I saved the best till last here. The art style is admirable and cure, but still can be threatening and scar. City of years shows so much in terms of what they could do with their cartoony yet formal drawing.

    All in all, BUY. GOOD GAME    … Expand
  20. IRevolverZero
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Almost a perfect game, very hard though, so be advised!
    Starts off a bit rough for my taste, but the more it draws you in, the more it gives back. Exploration is rewarded, trying out different builds is fun and to top it off the game has amazing world-building.
  21. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    El juego es muy divertido aunque excesivamente difícil, muy bonitos gráficos, la duración es correcta, la banda sonora es espectacular. Lo recomiendo
  22. NazingerZ
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Good looking matroid-vania with an awesome gamefeel and interesting world. One of my favorites game on my N Switch
  23. TheVirtualDude
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing, the discovery is rewarding yet challenging. I beat the black egg and am doing extras now. I didn’t google anything until after beating the egg, my only gripe is I had some hallways highlighted that I had been there when I hadn’t which made me miss badges and the one pale ore I couldn’t find. The tram section was high listed but I was never there.Everything about this game is amazing, the discovery is rewarding yet challenging. I beat the black egg and am doing extras now. I didn’t google anything until after beating the egg, my only gripe is I had some hallways highlighted that I had been there when I hadn’t which made me miss badges and the one pale ore I couldn’t find. The tram section was high listed but I was never there. Amazing besides that one small thing… Expand
  24. joselito_84
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    A truly masterpiece. Every single detail of the game seems to have a ton of work on it.
  25. PressBrave
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    This game offers a vast and captivating world to explore populated by charming characters, challenging foes and stunning art. I can only qualify it as a masterpiece. Would definitely recommend it to any metroidvania or souls-like lover.
  26. animator755
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    A truly must play! The visuals, the atmosphere, the level design, the bosses, an incredible experience all around, would highly recommend! Its been called the dark souls of 2d metroidvanias and it definitely feels that way, don't let that put you off, the game can be tough but never feels unfair, the fact that this was made by an incredibly small indie team makes it even more deserving of praise.
  27. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    8
    In one of the most impressive metroidvanias out there, this game's stark hand-drawn graphics and expansive play actually make you alright with forgetting whatever story is going on, and rather gets you lost in the fun of exploring every nook and cranny of the map. That learning curve though...steep.
  28. rookfire
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This game changed me. I love it. The soundtrack is gorgeous, and the backgrounds and side characters are creative. I loved how I pieced together the lore by journeying through the different kingdoms. The controls are satisfying and I really loved that the game gave me so much freedom in terms of where I wanted to explore or what I wanted to do next. My only complaint is I wish this had anThis game changed me. I love it. The soundtrack is gorgeous, and the backgrounds and side characters are creative. I loved how I pieced together the lore by journeying through the different kingdoms. The controls are satisfying and I really loved that the game gave me so much freedom in terms of where I wanted to explore or what I wanted to do next. My only complaint is I wish this had an Assist mode, like Super Mario Odyssey, or Celeste. But going through the difficult boss battles was really rewarding. This game taught me a lot about myself.… Expand
  29. Harrymcdonald
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Having only recently completing this game, I am still amazed by everything in this game. The atmosphere is just incredible with all of the amazing hand drawn art and sound design. But the gameplay is where this game shines. Just running around po-going off of the enemies is just incredibly fun. The bosses are also amazing, there are over 50 bosses and all except one or two are fun.Having only recently completing this game, I am still amazed by everything in this game. The atmosphere is just incredible with all of the amazing hand drawn art and sound design. But the gameplay is where this game shines. Just running around po-going off of the enemies is just incredibly fun. The bosses are also amazing, there are over 50 bosses and all except one or two are fun. Overall, I believe that this game is one of the best metroidvania games of all time that is on par with even Super Metroid. If you aren't afraid of some challenge… Expand
  30. Richyrik
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Largo, dificil, divertido de principio a fin, lleno de secretos, con unos personajes memorables y con una historia adulta y profunda. Imprescindible.
  31. oAstronauta
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    I decided giving a chance to Hollow Knight and...OMG, this is definitely my favorite 2D game (been playing since SNES/Mega Drive). Actually I’d say it’s one of my favorite games of all genres.
    Thank you Team Cherry for doing a Masterpiece.
    If you are reading this to know if this game is worth buying, please just do yourself a favor and buy it right now.
    Bet you won’t regret it!
  32. C4stel_
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Mi juego favorito de largo.
    Curva de aprendizaje correcta, diversidad de mundos y niveles, armas y amuletos variados y en Switch luce igual de bien, tanto en modo portátil como en dock.
    Pasado hasta el 110%.

    No tiene absolutamente nada malo.

