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  1. Apr 14, 2022
    9
    This game keeps getting bigger even though you think you have explored everything, and yet it still doesn't feel big enough. Where is SIlksong btw?
  2. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. Just the right amount of challenge, exploration and fun, all presented in a beautiful and rich world that many 3D games could only dream of having.
  3. Feb 17, 2022
    10
    (reviewed on PC, Switch and Xbox one and Series X)
    This game is honestly fantastic, the music, the artistic direction, graphics and combat is on point. The game received free DLC which are all integrated in the base game now. The game contain no microtransactions and it's price is very decent.
    It is one of the most enjoyable game I've played. This game manage to change the metroivania
    (reviewed on PC, Switch and Xbox one and Series X)
    This game is honestly fantastic, the music, the artistic direction, graphics and combat is on point. The game received free DLC which are all integrated in the base game now. The game contain no microtransactions and it's price is very decent.
    It is one of the most enjoyable game I've played.
    This game manage to change the metroivania genre and many game are now taking inspiration (when they aren't copying) from Hollow Knight. This game is a classic.
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  4. Aug 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best platforming games I've ever had the honor to play. The world and soundtrack is incredible, and lets not forget about the soulful gameplay.
  5. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo, todo brilla en este juego, desde su lore hasta cada rincón de sus escenarios.
  6. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played definitely a must buy for anyone exploration is good combat is amazing and it has so much to offer
  7. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've tried. With one of the best art stile I've seen in my life and with the best soundtrack I've ever heard in an indie game, I can say that hollow knight is an unforgettable experience for all the people who have tried this title, and it will be for those that have not yet done so. The controls are very comfortable and the progress in the game feels real. This doesOne of the best games I've tried. With one of the best art stile I've seen in my life and with the best soundtrack I've ever heard in an indie game, I can say that hollow knight is an unforgettable experience for all the people who have tried this title, and it will be for those that have not yet done so. The controls are very comfortable and the progress in the game feels real. This does not put pressure on you, on the contrary, it encourages you to take everything easy, discovering little by little the secrets that awaits you in its dense and beautiful world. I feel that it is a game that everyone can enjoy, if you have not tried it I really recommend it. Expand
  8. Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Gioco fantastico. Grafica eccezionale. E tanta, tanta lore. Lo consiglio a tutti
  9. Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I love this game, it's simply a work of art that everyone should play. Simply beautiful
  10. Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Absolutely brilliant. From a two person team! Everything about this game is memorable. I will take away half a point for the annoying contact damage.
  11. Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is peak metroidvania. It's a gorgeous game with gorgeous game design amazing soundtrack and a story that you won't cover on your own. Cannot recommend this game enough.
  12. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Since about 1995, I have been of the opinion that Super Metroid is the peak of its genre. I found it hard to believe something could ever beat it.

    But I played Hollow Knight, and the unthinkable has happened. Super Metroid is now #2 on my metroidvania list. There are no real weak points to the game. The graphics are beautiful, the animation smooth as butter, the music is very
    Since about 1995, I have been of the opinion that Super Metroid is the peak of its genre. I found it hard to believe something could ever beat it.

    But I played Hollow Knight, and the unthinkable has happened. Super Metroid is now #2 on my metroidvania list.

    There are no real weak points to the game. The graphics are beautiful, the animation smooth as butter, the music is very effective, the writing is on point both when attempting to be comical and when attempting to be somber (sometimes achieving both in the same sentence).

    There are no words for how excellent the gameplay is. Every inch of ground feels earned (for instance, the abilities to even chart new places on a purchased map or track where you are on the map have to be bought), every skill unlocked brings a rush as the map opens a little further. There are all kinds of side quests and upgrades and challenges and almost none of them feel rote or fetch-y (there's one where you have to go around the map and collect a few things several times and that did feel rote to me, but it was literally the only time I felt that way... and the boss it unlocked was worth it). The exploration is just so consistently rewarding, there's always something worth finding or a path to follow that leads to something worth finding. Exploration and platforming are a joy, but challenging enough to keep you on your toes.

    It is rare that a game nails both exploration and combat so effectively, but Hollow Knight has many dozens of minor enemies and several dozen boss fights, almost all of them fun and interesting to fight against! I am in awe of how the game manages to balance bosses being challenging and fun, while also being mostly different from one another mechanically and completely fair in their telegraphs and your chance to evade or attack. The knight controls like a dream, the combat upgrades are excellent and tailor to a variety of play styles (want to be a tank? a shaman? a rogue? There's a charm for that!), and there's nothing quite like your pulse pounding as the boss takes that final hit and starts its death animation just as you've run out of magic and are down to your last hit point. These might be my favorite 2-D boss fights of any game ever. And again, there are DOZENS of them!

    I'm not sure I have ever seen a gameplay feedback loop so effective (on me anyway). Fight the things to explore the place to find things that help you fight and explore more effectively...it never stops being rewarding.

    If you have even a passing interest in metroidvanias, do yourself a favor and buy this cheap game (it's $15 when it's not on sale! it's worth $60 easy!) that can be explored for literally a hundred hours on a first playthrough and still not yield all its secrets. What an utterly fantastic game. An all-time masterpiece in videogame history, let alone metroidvanias.
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  13. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Loved this game, an amazing introduction to the souls-like genre. Beautiful art and world, engaging combat and story, fun bosses, and areas with just enough challenge to keep you on your toes, but not enough to make you feel like you're stubbing your toe through a cinderblock. Amazing game, would strongly recommend for anyone interested in Metroidvanias. 10/10
  14. Apr 5, 2022
    10
    The best game ever made. The cultivation of Metroidvanias in a complez lore based ation platformer.
    Simply brilliant.
    Ps: Hornet isn't void
  15. Apr 8, 2022
    10
    My favorite game.

