Hollow Knight

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  1. Shend
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The best Metroid-Vania ever made, which is ironic because it wasn't made by Nintendo or Capcom. This is a detailed, winding and intertwining world filled with secrets, lore, and amazing moments. It's the kind of game you keep playing because you just can't wait to unravel the entire world, and see what you'll find. The nonlinear nature of the game is truly remarkable, and adds so muchThe best Metroid-Vania ever made, which is ironic because it wasn't made by Nintendo or Capcom. This is a detailed, winding and intertwining world filled with secrets, lore, and amazing moments. It's the kind of game you keep playing because you just can't wait to unravel the entire world, and see what you'll find. The nonlinear nature of the game is truly remarkable, and adds so much value to the experience. It always feels like you're going in the right direction.

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

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

    If this was a full priced game, I would say you should only play this if you've enjoyed a Metroid-Vania before. But its like 15 bucks, and goes on sale often. Just play this game. You wont regret it.    … Expand
  2. MlloRevlews
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God damn this is a masterpiece.

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

    Overall: 15/10 best game I've ever played    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. MartinNorin
    May 21, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight "has a little something for everyone" as the timeless meme goes. I feel like that is beyond true for this game. It manages to be epic yet charming, stylish yet mysterious. The combat is perfect in its simplicity, situated in a fictive world that has captured my fascination in a way very few others have been able to.
  5. The-Phoenix
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I fell in love with the games art style immediately. The world is so mysterious and fascinating. I loved the way the World of the game toll a story with its art and locations which felt liked left out key details as to its history that lead to speculations lore theories that i can't get tired of. The game play was simple yet fun at the beginning it feels lacking, but picks up soon afterI fell in love with the games art style immediately. The world is so mysterious and fascinating. I loved the way the World of the game toll a story with its art and locations which felt liked left out key details as to its history that lead to speculations lore theories that i can't get tired of. The game play was simple yet fun at the beginning it feels lacking, but picks up soon after and all i can say is that the lead the way to some interesting fighting. Further on. I have never played a metroidvania but this is on another level. I recommend this game to people how have played metroidvanias before and new comers to the genre. 10/10 a masterpiece.… Expand
  6. Pedro_Pablo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Es un juego realmente sorprendente, visualmente tiene un estilo hermoso y espléndido, además de una jugabilidad que, a pesar de no ser agradable para todo el mundo, está muy bien estructurada y es extremadamente divertida. También cuenta con una historia muy destacable a pesar de no estar presente de forma explícita en el juego; posee personajes muy carismáticos y eventos muy impactantes eEs un juego realmente sorprendente, visualmente tiene un estilo hermoso y espléndido, además de una jugabilidad que, a pesar de no ser agradable para todo el mundo, está muy bien estructurada y es extremadamente divertida. También cuenta con una historia muy destacable a pesar de no estar presente de forma explícita en el juego; posee personajes muy carismáticos y eventos muy impactantes e incluso emotivos. El juego posee una gran calidad en todos los aspectos y es comparable con juegos de mayor presupuesto, es una de las mayores obras Indies y personalmente uno de los mejores juegos de la industria creados hasta ahora. También es de resaltar que su durabilidad puede llegar a ser muy extensa a partir de cuánto se explore el gigantesco mapa que posee y el contenido descargable que es totalmente gratuito.
    En pocas palabras, es una joya de principio a fin y posiblemente uno de los juegos más importantes para aquellos que lo han disfrutado    … Expand
  7. BeeBoss
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    I love this game. IMHO the best 2D Switch game and after LoZ:BotW the second best game on this system.
  8. KaS36
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Straight up peak, and a must play for any Metroidvania fan. Great difficulty, great visuals, great music, and impeccable controls. Lots of secrets hidden if you look well.
  9. EatMyMayo
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    God must be real seeing that this world gets to know the amazing game that is Hollow Knight. The best 15 dollars that I ever spent in my life was for this game..I have passed the 120 hour mark in this game and I would give anything to relive the first experience with this game all over again. I truly took for granted how magnificent this game is and I can not wait for the successor forGod must be real seeing that this world gets to know the amazing game that is Hollow Knight. The best 15 dollars that I ever spent in my life was for this game..I have passed the 120 hour mark in this game and I would give anything to relive the first experience with this game all over again. I truly took for granted how magnificent this game is and I can not wait for the successor for this game to come out. Buy the game people.… Expand
  10. HKolomar
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    i dont know was witch craft did the developer did to make this but omfg a must play, hated it initially but after around 9 hours turt me you wont put it down. the one game i will never sell and i cant wait for silksong defo day one buy
  11. Strendwolf
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    If you like Metroid and Darksouls this is definitely must buys, Packed whit beautiful artstyle, music and feel. you can see its been made whit love. i can*t wait to get my hands on silks song
  12. CARB0
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    One if not the best gaming experience I have ever had. The feeling of immersion is so great that when I played Hollow knight I wasn't me in my couch, I was exploring the eternal kingdom of Hallownest.
  13. ProjectPeete
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever. Huge map, great enemy variety, perfect and simple controls, awesome sound and music design, great replayability, ... i could go on and on. just play it.
  14. 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
  15. Zoreda
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra, fue hecho por 3 personas y tiene mucha más calidad que algunos juegos hechos por estudios de mucha gente. La música, el diseño de arte, variedad y diseño de enemigos, combate, mecánicas e historia son realmente magistrales.

