Hollow Knight

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9.1

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  1. markbatson
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    In this game when you die you loose all your money and have to make it back to where you died to get it back. This mechanic is AWFUL. It's incredibly frustrating and I'm debating quitting the game just because of how terrible this mechanic is.
  2. Goonlord
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    When I first saw anything from Hollow Knight I was intrigued by the art style, I'd heard good things online and wanted to go in blind, so I did.

    My initial experience with Hollow Knight was one of feeling lost. I ended up in the Forgotten Crossroads not knowing what to do or where to go, I didn't have a map, a dash a double jump, I had a short weapon and no sense of direction. In all    When I first saw anything from Hollow Knight I was intrigued by the art style, I'd heard good things online and wanted to go in blind, so I did.

    My initial experience with Hollow Knight was one of feeling lost. I ended up in the Forgotten Crossroads not knowing what to do or where to go, I didn't have a map, a dash a double jump, I had a short weapon and no sense of direction. In all honesty, I didn't like it, combat seemed too simple and the feeling of being totally lost with no objective made me feel alienated from the world, I had a hard time feeling invested in the world which I knew nothing about.

    After an hour or so about meandering about I found my way to the False Knight, the boss of the zone and killed them with no real difficulty and decided to push on, I was close to giving up on the game at this point, but there were things I could see and places that looked interesting so I continued.

    I'm so so glad I did, the scenery went from bland and desolate to a lush green forested area filled with lots of tiny crumbs of lore and world-building, that made me want to know more, after fighting the second boss I was sure I wanted to finish it to see what was going on, I was interested in the story but still unsure about the gameplay.

    Until I reached the Mantis Lords. This was the moment the gameplay clicked for me. The patterns weren't hard but they were fast. It was the first real roadblock in the game, it took me a while to beat it but I felt great when I did. That is what every boss fight felt like from then on, Tough but rewarding.

    A few things that I haven't mentioned yet.

    The soundtrack is breathtaking. Every zone has background music that fits it perfectly, From the calm tracks in Queens Garden and Greenpath to the flat-out creepy ambiance in Darknest nothing was out of place. The Boss themes were something else altogether. Without going too deep into music theory I'm just going to suggest you watch 8-Bit music theory's youtube videos on it, I feel It truly made me appreciate the sheer amount of thought that Christopher Larkin put into making the music.
    The story is given to you through the environment and interactables in the world, and there is a LOT of story to unpack, if you're looking for it, quite a few friends of mine were unsure what was going on at the end of the game and went back to find out. A good youtube channel to check out if you're in the same boat is Mossbag.

    Hollow Knight is my favorite game of all time. I got it on offer and I felt like I ripped the developers off. I would have felt the same way if I paid full price.

    What upsets me most about the reviews on here is the fact that so many people give the game negative reviews. It's understandable though I almost never got to the parts which made the game click for me. For me that's the only thing that missed the mark, you're supposed to feel lost because you are, You're supposed to feel weak at first because you are, and that's not quite for everyone, If you can get over it you are in for one of, if not, the best gaming experience you're going to have for a long while.

    If I could have any wish granted it is that I could forget ever playing Hollow Knight so I can experience it all again for the first time.    … Expand
  3. Berd
    Aug 12, 2021
    3
    The artstyle is amazing, but that’s about all I really enjoyed about the game. This game is very frustrating, to say the least. When you die, you spend 10 minutes hiking back to your shade just to die again in the same spot. You are almost always completely lost, save points are scarce, and the combat is incredibly bland and boring. You literally just swing in up, down, left, or right toThe artstyle is amazing, but that’s about all I really enjoyed about the game. This game is very frustrating, to say the least. When you die, you spend 10 minutes hiking back to your shade just to die again in the same spot. You are almost always completely lost, save points are scarce, and the combat is incredibly bland and boring. You literally just swing in up, down, left, or right to do a microscopic amount of damage That’s it. It’s simply not fun to play and you just end up losing interest.… Expand
  4. MMChilly
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    10/10 Have played again. This game is an amazing metroidvania game, and does so much right. The difficulty of the bosses scale just right, so you don't kill them to quickly, but also don't spend eternity on it. The way that the world was put together was perfect with enough bosses to satisfy anyone's needs. The "key" items in the game are far enough away so you get use to the item you just10/10 Have played again. This game is an amazing metroidvania game, and does so much right. The difficulty of the bosses scale just right, so you don't kill them to quickly, but also don't spend eternity on it. The way that the world was put together was perfect with enough bosses to satisfy anyone's needs. The "key" items in the game are far enough away so you get use to the item you just got before needing to learn how to use the next! If you don't play this game, you are just missing out.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. Javiergamerrdz
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    El Metroidvania Perfecto, sin dudas es una obra maestra de los videojuegos 10/10
  7. metroidvania
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    This was my favorite game to play and beat of all-time. 140 hours so far, which is a lot for me. Most games I enjoy, beat in 20 hours or less, and never play again.
  8. capchaba
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hollow Knight reinvented metroid vania.
    This is by far one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life. The game itself starts with no more the jump and hit. It feels like you're really weak and that's the beauty of the game. Every single 'upgrade' you get, you feel much stronger.
    The game is huge, there are five endings and should you want to see them all, you have to get good. I spent easily more than 200 hours and I still didn't finish it all.
    Play it only if you're not afraid of spending hours trying to defeat a single boss.    … Expand
  9. Veloso
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game. Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game.
    Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to the story, help the player to want to keep playing more and more until reaching the protagonist's full skill.
    The different styles of play are very efficient and very challenging, ranging from a simple parkour to a complex boss rush.
    As the player continues to learn more and more about the game's history, he ends up delving deeper into the universe, making choices that shape the future of characters and change the lives of others.
    The ''New Game+'', in addition to changing some things in the game, leaves a huge concern for the player, who will be able to pass depending on how much effort he made in his first game.
    Hollow Knight is a perfect example of how to make a good game with beautiful art and a cohesive story worth reading, and it's well worth your while to wait for the sequel.    … Expand
  10. Pyronick
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego fantástico, hacía tiempo que un juego no me hacía sentir así, da una sensación completa de libertad, como un mundo abierto, a pesar de ser un Metroidvania, El mejor en su género desde mi perspectiva, tiene un movimiento del personaje muy fluido, buenas habilidades, jefes excelentes y variados, un juego buenísimo.
  11. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight is an amazing game with great music, a great, great gameplay, and a great story. However, there is quite a fair amount of backtracking when you die, and the first couple of bosses are kind of a drag, but the pace picks up quite quickly. The story is quite good but is quite difficult to understand if you don't learn it from something else, and even that is mostly speculation.Hollow Knight is an amazing game with great music, a great, great gameplay, and a great story. However, there is quite a fair amount of backtracking when you die, and the first couple of bosses are kind of a drag, but the pace picks up quite quickly. The story is quite good but is quite difficult to understand if you don't learn it from something else, and even that is mostly speculation. The game is full of content (I've played for over 65 hours and only gotten 106% completion) and even has free DLC. Overall Hollow Knight is a great game with almost no flaws.… Expand
  12. Mimi0
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece!
    Visual,plot,characters - everything is as great as it can be!
  13. BL4CKH4L0
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that is undoubtedly one of the greatest games of all time!
  14. Baller16
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    This game perfects what a metroidvania should be. It has a world that makes you want to explore every corner to find every hidden secret. It's so good that it makes Super Metroid, one of my favorite games, seem empty and boring.
  15. PsiFi
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is an incredible game, it's story, combat, exploration, and platforming are all incredibly fun. Most of the bosses are fun to fight and rewarding when you finally defeat them. The atmosphere is fantastic and each area sets the mood very well. This game is challenging but rewarding when it finally pays off. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it gets going, it getsHollow Knight is an incredible game, it's story, combat, exploration, and platforming are all incredibly fun. Most of the bosses are fun to fight and rewarding when you finally defeat them. The atmosphere is fantastic and each area sets the mood very well. This game is challenging but rewarding when it finally pays off. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it gets going, it gets going really fast. This is a game I would recommend 100%.… Expand
  16. Titan_rouge
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is there not to say about this game. Everything about it is so good! The art style is so smooth, & amazing to look at. I've had no problems at all with the controls. I love the story with a passion after finishing the game, how mysterious everything is at the beginning, but at the end you have a much bigger picture picture of everything, but unanswered questions for you to solve. There's an expansive amount of bosses, enemies, & areas to explore. I recommend you play this game immediately, it's worth the 15 bucks.… Expand
  17. BongoShalongo
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    First of all, I want to say that everyone who voted poorly for this game either is frustrated at the game's difficulty or doesn't like how you can't save just anywhere, some games are just hard. The critical reviewers also want to be able to fast travel anywhere but that makes the game too easy.