    10/10
  33. Matt09
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the greatest side-scrolling games ever made. The game's challenging environment and enemies made it enjoyably frustrating (who wouldn't like challenging game, right?)
  34. Johnnyls
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Wonderful Metroid Vania game. Full of challenges, hide items and skills, in a dark and misterious world .
  35. CrispCicada
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece in my book. It's a metroidvania done right. The gameplay and level design are perfect. I love how the knight moves. He has a nice weight and speed. Later on, you'll unlock more powers which'll make movement and combat easier. The level design is top notch. There's no instant death spikes, cheapouts, or anything that just feels unfair. If you get hit,This game is an absolute masterpiece in my book. It's a metroidvania done right. The gameplay and level design are perfect. I love how the knight moves. He has a nice weight and speed. Later on, you'll unlock more powers which'll make movement and combat easier. The level design is top notch. There's no instant death spikes, cheapouts, or anything that just feels unfair. If you get hit, it's on you. The aesthetics look splendid. I love the hand drawn environments and everything going on in the background. There's so much detail in every single little nook and cranny. This game just simply amazes me. If I had one complaint, it's that the game had a pretty slow start, which kept me away from it for a bit. What a mistake I made. This game was my first metroidvania. I truly started at a high point. I'd highly recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of the metroidvania genre. I hope you all have a splendid day/night!… Expand
  36. FromTheBonfire
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This game is just too good. No words can describe how immersive and captivating this game is, just go and experience it for yourself. If you like "souls-like" games, this game will blow your mind. Please, play it, I couldn't recommend it more.
  37. Theobaer
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Can't recommend it enough. It's selling price is insanely low too (currently around 15 Euros). Money well spend!

    Yes it has it's downsides, sure. Sometimes you will struggle to find out where to go next. In these situations I would like to recommend you to use a walkthrough guide from the internet, but only until you made it pass that point, so the game won't slug    Absolute masterpiece. Can't recommend it enough. It's selling price is insanely low too (currently around 15 Euros). Money well spend!

    Yes it has it's downsides, sure. Sometimes you will struggle to find out where to go next. In these situations I would like to recommend you to use a walkthrough guide from the internet, but only until you made it pass that point, so the game won't slug you down too much. But this doesn't justify pulling it below a very solid 10, since it started as a 15 in my opinion. Plus, some really do enjoy the process of looking, looting and unlocking, even if it takes longer.    … Expand
  38. Sasarai
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is a 2d Metroidvania filled with challenging battles, tight plateforming levels, and far-fetched exploration. Although the game may be tedious at times, rewards in the shape of pieces of storyline and challenging bosses greatly compensate for them.

    It is an excellent that melds beautiful art-style and visuals, tidy and responsive controls, a beautiful soundtrack, and an    Hollow Knight is a 2d Metroidvania filled with challenging battles, tight plateforming levels, and far-fetched exploration. Although the game may be tedious at times, rewards in the shape of pieces of storyline and challenging bosses greatly compensate for them.

    It is an excellent that melds beautiful art-style and visuals, tidy and responsive controls, a beautiful soundtrack, and an engaging and immersive world that awaits to be discovered, and to some extent understood.

    In a nutshell, a beautiful game.    … Expand
  39. ABGamer
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I just find this game really fun. While it has some really difficult bosses and platforming sections it, the fun game play and feeling of satisfaction I get after beating them is more than enough to have kept me going throughout my journey.
  40. captainsnake
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of the best games ever created. I finished the game with the "true" ending yesterday (which took about 40 hours for me). Hollow Knight has an amazing atmosphere around every corner, a story that made me want to learn everything I could about the world. Combat is fast-paced and satisfying, with each boss fight feeling different but still great. The world was expertlyHollow Knight is one of the best games ever created. I finished the game with the "true" ending yesterday (which took about 40 hours for me). Hollow Knight has an amazing atmosphere around every corner, a story that made me want to learn everything I could about the world. Combat is fast-paced and satisfying, with each boss fight feeling different but still great. The world was expertly crafted in a sense where no matter what I was doing, or where I was going, I always found something interesting. Whether it was an exciting boss fight, more health, or a bit of lore, there always something to see. The only thing that I think was a problem is how some bosses are located far away from benches (save spots) so every time you die you have to take a long trek back. This is especially bad if the route to the boss is populated with enemies. However, the few instances of that were not enough to sour this game for me and was small enough that the game is still a 10/10.… Expand
  41. JeffGramarley
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Juegazo simplemente espectacular para los escenarios el soundtrack los dibujos y por sobre todo la historia no esperaba menos desde que empecé el juego pero es una obra de arte no puedo decir menos y se complementa bien con la buena compatibilidad que tiene con los mandos de la switch simplemente deben de jugar este juego
  42. illumi3602
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is my first metroidvania type game, i was thinking of playing the metroid series before this but i decided to play this instead and i couldn't be much happier. this is my most played game on the switch, i spend about 140 hours in total for 112 percent completion and i feel like i scammed the developers because of the fact that the game cost 15 dollars and it has four free DLC packs, ithis is my first metroidvania type game, i was thinking of playing the metroid series before this but i decided to play this instead and i couldn't be much happier. this is my most played game on the switch, i spend about 140 hours in total for 112 percent completion and i feel like i scammed the developers because of the fact that the game cost 15 dollars and it has four free DLC packs, i just hoping that the developers increase the price of the sequel.… Expand
  43. MlloRevlews
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God damn this is a masterpiece.