    Ever. This game has an atmosphere that really sucks you in and makes you wonder what really happened around here. The combat is great and so is the exploration. The character designs are simple yet so good, conveying what the main characters are about and what they do. The music BANGS and is the best video game original ost I've heard ever. I genuinely cannot think
    My favorite game.

    Ever.

    This game has an atmosphere that really sucks you in and makes you wonder what really happened around here. The combat is great and so is the exploration. The character designs are simple yet so good, conveying what the main characters are about and what they do. The music BANGS and is the best video game original ost I've heard ever. I genuinely cannot think of anything wrong with the game except its locking of an ending behind a challenge where you defeat all bosses in the game +a harder version of the final boss, and even then it's not too bad, because of the fittingness of the ending.
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  16. Apr 10, 2022
    9
    kind of hated this game first time i played it but its actually quite awesome amazing love! very beautiful. start of the game was kind of a snoozefest and i think the bench checkpoint system isn't very good. why do i need to spend 2 minutes to reach a boss fight that i'll still probably lose to? idk but still love
  17. Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful art and music, an enormous map that is a joy to explore, amazing atmosphere, aesthetic, charm, and personality, and fascinating, deep lore with a surprising amount of emotional depth, especially for a bug game. (Some parts of the story still get me emotional from time to time) I've played for well over 200 hours and I'm still discovering newThis game is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful art and music, an enormous map that is a joy to explore, amazing atmosphere, aesthetic, charm, and personality, and fascinating, deep lore with a surprising amount of emotional depth, especially for a bug game. (Some parts of the story still get me emotional from time to time) I've played for well over 200 hours and I'm still discovering new secrets and details constantly, even after being sure I know everything. The world of hollow knight feels truly alive, to an extent that I've never seen before in a video game, or in any form of media at all. The combat is simple, intuitive, and challenging, yet allows for an insane amount of mastery and expressiveness. Hollow Knight is easily one of the best games ever created, and it's incredible that a team of 3-4 people who have never made a real game before could do this. It just shows that you don't need a large budget or a giant team of experts to make an impact in the world, you just need motivation and love for what you are doing.
    Of course Hollow Knight is not for everyone (nothing is), and you may want to stay away from this game if you:
    -Don't like a challenge, as Hollow Knight is very hard, and can be frustrating at some points.
    -Want to know what the heck you're doing, as Hollow Knight is exploration based and you will almost never be told exactly where to go or what to do.
    -Get impatient, as Hollow Knight has very slow pacing.
    -Like games that have constant action, as Hollow Knight is a more intimate experience, and will be loved most by people who appreciate the little things in life.
    Overall, this game is a must-play that I will recommend to absolutely everybody who will listen. For only $15, it genuinely feels like stealing to buy this game.
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  18. Apr 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best and deepest games ever made. Best Metroidvania ever made, without any doubt.
  19. Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Was a very fun game to play but the market prices was to high i had to beat the same mine boss every day for 2 days to just earn enough to buy 2 items to progress. After progressing i found out i have to grind for more items. I did enjoy playing the game.
  20. Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is easily my favorite game of all time. The sense of exploration and depth in the world as you traverse through creepy, lonely, and lively locations allow for a sense of exploration that I have never experienced in a game before. The characters, while not extremely complex, are charming and fun. Whenever you have the fortune of running into a character, it is always a great time. TheThis is easily my favorite game of all time. The sense of exploration and depth in the world as you traverse through creepy, lonely, and lively locations allow for a sense of exploration that I have never experienced in a game before. The characters, while not extremely complex, are charming and fun. Whenever you have the fortune of running into a character, it is always a great time. The bosses are not extremely challenging but they are fluid and quick. The overall movement is quick and precise, with some of the best handling in a game ever. This is yet to mention the masterful soundtrack that allows the characters, bosses, and locations to shine. Hollow Knight has elevated the metroidvania genre to new heights where I doubt anything will ever be able to challenge its throne. Expand
  21. May 2, 2022
    9
    This game is an achievement in itself. A intriguing and excellently designed world with a great combat system. Excellently executed world progression. Only criticism is some areas were too short and felt unfinished.
  22. May 3, 2022
    10
    Sadly this game is too much like dark souls, so it goes from a 10/10 masterpiece- to dog water.
    Very pleased, its the most graphics video game ever.

    0/10
  23. May 19, 2022
    10
    For a long time I had been wanting to play this game, and when I finally bought and played I was at first not completely satisfied. But I kept playing and, boy am I glad I did. Hollow knight is one of the best video games ever made, if not the best. With great graphics, music and controls this game looks and plays amazingly. The story of the game is also perfect, it’s not too deep nor isFor a long time I had been wanting to play this game, and when I finally bought and played I was at first not completely satisfied. But I kept playing and, boy am I glad I did. Hollow knight is one of the best video games ever made, if not the best. With great graphics, music and controls this game looks and plays amazingly. The story of the game is also perfect, it’s not too deep nor is it too shallow but it also lets you use your imagination to fill in the gaps. This game really is just a perfect game and the cherry on top is the exploration and the ease of travel with the stag stations. The game is not for those thinking it’s easy because it is not, but the game also isn’t impossible. Overall this is a fantastic game and I highly recommend it. 10/10 Expand
  24. May 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que eh jugado

