Hollow Knight

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  1. doodlerman
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is the gift that keeps on giving. I beat it at nearly 56 hours in my save file and I've only completed 79% of the game - and I'm not sure if that includes DLC. This is a $15 game. What's more, is its been 55+ hours of top quality game design that's challenging in all the best ways, and there's still so much more to uncover. It offers more bang for your buck than most AAAHollow Knight is the gift that keeps on giving. I beat it at nearly 56 hours in my save file and I've only completed 79% of the game - and I'm not sure if that includes DLC. This is a $15 game. What's more, is its been 55+ hours of top quality game design that's challenging in all the best ways, and there's still so much more to uncover. It offers more bang for your buck than most AAA games; and is just flat out better than most AAA games. I'm genuinely looking forward to diving back in to uncover the rest of the game's secrets.… Expand
  2. gustave154
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Best game on switch not named BOTW and Super Mario Odyssey. Just amazing from the start until 100% completion. And the best thing is there is one more update coming
  3. Fortius
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. I've loved every minute. I've played this much more than any of the $60 games I bought.
  4. JimmyE3
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Up there with Steamworld Dig 2 as one of the best Indie metroidvanias on the switch.
  5. Filipes
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    I found here one of the most amazing kingdoms to explore, fight through and get lost in.
  6. I3AH9I
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.
    It starts a bit slow but after getting ~3 abilities you are free to roam and explore most of the map.
  7. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    Hollow knight and Ori is the best games in my favourite genre metroidvania style of games. This one, gothic and gloomy with so much details. Perfect fast fighting and exciting explorations! So much secrets and so much unique events, you can really feel the love from the devs in this game. Great dlc!
  8. bulger_paul
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight, the pros and cons:

    Pros:
    -this game is incredible

    Cons:
    -this much content for only $15 feels like stealing
  9. Valter
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    This game has absolutely no flaws. It's undoubtely the best metroidvania game I've ever played, one of the best games on the switch to date. If you still haven't bought this game, what are you waiting for??
  10. donuts842
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    I’m about 10 hrs in and feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of this game. My gaming life started with watching my dad play Metroid on the NES while my mom drew the maps by hand, and the then eventually playing Super Metroid SNES. This game expands on every metroidvania experience there has ever been. Great game, worth the wait.
  11. Batraciofanrex
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight ha sido la más grata sorpresa que he tenido en cuanto a videojuegos, me encanto de principio a fin. Yo nunca he sido fan de los juegos estilo Metroidvania, ha decir verdad me aburren bastante pero Hollow Knight se las arregla para tenerte entretenido de principio a fin, su estilo de juego es bastante adictivo y tienes boss battles bastante desafiantes. En cuanto al apartadoHollow Knight ha sido la más grata sorpresa que he tenido en cuanto a videojuegos, me encanto de principio a fin. Yo nunca he sido fan de los juegos estilo Metroidvania, ha decir verdad me aburren bastante pero Hollow Knight se las arregla para tenerte entretenido de principio a fin, su estilo de juego es bastante adictivo y tienes boss battles bastante desafiantes. En cuanto al apartado grafico del juego es sencillamente alucinante, así como su apartado de sonido. Juega Hollow Knight de verdad que no te arrepentiras, es un juego que debes tener.… Expand
  12. he110me
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    Stellar metroidvania that pulls off the genre flawlessly, while improving on the formula significantly.

    Everything from pacing, environments, level design, enemy design, boss design, characters, and music feels finely tuned. It starts off slow and empty, but builds into a deep and dynamic world full of mystery as the player progresses. There are challenges to be had, most of them    Stellar metroidvania that pulls off the genre flawlessly, while improving on the formula significantly.

    Everything from pacing, environments, level design, enemy design, boss design, characters, and music feels finely tuned. It starts off slow and empty, but builds into a deep and dynamic world full of mystery as the player progresses. There are challenges to be had, most of them optional, but none of them meaningless.