    Game-play: Feels great, combat and spells are amazingly controlled.
    Art: y e s
    Music: Every music track in the game makes you feel something. Even small tracks like the fake bench in Deepnest, it makes you feel calm, yet at unease at the same time.

    Overall: 15/10 best game I've ever played    … Expand
  44. The-Phoenix
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I fell in love with the games art style immediately. The world is so mysterious and fascinating. I loved the way the World of the game toll a story with its art and locations which felt liked left out key details as to its history that lead to speculations lore theories that i can't get tired of. The game play was simple yet fun at the beginning it feels lacking, but picks up soon afterI fell in love with the games art style immediately. The world is so mysterious and fascinating. I loved the way the World of the game toll a story with its art and locations which felt liked left out key details as to its history that lead to speculations lore theories that i can't get tired of. The game play was simple yet fun at the beginning it feels lacking, but picks up soon after and all i can say is that the lead the way to some interesting fighting. Further on. I have never played a metroidvania but this is on another level. I recommend this game to people how have played metroidvanias before and new comers to the genre. 10/10 a masterpiece.… Expand
  45. Pedro_Pablo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Es un juego realmente sorprendente, visualmente tiene un estilo hermoso y espléndido, además de una jugabilidad que, a pesar de no ser agradable para todo el mundo, está muy bien estructurada y es extremadamente divertida. También cuenta con una historia muy destacable a pesar de no estar presente de forma explícita en el juego; posee personajes muy carismáticos y eventos muy impactantes eEs un juego realmente sorprendente, visualmente tiene un estilo hermoso y espléndido, además de una jugabilidad que, a pesar de no ser agradable para todo el mundo, está muy bien estructurada y es extremadamente divertida. También cuenta con una historia muy destacable a pesar de no estar presente de forma explícita en el juego; posee personajes muy carismáticos y eventos muy impactantes e incluso emotivos. El juego posee una gran calidad en todos los aspectos y es comparable con juegos de mayor presupuesto, es una de las mayores obras Indies y personalmente uno de los mejores juegos de la industria creados hasta ahora. También es de resaltar que su durabilidad puede llegar a ser muy extensa a partir de cuánto se explore el gigantesco mapa que posee y el contenido descargable que es totalmente gratuito.
    En pocas palabras, es una joya de principio a fin y posiblemente uno de los juegos más importantes para aquellos que lo han disfrutado    … Expand
  46. EatMyMayo
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    God must be real seeing that this world gets to know the amazing game that is Hollow Knight. The best 15 dollars that I ever spent in my life was for this game..I have passed the 120 hour mark in this game and I would give anything to relive the first experience with this game all over again. I truly took for granted how magnificent this game is and I can not wait for the successor forGod must be real seeing that this world gets to know the amazing game that is Hollow Knight. The best 15 dollars that I ever spent in my life was for this game..I have passed the 120 hour mark in this game and I would give anything to relive the first experience with this game all over again. I truly took for granted how magnificent this game is and I can not wait for the successor for this game to come out. Buy the game people.… Expand
  47. HKolomar
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    i dont know was witch craft did the developer did to make this but omfg a must play, hated it initially but after around 9 hours turt me you wont put it down. the one game i will never sell and i cant wait for silksong defo day one buy
  48. Bigcheese171
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game is just incredible, I’ve played it 3 times and still never bored with its incredible enemy design and world that’s one of the biggest I’ve ever seen for a 2D game,also the music and artwork is spectacular
  49. doodlerman
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is the gift that keeps on giving. I beat it at nearly 56 hours in my save file and I've only completed 79% of the game - and I'm not sure if that includes DLC. This is a $15 game. What's more, is its been 55+ hours of top quality game design that's challenging in all the best ways, and there's still so much more to uncover. It offers more bang for your buck than most AAAHollow Knight is the gift that keeps on giving. I beat it at nearly 56 hours in my save file and I've only completed 79% of the game - and I'm not sure if that includes DLC. This is a $15 game. What's more, is its been 55+ hours of top quality game design that's challenging in all the best ways, and there's still so much more to uncover. It offers more bang for your buck than most AAA games; and is just flat out better than most AAA games. I'm genuinely looking forward to diving back in to uncover the rest of the game's secrets.… Expand
  50. MrTusks
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    A glorious Metroidvania. The hand-drawn aesthetic is beautiful.