    A summary of this game: Every part of the map is art Fighting mechanics are fluid This    First of all, I want to say that everyone who voted poorly for this game either is frustrated at the game's difficulty or doesn't like how you can't save just anywhere, some games are just hard. The critical reviewers also want to be able to fast travel anywhere but that makes the game too easy.

    A summary of this game:

    Every part of the map is art
    Fighting mechanics are fluid
    This game is VERY hard
    Lore is incredible
    Has 47 bosses
    Has many secrets
    Takes a long time to beat
    Different endings
    The map is absolutely huge
    One of the best games ever    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. Juax
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Este juego es de los mejores que jugué. me encantan los gráficos, la historia y el gameplay. No quiero contar mucho sobre el juego en si porque quiero que lo prueben ustedes mismos y van a ver que este juego es una locura. lo recomiendo ampliamente
  20. HollowKnightFan
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Team Cherry really blew us away. Hollow Knight has a large, sprawling map, with many secrets to be uncovered; weather it's a stash of Geo or a lore tablet, there's always something to find. The gameplay feels so controlled, and combat, against almost any enemy, is challenging. Hollow Knight is definitely a trial of skill and mastery. All for $15.
  21. 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.
  22. Yarun64
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece. It's one of those videogames you were waiting for so long. Its OST, its characters, its story, everything is amazing. I want to see more about Hollow Knight's Universe!
  23. Darofu
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR METROIDVANIA JAMAS CREADO Y UNO DE LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE LOS ULTIMOS AÑOS
  24. Lossj
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    You dive into a massive 2d world full of mysterious paths that they lead to difficult unforgettable bosses. The combat is so smooth and every exploration you do is worthy rewarding. With a deep lore and multiple endings a free dlc, i can say this the best single player experience i had ever with game. I love hollow knight so much
  25. 2bitplayss
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    one of the best indies i have ever played not the biggest fan of 2d mazes (metroidvania) im more intrested in big open 3d spaces but im glad i gave this game a shot.
    again not a big fan of metroidvania games but for some reason i really enjoyed this one and i can't wait for a sequel
  26. Mrfancy1
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic!
    The game might be hard, but nothing that you cant overcome after a few tries
    And its all worth it The fun of exploring the environments and seeing how the world connects, its all so rewarding The fun of moving around after obtaining all the abilities The joy of ivercoming the challenge The tight controls The story Everything is just great Absolutely worth the 15    Absolutely fantastic!
    The game might be hard, but nothing that you cant overcome after a few tries
    And its all worth it
    The fun of exploring the environments and seeing how the world connects, its all so rewarding
    The fun of moving around after obtaining all the abilities The joy of ivercoming the challenge The tight controls The story

    Everything is just great
    Absolutely worth the 15 bucks
    Never made a better purchase    … Expand
  27. HKKnight
    May 26, 2021
    10
    ¡Este juego es fantástico!

    En tan solo unos días este juego consiguió convertirse en mi juego favorito, por encima incluso de juegos como The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Mario Odyssey y otros juegos muy buenos de Nintendo switch. Sus controles se sienten muy fluidos, sobre todo en nintendo switch, la historia es fantástica, aunque difícil de descifrar, lo que lo hace aún mejor.    ¡Este juego es fantástico!

    En tan solo unos días este juego consiguió convertirse en mi juego favorito, por encima incluso de juegos como The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Mario Odyssey y otros juegos muy buenos de Nintendo switch. Sus controles se sienten muy fluidos, sobre todo en nintendo switch, la historia es fantástica, aunque difícil de descifrar, lo que lo hace aún mejor. Los personajes me parecen fantásticos y muy carismáticos, sobre todo los jefes, cada combate es único y tienes que aprenderte su patrón de movimientos para salir victorioso. La dificultad está muy bien, un juego difícil pero no injusto, las partes más complicadas están en los dlc's, de los cuales el juego tiene 4 y son totalmente gratis, lo que también es un punto a favor, la estética dibujada a mano me parece increíble, y todos los pequeños detalles que hay ocultos y no se ven a simple vista me fascinan. El juego te deja tomar tu propio camino, hay hay jefes que son obligatorios en el juego, pero hay varios que no, asi tu decides ir a por ellos o no. Este videojuego es muy barato para la cantidad de contenido que trae, solo 15€ para un juego de más de 60 horas de juego, o si te gusta obtenerlo todo, incluso más de 100 horas.