    The game very much takes a "git gud" approach to it's challenges, but the difficulty curve isn't too steep. If you find yourself stuck on a section, you would be wise to put a pin in it and explore other sections (in true metroidvania fashion).    … Expand
  13. nando_u
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game, musics and NPCs charismatics.... A great world for exploration, and rewarding. A Masterpiece game.
  14. Ondik
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Wow. Did not expect this. Awesome combat, progression and sense of discovery. Give me more please
  15. milero91
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    For me this is an absolute masterpiece and one of the games of this generation. I've just hit 107% completion after 53 hours and enjoyed every moment of it. Whilst it is challenging at times, every challenge felt like one I could overcome. The music in some of the areas is outstanding and the atmosphere the team was able to create throughout should be commended.
  16. Mordecai_253
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    I'm at one of the final bosses and about at about 88% completion. This game is fantastic. If you like platformers and Metroidvania-style games, this is one of the very best to be released in recent memory. I waited to pick it up for the Switch, as I like many other folks are drawn to sinking in the time on the switch version because of the portability. If you haven't playedI'm at one of the final bosses and about at about 88% completion. This game is fantastic. If you like platformers and Metroidvania-style games, this is one of the very best to be released in recent memory. I waited to pick it up for the Switch, as I like many other folks are drawn to sinking in the time on the switch version because of the portability. If you haven't played metroidvania-types before, the games are founded on a progression system that slowly but dramatically improves your mobility and combat skills while allowing access to areas - most of which are interconnected - as you obtain new skills.

    The combat and platforming is incredibly tight. The variety in skills and customization afforded by the crest system is deep and satisfying to experiment with. Boss battles are varied and intense; difficult but fair. Enemy and area variety are exemplary.

    What makes this metroidvania so special, besides the excellent execution of the fundamentals, is the art style, world development, and Darksouls inspired story-telling and emphasis on pattern-learning to progress past certain enemies and bosses.

    The game has some difficult bosses and platforming sequences especially with optional bosses and collectible items like the Grubs that are scattered across the enormous map. But nothing feels cheap and the game never gates progression behind particularly difficult content.

    Also cheers to Team Cherry for their persistent support of the game with meaningful patches and free DLC. True mark of an earnest and well-intentioned developer.

    The game, unlike other ports, seems to run just as well on Switch as on PC. I guess the resolution could be higher (I'm playing on a 1440p monitor) but I believe it is constant 1080p and 60fps as I haven't noticed any slowdown. Loading times are also negligible.

    There isn't a ton to criticize here. I wish the player-map-icon functionality wasn't necessarily tied to the charm system. I have over 30 hours in the game and probably another 5 or so to go before 100%. I did find myself wandering around and backtracking a good deal. You get map icons later in the game that help in locating items and essence sources but without a map from the web and/or a solid plan on what you want to do, it's easy to get a little lost and 'waste' time not getting anything done. It can be frustrating but it's a small price to pay for a cunning and expansive map rife with secret passages, whole areas, short-cuts, hidden items, and bosses.

    The combat again is impressive. It starts out so simple but by the end of the game you have an impressive tool-belt and loads of customization options. Adding to the satisfying combat is the sound effects and music. I remember when I first started the game being impressed with the muffling of sound that occurs when the knight takes a hit; kinda like have your bell rung. It added a weight to the combat that persisted and grew throughout the game. The music is similarly well-composed and the voice effects of the NPCs are downright infectious ('ba-pa-nada').

    I can't believe how cheap this game is too. $60 would not be absurd for how much quality time one can spend with this game. They are charging $15.