    Very hard, sometimes too hard.
  51. I3AH9I
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.
    It starts a bit slow but after getting ~3 abilities you are free to roam and explore most of the map.
  52. thryce3
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    So it's another Metroidvania with great art direction and sound design and well refined gameplay and story. It has a reputation as one of the best, which I think is mostly well deserved.
    There are a couple of design choices that irritate me. You shouldn't have to spend $ and charm slots for a compass and to fill in your map as you go. Even when you do, it only fills in when you save at a    So it's another Metroidvania with great art direction and sound design and well refined gameplay and story. It has a reputation as one of the best, which I think is mostly well deserved.
    There are a couple of design choices that irritate me. You shouldn't have to spend $ and charm slots for a compass and to fill in your map as you go. Even when you do, it only fills in when you save at a bench and if you already have a map of the area. On top of that, I only found a few of the charms useful as many took too many slots to be worthwhile.
    That aside, I rarely had to look at a FAQ (which is rare for metroidvanias) and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It's also much bigger than expected.    … Expand
  53. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    I can't believe I am raiting a game a 10 without beating it. I just couldn't! But I loved it and have since gotten into extremely difficult games. It is beautiful, its gameplay is flawless, and the animations are so wonderful to watch.
  54. dzbnkx
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This indie metroidvania stands on exploration. The lore in this 40-hour game is surprisingly deep and engaging. The difficulty ("Dark Souls of metroidvanias") could be discouraging for some, but gives a lot of satisfation!
    + difficulty
    + exploration
    + details/lore
  55. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    I absolutely lost myself in this world for multiple months.
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played.
    Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Verdict: An absolute must play. Rating: Gameplay: 5/5 - Smooth AF. Exploration is absolutely great. There's nothing I'd want change. Level Design: 5/5 - Legendary. You'll absolutely loose yourself in this world. Soundtrack: 5/5    I absolutely lost myself in this world for multiple months.
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played.
    Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Verdict: An absolute must play.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 5/5 - Smooth AF. Exploration is absolutely great. There's nothing I'd want change.
    Level Design: 5/5 - Legendary. You'll absolutely loose yourself in this world.
    Soundtrack: 5/5 - Very atmospheric. You won't listen to the soundtrack in your free time, but it absolutely works here.
    Story: 4/5 - Simple Dark Souls-like storytelling with some very emotional moments
    Graphics: 5/5 - Perfect for what it wants to do
    Length: 5/5 - 30-60 hours depending on your completion criteria
    Replay Value: 5/5 - Boss rush, achievements, challenge runs. Just great.
    Enjoyment: 5/5 - Fantastic!

    Overall rating: 39/40 => 10/10    … Expand
  56. iRaidius916
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Exploration 10/10
    Combat 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Art 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Story 8/10
    Lore 9.5/10
    Pacing 9.5/10
    Bosses 10/10
  57. danathayde
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    One of the easiest 10/10 ever. Awesome Metroidvania, with incredible level design, lore, characters, combat, exploration and platform! It would worth the full price of 60 bucks, but it is way cheaper than that. Masterpiece!
  58. SenDji
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful gameplay, wonderful music, wonderful characters, wonderful visuals, wonderful game
  59. puchinho
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Le pongo un 9,5 de nota, pero no me deja poner decimales.
    Es un juego increíble, con una bso espectacular y con una historia muy buena. No entiendo como este juego puede costar tan poco y como lo pudieron hacer tan pocas personas.
    Bebe mucho de Dark Souls pero en algunas cosas es mejor, es increíble que pueda decir esto. La única pega que tiene y por eso no le pongo un 10 es porque a    Le pongo un 9,5 de nota, pero no me deja poner decimales.
    Es un juego increíble, con una bso espectacular y con una historia muy buena. No entiendo como este juego puede costar tan poco y como lo pudieron hacer tan pocas personas.
    Bebe mucho de Dark Souls pero en algunas cosas es mejor, es increíble que pueda decir esto.

    La única pega que tiene y por eso no le pongo un 10 es porque a veces se hace tedioso tener que volver a la zona de viaje rápido y recorrer varias pantallas, que luego medio se soluciona con una habilidad, pero sigue siendo un poco tedioso.

    Este juego pasará a la historia de los videojuegos como un gran juego.    … Expand
  60. andrew9
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Good game .
  61. vodkaffee
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    I do not give a 10 so easily, im giving it right now for this game and also Shovel knight, and there is a thing in common with this games, prepare for the cringe, the thing has "love".
    Both games had an amazing support from their developers years after thei release, Hollow Knight was heavily retouched with minor details but adding a lot to the experience (and that's not even mentioning    I do not give a 10 so easily, im giving it right now for this game and also Shovel knight, and there is a thing in common with this games, prepare for the cringe, the thing has "love".
    Both games had an amazing support from their developers years after thei release, Hollow Knight was heavily retouched with minor details but adding a lot to the experience (and that's not even mentioning the 4 free DLCs that add a lot of hours, powers, bosses, maps, extras, charms, monsters).
    A completeley must play if you like metroidvanias.    … Expand
  62. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with howThis game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with how small the team who created it is, it's just mind blowing. Every since I first played it I keep finding myself going back to this game and replaying it. It has easily become one of my absolute favorite games.… Expand
  63. claykennedy
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    The game is hard as **** which I kinda like even though I can’t beat the final boss, the gameplay is good, bosses are good. Map design is good. It’s a crime to not play this game. *sigh* bahfanada.
  64. AlexKidd
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    I can't believe it took me this long to play the game. What a blast! I absolutely love the atmosphere, the characters and the smooth platforming/combat.