    Sinceramente este juego es buenísimo, me encanta todo de este juego, y me parece un muy buen reto para los jugadores que quieran juegos complicados.    … Expand
  28. LeonKn
    May 26, 2021
    10
    I don't think I have been drawn this much into a video game since my childhood. I got lost in the depths of Hallownest and loved every second of it. The exploring, the atmosphere, the boss fights, the music.. It is all perfect. Hollow Knight is a modern classic and a masterpiece and it is also one of the best games I have ever played. 10/10
  29. watch3ye
    May 25, 2021
    4
    The art is great. That's it. As beautiful as the art itself can be, when you spend more time enjoying the scenery than the gameplay itself then there's a big problem as its not a point click exploration and relaxation simulator. Mind that I'm a huge fan of both Metroid and Castlevania series, I enjoy a lot when people inspire themselves on these titles but sometimes it just goes deathlyThe art is great. That's it. As beautiful as the art itself can be, when you spend more time enjoying the scenery than the gameplay itself then there's a big problem as its not a point click exploration and relaxation simulator. Mind that I'm a huge fan of both Metroid and Castlevania series, I enjoy a lot when people inspire themselves on these titles but sometimes it just goes deathly wrong.
    Hollow Knight here is just a mix of badly executed stuff put into a Castlevania skeleton - besides visual design, as I mentioned before. But let's be honest: for a game that cheap, what one should expect of great, right?
    Your character is incapable of doing the basics any other character would in the same conditions/other titles, consequently making the combat system a big pain fest: a genuine showcase of how one should not develop a metroidvania game. Things get worse when you see every hit landed turning out as a big fireworks performance, thus affecting negatively your view by occluding important details and delaying key actions players should take.
    Because wow, designing a great and slow-going fireworks performance every hit is the ideal when you deal with an ARPG. Why not? Why they should fight under a fluid combat system with modest effects and decent movements? Meh. Unfortunately, as combat is a core mechanic that's a big letdown, making this side of the game feel both tedious and a painful experience. Dealing with bosses? Good luck, I can't see how worse then could design some of them.
    But well, lore is kinda interesting (just that, kinda) with some good elements but nothing you will ever care or keep grinding and searching for more, seeking to turn on your Switch every morning in thirst for nice puzzle resolutions, big and epic fights, potentially awesome re-playability... To be honest, for a game said to be metroidvania Hollow Knight is just sad and disappointing. Ah, the music is also GREAT, but once you finish the title you wanna ask yourself why you wasted that many hours in your life when they could be well spent avoiding this and doing anything else that crosses your mind.
    If you're curious about it, go ahead but you have been warned. At least turn the volume up and enjoy both the music and the view, as it's all it got to offer.    … Expand
  30. 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:++
  31. ariangoodarzi
    May 20, 2021
    10
    what a god damn masterpiece. t this is one of the best metroidvania games ever. it really reminds of terraira and dark souls ( and bloodborne and sekrio) with its combat and bosses. the story isnt anything cheap. you have to find it and it is exactly told like the souls series. complex but great. the npcs specialy remind me of bloodbornes npcs they have a great charm in them. thewhat a god damn masterpiece. t this is one of the best metroidvania games ever. it really reminds of terraira and dark souls ( and bloodborne and sekrio) with its combat and bosses. the story isnt anything cheap. you have to find it and it is exactly told like the souls series. complex but great. the npcs specialy remind me of bloodbornes npcs they have a great charm in them. the exploration in the game is really really good. the one flaw of the game is some of the dlc stuff isnt really that great nut who cares about the dlc? 10/10… Expand
  32. x2FingerTuesday
    May 15, 2021
    2
    So drab and boring. I honestly have no idea what people see in this game. Game seems aimless, pointless, and you only use like 2 buttons for AN ETERNITY
  33. valrond
    May 15, 2021
    1
    Boring AF. You know, I have loved what now are called Metroidvanias since Symphony of the Night. I have finished that game in every system it has come out, then the 3 on GBA, 3 on DS, and Bloodstained, made by IGA himself. I was playing Bloodstained again, so I decided go give Hollow Knight a go. What a joke of a "game" this is. Graphics are boring, everything looks exactly the same, theBoring AF. You know, I have loved what now are called Metroidvanias since Symphony of the Night. I have finished that game in every system it has come out, then the 3 on GBA, 3 on DS, and Bloodstained, made by IGA himself. I was playing Bloodstained again, so I decided go give Hollow Knight a go. What a joke of a "game" this is. Graphics are boring, everything looks exactly the same, the "music" is barely a thing here, compare that to the awesome OST made by Michiru Yamane.
    Then the "combat". You have ONE attack (two if you count down) and a jump. That's it. Even the original NES Castlevania was more varied that this.    … Expand
  34. Bidoulou
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight. Un metroidvania dur. Dur, vraiment, dark souls like il paraît (j'en sais rien, j'ai jamais joué à un dark souls...). Mais passionnant, avec un gameplay aux **** oignons. Ca fait fortement penser à Super Metroid (pour l'aspect exploration) à Ori and the blind Forest (pour la direction artistique et les pouvoirs) mais qui m'a vraiment plu. J'ai galéré comme un fou sur certainsHollow Knight. Un metroidvania dur. Dur, vraiment, dark souls like il paraît (j'en sais rien, j'ai jamais joué à un dark souls...). Mais passionnant, avec un gameplay aux **** oignons. Ca fait fortement penser à Super Metroid (pour l'aspect exploration) à Ori and the blind Forest (pour la direction artistique et les pouvoirs) mais qui m'a vraiment plu. J'ai galéré comme un fou sur certains boss, mais certains affrontements m'ont poussé à me dépasser, et c'était du pur plaisir vidéoludique. A faire absolument, et en plus c'est disponible sur switch, donc jouable en portable... parfait pour souffrir à toute heure du jour et de la nuit! Durée de jeu pour la fin (pas 100%, loin de là) : 46h11m20s (bon en comptant des pauses avec le jeu ouvert ^^').
    Un vrai bijou à 19/20.    … Expand
  35. miniroo
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Should you get the game?

    Good: -Huge open world to explore, filled with secrets -Simple but fun combat with simple and tight controls. -Charm system enhances game experience and allows you to make the game as difficult as you want it to be. -Plenty of post game content -Great boss fights that reward perseverance, patience and observation. -Beautiful graphics and soundtrack.    Should you get the game?

    Good:

    -Huge open world to explore, filled with secrets
    -Simple but fun combat with simple and tight controls.
    -Charm system enhances game experience and allows you to make the game as difficult as you want it to be.
    -Plenty of post game content
    -Great boss fights that reward perseverance, patience and observation.
    -Beautiful graphics and soundtrack.