    Su ambientacion, su dificultad, su jugabilidad todo me gusta de este maldito juego lo amo simplemente lo recomiendo mucho para pasar el rato y estresarse un poco kdsdk
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  25. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    I played this game for 200 hours, and not one second of it felt wasted. The gameplay is a blast, the atmosphere is the best I’ve ever seen, this metroidvania is a must-play for anyone with the means to do so.
  26. May 26, 2022
    9
    Great game, can't wait for Silksong. It sometimes gives me BOTW vibes, you get lost very easily, and I love that. You can sometimes struggle with bosses, but that just makes it more addicting. Highly recommend.
  27. Jun 10, 2022
    9
    A casual 2D souls like game with fast mechanics. The story is very long and engaging, it do got some repetitiveness over time, but trust me when I say this game is one of the best of its 2D souls like genre.
  28. Jun 10, 2022
    10
    An incredibly beautiful and fun game at a great price. I've put 116 hours into this game and still haven't explored it in it's entirety. Music, environments, and boss fights all get a 10/10 from me. Especially the Nightmare King Grimm fight. It took me 140 tries and every time the music started I got hyped.
  29. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Hayatımda bayaa oyun oynadım ama en iyisi buydu.Müzkler,görsel tararım,hikaye aşşırı iyi.En iyi yönü bu diyemem her yönü çok iyi.Hikayesi çok derin*
  30. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    This game is intresting. At first I really didn't know what was happening or what to do. But when playing it forward I really started to like it. New abilities are so cool and the player movement is very satisfying. The environment is so mysterious and there is always something new to find. Music is awesome and boss fights fun and challenging. Story is good but I would not have understoodThis game is intresting. At first I really didn't know what was happening or what to do. But when playing it forward I really started to like it. New abilities are so cool and the player movement is very satisfying. The environment is so mysterious and there is always something new to find. Music is awesome and boss fights fun and challenging. Story is good but I would not have understood anything of it without Mossbag. Expand
  31. Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Just incredible. Off the bat I'll say I haven't played many metroidvania games, namely Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Metroid Dread, and Super Metroid, but of these I would say HK is the king. Its brilliant combat system, gorgeous art and music, and engrossing world will suck you in like no other game can. I've never experienced a game where I was so utterly captivated by the worldbuildingJust incredible. Off the bat I'll say I haven't played many metroidvania games, namely Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Metroid Dread, and Super Metroid, but of these I would say HK is the king. Its brilliant combat system, gorgeous art and music, and engrossing world will suck you in like no other game can. I've never experienced a game where I was so utterly captivated by the worldbuilding and story, to the point that I wanted to continue exploring every nook and cranny just for the smallest piece of lore to better explain the complex world it develops. Every question Hallownest poses has an answer if your willing to dig, and no other game out there will provide such a high quality experience for such a cheap price. The game is quite difficult and can be quite punishing, so I understand why this may not be for everyone, but to me this is firmly placed as my 2nd favorite game of all time. If Team Cherry can make a game this good on their first try I can't wait for what's in store for SilkSong.