    Can be confusing sometimes where to go next, but that also adds to the experience.
  65. lqstuart
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    I generally avoid 2D platformers, because most of them are low-effort garbage. Hollow Knight is not, and absolutely lives up to the hype. The stylistic and design choices are impeccable, and Hollow Knight is bafflingly one of the most immersive and memorable games I've ever played, packaged in a format that I normally avoid specifically because it's generally so boring and forgettable.
  66. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Best 2D platformer, best indie and one of the best games on Switch. I have no words about how polished this game is.

    It's world is astounding, the gameplay is incredibly smooth and well designed, the characters are great and the visuals are excellent. Also, the lore is incredibly rich. This game also offers a great challenge with trial and error bosses. A must-play game for sure.
  67. AlphaMale
    May 19, 2019
    9
    I have to say this is my favorite game to this day, I normally play first person shooters so this genre of gaming is new to me. When i started playing i couldn't even jump and attack at the same time, but towards the end of the game I felt as if my attacks where so smooth that i could finish the Colosseum of Fools without dying. The sound track is amazing but i missed out on most of itI have to say this is my favorite game to this day, I normally play first person shooters so this genre of gaming is new to me. When i started playing i couldn't even jump and attack at the same time, but towards the end of the game I felt as if my attacks where so smooth that i could finish the Colosseum of Fools without dying. The sound track is amazing but i missed out on most of it because i got too scared when i was exploring Deepnest, so i put on Time to Say Goodbye on a constant re loop. This game is worth 50 yours of you life but if your me it'll last 150 hours.… Expand
  68. lslsl
    May 23, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, it only costs 15$ and it has a lot of content to offer, it have 22 different bosses and more than 100 enemies, the difficulty great for someone who likes challenging games, the platformer system is gonna kick your ass and it have 4 free DLCs offering new enemies and bosses.

    I honestly don't know why would someone hate this great game.
  69. Arrayxrd
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
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  70. Bnois
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    The father of all Indie games, Hollow knight requires from you a little bit of trust. You might give up on the game after several hours of playing as I did, but on my 3rd attempt (the last one I said to myself) I was consumed by it's atmosphere and mechanics.
  71. BenjaRPG
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Hollow Knight es un juego de plataformas del llamado subgénero metroidvania, el cual se encuentra ambientado en un mundo de fantasía poblado por distintas razas de insectos, de hecho el protagonista es un insecto y el objetivo del juego es explorar las diversas zonas que posee, descubrir una serie de hechizos y habilidades que podemos desbloquear para acceder a lugares secretos y porHollow Knight es un juego de plataformas del llamado subgénero metroidvania, el cual se encuentra ambientado en un mundo de fantasía poblado por distintas razas de insectos, de hecho el protagonista es un insecto y el objetivo del juego es explorar las diversas zonas que posee, descubrir una serie de hechizos y habilidades que podemos desbloquear para acceder a lugares secretos y por supuesto matar a todo enemigo que se encuentre en nuestro paso.
    La atmósfera de Hollow Kight se caracteriza por un sentimiento de nostalgia muy bien logrado por su música suave y agradable, así como los gráficos y texturas que son de colores más bien oscuros, pero profundamente detallados. Es realmente destacable la dedicación que se le dio a los gráficos en este juego; son preciosos, muy bien logrados y diversos, a pesar de lo larguísimo que es el juego. Y ése es precisamente otro punto que destaca, Hollow Knight es un juego bastante largo para su género. En mi caso, le dediqué un total de 50 horas y es que este juego es profundamente adictivo, el sistema de progresión te obliga a seguir avanzando entregando horas y horas de entretención.
    Sin embargo, como todo juego también existen puntos negativos, los cuales me impiden otorgarle la calificación máxima. Particularmente, la sensación de no saber qué hacer me persiguió durante toda la experiencia, en un punto del juego me vi obligado a leer guías para saber cómo seguir avanzando. El juego te da ciertas libertades en términos del orden de las zonas que visitas, pero muy poca información, de hecho los diálogos e historia son mínimos. El contexto del juego es algo que debemos inferir de los personajes que nos encontramos o el estado de los mapas que visitamos. Para un juego tan bello como Hollow Knight, realmente no se entiende la falta de contenido en cuanto a la historia. Ocurre lo mismo con la dificultad, desde mi punto de vista la curva de dificultad es muy alta, lo que podría provocar que jugadores no asiduos al género terminen dejando de lado este título, porque realmente existen niveles que son muy complejos para los que se debe tener bastante coordinación y habilidad.
    A pesar de estos dos puntos, Hollow Knight es un tremendo juego, que destaca por sobre otros de su género y probablemente se convierta en un clásico. Muchas horas de juego, gráfica hermosa, música agradable y jugabilidad profunda. Recomendable al 100% para cualquier jugador!    … Expand
  72. Casual_gamer10
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    What can I say that already hasn't been said?

    A game that I randomly found that I thought would be worth a few hours turned into a pice of art that I poured over 100 hours in (which is a whole lot for an indie game.) Everything about this game is pretty much perfect: the exploration, the game mechanics and gameplay, the enemies and bosses, the animation, the artstyle, the environmental    What can I say that already hasn't been said?