    Compra obligada si te gustan los juegos indie, pero sobretodo si te gustan los buenos juegos, las obras maestras, aún no entiendo    Este juego es una obra maestra, fue hecho por 3 personas y tiene mucha más calidad que algunos juegos hechos por estudios de mucha gente. La música, el diseño de arte, variedad y diseño de enemigos, combate, mecánicas e historia son realmente magistrales.

    Compra obligada si te gustan los juegos indie, pero sobretodo si te gustan los buenos juegos, las obras maestras, aún no entiendo como éste juego puede tener malas críticas, entiendo que a algunos nos guste más que a otros, pero este juego es de 8.5 para arriba, yo le pongo 10/10, denle una oportunidad.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. PrimeBandet
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game that mixes beautiful art, sound and level design with challenging boss fights, amazing exploration and hours of content. It is for a price that is way to low for it's quality so there is no excuse to not buying it. Go in blind (like I did) and you will truly have a 10/10 experience
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. SLiM1886
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my favorites! The music, the game play, the level design, the difficulty, the length, everything about this game is perfection.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. IrregularDBJ
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    instant 10/10. beautiful art and an amazing soundtrack with fun and (almost)fair gameplay
  28. 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
  29. da_one23
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This game is an incredible achievement and has got to be my favourite open world game, and they're the best kind. This game has a few pretty major flaws but I think the best way to describe it is that this game is what non - gamers think the average game is like: a sprawling adventure that, at it's core, is not the protagonists, but yours. wrote that for botw but it applies to hk too
  30. 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
  31. Cartwheelgames
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    I have so many fond memories of this game, when I listen to the music my eyes start tearing up. There is so much hidden power in a vast world with incredible exploration. The story though... You can skip it but if you work for it, wow, the world feels real. Each character Has there own story, past and can be impacted by your actions. The controls and HD rumble are the best I have used inI have so many fond memories of this game, when I listen to the music my eyes start tearing up. There is so much hidden power in a vast world with incredible exploration. The story though... You can skip it but if you work for it, wow, the world feels real. Each character Has there own story, past and can be impacted by your actions. The controls and HD rumble are the best I have used in years. There is so much texture in the world with rich graphics and music which can convey so many emotions or it can really give you a feel for what you are in for. The boss fights and enemy AI are so smart and so fun it just truly is a gem that I will cherish for the rest of my life… Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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)
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Javiergamerrdz
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    El Metroidvania Perfecto, sin dudas es una obra maestra de los videojuegos 10/10
  40. 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
  41. 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 !
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. Kathlar
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best games in history. The story, the music, the design, it's crazy how wonderful all of it is. I'm afraid it will take years before any game impresses me as much again.
  47. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Hard, but fair and with a huge world to explore. The controls felt precise and rewarded mastery. The bosses were exciting and varied. The lore was deep and mysterious and the whole experience was engrossing. There were the occasional confusion on where to head next, but that typically didnt last too long.
  48. Davide88
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Everything is perfect, the story, the musics, the longevity of the game...just an amazing game!
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. ophone
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    A game that leaves you in a vast world populated by mainly hostile insects without holding you by the hand. All set in a depressing world in mostly dark colours accompanied by a rather minimalistic musical score.
    This game is hard as the protagonist's nail, but it's not unfair. The controls are just fine. Even if the little insect protagonist died quite often under my control, it was    A game that leaves you in a vast world populated by mainly hostile insects without holding you by the hand. All set in a depressing world in mostly dark colours accompanied by a rather minimalistic musical score.
    This game is hard as the protagonist's nail, but it's not unfair. The controls are just fine. Even if the little insect protagonist died quite often under my control, it was because of my incompetence, whether due to my ignorance of the enemies' patterns or my lack of reflexes.