    70 hours in the game
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  32. Jun 23, 2022
    9
    9.7 out of 10 for me. I absolutely loved this game once I started making progress. However if i ever find those damn watcher knights on the streets ill be forced to throw hands. they are by far the dumbest and most terrible boss in this game and if i had the power to personally rip their heads off and drink their blood and feed their remains to their children i most definitely would. plus9.7 out of 10 for me. I absolutely loved this game once I started making progress. However if i ever find those damn watcher knights on the streets ill be forced to throw hands. they are by far the dumbest and most terrible boss in this game and if i had the power to personally rip their heads off and drink their blood and feed their remains to their children i most definitely would. plus they are fat and i am fatphobic. Expand
  33. Jun 22, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Specially if you have it on a portable platform like switch, since you don't want to stop playing it once you start making progress.
  34. Jun 23, 2022
    10
    It's one of those games that you can't forget a single thing about, nothing, and i mean nothing is this game is out of place, unfair or just "bad" in general. The soundtrack, the game-play and the lore are terrific, and i can't see why anybody should dislike this game, truly a masterpiece.
  35. Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Everything in the game is made with an idea. Background, music, gameplay - everything. You can even see how many videos on YouTube with titles like "X secrets of HK you didn't know". So you can play for hundred of hours and still find something you haven't noticed. It's such a rare case in gamedev industry when developers contribute to things that most of the playersSuch a masterpiece. Everything in the game is made with an idea. Background, music, gameplay - everything. You can even see how many videos on YouTube with titles like "X secrets of HK you didn't know". So you can play for hundred of hours and still find something you haven't noticed. It's such a rare case in gamedev industry when developers contribute to things that most of the players even won't notice. But all these small details make this game so rich, that you believe that it's not a bunch of pixels, but a world with its own rules and history. Expand
  36. Oct 24, 2022
    8
    82/100
    Hollow Knight throws its players in a whispering, obscure, mesmerizing subterranean world, Hallownest, that perpetually captivates both technically and thematically. It is a massive, sprawling mosaic of deeply distinct biomes that neatly and naturally fit together like puzzle pieces, each distinctly varied from the others. The layout of this world continuously morphs and surprises
    82/100
    Hollow Knight throws its players in a whispering, obscure, mesmerizing subterranean world, Hallownest, that perpetually captivates both technically and thematically. It is a massive, sprawling mosaic of deeply distinct biomes that neatly and naturally fit together like puzzle pieces, each distinctly varied from the others. The layout of this world continuously morphs and surprises not only visually but also technically as every area offers a new level design structure, platforming mechanics, environmental hazards and unique hostile creatures to slay within, all of which perfectly fit and expand on the game's deep lore. This makes for an exceptionally heterogeneous and varied experience, beautifully accompanied by the game's subdued tracks, enveloping the adventure in an elegantly enigmatic, unsettlingly melancholic aura. Progressively, the world opens up more and more whenever a new ability is acquired, and the explorative freedom of the player gets exponentially increased with an impressive multitude of possible progression paths. Even with a couple of faster means of traversal, the nature of this progression system leads to some extremely tedious backtracking, but it's a bearable price to pay for this amazingly interconnected map. Each area bleeds into the nearby ones in a maze-like tangle that hides an absurd amount of secrets, characters and treasures. The sane explorers of this kingdom are few, but it is possible to find, resuce and befriend many of them, leading to immersive interactions that expands on the world, providing new content or merely moments of levity, furthering the power of the player's agency. Combat is definitely the less impressive side of the game: disappointingly simple and static throughout the journey, with not many active options. Bosses, for the most part, present the same issue: although pleasantly challenging, they're pretty simplistic with repeated attack patterns and a lack of true depth in their movesets, only rarely with meaningfully different phases. This, however, can be partially excused thanks to their impressive quantity and variety, just as the combat is greatly enhanced by many passive abilities unlockable and an amazing healing system that requires strategic timing and rewards good play with stronger offensive options.
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  37. Jun 30, 2022
    10
    Hollow knight literally changed my life.The game is awesome, the colors, difficulty, everything!!
  38. Jul 8, 2022
    10
    For me personally the best game ever made, it's perfect and I love it. I'd recommend it to everyone who likes hard and frustrating games.
  39. Feb 26, 2023
    9
    El juego cuenta con un gran libro de arte, banda sonara 10/10, jefes que al principio te pueden parecer un pequeño problema, pero después de varios intentos ya se t hacen fáciles. Lo que me más me agrada es la capacidad de speedrun y NO-HIT que tiene. El único defecto sería ciertas mecánicas de esquive.
  40. Aug 7, 2022
    10
    áaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaáaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaáaa
  41. Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Simplemente espectacular, todo es maravilloso, ambientación, banda sonora, jugabilidad, historia, todo es increíble y muy hermoso.
  42. Jul 26, 2022
    9
    going into this game I wasn't expecting much, since I've had bad experiences with indie games hyped on social media, but I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this game was. only reason it misses out on a 10 is due to the lack of engaging story but I just fell in love with the challenge, world, and gameplay, and it's one of the most fun experiences I've ever had with a video game, evengoing into this game I wasn't expecting much, since I've had bad experiences with indie games hyped on social media, but I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this game was. only reason it misses out on a 10 is due to the lack of engaging story but I just fell in love with the challenge, world, and gameplay, and it's one of the most fun experiences I've ever had with a video game, even if I wasn't sure about it at the start of my playthrough. Expand
  43. Jul 31, 2022
    8
    It's an incredible game, just not the best thing, the opening is a little bit boring, but once you're finished with it, the game becomes way more enjoyable, the music is mind blowing and the artstyle, i love it, i just hoped it cautivated me from the first minutes of the gameplay.
  44. Aug 16, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is as close as you can get to a perfect "Metroidvania", purely satisfying to discover new parts of the map and new Npc´s, beautiful design and scenario, awesome movement, it feels like you are always in control of the knight, every pixel it moves. If you like a beautiful challenge, this is your game.
  45. Aug 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A **** masterpiece! I beat the game a month ago and I want to re-play it again Expand
  46. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Radiance is annoying, Apart from that 10/10 game, one of the best i've ever played
  47. Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is an amazing metroidvania and one of the best games i have ever played. It has a great world, lore, gameplay, characters, enemies and so much more. Truly a masterpiece.
  48. Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This game was made by 3 people, and yet I have spent longer in the world of Hallownest than I have in many others. The gameplay is impeccable, the music is incredible, the story is engaging, the world building is next level. I love the feeling of natural progression, as on top of upgrading your skills and weapon, you can feel yourself improving as time passes. Bosses like False Knight thatThis game was made by 3 people, and yet I have spent longer in the world of Hallownest than I have in many others. The gameplay is impeccable, the music is incredible, the story is engaging, the world building is next level. I love the feeling of natural progression, as on top of upgrading your skills and weapon, you can feel yourself improving as time passes. Bosses like False Knight that may have once felt lake an impassable wall become nothing more than a warmup as time passes. The movement is silky smooth, and the game is incredible at creating atmosphere. Deepnest was genuinely terrifying, but City of Tears was beautiful and serene. Each location is so memorable in track and design I can't even begin to stress how great they are. The bosses are so much fun and so creative. Never before have I had favourite bosses in games based on gameplay, but Mantis Lords and Nightmare King Grimm always come to mind as fun and challenging fights that I may never forget conquering. And the world and its residents just OOZE this crazy amount of character. Of course, you don't meet many people in this deserted world, but the few you do run into are unforgettable. This game is truly a standout. Please, play Hollow Knight. Any amount of popularity it has now is not enough. Expand
  49. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's great, its amazing, its my perfect game. the start of the game starts off really slow and is kind of a snore fest for most, but when you find the next area, its hard to put the screen down. you have to Earn abilities to basically show you have the guts to play the game. would it be fun if it was easy? sure, its frustrating at the start, but once you get more and more things, you're hooked! I couldn't stop exploring after I beat hornet in greenpath. its absolutely amazing, but its pretty slow at the start and not many people know that. I ended up uninstalling the game because of this, but i gave it another shot, found the next area, and now I'm at 100% completion with 60 hours on the clock of the game. its a great game. I hope people figure that out themselves. especially for 15 bucks. Expand
  50. Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Very good game. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a challenging game.
  51. Jan 8, 2023
    10
    El juego que redefinió el género. Un título que pasará a la historia como el metroidvania definitivo. Por favor háganse un favor y juegenlo.
  52. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    It’s the best 2d metroidvania since Metroid turned 3d. It’s got great music and world design, the secrets are well hidden but not impossible to find without a guide and it has a good difficulty curb that you can adjust depending on where you go when
  53. Jan 16, 2023
    9
    An excellent metroidvania game. The lore is nearly perfect. Soundtracks and graphic are awesome. And gameplay is also very cool. There are so many bosses to challenge and most of them are very fun (and really difficult, but fair).
    I would give this game 10/10 if the pacing is faster. The fact that our hero can't run (although he can dash, double jump, fly, and so on) make you feel
    An excellent metroidvania game. The lore is nearly perfect. Soundtracks and graphic are awesome. And gameplay is also very cool. There are so many bosses to challenge and most of them are very fun (and really difficult, but fair).
    I would give this game 10/10 if the pacing is faster. The fact that our hero can't run (although he can dash, double jump, fly, and so on) make you feel annoying when you need to backtrack to previous areas. The lack of combo in combat system also decreases the satisfaction, particularly in boss fight. I highly appreciate the charm system, which creates many tactics to fight boss and increases the replay value of the game. But again, the game makes me feel annoying because you must sit on a bench if you want to change your charms. This rule is ridiculous, because in the game you can do anything else ( reading your map, studying the Hunter's journal, etc.) without a bench. It may just take several minutes to find a bench and return to the boss arena, but even so, it greatly reduce the pacing of the game.
    In general, this is still one of the best games I played. I hope the next version Silk Song can avoid these minor problems to become a flawless masterpiece.
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  54. Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight sucked me in as no other game has done in a while, but in the end, I was left with a void unfulfilled. With Metroidvanias being one of my favorite genres, I was excited to play Hollow Knight. Entering an unfamiliar world open to be explored however I wanted to explore it, immediately sucked me into the vast world of Hollow Knight. The little to no handholding that didn'tHollow Knight sucked me in as no other game has done in a while, but in the end, I was left with a void unfulfilled. With Metroidvanias being one of my favorite genres, I was excited to play Hollow Knight. Entering an unfamiliar world open to be explored however I wanted to explore it, immediately sucked me into the vast world of Hollow Knight. The little to no handholding that didn't force me down a linear path was an amazing experience. This isn't found enough in games today. As Hollow Knight, I could explore as far as I dared. This often time brought about challenging situations that were greatly enjoyed.