    Bad:

    -Checkpoint system is not the best, often requiring one to redo dangerous sections just to face a boss again.
    -Can get frustrating at times, especially with certain bosses and during late game areas.
    -Game could use a better fast travel system.

    Answer: Yes    … Expand
  36. LuxrayLloyd
    May 3, 2021
    10
    A 10/10 PERFECT game, it excels in everything it does. Combat: 10/10, Platforming 10/10, Lore: 100/10. Simple AMAZING!
  37. 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
  38. LordJazbin
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    As metacritic said, this is a must play. A work of art you won't forget. The game is hard, and thats great, sometimes abuses of artificial difficulty though.

    World building has to be the best part of it.
  39. 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.
  40. T_okyo
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight is really good game, that game must have 10, but its a little bit difficult to me so 9. Als you are not finish or starting this game, i have a question why do you read it?
  41. Davide88
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Everything is perfect, the story, the musics, the longevity of the game...just an amazing game!
  42. SenDji
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful gameplay, wonderful music, wonderful characters, wonderful visuals, wonderful game
  43. tvdenimchap
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    This is a difficult game, and Metroidvanias aren't for everyone. But Hollow Knight is a flawless game and deserves full marks.

    The gameplay is fine-tuned to perfection, with incredibly tight movement. The basics are simple, but the skill ceiling is very high. It's very satisfying to move your character about and, even though death is inevitable, at no point does it feel unfair. You'll    This is a difficult game, and Metroidvanias aren't for everyone. But Hollow Knight is a flawless game and deserves full marks.

    The gameplay is fine-tuned to perfection, with incredibly tight movement. The basics are simple, but the skill ceiling is very high. It's very satisfying to move your character about and, even though death is inevitable, at no point does it feel unfair. You'll always know what you should have done differently.

    There are some very tough optional areas and bosses, but for more casual players these can be skipped. The runs from benches (your save points) back to the point of death can sometimes feel frustrating, but personally I never found it too annoying (especially as you get better at traversing).

    The world is masterfully built, and you'll want to explore every nook and cranny. The lore is there if you want to discover it and is incredibly captivating. The soundtrack is superb and the whole artistic direction is really something to behold. A nice touch is how everything makes sense in the game world, for example how you unlock and build your map up, placing markers on it, etc.

    From top to bottom this is a wonderfully put together game, and will reward anyone willing to invest time into it.    … Expand
  44. nibolet
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    This is a true indie masterpiece. The more you play, the more you want to explore the bug underworld. The game isn't easy from the start, but it gets to a point where it's nearly impossible for unseasoned players.
  45. ProtoPesce
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. credo sia uno dei giochi più belli a cui abbia mai giocato, è riuscito a farmi provare grandi emozoni e mi ha sempre divertito giocarci. trovo fantastico anche come sembra estremamente "oscuro" come gioco e come non si sappia praticamente nulla di ciò che accadde prima del nostro arrivo a pulveria. attendo con ansia il prossimo capitolo… Expand
  46. Rexum
    Apr 4, 2021
    4
    Hollow Knight is literally the most overrated game I have ever played. I didn’t even bother getting too far into the game because it was just so boring. I wanted to like it but I just couldn’t. I heard so many good things about this game and was disappointed to say the least. Honestly I would probably like this game if I gave it another chance but I just don’t want to. The game just feelsHollow Knight is literally the most overrated game I have ever played. I didn’t even bother getting too far into the game because it was just so boring. I wanted to like it but I just couldn’t. I heard so many good things about this game and was disappointed to say the least. Honestly I would probably like this game if I gave it another chance but I just don’t want to. The game just feels so empty with incredibly boring gameplay and unoriginal boring mechanics. I just never understood why everyone loved this game.… Expand
  47. ion87
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    Great fun gameplay. Awesome art style. Intriguing story. Worth more than the 15.00 price tag.
  48. Catzzen
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    If you wanting to buy Hollow Knight i would recommend it but first you have to know some things.
    Hollow Knight is a really hard game so if you rage easily better dont get it. To that i would also recommend not using Guides but this is your Choice.
    Now i actually start with the Review. Hollow Knight is Fantastic. The Music, Artstyle, Gameplay and also the Story is really nice. At    If you wanting to buy Hollow Knight i would recommend it but first you have to know some things.
    Hollow Knight is a really hard game so if you rage easily better dont get it. To that i would also recommend not using Guides but this is your Choice.
    Now i actually start with the Review.

    Hollow Knight is Fantastic. The Music, Artstyle, Gameplay and also the Story is really nice.
    At first the Path is pretty clear but at a certain point you can pretty much go everywhere.
    There are many Things to explore. It can be a whole new Area but also maybe just a little secret.
    The free DLCs are all there and bring some fun Challenges. You can just play it trough once and put it aside but if you are bored you can pick it up again and just try to beat harder Challenges like getting 112%. When i first started playing i was like "Im never going to do that" and well i ended up doing every Boss no hit. The Game also has some flaws so its just a 9.

    Its pretty much a must for everyone that likes Metroidvanias    … Expand
  49. IrregularDBJ
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    instant 10/10. beautiful art and an amazing soundtrack with fun and (almost)fair gameplay
  50. namonika
    Mar 7, 2021
    2
    The game is unplayable. I spent 10 hours experiencing a lot of anger and dissatisfaction with the lack of logic in this game.
  51. Link327
    Mar 6, 2021
    2
    I never finished Hollow Knight. I quit in the first few hours. I rarely quit a game. And not usually that quickly. But I was so frustrated with this game. The art style is dark yes. But it really doesn’t do much more than grey and more grey. A good example of a dark art style is the Legend Of Zelda: Major’s Mask. That game nailed it. This game however falls prey to the same trap that otherI never finished Hollow Knight. I quit in the first few hours. I rarely quit a game. And not usually that quickly. But I was so frustrated with this game. The art style is dark yes. But it really doesn’t do much more than grey and more grey. A good example of a dark art style is the Legend Of Zelda: Major’s Mask. That game nailed it. This game however falls prey to the same trap that other games fall prey too. Too dark and real. The controls are excellent but the two reasons I quit were because.
    1. I could not figure out where on earth to go. It wasn’t like Breath Of The Wild. Which gave you some direction but still made it fun to explore. This game doesn’t give you any direction. And it is not fun to explore simply due to movement and confusion. Metroid games made it so much fun to get lost but here nope. 2. Oh boy...
    *Takes glasses off like Dr. Wells.* FORCING THE PLAYER TO BACKTRACK JUST TO GET THE ABILITY TO TRY AGAIN IS NOT DIFFICULTY. Sorry for my rant there. Look, I got so bored, and so mad at the fact that you have to go BACK to where you died and fight a shadow copy of yourself just to proceed every time you die? WHY? The fun of hard games is being able to instantly try again. But this is not fun. This is annoying. So I just realized I wasn’t having fun. So I stopped.    … Expand
  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. Lattidela
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is so bast, you can find a lot of new major details at the begining or the ending of the game, the boss fights are so right for the player's capacity to be at the limit, along the game advances you get more and more powers, the story pushes you to keep playing and wanting to fight to improve and to own moreand, the info about the lore it just seems to be endless, its aThis game is so bast, you can find a lot of new major details at the begining or the ending of the game, the boss fights are so right for the player's capacity to be at the limit, along the game advances you get more and more powers, the story pushes you to keep playing and wanting to fight to improve and to own moreand, the info about the lore it just seems to be endless, its a masterpiece to be played by everyone who likes videogames. i have to say it wasnt easy for me to play, or any other player i know.
    this game fullfiles the heart of the player with everything we look in a videogame.    … Expand
  54. ladiebird
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic!

