Hollow Knight

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 2078 Ratings

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  1. SamAxe00
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Didn't expect it to be so good. Very challenging but so much fun and the world and art is very creative. Frame rate on the Switch struggled a little bit in some of the optional extra difficult areas.
  2. Kennoia
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anche se da molti considerato un capolavoro il gioco resta inetto e noioso anche provando lo per ore e ore di gioco non c'è modo di renderlo interessate e resta in gioco ad una fetta di pubblico davvero minima… Expand
  3. Kawibou
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Un must have !
    On apparait, là, dans le corps d’une sorte d’insecte, perdu. Puis on prend un malin plaisir à parcourir ce vaste monde sous-terrain, à en découvrir ou redécouvrir ses multiples recoins et secrets, à maîtriser le maniement de notre personnage, à mourir et recommencer maintes fois des boss coriaces avec des designs variés. Et puis on commence à comprendre l’histoire de ce    Un must have !
    On apparait, là, dans le corps d’une sorte d’insecte, perdu. Puis on prend un malin plaisir à parcourir ce vaste monde sous-terrain, à en découvrir ou redécouvrir ses multiples recoins et secrets, à maîtriser le maniement de notre personnage, à mourir et recommencer maintes fois des boss coriaces avec des designs variés. Et puis on commence à comprendre l’histoire de ce monde, et le rôle qu’on peut choisir d’y jouer. Vraiment une pépite du jeu vidéo, à mettre entre toutes les mains.    … Expand
  4. Aquilex
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Hollow knight for switch is a masterpiece, the controls are very good the fps is very good, and the game is a one of the best games in the world of games
  5. HollowMoth
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect. The combat is amazing, the story is engaging, and characters are lovable, and there are so many secrets to find. I would say that you shouldn't get this game for the platforming though. It is great, but the game isn't really focused on it. More so on the combat. But if you know what it is and what you're getting into and it seems fun, then you shouldThis game is absolutely perfect. The combat is amazing, the story is engaging, and characters are lovable, and there are so many secrets to find. I would say that you shouldn't get this game for the platforming though. It is great, but the game isn't really focused on it. More so on the combat. But if you know what it is and what you're getting into and it seems fun, then you should definitely play it.… Expand
  6. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    5
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
  7. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is without a doubt one of the best metroidvanias I’ve ever played. Amazing lore, challenging and well designed fights, and rewarding exploration. The true ending was great, and radiance was a really hard but rewarding boss fight.… Expand
  8. Alarchou
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    La DA est magnifique, on a l'impression de jouer au sein d'un tableau et les OST sont sublimes. Le gameplay et la difficulté du jeu est addictive, me poussant à accomplir des prouesses que je pensais impossible en battant certains boss. L'histoire est super intéressante et le fait qu'elle ne soit pas explicite la rend encore meilleure.
  9. Massraider
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This is the greatest work of the digital gaming industry. The game has a wonderful atmosphere, an interesting plot and combat mechanics. I'm really looking forward to continuing... I hope Silksong won't keep you waiting long!
  10. Salex12
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo raramente decepciona, impossível não gostar desse jogo, a história é muito boa combate tudo muito bom
  11. drdavidow
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Everything to say about this game has been said. It's a masterpiece that deserves to be played.
  12. blayedd
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Unironically one of the greatest games ever made, Team Cherry hit it out of the park with this one. So much better than the legendary series’ that inspired it
  13. Paradox2
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Worldbuilding: 10
    Innovation: 10
    Characters: 10
  14. puchinho
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Le pongo un 9,5 de nota, pero no me deja poner decimales.
    Es un juego increíble, con una bso espectacular y con una historia muy buena. No entiendo como este juego puede costar tan poco y como lo pudieron hacer tan pocas personas.
    Bebe mucho de Dark Souls pero en algunas cosas es mejor, es increíble que pueda decir esto. La única pega que tiene y por eso no le pongo un 10 es porque a    Le pongo un 9,5 de nota, pero no me deja poner decimales.
    Es un juego increíble, con una bso espectacular y con una historia muy buena. No entiendo como este juego puede costar tan poco y como lo pudieron hacer tan pocas personas.
    Bebe mucho de Dark Souls pero en algunas cosas es mejor, es increíble que pueda decir esto.