    World: The vastness of Hollow Knight, accompanied by an explore as much as you dare feel, was by far my favorite part of Hollow Knight. I kept challenging myself to explore deeper into Hollow Knight, even though my Knight was often unprepared for the challenge. Traversing the world can be very challenging at times, but almost always enjoyable!

    Combat: Hollow Knight's combat was fun, simple, challenging, and very enjoyable. I enjoyed the simplicity and versatility of the charm system provided. I was able to constantly change my builds to fine-tune my Knight's abilities to best prepare for the situation at hand.

    Bosses: Hollow Knight's bosses are amazing. I was impressed by the vast amount of bosses and how unique each boss was. Each boss challenged me in very different ways and forced me to hone my skills in all areas of combat (nail, spells, mobility, charm load outs, etc.).

    Story: I have a love-hate relationship with Hollow Knight's story. The game provides little explanation of what is going on/happened in Hollow Knight. There are hints scattered throughout the game, but there is nothing concrete. As I played, the lack of understanding was something that drew me into the game. I wanted to explore every corner of the world and experience everything there was to experience. But, as the game concluded, I was left with an unfilled void. It felt like the game did very little to answer my many many questions. Therefore, leaving me disappointed and unfulfilled at the end of the game. I hope the next game brings more depth and clarity to the Hollow Knight story.

    Overall, Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games. The gameplay, world, combat, bosses, and story all work together to provide a fun and challenging experience. Hollow Knight is a must-play game. I am excited to see what Team Cherry does next.
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  55. Oct 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok I'll give you a review for the best experience with a game I've ever had in my life.
    You go there, start watching an amazing cutsene and you already realize that the boss fights are going to be sensational when you realize that it has a great soundtrack (I only saw it better in undertale) And you realize that until the Hornet part you don't know anything about the story but after a while talking to npcs, dream dialogue and lore tablets everything falls into place.
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  56. Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect. The combat is amazing, the story is engaging, and characters are lovable, and there are so many secrets to find. I would say that you shouldn't get this game for the platforming though. It is great, but the game isn't really focused on it. More so on the combat. But if you know what it is and what you're getting into and it seems fun, then you shouldThis game is absolutely perfect. The combat is amazing, the story is engaging, and characters are lovable, and there are so many secrets to find. I would say that you shouldn't get this game for the platforming though. It is great, but the game isn't really focused on it. More so on the combat. But if you know what it is and what you're getting into and it seems fun, then you should definitely play it. Expand
  57. Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Sin duda unas de las mejores obras indie de estos últimos años. Su ambientación, historia, gameplay y otros factores lo hacen un excelente juego
  58. Nov 4, 2022
    10
    400+ hours played, my first gold game on steam, every achievement made, very cool game. Music, atmosphere everything is excellent.
  59. Nov 8, 2022
    9
    have been really into it after started to play. An unbelievable idle game with unique, astonishing art style. Though the difficulty level really drove me crazy at the first few hours haha. Perfectly for players fond of exploring and souls-like genres.
  60. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best game I have ever played, once the light bulb moment happens it only gets better.
  61. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    An incredible metroidvania with amazing art and combat. The fast-paced bost-fights offer an impressive level of challenge while the DLC can provide extra difficulty for those that desire it.
  62. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    El mejor metroidvania. La jugabilidad se siente muy bien y muy fluida. Ha sido de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo.
  63. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Hollow knight is a metroidvania game developed by team cherry. From start to finish, this game repeatedly exceeded my expectations on what 2D exploration games can be. Hollow knight uses preexisting metroidvania concepts such as backtracking and non-linearity to their fullest potential. Other than the perfect map progression and exploration, the cleanest aspect of hollow knight isHollow knight is a metroidvania game developed by team cherry. From start to finish, this game repeatedly exceeded my expectations on what 2D exploration games can be. Hollow knight uses preexisting metroidvania concepts such as backtracking and non-linearity to their fullest potential. Other than the perfect map progression and exploration, the cleanest aspect of hollow knight is definitely the combat. Every attack and ability has a satisfying weight to it. To complement the fights, hollow knights movement is nothing short of silky smooth. The jump is floaty, but not unresponsive. The dash is a joy to use, and I frequently found myself jumping and dashing around a room just because it was fun. I don't want to get into spoilers as everyone should experience this game for themselves, but every boss or mob is refreshing. Hollow knight doesn't fall into the trap of reskinning enemies with minor changes, which allows for more unique and vivid areas. The story of hollow knight is subtle but effective. It doesn't force your attention, but rewards it instead. Lore is strewn about, and it is up to the player to make sense of the world and its inhabitants. To conclude, Hollow knight is nothing short of a masterpiece. It's length is about 40+ plus hours if you want the true ending (yes it has multiple endings). If you enjoy 2D platformers, then theres no reason for you not to play this game. 10/10 Expand
  64. Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Metroidvania precioso, visualmente y excelente en jugabilidad.