    I picked it up a couple years ago when I first bought my switch, and have played through it multiple times since. It's not perfect, but for the price tag it might as well be. The art style is beautiful and unique, and every area feels distinct in both appearance and sound design. You are never hand-held through an area either, rather gently directed with your    This game is fantastic!

    I picked it up a couple years ago when I first bought my switch, and have played through it multiple times since. It's not perfect, but for the price tag it might as well be. The art style is beautiful and unique, and every area feels distinct in both appearance and sound design. You are never hand-held through an area either, rather gently directed with your skills and upgrades making different areas accessible, or more easily accessible, as you go.

    The controls are tight, and there are so many collectibles, which makes it a very satisfying game to 100% (or 112%). Most bosses are challenging, but their moves can be learned with practice. It can be a difficult game, but from my experience you get better as you learn move patterns, and you can always make things easier for yourself by taking the time to explore and gain new skills/strengthen your weapon and spells before returning to a particularly difficult boss.

    The story is a good one, but also very subtle. You have to go searching for it if you want the full picture. Most clues about the lore are hidden behind lines of dialogue, inside collectibles, or on the lore tablets you encounter. The main explanations that you get to the full story are locked behind optional challenges, such as extra bosses or the platforming nightmare of path of pain. The writing is sparse and placed with purpose, which means your journey is rarely interrupted and therefore your immersion is rarely broken. Characters are also fun.

    Definitely pick it up if you have the chance. The game is very content heavy, with Hallownest expanding more and more with every area unlocked, and free DLC. Super fun to play. :)    … Expand
  55. soymilk
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    The achievement has reached 112%. I'm glad I met this game. I got to know the genre of Metroidvania from this game, and I was able to realize it is fun.
  56. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This is the definition of a perfect game. After you play this, every other Metroidvania just doesn't feel as good. The world, the soundtrack, the characters, the story telling, it has everything. Also the game its very challenging wich is a huge bonus. Absolutely deserves 10/10 score.
  57. TomSawyer44
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Jeu exceptionnel! Gameplay très fun, lore et univers incroyable, DA et ost magnifiques!
    Fait par trois personnes incroyablement talentueuses et passionnées!
    Ce jeu fait du bien au monde du jeu vidéo !
  58. 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.
  59. Joschwaps
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    Played Ori and the Blind Forest and loved it. Looking for a another Metroidvania, I stumbled upon Hollow Knight and its good reviews, and got utterly disappointed. The controls feel like playing on a PC Keyboard, but you get used to it after a few minutes of playing. The main reason why I dismissed this game is the save function. Whereas Ori lets you save your progress wherever you mightPlayed Ori and the Blind Forest and loved it. Looking for a another Metroidvania, I stumbled upon Hollow Knight and its good reviews, and got utterly disappointed. The controls feel like playing on a PC Keyboard, but you get used to it after a few minutes of playing. The main reason why I dismissed this game is the save function. Whereas Ori lets you save your progress wherever you might want, Hollow Knight allows saving only at certain save spots, and as those spots are located miles away from bosses where you are likely to die rather often, you have to walk all the way to the boss after losing a life again and again. And again. And again. This might be acceptable for pro gamers who might need only a few tries to beat a boss, but for everyone else it is just extremely annoying and makes you lose any ambition to beat the game whithin few hours of playing.… Expand
  60. Imerinoa10
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Antes de nada, si tienes una Nintendo Switch y todavía no has probado esta obra maestra, te la recomiendo encarecidamente, independientemente de que seas fan del género metroidvania o incluso si nunca antes has probado un juego del género (no te preocupes, yo me he iniciado en el género con este juego).

    Mi análisis va a estar enfocado en la versión física del título, pues es por la que    Antes de nada, si tienes una Nintendo Switch y todavía no has probado esta obra maestra, te la recomiendo encarecidamente, independientemente de que seas fan del género metroidvania o incluso si nunca antes has probado un juego del género (no te preocupes, yo me he iniciado en el género con este juego).

    Mi análisis va a estar enfocado en la versión física del título, pues es por la que me decanté, y mi valoración final del producto es la siguiente:

    - Nos encontramos con un juego que por sólo 30€ te incluye una carátula reversible con un diseño impecable, el cartucho de juego, UN MANUAL EN COLOR DEL JUEGO Y UN MAPA. No sabéis lo emocionado que estaba al descubrir que el juego venía tan completo, como los juegos físicos de antaño solían ser, y por un precio tan asequible.

    - En segundo lugar el plato importante, el juego en sí mismo. Nos encontramos con una historia y ambientación que son magníficas, presentan un diseño artístico que es completamente brillante. Por otro lado la ambientación musical del mismo es otra obra maestra que funciona incluso de forma independiente al videojuego. Siguiendo para rematar el combo, su duración puede alcanzar perfectamente las 50 horas como mínimo (yo personalmente voy por las 100 horas), presentando también una rejugabilidad alucinante gracias al nuevo modo de juego que se desbloquea tras completarlo por primera vez. El nivel de progreso y dificultad está muy bien medido de principio a fin, cuanto más avanzamos en la aventura vamos adquiriendo más habilidades pero al mismo tiempo los enemigos van siendo más difíciles.