    If you are a patient gamer looking for an involving game, try out Hollow Knight, it's one of the best 2D games ever made and for its price it's a steal.    … Expand
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. BL4CKH4L0
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that is undoubtedly one of the greatest games of all time!
  55. 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!
  56. sse85
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Невероятно душевная и атмосферная игра. Музыка просто выше всяких похвал. Для любителей метроидваний здесь просто море контента и секретов.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. Darofu
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR METROIDVANIA JAMAS CREADO Y UNO DE LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE LOS ULTIMOS AÑOS
  62. 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!
  63. flowerfun
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This is not only my favorite Metroidvanias of all time, it's my favorite game of all time. The atmosphere in the game makes the kingdom of hallownest a lot of fun, just as when you thought you have seen it all the game slaps you with a new area or boss. And its story is told brilliantly, the game does not give you any lore dumps but instead tells its story through the environment andThis is not only my favorite Metroidvanias of all time, it's my favorite game of all time. The atmosphere in the game makes the kingdom of hallownest a lot of fun, just as when you thought you have seen it all the game slaps you with a new area or boss. And its story is told brilliantly, the game does not give you any lore dumps but instead tells its story through the environment and character dialogue. Any time you see a thing in the game it gets you to think, to speculate as if you have found something, there are even some stuff in the game that people still make theories about to this day. But what about the story and lore itself? It is amazing, the story one filled with tragedy and sadness with so much emotion, it's not a happy story, it's a dark and hopeless one. And the characters are all likable. The music is godlike and one of my favorite video game soundtracks. The game is very hard and challenging but never feels unfair. The bosses could have used some work though, none of them are bad but their attacks stay the same throughout the whole fight which kind of makes them feel a bit repetitive. Words can not describe how amazing this game is, GO PLAY IT NOW. This makes me incredibly excited for silksong (its sequel).… Expand
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. Mimi0
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece!
    Visual,plot,characters - everything is as great as it can be!
  70. 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.
  71. sourasparagus
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Can't imagine how this could be improved. The map, the bosses, the music, the gameplay, just perfect. Maybe the story reaches a bit too far, but that's a minor complaint. One of the best games I've ever played and certainly on a par with Super Metroid.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. Pineapples2329
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. i bought it twice, played over 80 hours, and there is WAY MORE to do. i still haven't killed radiance. Just buy this game already, stop reading reviews.… Expand
  77. r1mS
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente es mi videojuego favorito. Con diferencia. Con amplía diferencia.
  78. 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
  79. Thissuckskl
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Great visuals and sound. But the controls and when they decide when and when not to work is absolutely brutal. Especially since there’s a lot of hard mandatory. Over all tho Team cherry out did themselves and it is a absolutely amazing game.
  80. Third_Era
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    I typically play strategy games and have not played very many Metroidvanias, yet Hollow Knight may be the best game I have ever played.