    Hollow Knight enamora desde el primer momento. Tiene parte visual muy suave, sin grandes explosiones de color, pero a su vez, que enamora la ambientación de las diferentes zonas y como comparten los colores con los peligros a su alrededor. El típico juego que no entiendes la historia hasta prácticamente el final, y ni
    Metroidvania precioso, visualmente y excelente en jugabilidad.

    Hollow Knight enamora desde el primer momento. Tiene parte visual muy suave, sin grandes explosiones de color, pero a su vez, que enamora la ambientación de las diferentes zonas y como comparten los colores con los peligros a su alrededor.

    El típico juego que no entiendes la historia hasta prácticamente el final, y ni ahí. Pero que no es imprescindible para que te enganche y para seguir explorando y buscando nuevas habilidades para poder acceder a zonas que en ciertos momentos ves inaccesibles, pero que sabes que en algún momento podrás llegar.

    Tiene un combate muy completo gracias a los diferentes beneficios que te dan los amuletos que vas encontrando por el mundo, los cuales no son imprescindibles para poder acabar con un enemigo y seguir avanzando.

    Un juego increíble para disfrutar de la exploración en un mundo bastante grande y con muchos secretos ocultos. 10/10
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  65. Dec 22, 2022
    10
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  66. Dec 31, 2022
    8
    The game is good. it is big and hard to solve all the puzzles around the whole map!
  67. Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. An absolute masterpiece. The lore! The music! The artwork! The combat! The exploration! Everything is exceptional
  68. Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Un increíble juego. Es muy completo y divertido, además de su complicación
  69. Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo estilo metroid de todos os tempos. Parabens por essa obra prima :)
  70. Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Hollowknight is an amazing game with one of the best soundtracks in all of gaming
  71. Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10, super crisp and tight, difficult, rewarding platforming challenges.
    Graphics - 10/10, absolute mastahpeece, particle and foreground effects were amazing
    Audio - 10/10, super immersive Music - 100/10, this game hits you absolute banger after banger, right off the bat it goes from dirtmouth to false knight to greenpath to hornet to fungal wastes to mantis lords to city
    Gameplay - 10/10, super crisp and tight, difficult, rewarding platforming challenges.
    Graphics - 10/10, absolute mastahpeece, particle and foreground effects were amazing
    Audio - 10/10, super immersive
    Music - 100/10, this game hits you absolute banger after banger, right off the bat it goes from dirtmouth to false knight to greenpath to hornet to fungal wastes to mantis lords to city of tears, WOW
    Price - Only $15? Now that's what I call a mastahpeece for your wallet.
    Story - 8/10, very minimalistic but still great anyhow! a lot of it is loredumps, however.
    Audience - 12+, this game is very challenging
    Difficulty - This game is aggressive, extremely difficult, unforgiving, and brutal, yet there is almost never any cheap or artificial difficulty. That's what makes it so fun!
    Grinding - Only near the beginning, when you have to collect about 400 Geo to buy cartography supplies.
    Length - Wow, this game is packed to the brim with content. You have the main story, 48(ish) bosses, a super hard platforming gauntlet, 10+ gigantic areas to explore, 46 grubs to rescue, 45 charms to collect, a colosseum with 3 challenges, 5 gargantuan boss rushes, and lots more side content!
    Characters - Hollow Knight has an amazing cast of lovable characters, and also Zote.
    10/10 W Game, 3rd best game of 2017.
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  72. Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Gioco eccezionale, da provare assolutamente, longevo divertente e completo!
  73. Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Hollow knight
    Incredible, but flawed
    Hollow knight is a Metroidvania taking place in a world full of big creatures. The gameplay wise is very fun with simple game play that can turn into complex strategy for the best of players to master. The games base game is a fun adventure that can be quite challenging at times, but never unfair. The areas of the game have been made with extreme
    Hollow knight
    Incredible, but flawed

    Hollow knight is a Metroidvania taking place in a world full of big creatures. The gameplay wise is very fun with simple game play that can turn into complex strategy for the best of players to master. The games base game is a fun adventure that can be quite challenging at times, but never unfair. The areas of the game have been made with extreme detail, and in my option, the game even rivals games like Metroid dread, which I personally enjoyed a lot Now on the other hand some areas of the game can be beautiful and fun to explore, others can be a dread to explore, and feel more like a chore than a fun area. I personally hated deepnest, but it did its job as a hard dark area, but places like the queens garden can be horrible to explore. But, after all the positives and flaws there is a great game made by only two people with passion, I would recommend hollow knight to anyone with a shred of interest in the game, and even though they bad parts are there the good parts make up for it