    En definitiva, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida, está en mi top 10 sin duda y lo dicho, si alguien ajeno a este tipo de juegos como es mi caso tiene una valoración como esta, es porque los desarrolladores de este juegazo han sabido cómo hacer un producto en condiciones, muy digno de ser recordado este Hollow Knight.    … Expand
  61. Superlad12
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if anyone here makes a bad review i will change your mind becuase in every game you dont judge at the start and you may have low hp and low attack but those things you get over time and find new people and unlock new things fight fun bosses and even make new friends this game makes you unlock stuff and makes you want to learn and seek more and how i think on the game is that you should try it out and i think the game is good it has lore and stuff you have to unlock and makes you want to unlock more.… Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. Marshwhitt25
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Hollow knight is in one of my favorite genre's of games, metroidvania. Games like Ori, Metroid, and more games about upgrading and exploring. Hollow knight is more different than any other metriodvania I have ever played, it is freaking hard. The game punishes you for not exploring and upgrading. You have to take the game slow or you will die. This game is full of colorful characters andHollow knight is in one of my favorite genre's of games, metroidvania. Games like Ori, Metroid, and more games about upgrading and exploring. Hollow knight is more different than any other metriodvania I have ever played, it is freaking hard. The game punishes you for not exploring and upgrading. You have to take the game slow or you will die. This game is full of colorful characters and areas and awards the player for finishing a boss with new moves and gives you the idea of "now I can go back to that area!". Hollow knight is a game I can replay over and over, it is a game of patience and learning with almost no game breaking bugs and an amazing soundtrack. 10/10 well done team cherry, can't wait for silksong.… Expand
  65. Robo_Jobo
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece! It’s one of those rare games where every aspect of its design seamlessly blends together to create an unforgettable experience. First of all, it's a Metroidvania, a genre based around 2D exploration and combat, and Hollow Knight excels in both categories with flying colors. As the Knight, you descend into the ruins of a once great kingdom trapped in a stasisHollow Knight is a masterpiece! It’s one of those rare games where every aspect of its design seamlessly blends together to create an unforgettable experience. First of all, it's a Metroidvania, a genre based around 2D exploration and combat, and Hollow Knight excels in both categories with flying colors. As the Knight, you descend into the ruins of a once great kingdom trapped in a stasis of decay, Hallownest. Throughout your adventure you meet all sorts of charming characters, dangerous creatures, and fierce combatants. Speaking of combat, it is fantastic. The genius of Hollow Knight's combat hinges on two factors, precision in timing and the soul mechanic. In fights, every swing of your nail has to be performed at the right time. Demanding it may be, it’s incredibly rewarding when you learn the intricate patterns of a combatant and emerge victorious. Next, soul is a substance that you gain from striking enemies. The most effective way to heal yourself is to consume soul, so in order to play defensively you must first engage with enemies. However, you can’t move while healing, leaving you vulnerable. This adds strategic tension to every encounter. The soul system, in tandem with the precise diligence of timing attacks, gives combat a natural ebb and flow. That great foundation leads to some of the best boss fights I’ve ever encountered. A majority of them are exceedingly well designed, wonderfully creative, and immensely rewarding to overcome. Outside of being a challenge, I really appreciate that each boss belongs in the world, they all serve to deepen this game’s outstanding world building. Hallownest as a fictional setting is so well realized and incredibly intriguing, it is a joy to uncover its history and secrets by exploring its labyrinthine tunnels. I love just being in this world. Every time I return to the game there’s an extra little detail to appreciate, or I’ll stumble upon something that I have yet to discover. Hollow Knight uses its ancient ruins, character dialogue, and visual hints as a vehicle to paint a greater narrative. It’s so much fun trying to piece all of these elements together, you feel like an archeologist. Another pillar of this game’s design is exploration, so naturally progression is tied to it as well. On your descent you unearth new abilities by exploring. Theses abilities then reward you by enabling traversal to areas that were previously unreachable. At first you’re subtly lead by a trail of breadcrumbs to the first major ability, but after that it’s up to you to figure out where you want to go. That’s why I love the world design, it has clear structure but encourages the player to approach exploration based on what they value. It’s the most immersed that I’ve ever been in a game’s world. The art direction is also stellar and greatly added to my immersion; the dingy atmosphere, intricately detailed backgrounds (reminiscent of HR Giger’s work), combined with the minimalist character designs, all culminate in a strikingly unique visual identity. The soundtrack is also great, it’s equal parts haunting and jaunty. I can’t compliment this game enough, it’s near perfect in my book. The developers are even great people, Team Cherry is honestly a godsend. The digital version of Hollow Knight is only $15 and it has more content, value, polish, and soul than most AAA games. There are no microtransactions and all of the DLC is free. Its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is currently my most anticipated release. There are some things that you might want to keep in mind if you consider purchasing it. Hollow Knight is one of the hardest games I’ve ever played. The demanding nature of combat, intense boss fights, challenging platforming, and vague storytelling keep it from being accessible for everyone.… Expand
  66. MrTusks
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    A glorious Metroidvania. The hand-drawn aesthetic is beautiful.

    Very hard, sometimes too hard.
  67. OrenjiAo64
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Great game. The graphics are beautiful and the combat system is simple but expands as you progress. The story may not be apparent when you begin, but will unfold as you explore new areas and beat new bosses. This game is quite challenging and many of the negative reviews say so. Please don’t post bad reviews saying that you just can’t beat a section of a game. It’s not a problem with theGreat game. The graphics are beautiful and the combat system is simple but expands as you progress. The story may not be apparent when you begin, but will unfold as you explore new areas and beat new bosses. This game is quite challenging and many of the negative reviews say so. Please don’t post bad reviews saying that you just can’t beat a section of a game. It’s not a problem with the game - it’s a problem with the player… Expand
  68. Hyped
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This game is just perfection. The animation, the characters, the writing, and especially the mood are all just so good. A masterpiece for only 15 dollars.
  69. Fe_nkg
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Gioco stupendo. Semplicemente perfetto in ogni cosa: longevità, dlc, gameplay, aspetto grafico, animazioni, lore, combact sistem, personaggi, dialoghi, ambientazioni, colonna sonora ecct. Un gioco che non ha assolutamente punti dolenti... Un must have! Voto: 9.5 (ho messo 10 approssimando per eccesso)
  70. 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.
  71. MerijnBras
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This has to be the best game I've played in a long time. Everything works everything clicks. It starts of very slow, but then you start gaining new abilities, so you can go to that one spot you remembered and find a complete different area with new enemies, new amazing bosses and lore. I was pretty hesitant starting with this game, but I've fallen in love, and it would be a shame if youThis has to be the best game I've played in a long time. Everything works everything clicks. It starts of very slow, but then you start gaining new abilities, so you can go to that one spot you remembered and find a complete different area with new enemies, new amazing bosses and lore. I was pretty hesitant starting with this game, but I've fallen in love, and it would be a shame if you wouldn't try this game and fall in love too.… Expand
  72. Not_A_Shill
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Hello, I'm absolutly not a paid corporate shill and this is my unbiased Review for HOLLOW KNIGHT