    If this game even piques your curiosity, buy it. One of my favorite Switch titles and second only to BotW in terms of hours logged. Team Cherry puts Australia on the map for game development and I'm looking forward to what those folks have in store for us in the coming years.    … Expand
  17. bskierys
    May 31, 2019
    10
    This is the game I will compare all 2D platformers to in upcoming years.
    Hollow Knight is not just yet another Metroidvania. It is more like an open-world game of 2D platformers. And it is so much fun to explore Hollownest and unveil its history. Moving around the levels is fluent thanks to perfectly designed responsive controls, stunning visuals, and beautiful music. Every area is    This is the game I will compare all 2D platformers to in upcoming years.
    Hollow Knight is not just yet another Metroidvania. It is more like an open-world game of 2D platformers. And it is so much fun to explore Hollownest and unveil its history. Moving around the levels is fluent thanks to perfectly designed responsive controls, stunning visuals, and beautiful music. Every area is different and has a unique purpose in this mysterious world.
    The game is challenging. It is not an easy title but it is also not super hard. If you find that one particular enemy or boss fight is too hard for you, you can go back to explore the world, find some charms or upgrades and come back stronger than before.
    The game is very much focused around combat. Oh, and it does the job well. The bosses in this game are one of the best-designed bosses I ever faced (with Nightmare King Grimm being the best boss fight I ever had). Each of their attacks is dangerous but telegraphed perfectly and your character controls are as responsive as they can be. When you die - you know that it was your fault and you want to improve. When you win, after this couple of unsuccessful trials, you have this great feeling that you won with tough enemy thanks to your skills.
    The story of the game is told through the environment. You will land in a mysterious world after the fall of the civilization of the Hollownest. You will find characters that will tell you about its past glory, find some items, scrolls, and forgotten places. There will be almost no cutscenes. This method of storytelling led me to browsing through the web in search of answers. I wanted to know every bit of information about the game lore that I could find. I was thinking about the game even when I wasn't playing.
    Exploration in this game is thrilling as you never know where you should be going. Each time you enter a new area, you have no map for it. This is the feeling of being lost on the adventure that you won't be getting from modern triple-A games with the minimap constantly in the corner.
    Although I gave a 10/10 score, there are some issues with the game I would like to mention. Sometimes the game feels unbalanced. Some end-game bosses are so much easier to defeat than some of the early ones (e.g Marmu). Some of the challenges feel more like a test for your patience than your skills (e.g. trial of the fool). The checkpoint system is also a bit irritating, as it often requires you to travel long distances to get back to the boss fight once you died.
    But these problems will not change my mind, that this game is a 2D platforming masterpiece. Looking forward to Silksong.    … Expand
  18. Hugodrummer
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game with a beautiful soundtrack. Can't go wrong with this game.
  19. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Ridiculously good game, especially for the price. I was astonished at just how much content and depth this game had and didn't expect to be playing it for weeks, let alone days. The story is constantly engaging whilst always leaving you desperate for more and the gameplay stays incredibly fun but challenging throughout the entire world with enemies scaling very appropriately to yourRidiculously good game, especially for the price. I was astonished at just how much content and depth this game had and didn't expect to be playing it for weeks, let alone days. The story is constantly engaging whilst always leaving you desperate for more and the gameplay stays incredibly fun but challenging throughout the entire world with enemies scaling very appropriately to your in-game experience levels. My absolute highlight of Hollow Knight is the very creative way that the story is told by Team Cherry through the use of NPCs, lore tablets and other whispers throughout the kingdom, leaving the player with a giant web of loosely connected strands to string together in their own way. And not to mention the free DLC releases.… Expand
  20. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Um dos games mais desafiadores que joguei, direção de arte impecável, trilha sonora linda, uma boa lore a ser descoberta, bastante conteúdo extra, excelente uso do Rumble HD. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores games já criados pela humanidade!
  21. jerkface910