    Everything about this game clicks together so smoothly. The movement mechanics, story, and art style will keep you hooked until the end. To top if off this game is only $20 and frequently goes on sale. It's not often Nintendo is outdone at their own    I typically play strategy games and have not played very many Metroidvanias, yet Hollow Knight may be the best game I have ever played.

    Everything about this game clicks together so smoothly. The movement mechanics, story, and art style will keep you hooked until the end. To top if off this game is only $20 and frequently goes on sale.

    It's not often Nintendo is outdone at their own genre, but Hollow Knight has succeeded.    … Expand
  81. Haman2628
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful story, beautiful music, beautiful character movement and abilities, beautiful balancing, beautiful lore, beautiful game. It’s now one of my favorites.
  82. DoubleAgod
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    This game does everything super well, the combat is simple, yet precise, the visuals, music, and sound design create a perfect atmosphere, and the sense of accomplishment you get from the metroidvania style of progression is huge. There's no world I've ever been sucked into like Hallownest's.
  83. By_Boo3
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite Indie game!!! It’s Amazing, the best Metroidvania in the world, I’m very exited for the sequel :)
  84. supersaiyan99
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Lovely game. It's Hollow Knight,. Honestly at this point, I'm not sure of anyone who's deep into Metroidvanias who hasn't heard of this gem. Beautiful art, beautiful environments, a masterpiece.
  85. Voltaico
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    This game deserves 10. It's just the best Metroidvania game I've ever played. The backtracking is the only problem here, but it cannot discredit my score, since soundtrack, characters and challenges are just incredible. Some people say this game will be forgotten, because it is just a standard Metroidvania game. For me, it was a remarkable experience.
  86. Aksys
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Игра одна из лучших метроидваний
    Хороший и глубокий сюжет
    Соблюдённый баланс
    Прекрасные звуковые эфекты,саундтреки
    Хороший гейм дизайн
  87. lalun
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    So ein geiles Game. Hab schon über 70 Std über 1000 Tode und es fazieniert mich noch immer.
    Will noch das Wahre Ende erspielen, aber das kann noch etwas dauern.
    Es fesselt einen und es ist nie unfair und das Gefühl weiter zu kommen ist Hero mässig.
    Danke
  88. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever created. If you disagree I will whine and throw a tantrum.
  89. Jopply
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Soundtrack 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Surely one of the best gamesi ever played
  90. Uzzikage
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    What a beautiful
  91. LainShadow97
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    La verdad hollow knigth es un juego maravilloso la música es hermosa escuchar nuevas melodías al explorar nuevas áreas las peleas contra jefes donde si dominas los patrones de ataques lograrás vencerlos este tipo de detalles y más cosas que puedes descubrí por tu propia cuenta son lo que hace que le de esta puntuación a hollow knigth para mi el juego perfecto
  92. Leonsjm
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  93. 0zaiko
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game with an incredible atmosphere. The game is challenging, not hand-holding and will put you at your best
  94. MrNothing
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    I love Hollow Knight. It’s a fantastic game with a great art style, music, and gameplay. Hollow Knight also has a lot of content considering the price of the game.
  95. SilverGalaxia
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    I don't think it's a perfect game, but considering the price I have to give it a 10. The world is huge and is very fun to explore, it's easily one of the best Metroidvanias out there.
  96. ferolajr
    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.
  97. Sabito7966
    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.    … Expand
  98. Cleansup
    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.
  99. Bres16
    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.
  100. MelonGamer
    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
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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