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

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

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

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

    In short, HOLLOW KNIGHT put me through hell. I did not enjoy it. I wasn't supposed to. I was affected by it. Like no game before. I am in awe of it. I am recovering from it.    … Expand
  73. KhanJJ
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Que jogo maravilhoso meus amigos, Hallownest é única com diversas regiões para se explorar, o nível de dificuldade do game é extremamente alta, eu diria que é um Dark Souls em 2D hahaha.
    Esse jogo me fez passar raiva ao ponto de gritar e chorar, mas gente, EU AMO ESSE JOGO, eu estou ansioso pela continuação e posso dizer que esse com certeza entra para o top 5 melhores Indies que eu já    Que jogo maravilhoso meus amigos, Hallownest é única com diversas regiões para se explorar, o nível de dificuldade do game é extremamente alta, eu diria que é um Dark Souls em 2D hahaha.
    Esse jogo me fez passar raiva ao ponto de gritar e chorar, mas gente, EU AMO ESSE JOGO, eu estou ansioso pela continuação e posso dizer que esse com certeza entra para o top 5 melhores Indies que eu já joguei.    … Expand
  74. quegtu
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    Montaña rusa de dificultad, a veces muy arriba a veces muy abajo, historia ninguna ni se le espera, a veces fallan los botones de acción, tus dedos pueden ir más rápidos que el personaje. Es un 5, le doy un 0 para bajar la media de fanboys, es ilógico que un juego con tantas carencias tenga sobresaliente, es repetitivo hasta la náusea.
    En la variedad está el gusto y en la repetición el    Montaña rusa de dificultad, a veces muy arriba a veces muy abajo, historia ninguna ni se le espera, a veces fallan los botones de acción, tus dedos pueden ir más rápidos que el personaje. Es un 5, le doy un 0 para bajar la media de fanboys, es ilógico que un juego con tantas carencias tenga sobresaliente, es repetitivo hasta la náusea.
    En la variedad está el gusto y en la repetición el asco.    … Expand
  75. cytoplasm
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    A Phenomenal Game. The artstyle is gorgeous, the score is fantastic, and the gameplay is challenging yet fun. Has over 50 hours of content for only $15 bucks! Get it while you can. (The game often has deals around holidays)
  76. 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.
  77. Stemat91
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Miglior Metroidvania mai prodotto.
    Must have assoluto del genere, assolutamente consigliato per bellezza e longevità.
  78. coisead
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    This game is an abomination. I do NOT recommand anyone to play it. Looks like developers just threw some features in game but never played it themselves. This game is more tilting than relaxing, and trust me, I play league of legends, tilt is my middle name, but this is worse. Hitting a mob rezults in dmg, you spend literaly hours traveling inside maps beacuse you dont have a fckingThis game is an abomination. I do NOT recommand anyone to play it. Looks like developers just threw some features in game but never played it themselves. This game is more tilting than relaxing, and trust me, I play league of legends, tilt is my middle name, but this is worse. Hitting a mob rezults in dmg, you spend literaly hours traveling inside maps beacuse you dont have a fcking teleporter, developers have a problem for acid lakes and spikes. I played recently hades, undertale, dead cells, but this game is far beyond playable, they were intuitive, not like this where u need to use z x c. Ur stuck with a **** weapon with **** abilities you can never swap to a better one or range. Its dog****, dont even bother… Expand
  79. 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.
  80. Manuelrz
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt the best metroidvania game ever made, it has a beautiful interconnected world, satisfying combat, great bosses, the platforming is challenging but never unfair and just the right level of personalisation with the charm system and all that on top of the beautiful art style and sound design of the game, overall I loved this game and for the price there no better gameThis is without a doubt the best metroidvania game ever made, it has a beautiful interconnected world, satisfying combat, great bosses, the platforming is challenging but never unfair and just the right level of personalisation with the charm system and all that on top of the beautiful art style and sound design of the game, overall I loved this game and for the price there no better game in my opinion.… Expand
  81. Otah
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    It's as if the masterminds behind Metroid, Castlevania and Bloodbourne tied an entomologist to a chair, put a gun to thier head, and demanded a refreshing new idea for a charming, yet still challenging, platformer RPG.
  82. Roigo-conT
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    hollow knigth es de los metriodvania mas relevantes de esta generación y estoy de acuerdo con esto ya que es visualmente es hermoso su soundtrack es de los mejores y en cuanto al gameplay es parecido a dark souls ya que no tienes a alguien que te guía y todo radica en la exploración y en practica y error ya que la dificultad es alta y esto puede llegar a frustrar a muchas personas y suhollow knigth es de los metriodvania mas relevantes de esta generación y estoy de acuerdo con esto ya que es visualmente es hermoso su soundtrack es de los mejores y en cuanto al gameplay es parecido a dark souls ya que no tienes a alguien que te guía y todo radica en la exploración y en practica y error ya que la dificultad es alta y esto puede llegar a frustrar a muchas personas y su historia díficil de entender pero con una evolución excelente… Expand
  83. 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
  84. Poopoobutter
    Dec 13, 2020
    1
    I have enjoyed and beaten 20 different metroidvania but this is the only one I quit playing about 11 hours into it. There is nothing redeeming about this turd of a game. I don't understand the praise.
  85. LunaresArienal
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    It took a couple of hours before I saw what was so good in Hollow Knight.

    The atmosphere is everything, melancholic, cute, menacing and mysterious. The gameplay is simple yet so efficient and precise. It is a die and retry though. It's hard and pretty unforgiving if you are careless or too fast. It can - probably will - get frustrating in some zones. But it's also incredibly    It took a couple of hours before I saw what was so good in Hollow Knight.

    The atmosphere is everything, melancholic, cute, menacing and mysterious. The gameplay is simple yet so efficient and precise.

    It is a die and retry though. It's hard and pretty unforgiving if you are careless or too fast. It can - probably will - get frustrating in some zones. But it's also incredibly rewarding when you finally understand the method to beat that boss, without even getting hit !