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    When I first played this I kept thinking, "I wonder if this will be my pick for Game of the Year?" but then I'd remember Spider-Man and Red Dead were coming out and thought no way. Well, it's the end of the year, and I have to say this game is my pick for Game of the Year (I know it came out before this year, but for consoles). The design is just perfect. They give you the entire worldWhen I first played this I kept thinking, "I wonder if this will be my pick for Game of the Year?" but then I'd remember Spider-Man and Red Dead were coming out and thought no way. Well, it's the end of the year, and I have to say this game is my pick for Game of the Year (I know it came out before this year, but for consoles). The design is just perfect. They give you the entire world from the start, but you're limited to where you can venture due to abilities or just enemy difficulty. Exploration is key, but also risky, as you could end up losing your shade (and 4000) geo in a dangerous spot.
    I loved the unique areas, with their own enemies, and the overall art design and world is just spot-on. It's creepy as hell, but also plenty cute.
    And there are secrets EVERYWHERE. Just playing through the game is a meaty quest, but there are so many secrets to uncover and explore it's amazing. They also throw in some fun surprises, the likes of which I had never seen before.
    I really have no gripe with this game. Even the challenge level, which can get painful in some areas, never feels cheap. If you keep dying it's either because you aren't sufficiently powered up, or you're just not skilled enough to survive.    … Expand
  22. GoldBeard
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    from the moment you start controlling your character you can feel how good and amazing this game will be! the gameplay, music, animation, world design are all TOP NOTCH. an sorry for using the term, but it has a soulsborne feeling to it... and i LOVE IT for that. honestly this might be one my favorite games ever! GET IT NOW!!!
  23. Frankyboy
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Excelente Metroidvania, mapa de buen tamaño, una dificultad mas alta a los juegos promedio actuales, música exquisita, un ambiente gráfico hermoso y la cereza del pastel, una historia interesante.
    Se agradece que te den los DLC gratis, dicho sea de paso, expanden la historia y te invita a recorrer el mata de una manera mas profunda.
    Es un "DEBES TENER" para tu Nintendo Switch.
  24. mefzeldernx
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Es necesario destacar cuando un juego hace todo bien. "Hollow Kinght" es todo lo que un juego del género "Metroidvania" debe ser, o se supone que es. Múltiples caminos, backtraking, nuevas habilidades y objetos hacen que la experiencia con el juego sea muy personal.
    El diseño y la música hacne que esta sea una gran aventura, cada jefe se siente amenazador y los movimientos son tan fluidos    Es necesario destacar cuando un juego hace todo bien. "Hollow Kinght" es todo lo que un juego del género "Metroidvania" debe ser, o se supone que es. Múltiples caminos, backtraking, nuevas habilidades y objetos hacen que la experiencia con el juego sea muy personal.
    El diseño y la música hacne que esta sea una gran aventura, cada jefe se siente amenazador y los movimientos son tan fluidos que hacen una acción vertiginosa y divertida, te da gusto cada enfrentamiento porque explota la creatividad de cada jugador.
    Sin lugar a dudas la Nintendo Switch es el hogar perfecto para éste juego, ya que te atrapa tanto que lograr el 100% se vuelve tan natural como vencer el juego, y poder jugar "Hollow Knight" en modo portátil es muy práctico.    … Expand
  25. destinyfan1
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    INCREDIBLE ,no not the movie,but this game,i think this might be my favourite indie game I ever played.
    The graphics are beautiful and unique,the sound is also really good
    It's also unbelievable that this game holds so many secrets and is good for 20 hours or even more ( 15 bucks!) it has some frustrating moments ,but those are easily outshined by all the great moments. Was going to    INCREDIBLE ,no not the movie,but this game,i think this might be my favourite indie game I ever played.
    The graphics are beautiful and unique,the sound is also really good
    It's also unbelievable that this game holds so many secrets and is good for 20 hours or even more ( 15 bucks!)
    it has some frustrating moments ,but those are easily outshined by all the great moments.
    Was going to give a 9 ,but then i realised this indie game has more content then destiny 2 (at launch),so i give it a 10    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. buzzardslicer
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    They are basically giving this amazing game away for $15. The best metroidvania I've ever played.
  28. djdnauk
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    best value game ever on any platform, challenging, beautiful art & music... really really fun gameplay!! gaming doesnt get any better than this!
  29. thealexmott
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This game felt like Breath of the Wild.