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

    Este juego pasará a la historia de los videojuegos como un gran juego.    … Expand
  15. Louisie
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Perfect. Exquisite. Top-notch. Masterpiece. finely detailed
  16. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    when first i downloaded
    I did not know what master peace it was
    I was like why this is not famous
    but checked and it was
  17. Cementite
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is by far my favourite game I have ever played. Graphics and world is great. However, music I think is the best, it made my experience much much better.
  18. mehh5
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I adore this games characters and the story is intresting plus its one of the best metroidvania ever
  19. Puggoh
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    This is the best video game ever made, and I’ll tell you why. First, it’s really cheap. 15 dollars for this beautiful game. The characters are great, and you will love most of them. It has so much content, and a big world that you love to get lost in. So many fun upgrades. So many ways to play, you can focus on spells, melee, healing or just making jokes. There is literally a charm thatThis is the best video game ever made, and I’ll tell you why. First, it’s really cheap. 15 dollars for this beautiful game. The characters are great, and you will love most of them. It has so much content, and a big world that you love to get lost in. So many fun upgrades. So many ways to play, you can focus on spells, melee, healing or just making jokes. There is literally a charm that turns you into a snail! Please, play this game. It’s so hard and difficult, but it’s worth it. My only complaints: 1. Corpse Runs (when you die from a boss and have to travel back towards the arena) can be annoying, such as Soul Sanctum or Traitor Lord, but it’s mostly fine. 2. I wish I had to pay more money for this game. That’s a joke,15 dollars? Wtf? Also, WHEN SILKSONG???????????????… Expand
  20. silverr17
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Para mí, uno de los pocos juegos que me a ayudado a dejar atrás el vicio de juegos online como FIFA o Rocket Leage. Me encanta su estética y su jugabilidad y se lo recomendaría a todos aquellos q estuviesen en mi situación y que aunque el inicio sea algo costoso y te apetezca dejarlo, le des una oportunidad que no te defraudará.
  21. dzbnkx
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This indie metroidvania stands on exploration. The lore in this 40-hour game is surprisingly deep and engaging. The difficulty ("Dark Souls of metroidvanias") could be discouraging for some, but gives a lot of satisfation!
    + difficulty
    + exploration
    + details/lore
  22. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    It's Perfect, no truer words have ever come out of my keyboard, Hollow knight is a perfect game, beautiful graphics, Excellent Gameplay, Responsive controls, a great story, Challenging but rewarding, and filled to the brim with content. When I reached ending 1 i was at about 47%, when I reached ending 3 I was at 84%, And now, trying to beat Pantheon of hollownest in order to gain endings 4It's Perfect, no truer words have ever come out of my keyboard, Hollow knight is a perfect game, beautiful graphics, Excellent Gameplay, Responsive controls, a great story, Challenging but rewarding, and filled to the brim with content. When I reached ending 1 i was at about 47%, when I reached ending 3 I was at 84%, And now, trying to beat Pantheon of hollownest in order to gain endings 4 and 5, I am at 107%, Im at somewhere between 140-200 Hours in the game, I completely adore this game, And the best thing of all for you money conscient people, its only $20ish, while most amazing games are $60-70… Expand
  23. leopardosss
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Just perfect! My favorite game i had ever played before. It can be difficult in multiple ways but is so satisfying at the same time!
  24. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    This game was a lot of fun to play. It starts off a tad slow but develops into something exceptional.
  25. Squaredash
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    I played this game for 200 hours, and not one second of it felt wasted. The gameplay is a blast, the atmosphere is the best I’ve ever seen, this metroidvania is a must-play for anyone with the means to do so.
  26. MBproGam3r
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the metroidvania genre, offering an unparalleled blend of atmospheric exploration, tight gameplay mechanics, and a captivating world to uncover. Its sprawling, interconnected map is a masterclass in level design, filled with secrets, hidden paths, and diverse environments that never cease to amaze. The game's intricate lore and richHollow Knight is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the metroidvania genre, offering an unparalleled blend of atmospheric exploration, tight gameplay mechanics, and a captivating world to uncover. Its sprawling, interconnected map is a masterclass in level design, filled with secrets, hidden paths, and diverse environments that never cease to amaze. The game's intricate lore and rich storytelling, conveyed through subtle environmental cues and cryptic NPCs, immerse players in a hauntingly beautiful world. The combat in Hollow Knight is precise and challenging, rewarding players for their mastery of various weapon and spell combinations. With its exceptional attention to detail and the sheer depth of its content, Hollow Knight stands as a testament to what a metroidvania game can achieve.… Expand
  27. HollowKing
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Provavelmente um dos melhores indies games já feito, o jogo tem diversas DLCs e muito, mas muito mesmo a se fazer, sem contar o fato do capricho e dedicação do pessoal da Cherry na sua criação. Um primor.
  28. siell2001
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    this game is Dark souls of course with its own story and with a great design, beautiful and great story 100/100
  29. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    I can't believe I am raiting a game a 10 without beating it. I just couldn't! But I loved it and have since gotten into extremely difficult games. It is beautiful, its gameplay is flawless, and the animations are so wonderful to watch.
  30. SunricesS
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is the game that made me love metroidvania. Its world, lore, mechanics, graphics, and challenging structure have made me addicted. I've completed the game multiple times, even achieving 112% completion, and I still haven't gotten bored of playing it. I recommend this game to everyone
  31. Pilest
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I believe that games like every other thing in the world are experiences. We live through experiences all the time and they shape who we become. This game is far more than just what it is. It is a core part of my life that helped shape me beyond gaming. It’s pretty good. 8/10
  32. Alex_Wolf
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This is the best Metroidvania all time , and maybe top 50 games of all the time. Incredible art design, very cool combat, and gorgeous music. Personally one of the best games I have ever played.
    Music 10
    Art style , Graphics 9
    Story, Narration 8.5
    Gameplay 8.5
    Immersion and emotions 9.5
    Play it!
  33. Akakenbu
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor indie que he jugado en mi vida, simplemente todo es perfecto y tan bien conectado que es mágico, saquen SKILSONG!!!!!!!… Expand
  34. jens76
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Ein armer Ritter, der nicht mehr kann, immer auf denselben Stellen aufwachen, die schmerzen, ich denke an dich.
  35. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    My favorite metroidvania. Lots of build variety. Atmosphere and settiing is top notch. Character design and art style is evocative and creative. Insane content for value, and boss design is super fun. Worth it for any fan of metroidvanias.
  36. Zelda_fan
    Jun 9, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA hello… Expand
  37. seferpd
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    I really don't get it.

    I don't want to be that guy, but I am sure this is the one and only one metroidvania (or even 2D game) of most of these 9-10. If you have played any other before, Hollow Knight is ridiculously straightforward. Many of the highly praised features of Hollow Knight didn't existed before just because gamers would not accept such an easy design. I mean, it it superb    I really don't get it.

    I don't want to be that guy, but I am sure this is the one and only one metroidvania (or even 2D game) of most of these 9-10.