    The music is memorable. The NPCs that you meet are adorable and so enticing. You can even use a variety of builds thanks to the badges. The quality and quantity in that game is very impressive for a three-man team.    … Expand
  86. 0range
    Dec 8, 2020
    0
    I really love this game and it's perfect for switch. An entire world in your pocket. Responsive controls, a well written narrative, and a well designed world make this a must play.
  87. Tchno
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This is legitimately one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot explain it in words, you have to play it yourself.
  88. 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
  89. werek3
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
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  90. Rubbish
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    An absolute must-play for any fan of 2D platformers or Metroidvanias. I fell in love with the art, music and characters.
    Challenging in the best possible way. The controls took some time to get used to but once you do they feel great.
    This game doesn't coddle you or give clear instructions so pay attention for clues like signs that will lead to vendors and checkpoints, and when you get    An absolute must-play for any fan of 2D platformers or Metroidvanias. I fell in love with the art, music and characters.
    Challenging in the best possible way. The controls took some time to get used to but once you do they feel great.
    This game doesn't coddle you or give clear instructions so pay attention for clues like signs that will lead to vendors and checkpoints, and when you get stuck just go explore other areas. Personally, I did use guides for some of the harder to find buts, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment personally. I'd recommend going in blind and then decide if/when you need a guide or the wiki.    … Expand
  91. Gontrand00
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    A really smart (and difficult) game. A lot of nice choices for the lore, the world, the music and the art direction is beautiful. Everything works perfectly together. They are some small things I definitely would correct because sometimes it can ruins your fun for sure (benches really far from bosses which make you lose so much time to go back to the boss everytime you die (which willA really smart (and difficult) game. A lot of nice choices for the lore, the world, the music and the art direction is beautiful. Everything works perfectly together. They are some small things I definitely would correct because sometimes it can ruins your fun for sure (benches really far from bosses which make you lose so much time to go back to the boss everytime you die (which will happen a lot)). I feel this wasn't really thought of and it's kinda sad because after almost 10 hours of playing I almost stopped playing because I got discouraged by some unfair parts. Adding more benches would not have made the game more easier, just less frustrating. And what's the point of creating a game that is frustrating for no apparent reason.

    But outside of that, it's kinda incredible the amount of work put in that game, for such a small team, and such a small price.

    Big studios should get more inspired by indie devs because it's really rare that you have a 15$ game that have you spend 45h just to finish the game (not even completing it - you have to be a little masochist to do that).

    All in all it's a masterpiece and I hope the next one will be as good (with MORE BENCHES *wink wink*),    … Expand
  92. Burridios
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego que he jugado en todo sentido. Muy buena banda sonora, historia y jugabiladad. sin dejar pasar sus hermosos graficos. Totalmente recomendado… Expand
  93. 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.
  94. Vovashashunov
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Затянуло на 50 часов по итогу. Почитать сюжет можно уже после прохождения, во время самой игры некая недосказанность и намеки от NPC никак не портят впечатление. С некоторыми боссами придется повозиться но всё по кайфу. У Team Cherry получился один из лучших продуктов в жанре, если не самый лучший.Затянуло на 50 часов по итогу. Почитать сюжет можно уже после прохождения, во время самой игры некая недосказанность и намеки от NPC никак не портят впечатление. С некоторыми боссами придется повозиться но всё по кайфу. У Team Cherry получился один из лучших продуктов в жанре, если не самый лучший.
  95. alan2pc
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Every one should own this game. If it sold for $60, it would be one of the best games at that price. At, $15, it is perhaps the most no-brained purchase on the Nintendo Switch. It’s the best Metroidvania I’ve ever played. The world design, story, and art are mesmerizing. The gameplay is sharp and flawless. The bosses are challenging. The progression is great. I can’t say enoughEvery one should own this game. If it sold for $60, it would be one of the best games at that price. At, $15, it is perhaps the most no-brained purchase on the Nintendo Switch. It’s the best Metroidvania I’ve ever played. The world design, story, and art are mesmerizing. The gameplay is sharp and flawless. The bosses are challenging. The progression is great. I can’t say enough about this game. Just buy it!!!… Expand
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. Retrospective
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    RETROspective

    Super Metroid, Castlevania, Ori, Axiom Verge, Dead Cells, Blasphemous, all these games are, frankly, amazing. All of them provide hours of entertainment, open level design, and a overall great experience. Yet one game succeeds them all. This game combines every tiny little detail of these games and packs them into one package. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania ever    RETROspective

    Super Metroid, Castlevania, Ori, Axiom Verge, Dead Cells, Blasphemous, all these games are, frankly, amazing. All of them provide hours of entertainment, open level design, and a overall great experience.
    Yet one game succeeds them all. This game combines every tiny little detail of these games and packs them into one package. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania ever made. This game is the culmination of a few small developers and one composer who, through a few game jams, made a masterpiece. Hollow Knight almost never loses its footing on its 20-40 hour adventure. The game is more polished than marble. The game has very little areas it lacks in, and even in the ones it does lack in they are usually not glaring enough to take away from it. Games have never ever, come so close to perfection in every possible aspect as this game. Like “God of War” this game isn’t nessecarly amazing because it’s good in one are, but it’s great in almost every area. This game is worth every cent, buy it.

    10/10
    “Hollow Knight manages to be one of the first games that may be entirely flawless to the normal player, in terms of value, it is untouchable.”

    -Retrospective    … Expand
  99. Phuz
    Nov 3, 2020
    1
    If I throw a skirt and a wig on it won't make me a woman. I'd still have hairy legs and a 5 o'clock shadow. Hollow Knight was all spookily designed, yet gave off no feeling of spookiness at all, just something unpleasant to look at, just like me in a wig.

    For me the character and game world were awful looking. Felt like kiddies halloween drawings with some neon thrown on. The sound    If I throw a skirt and a wig on it won't make me a woman. I'd still have hairy legs and a 5 o'clock shadow. Hollow Knight was all spookily designed, yet gave off no feeling of spookiness at all, just something unpleasant to look at, just like me in a wig.

    For me the character and game world were awful looking. Felt like kiddies halloween drawings with some neon thrown on. The sound wasn't memorable. I couldn't tell you about the boss battles because I never got to one. It just wasn't fun to play, or nice to look at. It controlled so well but was just so unlikeable as a game that I didn't want to play it after a very short time. It didn't give off any sort of atmosphere or vibe, just felt like a neon world of bugs. I know it probably captured the look it was going for as it seems to be trying to achieve that Halloween concept but that is all it achieved, a tacky halloween concept with no substance, or atmosphere.

    Like I say the controls and the characters responses to my joypad movements were exceptionally well done but for me that mechanical response was all they got right. I don't like games that lack cohesion and character and this had neither.    … Expand
  100. danialv4
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    It is impossible that you find a better game for that prize. It plays great in the Lite, precise and challenging platforming, great bosses, tons of content... If you like gaming, just buy it
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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