    Now I know that's the kind of hyperbole that gets thrown around all the time, but what I mean is this: I entered a new world ill-equipped to handle most of its challenges. Without clear direction, I explored in whatever direction I chose. I found incredible and exciting upgrades that opened the game up in new ways. I kept exploring and exploring    This game felt like Breath of the Wild.

    Now I know that's the kind of hyperbole that gets thrown around all the time, but what I mean is this: I entered a new world ill-equipped to handle most of its challenges. Without clear direction, I explored in whatever direction I chose. I found incredible and exciting upgrades that opened the game up in new ways. I kept exploring and exploring and never got tired of it. Sometimes I got my butt kicked and had to try boss fights up to 10 times before finally winning. But it always felt amazing.

    Hollow Knight is the best game I've played so far in 2018. Recommend to anyone who's up for a challenge.    … Expand
  30. Trentini
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Great game!!!

    The environment, visuals, music are incredible. The controls are great and, more important of things: it is a lot of fun, will entertain for dozens of hours.
  31. LordDecky
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    This is the best Metroidvania out there hands down. This has perfected the genre with environmental, dark souls-Esque storytelling with brutally challenging combat that is completely addicting after the first few minutes. Do yourself a favor and buy this game
  32. faceisname
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    I can not put into words how awesome this game is. It starts off a tad slow but develops into something exceptional.
  33. Wences
    Jul 7, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect, there isn't nothing wrong in it. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania game that I've played in years. Their dark and artistic designs, hard and fair mechanics, unforgettable music... all their features are simply perfect. The most relevant stuffs are its story and difficulty. You will spend over 20 hours to complete it and after that you've a lot ofThis game is absolutely perfect, there isn't nothing wrong in it. Hollow Knight is the best metroidvania game that I've played in years. Their dark and artistic designs, hard and fair mechanics, unforgettable music... all their features are simply perfect. The most relevant stuffs are its story and difficulty. You will spend over 20 hours to complete it and after that you've a lot of interesting contents ahead (for instance, there are three DLC for free). If you like challenging video games such as Dark Souls, indie video games or you want to prove one that you'll never forget, you must play it.… Expand
  34. Romorais
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This game will punish you, but don't get me wrong this is a great game.

    If you hate challenges this game is not for you, but not hard enough that would make it impossible to finish.
    The art is nice, the game play is fluid, the music is great. After buying this game I just stopped playing after I 100% it(107% to more precise)
  35. huynguyen916
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is fantastic and it is absolutely a must play on the Nintendo Switch. It is is a metroidvania + dark souls sort of game. For just $14.99, it is completely worth it in anyone's library. The game is definitely challenging, but never unfair. The times you die in game is either the mistake(s) you made or you are not familiar with the rhythm of the challenges yet.

    Ratings:    Hollow Knight is fantastic and it is absolutely a must play on the Nintendo Switch. It is is a metroidvania + dark souls sort of game. For just $14.99, it is completely worth it in anyone's library. The game is definitely challenging, but never unfair. The times you die in game is either the mistake(s) you made or you are not familiar with the rhythm of the challenges yet.

    Ratings:

    Graphics: 10/10 - it is absolutely gorgeous and the game only cost $14.99, INSANE!

    Sound/Music: 10/10 - the music is absolutely beautiful and it sets the tone for the environment the game is in.

    Gameplay: 10/10 - the controls are VERY responsive and makes the entire game fun and fair.

    STORY/LORE: 10/10 - it might be a bit confusing at first because you have no idea what is going on, but when you understand what's going on, then it'll make sense and it's pretty damn awesome.    … Expand
  36. vxRadiatonxv
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Switch release makes the game even better and adds more from the PC. The 3D rumble gives a feel to the game and makes it feel more atmospheric. Note that this is coming from a player that has gotten all the achievements. Play the game and see for yourself.

    P.S. most negative reviews of this game come from players who have not experienced the full game and gotten used to its mechanics.    Switch release makes the game even better and adds more from the PC. The 3D rumble gives a feel to the game and makes it feel more atmospheric. Note that this is coming from a player that has gotten all the achievements. Play the game and see for yourself.

    P.S. most negative reviews of this game come from players who have not experienced the full game and gotten used to its mechanics. The bosses may seem tough at first but become easy with enough practice, you have to put some effort in to win; the game doesn't just hand it to you.    … Expand
  37. gilbertofp16
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    40 hours of gameplay, awesome price, huge map and music. I can say it is a must buy game for the switch, it is difficult also but without making you enough interesting to keep playing.
  38. WingmakerPrime
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    This review comes from the hand of a veteran of video games and at the same time someone who did not know the game until recently thanks to the Nintendo Switch.