    If you have played any other before, Hollow Knight is ridiculously straightforward. Many of the highly praised features of Hollow Knight didn't existed before just because gamers would not accept such an easy design.
    I mean, it it superb obvious where you should use your double jump (I mean, it is obvious there will be a double jump in the latter game to beging with). It is superb obvious where you should use that horizontal jump, it is obvious where to use that shadow dodge. And even if it wasn't already very obvious, another "feature" is that there are many ways to complete the game. This means basically that it doesn't matter in what order you do the things, that means you will never get loss. And a Metroidvania where you don't get lost is like a platformer without pits.
    Yeah, I know, there are a whole bunch of people out there talking about how a big of a maze is Hallownest, but I insist. If they think that way, these people clearly didn't even tried the very first Metroid, or any metroid at all (maybe Metroid Fuzion is on par with Hollow Knight on terms of ease of exploration). Or barely any metroidvania at all.

    However, while the navigation is trivial, Hollow Knight has some pretty good boss battles that make you fell you are actually playing a somewhat challenging game. Unfortunately, boss battles are like 5% of the full game. And the good ones are the dlc/secret bosses. Other than that, it is just about spamming dodge until you get a place where you need a new power, pin it in the map, move to any other direction, repeat until you complete it. Oh, and a bunch of shiny collectibles.

    In my experience, it is pretty good to introduce 2D game to a kid with a decent knowledge of games in general. It has that Casino effect in which it is good rewarding you with nice sounds and upgrades whenever you do virtually any thing.

    The visuals are great.    … Expand
  38. OuTeyR
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Un juego maravilloso con una ambientación mágica y melancólica. No puedo expresar el amor que siento por este juego; literalmente me cambió la vida. Yo estaba pasando por un periodo de mi vida muy triste y casi depresivo. Hollow Knight fué como una terapia, plasma de forma perfecta la depresión y la gama de colores sumada al diseño de personajes lo convierten en uno de los mejores juegosUn juego maravilloso con una ambientación mágica y melancólica. No puedo expresar el amor que siento por este juego; literalmente me cambió la vida. Yo estaba pasando por un periodo de mi vida muy triste y casi depresivo. Hollow Knight fué como una terapia, plasma de forma perfecta la depresión y la gama de colores sumada al diseño de personajes lo convierten en uno de los mejores juegos que han existido. Si pudiera le daría 500/10… Expand
  39. Yomili15
    May 24, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. I remember being stuck on hornet 1 for 3 hours and thinking I could never beat the game but I kept going and ended up getting the true ending as well as beating almost all the dlcs(screw godmaster I am not doing all that). My only complaint is that the beginning can be a bit slow and boring but once you get some of the abilities the game becomes aOne of the best games I have ever played. I remember being stuck on hornet 1 for 3 hours and thinking I could never beat the game but I kept going and ended up getting the true ending as well as beating almost all the dlcs(screw godmaster I am not doing all that). My only complaint is that the beginning can be a bit slow and boring but once you get some of the abilities the game becomes a lot more fun.… Expand
  40. UnrealByBladee
    May 24, 2023
    10
    From world-building to lore...everything is just perfect. It takes Metroidvania and Souls-like elements and combines them amazingly. The concept of the game is great and the art style and boss fights are very unique as well. The only game ever I'll rate a 10/10!
  41. mkwo
    May 19, 2023
    9
    The game does so much for a 2d game. The soundtrack is beautiful and iconic. The map is huge and cleverly designed, The combat is decent and I enjoyed that the game was difficult rather than another easy game.
  42. brunox_99
    May 15, 2023
    10
    esse jogo é sensacional, zerei ele no switch no ps4 e no ps5. é muito bom explorar cada centimetro desse mapa quase infinito e cheio de misterios.
  43. redfoxfive
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. I played it based of my friend, and enjoyed it so much. The bosses are challenging but not unfair, and the exploration is fun. There is no reason you should not buy this game.
  44. 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.
  45. jiaw
    May 14, 2023
    0
    i cant killllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the **** boss i cant kill manthis lord plz help me my menthal health is very bad becouse of schol
  46. AirborneSafe190
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Un juego inmersivo y desafiante, único y satisfactorio. Un juego que todos deberían jugar en su vida
  47. ZoteTheMighty
    May 13, 2023
    9
    An almost perfect game. Everything is really well-made, whether it's in the lore, the gameplay, the bosses, or the platforming. It has a long durability and is freakin hard (which I really like) and so I ciuld have put 10, but I think the beginning of the game is a little bit slow, and difficult. The game just drops you with no fast abilities and you just get killed by anything. On top ofAn almost perfect game. Everything is really well-made, whether it's in the lore, the gameplay, the bosses, or the platforming. It has a long durability and is freakin hard (which I really like) and so I ciuld have put 10, but I think the beginning of the game is a little bit slow, and difficult. The game just drops you with no fast abilities and you just get killed by anything. On top of that checkpoints can be pretty rare. So even if it wasn't really the case for me, I think this game can be pretty hard to handle for new players.… Expand
  48. rebster
    May 7, 2023
    9
    My complaint is that you respawn at the last place you saved if you die and the save points aren’t always convenient and you have to waste some time going back to where you were to recover your soul which is frustrating. And also, you can get killed by your own soul. Also don’t know if its an issue with the joy cons but jumping on those teeny tiny purple mushrooms was a real pain.

    I don’t    My complaint is that you respawn at the last place you saved if you die and the save points aren’t always convenient and you have to waste some time going back to where you were to recover your soul which is frustrating. And also, you can get killed by your own soul. Also don’t know if its an issue with the joy cons but jumping on those teeny tiny purple mushrooms was a real pain.