    A game that I randomly found that I thought would be worth a few hours turned into a pice of art that I poured over 100 hours in (which is a whole lot for an indie game.) Everything about this game is pretty much perfect: the exploration, the game mechanics and gameplay, the enemies and bosses, the animation, the artstyle, the environmental storytelling, the deep interpretive lore, and everything in between.

    This game is the marriage of the fantastic, explorative gameplay of Super Metroid and the atmospheric storytelling of Dark Souls, and I love it to death. Christopher Larkin's orchestral score is a masterwork: not only haunting but beautiful, intense, and emotional.

    one of the few problems I have with the game is some of the late-game Godmaster content. **** Pantheon Markoth. The Pantheon of Hallownest would be fine if these dream bosses weren't made arbitrarily difficult by their arena changes, as well as no reliable way to practice in said arenas.

    In all, this is easily my favorite games of all time, and if you haven't picked it up yet, I highly recommend you do. It's on pretty much every platform and it's about 15 dollars, sometimes even less (it's free on Playstation for November!) If you don't pick it up, you're missing out on one of the greatest indie games (or video games in general) of all time, and I cannot wait to see what they do with the sequel.    … Expand
  73. Pete112
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    I am rubbish at games and still no where near finishing hollow knight but the gameplay is so addictive.

    With practice and grinding to upgrade it is possible to beat seemingly indestructible bosses once you get the timing right and learn the attack patterns. I wish that the checkpoints were a bit closer together as you often have to fight your way through many levels to get back to the    I am rubbish at games and still no where near finishing hollow knight but the gameplay is so addictive.

    With practice and grinding to upgrade it is possible to beat seemingly indestructible bosses once you get the timing right and learn the attack patterns.

    I wish that the checkpoints were a bit closer together as you often have to fight your way through many levels to get back to the point where you die.

    That said, I have so far put 50 hours into this game and loved every minute of it.    … Expand
  74. Ender7887
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Excellent game overall. I love the soundtrack, characters, animations and all of the lore. This game feels very closed off when you first start but as you progress you become more mobile and it really helps open up a lot of areas. My only criticism of this game is that the platforming can be tedious and some of the bosses can feel unforgiving. However I expected that in a metroidvania.
  75. Mazokie
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    If you love video games, one of the best games ever is this one. Everything in this game is awesome, graphics, music, difficulty, duration.

    It’s an absolute challenge but it deserves it, don’t think about it, play Hollow Knight as soon as possible.
  76. jens76
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Ein armer Ritter, der nicht mehr kann, immer auf denselben Stellen aufwachen, die schmerzen, ich denke an dich.
  77. blablof
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Ok, is a 10, what else can I say? Everything is almost perfect in this game, one of my favourites ever.
  78. Kacak321
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Awsome game!!!!!!!?!?? %!!! =+6+!!!(!=6=55=5)5)5)5&5&3&3&3&3)2)5)5=4%4:4:++
  79. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This game is Indie-Metroidvania perfection, the moment I started playing I knew I was going into something big. The soundtrack, the gameplay and story. Everything is great about this game, which has an enourmous map filled with challenges and secrets to discover. You will lost track of time for hours and still feeling like you're only scratching the surface. In a time filled withThis game is Indie-Metroidvania perfection, the moment I started playing I knew I was going into something big. The soundtrack, the gameplay and story. Everything is great about this game, which has an enourmous map filled with challenges and secrets to discover. You will lost track of time for hours and still feeling like you're only scratching the surface. In a time filled with incomplete games and tons of DLC, Hollow Knight comes and gives you over 40 hours and even more when you consider the free DLCs. In my opinion, most indie games are the new AAA in some cases. This is one of them. You must play it.… Expand
  80. fanmadeendings
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    I'm just at the start and I already love everything about this. I love the dark, moody atmosphere, I love that it is challenging but not unfair, I love how the controls feel, I love the insane amount of content for the price, and, most of all, I love Metroid.
  81. seethemorning02
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    From a platforming perspective, this game is as good as it gets. It has easily become my favorite game of all time.

    I have logged over 120 hours from 3 different playthroughs, and every single one of them has been thoroughly enjoyable. Also, I’m confident that I have not experienced/discovered everything the game has to offer (though I’m probably close). The level design, puzzle    From a platforming perspective, this game is as good as it gets. It has easily become my favorite game of all time.

    I have logged over 120 hours from 3 different playthroughs, and every single one of them has been thoroughly enjoyable. Also, I’m confident that I have not experienced/discovered everything the game has to offer (though I’m probably close).

    The level design, puzzle design, control design of this game strikes a perfect balance of difficulty versus skill. I never feel slighted by the game and it’s challenges. In fact, most areas of difficulty that I experience are from my own mistakes or poor approach (especially with boss fights).

    Despite being a “2D Game” the sound/level/graphic/dialogue design of this game is an absolute masterpiece. All of these elements work together to make you “feel things”. When the environment is right; this game can be SO captivating. I found myself enjoying it the most in a quiet setting with my Switch docked to my TV, and using a pro controller. A darkened room with surround sound also added to the experience.