    8/10
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  74. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Perfect. Exquisite. Top-notch. Masterpiece. finely detailed
  75. Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This game is pretty incredible in almost every single aspect
    There are some things to get used to if you havent played much games alike but after some hours I can say it was a worthy purchase
    I have now 100% the game and it was an amazing journey, the postgame is also really entertaining although I feel like it might be too much of a difficulty spike tbh Overall pretty nice, I dont give
    This game is pretty incredible in almost every single aspect
    There are some things to get used to if you havent played much games alike but after some hours I can say it was a worthy purchase
    I have now 100% the game and it was an amazing journey, the postgame is also really entertaining although I feel like it might be too much of a difficulty spike tbh
    Overall pretty nice, I dont give it a 10 because I have some small gripes here and there but its good
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  76. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    the best game ever the 55 people who wrote a bad review will perish by a n64 flavord fish
  77. Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Game may seem boring at first but when you invest time and energy into it, it will become a beautiful and enthralling experience. It doesn't get a perfect score because the pc version is much better optimized but that doesn't matter. It is most likely one of the best metroidvanias out there and has one of the, if not the best combat systems out of any metroidvania with the game encouragingGame may seem boring at first but when you invest time and energy into it, it will become a beautiful and enthralling experience. It doesn't get a perfect score because the pc version is much better optimized but that doesn't matter. It is most likely one of the best metroidvanias out there and has one of the, if not the best combat systems out of any metroidvania with the game encouraging you to explore to find better items and abilities. The game has an amazing way of making you feel powerful near the end of the game because you will have all of the best stuff plus all of the charms. This all makes hollow knight an amazing experience for anyone to enjoy. Expand
  78. Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Hollow knight is an amazing game, it is hard but fair. I loved it as much as I hated it. But in the end, it is one of my favorite games of all time.
  79. Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game that finds beauty in being lost and finding your way. The only driving force behind your actions is your own curiosity and desire to see more of the world. And boy is there a lot to see! The gorgeous handdrawn environments, the wacky and unique npcs, the serenely beautiful soundtrack, the difficult bossfights, the intriguing lore, this game has it all!

    Originally
    Hollow Knight is a game that finds beauty in being lost and finding your way. The only driving force behind your actions is your own curiosity and desire to see more of the world. And boy is there a lot to see! The gorgeous handdrawn environments, the wacky and unique npcs, the serenely beautiful soundtrack, the difficult bossfights, the intriguing lore, this game has it all!

    Originally bought the game on a whim back in 2019, but it has grown to be my favorite game of all time, and the gold standard for a good videogame in my eyes.
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  80. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    I've played this game for around 100hrs about now, and it is probably one of my favorite games ever. It feels fantastic to move around, its bosses are interesting and difficult and it has compelling lore and story line without a single intelligible word being said. The only negative I can really think of is that it can be a bit confusing at times, while the exploration could be fun atI've played this game for around 100hrs about now, and it is probably one of my favorite games ever. It feels fantastic to move around, its bosses are interesting and difficult and it has compelling lore and story line without a single intelligible word being said. The only negative I can really think of is that it can be a bit confusing at times, while the exploration could be fun at times when you have to scour the entire map to find a hidden room to progress it can get pretty annoying. Other than that, its one of my favorite games. Expand
  81. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. It single-handedly revived an entire genre. I really can’t over exaggerate how much I love this title. This has my favorite learning curve, combat system, art direction, and an absolutely stunning soundtrack by Christopher Larkin. This is one of the few games that there are no parts that I’m annoyed by whenever I replay it. The storytelling is alsoProbably my favorite game of all time. It single-handedly revived an entire genre. I really can’t over exaggerate how much I love this title. This has my favorite learning curve, combat system, art direction, and an absolutely stunning soundtrack by Christopher Larkin. This is one of the few games that there are no parts that I’m annoyed by whenever I replay it. The storytelling is also amazing, as you slowly piece together a tragic tale of your own creation, and the fall of a civilization.

    There are a few negative reviews that I eat to address, as they are made by two year olds trying to compare it to a Souls game. The learning curve is made so you have to adapt to bosses, instead of just throwing yourself at them over and over again. Also, complaining about difficulty or the few save locations across the map is dumb, because that is by design. It is made to challenge you to find faster routes, memorize the map, and locate hidden passages. The bosses themselves are creative and fluid, sometimes making you feel genius after you defeat one. Fighting in this game feels more like a dance, weaving through attacks and finding opportunities to strike.

    All in all, a must-play even if you haven’t played a metroidvania before.
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  82. Feb 27, 2023
    8
    I thinm its a really good game but i can't get past one level.But other than that is really good the game is full of content
  83. Mar 15, 2023
    10
    This is the best video game ever made, and I’ll tell you why. First, it’s really cheap. 15 dollars for this beautiful game. The characters are great, and you will love most of them. It has so much content, and a big world that you love to get lost in. So many fun upgrades. So many ways to play, you can focus on spells, melee, healing or just making jokes. There is literally a charm thatThis is the best video game ever made, and I’ll tell you why. First, it’s really cheap. 15 dollars for this beautiful game. The characters are great, and you will love most of them. It has so much content, and a big world that you love to get lost in. So many fun upgrades. So many ways to play, you can focus on spells, melee, healing or just making jokes. There is literally a charm that turns you into a snail! Please, play this game. It’s so hard and difficult, but it’s worth it. My only complaints: 1. Corpse Runs (when you die from a boss and have to travel back towards the arena) can be annoying, such as Soul Sanctum or Traitor Lord, but it’s mostly fine. 2. I wish I had to pay more money for this game. That’s a joke,15 dollars? Wtf? Also, WHEN SILKSONG??????????????? Expand
  84. Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game play of this game is amazing and difficult. It starts out easy as all good games do, but the late game is much harder. It has a very great atmosphere, and the landscape is amazing. From Greenpath being full of life, to almost nothing in Deepnest. The story/lore of this game is amazing, thousands of people still try to piece it together.