    I don’t know if it’s just me but I wish that the lore was more of a focal point in the game through dialogue with other characters or introduce some cutscenes etc. I couldn’t be bothered to read the journals so for me the game was mostly story-less.

    I like that as you learn new skills you start putting the pieces together and realize that you can reach new parts of the map that you couldn’t before. There were only a few bosses which I found annoyingly difficult but the vast majority of them were a fun challenge and I like how they are all very different from each other. Obviously the style of the game is beautiful and the soundtrack is really good. Collecting things is rewarding and I have to say that my favourite part was saving the grubs     … Expand
  49. Chileoz
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    The game looks so simple but actually, it is very difficult to master. The map and the story are very deep. The Godmaster DLC is where you practice your skills. A great 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania game.
  50. Gigante_Praiano
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Não inova em nada, porém não é necessário pois eleva o nível dos metroidvania já feitos, com certeza irá virar um clássico no futuro.
  51. juniorsrs
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, the gameplay, the music, the graphics, everything come's together and make a game that have a spectacular narrative that you can have fun on.
  52. Radpandabear
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever. I didn’t know much about this game at first, but once I saw it was on sale I took a chance and bought it, and my gosh. I’ve logged in near 80 hours and I still have some godhome stuff to do. This game captivated me almost instantly. The combat, the bosses, the vast world to explore, almost everything. Now the lore is very present and if you’re notThis is one of my favorite games ever. I didn’t know much about this game at first, but once I saw it was on sale I took a chance and bought it, and my gosh. I’ve logged in near 80 hours and I still have some godhome stuff to do. This game captivated me almost instantly. The combat, the bosses, the vast world to explore, almost everything. Now the lore is very present and if you’re not into lore it’s not a problem cause it’s not shoved down your throat like other games might do. Every day I check daily silksong news just for the chance that its sequel has gotten closer to releasing, that’s how much more hollow knight I need in my life. Hollow knight surprised me every corner I turned and introduced me to metroidvanias. I’ll never be the same after playing this game, in a good way, and I hope silksong continues the greatness.… Expand
  53. 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.
  54. Turbo2001
    Apr 6, 2023
    6
    Bad game design here’s why

    Nintendo Metroid was one of the first games I played, I played it decades later and it was still incredible. It gave you a small booklet with all the different power ups you might be able to find and what they do, it explained the enemy types and the rest was up to you. For every obstacle or closed area in the game it was clear that you were missing a power up    Bad game design here’s why

    Nintendo Metroid was one of the first games I played, I played it decades later and it was still incredible. It gave you a small booklet with all the different power ups you might be able to find and what they do, it explained the enemy types and the rest was up to you. For every obstacle or closed area in the game it was clear that you were missing a power up wherever that might be. It set the scene and then let you figure the rest out like any good story or narrative.

    Souls like games have a unique progression system, that lets you choose how you want to play and power up accordingly. If you get stuck on one boss there is always another route and even if you get stuck completely you can keep getting stronger until you can overcome the obstacle. I actually think the Souls analogy for this game is wrong, just because it has health regeneration points and is hard does not make it a souls game. It is really an old school Nintendo game like the original mega man but with much less context.

    Back to this is bad game design. Firstly this game gives no context or principle game mechanics. Secondly it confuses the player with a currency called (geo) allowing you to buy what are in reality weak buffs (charms), and you gain meaningful powerups /abilities after defeating a boss such as an enhanced dash which allows you access to previously inaccessible areas. As the game does not explain any of this you can get completely lost trying to buy these buffs (charms) as a way to progress. There is no sense of reward in buying buffs, it also creates farming which honestly is dull, but more importantly is does not help you in the way souls games do by making you genuinely more powerful. So you can early on get stuck with should I buy these buffs or try and defeat a difficult boss to progress.

    Having defeated the first two bosses and what I discovered later to be an optional boss, I came to an area of the map in which I was completely stuck. I spent hours trying to figure it out, was there an area I had missed or a boss I had not defeated to give me that powerup for access. I had just got the dash ability to get in to this new area, was it a buff (charm) spent many more hours farming to buy all the buffs, even considerably boosting health. Was it the (in actual fact optional) boss I cannot defeat in this new area? What could it be, none of the above. At this point, I had to look it up. Now it was either that or quit the game. At this point I am about 20 hours in. I have played a lot of games and a lot of difficult games over the years and I do not look stuff up. It means I am defeated. Turns out it is a game mechanic that you have from the start, a game mechanic that I never used for any enemy or accessed any area, the game did not explicitly give me or hint to this unused game mechanic, but suddenly it is essential to progression. Honestly is that good game design?

    Please pause for the logic here in game progression, defeat boss gives you a powerup to access other areas or just allows access to other areas (for first two bosses and large map areas of game), optional buffs (charms) you can buy which might help you with boss or areas of game. The game also opens up several what you will later discover are very hard optional bosses just to confuse you and lead you down garden path. Then suddenly forget all that, you need to use something you had all along but never used or never new existed and if you don’t figure it out you cannot progress with the game. Yes the downward slash. Someone people figured it out, many more probably didn’t. Don’t make me give up a game because you (game developer) are trying to be too clever or just honestly the opposite. If you are going to make a game based on cult games then better that experience please. This game is getting hype because it is beautiful to look at, but it’s not a great game and in no way surpasses or equals the incredible games it is trying to emulate. It’s not fun in any easy, hard, challenging, puzzle based or any other sense. It’s just confused. Went on to complete game. I have spent several decades playing games and this is a 6/10.    … Expand
  55. mondomarsupial
    Mar 24, 2023
    3
    Beautiful art and sound design don't do much to hide a buggy (no, not in the obvious way) and lackluster example of the metroidvania formula. Progression is miniscule and largely involves abilities that act as contrived keys for nonstandard locks placed carelessly about the world rather than typically offering much in the way of new or useful traversal and combat potential. You knowBeautiful art and sound design don't do much to hide a buggy (no, not in the obvious way) and lackluster example of the metroidvania formula. Progression is miniscule and largely involves abilities that act as contrived keys for nonstandard locks placed carelessly about the world rather than typically offering much in the way of new or useful traversal and combat potential. You know something has gone wrong in your metroidvania when the response to getting a new ability is "Oh, bother. Now I have to go rub this against a half dozen points on the map that I half remember if I want to beat this game."… Expand
  56. 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.
  57. Ronvall876
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game play of this game is amazing and difficult. It starts out easy as all good games do, but the late game is much harder. It has a very great atmosphere, and the landscape is amazing. From Greenpath being full of life, to almost nothing in Deepnest. The story/lore of this game is amazing, thousands of people still try to piece it together.