    I must admit that at the beginning I did not get much attention this title and thanks to my friends who convinced me to buy it I can say that it was the best bet, experience and purchase that I made this year as far as indis    This review comes from the hand of a veteran of video games and at the same time someone who did not know the game until recently thanks to the Nintendo Switch.

    I must admit that at the beginning I did not get much attention this title and thanks to my friends who convinced me to buy it I can say that it was the best bet, experience and purchase that I made this year as far as indis games are concerned .

    Hollow Knigth is a videogame of platforms, exploration, adventure and why not say survival horror since the world is beautiful and at the same time, the history and lore behind is very interesting and it catches you immediately.

    its mechanics, control, difficulty, graphics and sound are sensibly magnificent.
    It boasts a quality and a waste of talent on the part of Team Cherry exceptional.

    highly recommended for those who like challenges.

    and in a subjective manner. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting video games that I have played with a very disturbing lore at the same time fascinating.

    I would give a 10 but I will be fair and here the objective part has.

    it has very few defects like the fact that it gets to have certain bugs like in the second battle against Hornet where if you apply the spiral attack (Technique of the stinger) against it the game will close saying that an unexpected failure occurred)

    out of that detail everything is superb and beautiful.

    congratulations Team Cherry for this gem.

    Spanish:

    Esta reseña viene de la mano de un veterano de los videojuegos y a la vez de alguien que no conocia el juego hasta hace poco gracias al Nintendo Switch.

    debo admitir que al principio no me llamaba mucho la atención este título y gracias a mis amigos que me convencieron de que lo comprara puedo decir que ha sido la mejor apuesta, experiencia y compra que he hecho en este año en cuanto a juegos indis se refiere.

    Hollow knigth es un videojuego de plataformas, exploración, aventura y por que no decirlo survival horror ya que el mundo es hermoso y tetrico a la vez, la historia y el lore detras es muy interesante y te atrapa de inmediato.

    sus mecanicas, control, dificultad, graficos y sonido son sensillamente magnificos.
    ostenta una calidad y un derroche de talento por parte de Team Cherry excepcional.

    muy recomendable para quienes les gustan los retos.

    y de manera subjetiva. es uno de los videojuegos mas hermosos e interesantes que he jugado con un lore muy inquietante a la vez de fasinante.

    yo le daria un 10 pero sere justo y aqui biene la parte objetiva.

    tiene muy pocos defectos como el hecho de que llega a tener ciertos bugs como en la degunda batalla contra Hornet donde si aplicas el ataque en espiral (Tecnica del aguijón) contra ella el juego se cerrara diciendo que un fallo inesperado ocurrio)

    fuera de ese detalle todo es soberbio y hermoso.

    felicidades Team Cherry por esta joya.    … Expand
  39. FORGETxMExNOT
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight was my first Metroidvania game, and all I can say is that it's one of the best indies I've ever played. I've put in over 50 hours and I still have the urge to play it every now and then, maybe even start over at times. The cryptic story, cutesy and sometimes creepy art, ambient music, tight gameplay and tough bosses really sing in harmony and make this game stand out from aHollow Knight was my first Metroidvania game, and all I can say is that it's one of the best indies I've ever played. I've put in over 50 hours and I still have the urge to play it every now and then, maybe even start over at times. The cryptic story, cutesy and sometimes creepy art, ambient music, tight gameplay and tough bosses really sing in harmony and make this game stand out from a lot of titles I've played, including even AAA releases which seem to be on the decline these days considering they're chasing the ridiculous dream of becoming playable movies.

    Overall, I recommend this game to any Switch owner looking to drown themselves for hours in the world of Hollownest, because I sure did and enjoyed every minute of it.    … Expand
  40. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    I absolutely lost myself in this world for multiple months.
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played.
    Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Verdict: An absolute must play. Rating: Gameplay: 5/5 - Smooth AF. Exploration is absolutely great. There's nothing I'd want change. Level Design: 5/5 - Legendary. You'll absolutely loose yourself in this world. Soundtrack: 5/5    I absolutely lost myself in this world for multiple months.
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played.
    Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Verdict: An absolute must play.