    Me personally, the game was a little boring at first, but as you progress further into it, it becomes a lot of fun. Unlocking new abilities, charms, areas, and boss fights.
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  85. Apr 28, 2023
    10
    The game looks so simple but actually, it is very difficult to master. The map and the story are very deep. The Godmaster DLC is where you practice your skills. A great 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania game.
  86. May 24, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. I remember being stuck on hornet 1 for 3 hours and thinking I could never beat the game but I kept going and ended up getting the true ending as well as beating almost all the dlcs(screw godmaster I am not doing all that). My only complaint is that the beginning can be a bit slow and boring but once you get some of the abilities the game becomes aOne of the best games I have ever played. I remember being stuck on hornet 1 for 3 hours and thinking I could never beat the game but I kept going and ended up getting the true ending as well as beating almost all the dlcs(screw godmaster I am not doing all that). My only complaint is that the beginning can be a bit slow and boring but once you get some of the abilities the game becomes a lot more fun. Expand
  87. Apr 9, 2023
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever. I didn’t know much about this game at first, but once I saw it was on sale I took a chance and bought it, and my gosh. I’ve logged in near 80 hours and I still have some godhome stuff to do. This game captivated me almost instantly. The combat, the bosses, the vast world to explore, almost everything. Now the lore is very present and if you’re notThis is one of my favorite games ever. I didn’t know much about this game at first, but once I saw it was on sale I took a chance and bought it, and my gosh. I’ve logged in near 80 hours and I still have some godhome stuff to do. This game captivated me almost instantly. The combat, the bosses, the vast world to explore, almost everything. Now the lore is very present and if you’re not into lore it’s not a problem cause it’s not shoved down your throat like other games might do. Every day I check daily silksong news just for the chance that its sequel has gotten closer to releasing, that’s how much more hollow knight I need in my life. Hollow knight surprised me every corner I turned and introduced me to metroidvanias. I’ll never be the same after playing this game, in a good way, and I hope silksong continues the greatness. Expand
  88. Apr 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, the gameplay, the music, the graphics, everything come's together and make a game that have a spectacular narrative that you can have fun on.
  89. Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Não inova em nada, porém não é necessário pois eleva o nível dos metroidvania já feitos, com certeza irá virar um clássico no futuro.
  90. May 13, 2023
    9
    An almost perfect game. Everything is really well-made, whether it's in the lore, the gameplay, the bosses, or the platforming. It has a long durability and is freakin hard (which I really like) and so I ciuld have put 10, but I think the beginning of the game is a little bit slow, and difficult. The game just drops you with no fast abilities and you just get killed by anything. On top ofAn almost perfect game. Everything is really well-made, whether it's in the lore, the gameplay, the bosses, or the platforming. It has a long durability and is freakin hard (which I really like) and so I ciuld have put 10, but I think the beginning of the game is a little bit slow, and difficult. The game just drops you with no fast abilities and you just get killed by anything. On top of that checkpoints can be pretty rare. So even if it wasn't really the case for me, I think this game can be pretty hard to handle for new players. Expand
  91. May 13, 2023
    10
    Un juego inmersivo y desafiante, único y satisfactorio. Un juego que todos deberían jugar en su vida
  92. May 15, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. I played it based of my friend, and enjoyed it so much. The bosses are challenging but not unfair, and the exploration is fun. There is no reason you should not buy this game.
  93. Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Unironically one of the greatest games ever made, Team Cherry hit it out of the park with this one. So much better than the legendary series’ that inspired it
  94. May 15, 2023
    10
    esse jogo é sensacional, zerei ele no switch no ps4 e no ps5. é muito bom explorar cada centimetro desse mapa quase infinito e cheio de misterios.
  95. May 19, 2023
    9
    The game does so much for a 2d game. The soundtrack is beautiful and iconic. The map is huge and cleverly designed, The combat is decent and I enjoyed that the game was difficult rather than another easy game.
  96. May 24, 2023
    10
    From world-building to lore...everything is just perfect. It takes Metroidvania and Souls-like elements and combines them amazingly. The concept of the game is great and the art style and boss fights are very unique as well. The only game ever I'll rate a 10/10!
  97. Aug 18, 2023
    10
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Worldbuilding: 10
    Innovation: 10
    Characters: 10
  98. Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Un juego maravilloso con una ambientación mágica y melancólica. No puedo expresar el amor que siento por este juego; literalmente me cambió la vida. Yo estaba pasando por un periodo de mi vida muy triste y casi depresivo. Hollow Knight fué como una terapia, plasma de forma perfecta la depresión y la gama de colores sumada al diseño de personajes lo convierten en uno de los mejores juegosUn juego maravilloso con una ambientación mágica y melancólica. No puedo expresar el amor que siento por este juego; literalmente me cambió la vida. Yo estaba pasando por un periodo de mi vida muy triste y casi depresivo. Hollow Knight fué como una terapia, plasma de forma perfecta la depresión y la gama de colores sumada al diseño de personajes lo convierten en uno de los mejores juegos que han existido. Si pudiera le daría 500/10 Expand
  99. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    My favorite metroidvania. Lots of build variety. Atmosphere and settiing is top notch. Character design and art style is evocative and creative. Insane content for value, and boss design is super fun. Worth it for any fan of metroidvanias.
  100. Jun 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor indie que he jugado en mi vida, simplemente todo es perfecto y tan bien conectado que es mágico, saquen SKILSONG!!!!!!! Expand
Metascore
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. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]