    Me personally, the game was a little boring at first, but as you progress further into it, it becomes a lot of fun. Unlocking new abilities, charms, areas, and boss fights.    … Expand
  58. Lombino88
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    I thinm its a really good game but i can't get past one level.But other than that is really good the game is full of content
  59. Gayass
    Feb 26, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best rpg ever I really like the graphics they resemble cod, battlefield 3, and red dead redemption. I wish they could have remade it for switch but playing it on the wii is good. Even the price of 65$ its amazingly worth it. The replay value is amazing i play this with my friends and beat my mom at it everyday.… Expand
  60. Tomsy664
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    El juego cuenta con un gran libro de arte, banda sonara 10/10, jefes que al principio te pueden parecer un pequeño problema, pero después de varios intentos ya se t hacen fáciles. Lo que me más me agrada es la capacidad de speedrun y NO-HIT que tiene. El único defecto sería ciertas mecánicas de esquive.
  61. Wozalawena
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. It single-handedly revived an entire genre. I really can’t over exaggerate how much I love this title. This has my favorite learning curve, combat system, art direction, and an absolutely stunning soundtrack by Christopher Larkin. This is one of the few games that there are no parts that I’m annoyed by whenever I replay it. The storytelling is alsoProbably my favorite game of all time. It single-handedly revived an entire genre. I really can’t over exaggerate how much I love this title. This has my favorite learning curve, combat system, art direction, and an absolutely stunning soundtrack by Christopher Larkin. This is one of the few games that there are no parts that I’m annoyed by whenever I replay it. The storytelling is also amazing, as you slowly piece together a tragic tale of your own creation, and the fall of a civilization.

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

    All in all, a must-play even if you haven’t played a metroidvania before.    … Expand
  62. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    I've played this game for around 100hrs about now, and it is probably one of my favorite games ever. It feels fantastic to move around, its bosses are interesting and difficult and it has compelling lore and story line without a single intelligible word being said. The only negative I can really think of is that it can be a bit confusing at times, while the exploration could be fun atI've played this game for around 100hrs about now, and it is probably one of my favorite games ever. It feels fantastic to move around, its bosses are interesting and difficult and it has compelling lore and story line without a single intelligible word being said. The only negative I can really think of is that it can be a bit confusing at times, while the exploration could be fun at times when you have to scour the entire map to find a hidden room to progress it can get pretty annoying. Other than that, its one of my favorite games.… Expand
  63. Grass_watcher
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    It’s the best 2d metroidvania since Metroid turned 3d. It’s got great music and world design, the secrets are well hidden but not impossible to find without a guide and it has a good difficulty curb that you can adjust depending on where you go when
  64. Jerg4n
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game that finds beauty in being lost and finding your way. The only driving force behind your actions is your own curiosity and desire to see more of the world. And boy is there a lot to see! The gorgeous handdrawn environments, the wacky and unique npcs, the serenely beautiful soundtrack, the difficult bossfights, the intriguing lore, this game has it all!

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

    Originally bought the game on a whim back in 2019, but it has grown to be my favorite game of all time, and the gold standard for a good videogame in my eyes.    … Expand
  65. Tibaw
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Hollow knight is an amazing game, it is hard but fair. I loved it as much as I hated it. But in the end, it is one of my favorite games of all time.
  66. Brickmanbrick
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Game may seem boring at first but when you invest time and energy into it, it will become a beautiful and enthralling experience. It doesn't get a perfect score because the pc version is much better optimized but that doesn't matter. It is most likely one of the best metroidvanias out there and has one of the, if not the best combat systems out of any metroidvania with the game encouragingGame may seem boring at first but when you invest time and energy into it, it will become a beautiful and enthralling experience. It doesn't get a perfect score because the pc version is much better optimized but that doesn't matter. It is most likely one of the best metroidvanias out there and has one of the, if not the best combat systems out of any metroidvania with the game encouraging you to explore to find better items and abilities. The game has an amazing way of making you feel powerful near the end of the game because you will have all of the best stuff plus all of the charms. This all makes hollow knight an amazing experience for anyone to enjoy.… Expand
  67. mayconeislay
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo estilo metroid de todos os tempos. Parabens por essa obra prima :)
  68. specter187
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    the best game ever the 55 people who wrote a bad review will perish by a n64 flavord fish
  69. FireworkHere
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This game is pretty incredible in almost every single aspect
    There are some things to get used to if you havent played much games alike but after some hours I can say it was a worthy purchase
    I have now 100% the game and it was an amazing journey, the postgame is also really entertaining although I feel like it might be too much of a difficulty spike tbh Overall pretty nice, I dont give    This game is pretty incredible in almost every single aspect
    There are some things to get used to if you havent played much games alike but after some hours I can say it was a worthy purchase
    I have now 100% the game and it was an amazing journey, the postgame is also really entertaining although I feel like it might be too much of a difficulty spike tbh
    Overall pretty nice, I dont give it a 10 because I have some small gripes here and there but its good    … Expand
  70. r1mS
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente es mi videojuego favorito. Con diferencia. Con amplía diferencia.
  71. ZeMan156
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Hollow knight
    Incredible, but flawed
    Hollow knight is a Metroidvania taking place in a world full of big creatures. The gameplay wise is very fun with simple game play that can turn into complex strategy for the best of players to master. The games base game is a fun adventure that can be quite challenging at times, but never unfair. The areas of the game have been made with extreme    Hollow knight
    Incredible, but flawed