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

    Overall rating: 39/40 => 10/10    … Expand
  41. michellelynn097
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    This game is beyond amazing. It is brutally hard, but it is so worth it. The game is very hard, the story is very interesting, the art style is out of this world and the music is classic. This is one of the best games I've ever played bar none! With a focus on exploration that really rewards you for going off the beaten path. Tons of items, upgrades and abilities that keep combat fresh andThis game is beyond amazing. It is brutally hard, but it is so worth it. The game is very hard, the story is very interesting, the art style is out of this world and the music is classic. This is one of the best games I've ever played bar none! With a focus on exploration that really rewards you for going off the beaten path. Tons of items, upgrades and abilities that keep combat fresh and the pacing is perfect. It starts out mildly challenging with some challenge, but the more you unlock your abilities. The number of enemies goes up, but the challenge goes up as well. This is what I am talking about with big budget games like GOW and Spider Man. Sure, they got big budgets and graphics, but they don't have as much game play as games like Hollow Knights and Dead Cell. You get more game play value and replay ability from those two games than most of these so called AAA games.

    The miraculous thing is, this wonderful game was made by 3 people. 3! This game is one for the ages and it is one that you should not miss. I don't care what system you have, GET THIS GAME! It is an instant classic with incredible boss fights, a wonderful art style that is so wonderful, every scene is like a work of art from Picasso. The music hits all the right notes and will send shivers up your spine and the game play is complex, but it is easy enough to grasp. Do not miss this one of a kind experience, it is only 15 dollars and comes with free DLC! How incredible is that? Go get this game now.    … Expand
  42. ChrisFhey
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Hollow knight is one of, if not the best metroidvania game I've played in quite a while. Gameplay is great, although somewhat on the difficult side, but that makes it all the more rewarding. The artwork is gorgeous and the soundtrack is equally fantastic. Well worth its price.
  43. Frikiseta
    May 22, 2019
    10
    El mejor Metroidvania no solo de 2017, sino quizá de todos los tiempos, pudiendo hacer frente a gigantes del género como Castlevania Shimphony of the night o Super Metroid. Una maravilla audiovisual, con composiciones extraordinarias y un estilo gráfico de infarto. Absolutamente recomendado, nunca un juego ha encajado tan bien en Switch.
  44. iRaidius916
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Exploration 10/10
    Combat 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Art 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Story 8/10
    Lore 9.5/10
    Pacing 9.5/10
    Bosses 10/10
  45. danathayde
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    One of the easiest 10/10 ever. Awesome Metroidvania, with incredible level design, lore, characters, combat, exploration and platform! It would worth the full price of 60 bucks, but it is way cheaper than that. Masterpiece!
  46. JayMike
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Español ;) Una joya que debía estar en la consola híbrida de Nintendo, port perfecto.
  47. EnriqueAcevedo
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    I loved this game... very recommendable for everyone (in this game you have to love to suffer because you are going to die very often)... the price for all the content you receive is surprising... the best indie in the last year
  48. AGoodGame
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    An easy 10/10 the game is an amazing 2D Metroidvania and a strong amount of difficulty and it's cheap price make for an easy buy on the Switch.
  49. nusco
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    It's hard to review Hollow Knight and not repeat everything that everybody else has been saying: it's a fantastic metroidvania game, it's beautiful to look at, it's hard, it's vast... But ultimately, all you can give is a short list of the reasons why it's worth sinking dozens of hours (hundreds, in my case) into this game.

    Yes, Hollow Knight is Dark Souls-hard. Sometimes, it asks you    It's hard to review Hollow Knight and not repeat everything that everybody else has been saying: it's a fantastic metroidvania game, it's beautiful to look at, it's hard, it's vast... But ultimately, all you can give is a short list of the reasons why it's worth sinking dozens of hours (hundreds, in my case) into this game.

    Yes, Hollow Knight is Dark Souls-hard. Sometimes, it asks you to do things that are way beyond your league as a gamer–no matter how good a gamer you are, this game will eventually push you to your limits. And yet, you'll stretch for those limits and eventually surpass them, because the game makes it feel like every victory is rightfully earned.