    My only “gripes” about the game are:

    1. Some of the story telling is cryptic and understated. The player is left to draw a lot of their own suspicions and conclusions (which I believe is entirely intentional on the creators behalf). As your traverse through the game, certain main story lines become more apparent. However, I think this type of storytelling makes a players intrigue for the game take longer to develop. I, personally, was not hooked/addicted to the game until about 25 hours of gameplay. After that, I couldn’t put it down!

    After completing the game, there is a lot of fascinating lore and conclusion-making by avid fans (especially on YouTube). It really makes you think back to certain interactions and environments, and makes you even more fond of the game, even after completing it.

    2. Some of the movements for the boss fights and platforming are VERY precise, which I find difficult on the Switches native handheld controller(s).

    I found myself needing to accomplish certain tasks in the game by connecting my Switch to my TV, and using my pro controller. This made several challenges more manageable (for me). Your mileage may vary, of course.

    Overall, I cannot recommend this game enough. If you enjoy long-form games that involve deep exploration within a challenging platforming style (including epic boss fights), then you HAVE to give this game a fair shake.    … Expand
  82. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    9
    The first 2-3 hours of the game are fairly bland. Once you get past that you have a phenomenal game packed with some incredible areas to explore, a variety of enemies and fun platforming!
  83. Stemat91
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Miglior Metroidvania mai prodotto.
    Must have assoluto del genere, assolutamente consigliato per bellezza e longevità.
  84. jo_ll
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    One of the greatest games I ever played.
    I loved just exploring the world, and finding secrets, and listening to the amazing soundtrack by mr. Cristopher Larkin. It's a unique gaming experience.
    Only thing I would complain is about some bosses difficulty. I think more people would be able to enjoy the game if it had an "assist mode", like Celeste. I couldn't get to the ending myself and    One of the greatest games I ever played.
    I loved just exploring the world, and finding secrets, and listening to the amazing soundtrack by mr. Cristopher Larkin. It's a unique gaming experience.
    Only thing I would complain is about some bosses difficulty. I think more people would be able to enjoy the game if it had an "assist mode", like Celeste. I couldn't get to the ending myself and had to watch it on youtube.
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    Funny it was the first game i bought for my switch, as I had already played both Mario and Zelda.    … Expand
  85. ayoung
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best 2D platformers I've ever played. Any gripes I had while playing was my own fault. Games like these need more attention.
  86. Daisuk
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    What a fantastic game Hollow Knight is! I went into this not expecting much, and came out a different gamer (this was my first ever metroidvania). Wow! Everything in it is just sublime - the atmosphere, the music, the progression system, the charms, the lore, the artwork, gameplay is sharp as a needle - it's just superb. One of the best games I've ever played.
  87. hoanns
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    A great metroidvania with an atmospheric world. There are lots of areas to discover and abilities to gain and the whole game is very polished.

    A lot of the somehow interesting lore complety passed by me though, and I only learned about if from reading about it on the internet.
  88. Xavikun
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Uno de juegos que mas me ha enganchado de switch.
    Un metroidvania con una ambientacion fantastica, una buena historia y un mundo subterraneo extenso que no te cansaras de explorar.
    Con una dificultad elevada, sobretodo en ciertos jefes y en alguna zona plataformera del juego, pero bastante justo en general.
    Un must play.
  89. vocvoc
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Tl;dr : You shouldn’t play this game if don’t like exploration or/and you only play 3d games exclusively, you can play mario tennis instead. Otherwise, try it.

    Almost all of the positive opinion from other person was true, but here just some insight : - the game was good for 100% completion, 112% completion was trash and only there so you have something to beat while wait for the    Tl;dr : You shouldn’t play this game if don’t like exploration or/and you only play 3d games exclusively, you can play mario tennis instead. Otherwise, try it.

    Almost all of the positive opinion from other person was true, but here just some insight :

    - the game was good for 100% completion, 112% completion was trash and only there so you have something to beat while wait for the silksong, with the exception of the new boss. What makes this game special was the exploration, repeating boss battle for nothing wasn’t it’s strength - the story was generic. what’s good wasn’t the story itself but how the story was told to you as you progressing. - if you can’t read map, you will feel lost, don’t know where to go and give 0 rating for the game. You will like mario tennis ace because you can’t get lost in a tennis court.
    - when i think about it, the music was one of the best i heard in games in a few years.

    For $15 and free additional content, i don’t have complain. Except primal aspids, watch out for that, it’s a flying satan turd from hell    … Expand
  90. KMike25
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    How did 3 people make this? This game has interesting enemies, great lore that kept me watching it on Youtube for hours to explain what just happened, and tight combat.
  91. Bwnez0
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I don’t have a favourite game of all time, but this game is certainly my favourite of recent memory. I won’t say anything else because the game really has to be seen to be believed. The low price is a true bargain as I would buy this game for full retail price. Yes it’s that good, now go out and get it.
  92. Wilfrido
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Este juego es perfecto, tiene un extenso y entretenido lore, jefes y enemigos variados, buena dificultad, muy buen precio, contenido de sobra, incluso hasta sus 4 dlc incluidos con el mismo juego que vale muy poco, etc.
  93. Keitan
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Un estilo grafico único, personajes misteriosos pero carismaticos, un Soundtrack simplemente maravilloso y un reino arruinado con cientos de enemigos y desafiantes jefes hacen de Hollow Knight un juego que todo mundo deberia de jugar.