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

    8/10    … Expand
  72. Scocco95
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Gioco eccezionale, da provare assolutamente, longevo divertente e completo!
  73. 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
  74. FrogWithATopHat
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10, super crisp and tight, difficult, rewarding platforming challenges.
    Graphics - 10/10, absolute mastahpeece, particle and foreground effects were amazing
    Audio - 10/10, super immersive Music - 100/10, this game hits you absolute banger after banger, right off the bat it goes from dirtmouth to false knight to greenpath to hornet to fungal wastes to mantis lords to city    Gameplay - 10/10, super crisp and tight, difficult, rewarding platforming challenges.
    Graphics - 10/10, absolute mastahpeece, particle and foreground effects were amazing
    Audio - 10/10, super immersive
    Music - 100/10, this game hits you absolute banger after banger, right off the bat it goes from dirtmouth to false knight to greenpath to hornet to fungal wastes to mantis lords to city of tears, WOW
    Price - Only $15? Now that's what I call a mastahpeece for your wallet.
    Story - 8/10, very minimalistic but still great anyhow! a lot of it is loredumps, however.
    Audience - 12+, this game is very challenging
    Difficulty - This game is aggressive, extremely difficult, unforgiving, and brutal, yet there is almost never any cheap or artificial difficulty. That's what makes it so fun!
    Grinding - Only near the beginning, when you have to collect about 400 Geo to buy cartography supplies.
    Length - Wow, this game is packed to the brim with content. You have the main story, 48(ish) bosses, a super hard platforming gauntlet, 10+ gigantic areas to explore, 46 grubs to rescue, 45 charms to collect, a colosseum with 3 challenges, 5 gargantuan boss rushes, and lots more side content!
    Characters - Hollow Knight has an amazing cast of lovable characters, and also Zote.
    10/10 W Game, 3rd best game of 2017.    … Expand
  75. Allux31
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Hollowknight is an amazing game with one of the best soundtracks in all of gaming
  76. Sun_Sun
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    An excellent metroidvania game. The lore is nearly perfect. Soundtracks and graphic are awesome. And gameplay is also very cool. There are so many bosses to challenge and most of them are very fun (and really difficult, but fair).
    I would give this game 10/10 if the pacing is faster. The fact that our hero can't run (although he can dash, double jump, fly, and so on) make you feel    An excellent metroidvania game. The lore is nearly perfect. Soundtracks and graphic are awesome. And gameplay is also very cool. There are so many bosses to challenge and most of them are very fun (and really difficult, but fair).
    I would give this game 10/10 if the pacing is faster. The fact that our hero can't run (although he can dash, double jump, fly, and so on) make you feel annoying when you need to backtrack to previous areas. The lack of combo in combat system also decreases the satisfaction, particularly in boss fight. I highly appreciate the charm system, which creates many tactics to fight boss and increases the replay value of the game. But again, the game makes me feel annoying because you must sit on a bench if you want to change your charms. This rule is ridiculous, because in the game you can do anything else ( reading your map, studying the Hunter's journal, etc.) without a bench. It may just take several minutes to find a bench and return to the boss arena, but even so, it greatly reduce the pacing of the game.
    In general, this is still one of the best games I played. I hope the next version Silk Song can avoid these minor problems to become a flawless masterpiece.    … Expand
  77. AlbertoGramsci
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    El juego que redefinió el género. Un título que pasará a la historia como el metroidvania definitivo. Por favor háganse un favor y juegenlo.
  78. Odengod
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Un increíble juego. Es muy completo y divertido, además de su complicación
  79. heybranny
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. An absolute masterpiece. The lore! The music! The artwork! The combat! The exploration! Everything is exceptional
  80. GuiBio
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    The game is good. it is big and hard to solve all the puzzles around the whole map!
  81. 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.
  82. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
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  83. vara17
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Metroidvania precioso, visualmente y excelente en jugabilidad.

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

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

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

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

    Un juego increíble para disfrutar de la exploración en un mundo bastante grande y con muchos secretos ocultos. 10/10    … Expand
  84. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    2
    This game is just not fun. It’s pretty. But it’s not enjoyable. Not relaxing.
  85. batjuanos
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Hollow knight is a metroidvania game developed by team cherry. From start to finish, this game repeatedly exceeded my expectations on what 2D exploration games can be. Hollow knight uses preexisting metroidvania concepts such as backtracking and non-linearity to their fullest potential. Other than the perfect map progression and exploration, the cleanest aspect of hollow knight isHollow knight is a metroidvania game developed by team cherry. From start to finish, this game repeatedly exceeded my expectations on what 2D exploration games can be. Hollow knight uses preexisting metroidvania concepts such as backtracking and non-linearity to their fullest potential. Other than the perfect map progression and exploration, the cleanest aspect of hollow knight is definitely the combat. Every attack and ability has a satisfying weight to it. To complement the fights, hollow knights movement is nothing short of silky smooth. The jump is floaty, but not unresponsive. The dash is a joy to use, and I frequently found myself jumping and dashing around a room just because it was fun. I don't want to get into spoilers as everyone should experience this game for themselves, but every boss or mob is refreshing. Hollow knight doesn't fall into the trap of reskinning enemies with minor changes, which allows for more unique and vivid areas. The story of hollow knight is subtle but effective. It doesn't force your attention, but rewards it instead. Lore is strewn about, and it is up to the player to make sense of the world and its inhabitants. To conclude, Hollow knight is nothing short of a masterpiece. It's length is about 40+ plus hours if you want the true ending (yes it has multiple endings). If you enjoy 2D platformers, then theres no reason for you not to play this game. 10/10… Expand
  86. leeuk321
    Nov 27, 2022
    5
    Grind, grind, grind. The game has a really beautiful design, and decent gameplay with a good levelling-up system - but that's as far as it goes. The story is almost non-existent, there aren't really any puzzles and there's no interesting characters, dialogue etc. That could be forgiven, but the grinding aspect of the game can't be. You've got to constantly travel all around the world ofGrind, grind, grind. The game has a really beautiful design, and decent gameplay with a good levelling-up system - but that's as far as it goes. The story is almost non-existent, there aren't really any puzzles and there's no interesting characters, dialogue etc. That could be forgiven, but the grinding aspect of the game can't be. You've got to constantly travel all around the world of the game, with extremely limited ways of shortcutting journeys, except for very few locations.

    Some of the bosses are extremely challenging, which I could live if it wasn't for the fact that you've got to grind your way back to them when defeated (the game doesn't start you at the boss again when you die, or anywhere near). I could understand the developers doing this if there was a challenge in reaching the boss, because that could be thought of as part of the boss stage, if you will. But it's never challenging, in most cases I can get back to the bosses fine 100% of the time, so what's the point? I can't get my head around the developers' reasoning. And the best part is when you get back to the boss you've got to retrieve your "soul", and when you do that you're inherently not at 100% health. So, you've got the choice: face the boss with reduced health, or go back and grind your health up.

    Grind, grind, grind. It's a cheap way of artificially making the game "bigger", and a cynical move by the developers. Fine for teenagers who have adults paying their bills and have mountains of time and patience to do this, but for working adults this game takes liberties. I've had to abandon playing it, which is a shame, because if it wasn't for the grind I'd have loved to have completed it.    … Expand
  87. KMike25
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    How did 3 people make this? This game has interesting enemies, great lore that kept me watching it on Youtube for hours to explain what just happened, and tight combat.
  88. Emperator_444
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    El mejor metroidvania. La jugabilidad se siente muy bien y muy fluida. Ha sido de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo.
  89. HDRip
    Nov 15, 2022
    3
    I will not write anything about the game. I'll write about the port for the Nintendo Switch. Everything is very small! The spikes on the floor/walls/ceiling are often not visible, they are too small on a small screen. Coins not only are they as gray as the rest of the environment, they are also very small. The fonts are small and hard to read unless you're in ideal conditions. In addition,I will not write anything about the game. I'll write about the port for the Nintendo Switch. Everything is very small! The spikes on the floor/walls/ceiling are often not visible, they are too small on a small screen. Coins not only are they as gray as the rest of the environment, they are also very small. The fonts are small and hard to read unless you're in ideal conditions. In addition, the game has delays and lags, and the gamepad seems to react late to any click. This is especially noticeable in the stationary mode.