    Hasta ahora he jugado un total de mas de 60 horas al juego y sin importar cuanto sigo jugando el juego siempre tiene algo nuevo que enseñarte, desde jefes    Un estilo grafico único, personajes misteriosos pero carismaticos, un Soundtrack simplemente maravilloso y un reino arruinado con cientos de enemigos y desafiantes jefes hacen de Hollow Knight un juego que todo mundo deberia de jugar.

    Hasta ahora he jugado un total de mas de 60 horas al juego y sin importar cuanto sigo jugando el juego siempre tiene algo nuevo que enseñarte, desde jefes escondidos, artilugios ocultos, interacciones especiales, hasta NPC y creaturas que quizas no hubieses encontrado de no haber indagado lo suficiente por el reino de Hallow Nest, es increible la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego.

    El trabajo que hizo Team Cherry con Hollow Knight es sin lugar a dudas algo admirable, no nos dio a nosotros los backers el juego que mereciamos, nos dio mas de lo que alguna vez pudimos haber imaginado tener en un juego y es por eso que sin lugar a dudas Hollow Knight se ha ganado un lugar entre los mejores Metroidvania de la historia.    … Expand
  94. EmCza
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Best metroidvania I've ever played and I think it's also the longest one. This game fit perfectly to Switch (for me it's the best non-exclusive game on this platform).
  95. Shend
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The best Metroid-Vania ever made, which is ironic because it wasn't made by Nintendo or Capcom. This is a detailed, winding and intertwining world filled with secrets, lore, and amazing moments. It's the kind of game you keep playing because you just can't wait to unravel the entire world, and see what you'll find. The nonlinear nature of the game is truly remarkable, and adds so muchThe best Metroid-Vania ever made, which is ironic because it wasn't made by Nintendo or Capcom. This is a detailed, winding and intertwining world filled with secrets, lore, and amazing moments. It's the kind of game you keep playing because you just can't wait to unravel the entire world, and see what you'll find. The nonlinear nature of the game is truly remarkable, and adds so much value to the experience. It always feels like you're going in the right direction.

    The combat is simple, skill based, and very satisfying. There's a lot of challenge in this game, and the shade system is a bit annoying, but it teaches you to be cautious and gives a lot of weight to death. The charms allow for a lot of customization, the powerups are all awesome and useful in tons of contexts. The platforming is great, and often times infuriating. There's so much to love about the moment to moment gameplay.

    The world design and aesthetics deserves a mention. The art style is beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, and the lore is surprisingly deep, and gives great context for the events in an otherwise understated story.

    If this was a full priced game, I would say you should only play this if you've enjoyed a Metroid-Vania before. But its like 15 bucks, and goes on sale often. Just play this game. You wont regret it.    … Expand
  96. LBrennan92
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    I was off work for 5 months last year, and played around 60 games in that time. The Last Of Us 2, The Witcher 3, Papers Please, MGS Sons of Liberty...all incredible games which I enjoyed immensely.

    Hollow Knight was the best of the lot. This game is the definition of a masterpiece. I was given it for free and once I'd finished, paid for a second copy as I felt like I had robbed the    I was off work for 5 months last year, and played around 60 games in that time. The Last Of Us 2, The Witcher 3, Papers Please, MGS Sons of Liberty...all incredible games which I enjoyed immensely.

    Hollow Knight was the best of the lot. This game is the definition of a masterpiece. I was given it for free and once I'd finished, paid for a second copy as I felt like I had robbed the developers of what they had earned.

    The gameplay is perfect. The music is perfect. The characters are perfect.. The story is beautiful. I played it for around 120 hours, and unlike some games previously mentioned, every hour felt new and rewarding.

    It's also one of the hardest games I've ever played, but this just adds to the spark. Your character becomes faster and stronger as you find new powerups and upgrades. but it is you, the player, who improves the most. For one DLC boss I had to literally go away and train for a day.

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant game. Team Cherry if you are reading this...I don't think you realise how loved your game is. And also hurry uppppppppppppp.    … Expand
  97. MartinNorin
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight "has a little something for everyone" as the timeless meme goes. I feel like that is beyond true for this game. It manages to be epic yet charming, stylish yet mysterious. The combat is perfect in its simplicity, situated in a fictive world that has captured my fascination in a way very few others have been able to.
  98. Leon_D
    Apr 25, 2022
    9
    One of the best metroidvanias i've ever played. A gigantic world with tons to explore, with good gameplay, good challenge, beautiful art and amazing soundtrack.
  99. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    It is a truly great game, with great music and great art, but you get really confused about playing it, and if you don't like metroidvanias, buy it on sale. it goes for pretty cheap
  100. BeeBoss
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    I love this game. IMHO the best 2D Switch game and after LoZ:BotW the second best game on this system.
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
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  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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