    The port could be better. In some games, when porting them from a PC or from older consoles, interface elements and fonts are enlarged to make it comfortable to play on a small screen. About the performance in a two-dimensional game, I generally keep quiet!    … Expand
  90. moschidae
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    This game has been reviewed to hell and back since it's release, but I would like to add some insight as a disabled player which I haven't really seen any commentary on before.
    This game would of REALLY benefited from the same system Celeste has, where you can give yourself additional jumps (or just make you immune to damage all together). It would not of been detrimental to anyone else,    This game has been reviewed to hell and back since it's release, but I would like to add some insight as a disabled player which I haven't really seen any commentary on before.
    This game would of REALLY benefited from the same system Celeste has, where you can give yourself additional jumps (or just make you immune to damage all together). It would not of been detrimental to anyone else, it would of only made things easier for people like me who ended up just becoming frustrated and made the game just not fun to experience, even though it's clear a lot of detail went into it.
    There is so much stigma in adding accessibility options to games, but to me, even if I was not disabled and I buy a game and i just want to have fun and enjoy the beautiful, meticulously handcrafted world.. what's the problem with that? People say it makes things too easy, but Celeste went above and beyond for people like me and I've never, ever seen anyone call that game easy. I know in my heart it's just a gamer ego thing but Hollow Knight just made me absolutely miserable, and it was entirely preventable.
    I bought HK when I was slightly younger, and I was really, really good at the combat but I just could not do the platforming for the life of me. There is no reason a game should make someone cry and beat themselves up because no matter how hard they try, they literally just can not do it. That's not what a video game is about. I know they probably had a vision about how cool and epic and "challenging" it would be to make the game the way that it is, but you can't design for everyone.
    Give people options, I don't understand.. shouldnt devs want as many people to experience what they've worked so hard on, even if not related to gameplay, like the characters and the immersive atmosphere, the beautiful background art, things like that? It's foolish and Nintendo-esque to demand that people play only the way you think they should.
    My biggest hope for silksong is that they take a note out of Celeste's book and implement more options for accessibility. Not even just for me, but (at least on the switch version) I really don't remember there being much in what you could alter in the game. It needs to start happening because things are just becoming less and less fun in the world for individuals like me.    … Expand
  91. Screenhero
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    An incredible metroidvania with amazing art and combat. The fast-paced bost-fights offer an impressive level of challenge while the DLC can provide extra difficulty for those that desire it.
  92. Bkillinm
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best game I have ever played, once the light bulb moment happens it only gets better.
  93. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    have been really into it after started to play. An unbelievable idle game with unique, astonishing art style. Though the difficulty level really drove me crazy at the first few hours haha. Perfectly for players fond of exploring and souls-like genres.
  94. zapacher
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    400+ hours played, my first gold game on steam, every achievement made, very cool game. Music, atmosphere everything is excellent.
  95. Tornad
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Sin duda unas de las mejores obras indie de estos últimos años. Su ambientación, historia, gameplay y otros factores lo hacen un excelente juego
  96. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    82/100
    Hollow Knight throws its players in a whispering, obscure, mesmerizing subterranean world, Hallownest, that perpetually captivates both technically and thematically. It is a massive, sprawling mosaic of deeply distinct biomes that neatly and naturally fit together like puzzle pieces, each distinctly varied from the others. The layout of this world continuously morphs and surprises    82/100
    Hollow Knight throws its players in a whispering, obscure, mesmerizing subterranean world, Hallownest, that perpetually captivates both technically and thematically. It is a massive, sprawling mosaic of deeply distinct biomes that neatly and naturally fit together like puzzle pieces, each distinctly varied from the others. The layout of this world continuously morphs and surprises not only visually but also technically as every area offers a new level design structure, platforming mechanics, environmental hazards and unique hostile creatures to slay within, all of which perfectly fit and expand on the game's deep lore. This makes for an exceptionally heterogeneous and varied experience, beautifully accompanied by the game's subdued tracks, enveloping the adventure in an elegantly enigmatic, unsettlingly melancholic aura. Progressively, the world opens up more and more whenever a new ability is acquired, and the explorative freedom of the player gets exponentially increased with an impressive multitude of possible progression paths. Even with a couple of faster means of traversal, the nature of this progression system leads to some extremely tedious backtracking, but it's a bearable price to pay for this amazingly interconnected map. Each area bleeds into the nearby ones in a maze-like tangle that hides an absurd amount of secrets, characters and treasures. The sane explorers of this kingdom are few, but it is possible to find, resuce and befriend many of them, leading to immersive interactions that expands on the world, providing new content or merely moments of levity, furthering the power of the player's agency. Combat is definitely the less impressive side of the game: disappointingly simple and static throughout the journey, with not many active options. Bosses, for the most part, present the same issue: although pleasantly challenging, they're pretty simplistic with repeated attack patterns and a lack of true depth in their movesets, only rarely with meaningfully different phases. This, however, can be partially excused thanks to their impressive quantity and variety, just as the combat is greatly enhanced by many passive abilities unlockable and an amazing healing system that requires strategic timing and rewards good play with stronger offensive options.    … Expand
  97. Pale_king
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok I'll give you a review for the best experience with a game I've ever had in my life.
    You go there, start watching an amazing cutsene and you already realize that the boss fights are going to be sensational when you realize that it has a great soundtrack (I only saw it better in undertale) And you realize that until the Hornet part you don't know anything about the story but after a while talking to npcs, dream dialogue and lore tablets everything falls into place.    … Expand
  98. thedill
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight sucked me in as no other game has done in a while, but in the end, I was left with a void unfulfilled. With Metroidvanias being one of my favorite genres, I was excited to play Hollow Knight. Entering an unfamiliar world open to be explored however I wanted to explore it, immediately sucked me into the vast world of Hollow Knight. The little to no handholding that didn'tHollow Knight sucked me in as no other game has done in a while, but in the end, I was left with a void unfulfilled. With Metroidvanias being one of my favorite genres, I was excited to play Hollow Knight. Entering an unfamiliar world open to be explored however I wanted to explore it, immediately sucked me into the vast world of Hollow Knight. The little to no handholding that didn't force me down a linear path was an amazing experience. This isn't found enough in games today. As Hollow Knight, I could explore as far as I dared. This often time brought about challenging situations that were greatly enjoyed.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games. The gameplay, world, combat, bosses, and story all work together to provide a fun and challenging experience. Hollow Knight is a must-play game. I am excited to see what Team Cherry does next.    … Expand
  99. nicktheguy
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    It's boring but I understand why people like it. It's just not my cup of tea.
  100. ELYS1UM
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This game was made by 3 people, and yet I have spent longer in the world of Hallownest than I have in many others. The gameplay is impeccable, the music is incredible, the story is engaging, the world building is next level. I love the feeling of natural progression, as on top of upgrading your skills and weapon, you can feel yourself improving as time passes. Bosses like False Knight thatThis game was made by 3 people, and yet I have spent longer in the world of Hallownest than I have in many others. The gameplay is impeccable, the music is incredible, the story is engaging, the world building is next level. I love the feeling of natural progression, as on top of upgrading your skills and weapon, you can feel yourself improving as time passes. Bosses like False Knight that may have once felt lake an impassable wall become nothing more than a warmup as time passes. The movement is silky smooth, and the game is incredible at creating atmosphere. Deepnest was genuinely terrifying, but City of Tears was beautiful and serene. Each location is so memorable in track and design I can't even begin to stress how great they are. The bosses are so much fun and so creative. Never before have I had favourite bosses in games based on gameplay, but Mantis Lords and Nightmare King Grimm always come to mind as fun and challenging fights that I may never forget conquering. And the world and its residents just OOZE this crazy amount of character. Of course, you don't meet many people in this deserted world, but the few you do run into are unforgettable. This game is truly a standout. Please, play Hollow Knight. Any amount of popularity it has now is not enough.… Expand
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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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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. 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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