    For me, the depressingly dark atmosphere of Dark Souls was always a put-off. Hollow Knight is also dark in its own way, but its graphics is also cute and crisp, and the mood verges more towards melancholy and reflective. It's impossible not to be consistently sucked in by the gorgeous art style of this game.

    Another thing that kept me playing is the awareness that this amazingly vast game was produced by a tiny team of young indie developers. For me, Hollow Knight redefines what is possible to do in gaming. Not ever since the early '80s and the works of Ultimate I've been staring at a screen and wondering how a team of two or three people could ever produce something this amazingly refined. Hollow Knight challenges most 300-people-team AAA titles on their own ground (the sheer amount of content) and puts them to shame in a way that looks effortless.

    In conclusion, Hollow Knight is a game to respect. It sucks you in gently, and then locks you up and asks you to achieve impossible feats–and then keeps a stern eye on you and you struggle to comply. Nobody can guarantee that you won't hate Hollow Knight–but it could also be your favourite game ever. It's worth giving it a chance.    … Expand
  50. AKthaBeast
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    This game is a challenging game at start but the more you play it, the better you will get and the better the game gets.
  51. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I struggle to find anything negative to say about this title. The gameplay and responsiveness of the character really is second to none. You are set in a beautiful world where you must search through the depths to find more and more about the story.
    The game is definitely quite unforgiving and requires patience if you wish to succeed. The best side scroller I have played in a very long    I struggle to find anything negative to say about this title. The gameplay and responsiveness of the character really is second to none. You are set in a beautiful world where you must search through the depths to find more and more about the story.
    The game is definitely quite unforgiving and requires patience if you wish to succeed. The best side scroller I have played in a very long time.
    It will provide you with hours upon hours of gameplay and also there is add on content coming for free to the Switch. A must buy for 15 bucks, hell I would have paid double and still been happy.    … Expand
  52. Carlinhos
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Best indie game EVER, and one of the best 2D games to date. It blends Metroidvania with Dark Souls in a challenging and lengthy masterpiece. Beautiful, dark artstyle and melancholic music add to create a very desolate atmosphere. It's no doubt a 10/10 game, and it's a steal for the price. I can only hope this becomes a full blown series of games.
  53. ToxicParasite
    Aug 16, 2018
    10
    It's not perfect but it has so much work and affection put into the development that it deserves a 10.
    The last game that caught me so much was before playing Hollow Knight was Breath of the Wild.
    Two masterpieces in all its artistic sections.
  54. SenDji
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful gameplay, wonderful music, wonderful characters, wonderful visuals, wonderful game
  55. Loo_oo
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    Et bien je lui mets 10 à ce petit metroidvania ! Franchement je n'ai rien à lui reprocher ... L'univers on aime ou on aime pas, mais en tant que fan de Tim Burton je suis tombé sous le charme.
    La direction artistique est totalement folle, l'ambiance sonore digne d'un bon film, la maniabilité parfaite, et la progression dans le jeu totalement libre. Vous pourrez faire évoluer les    Et bien je lui mets 10 à ce petit metroidvania ! Franchement je n'ai rien à lui reprocher ... L'univers on aime ou on aime pas, mais en tant que fan de Tim Burton je suis tombé sous le charme.
    La direction artistique est totalement folle, l'ambiance sonore digne d'un bon film, la maniabilité parfaite, et la progression dans le jeu totalement libre. Vous pourrez faire évoluer les compétences de votre petit héros pour passer les obstacles et avancer dans l'histoire qui vous promets plein de surprises. Un jeu qui a fait ses preuves sur d'autres supports et qui performe sur Switch en le rendant "mobile".
    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - Les graphismes, c'est simple mais tellement beau
    - La bande son
    - Une DA de folie, l'univers sombre du monde des insectes façon Tim Burton
    - La durée de vie, le jeu est très difficile sans être insurmontable. Vous passerez de nombreuses minutes sur certains passages.

    Ce que j'ai moins aimé (-) :
    - je cherche encore...    … Expand
  56. Urises
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Un gran juego, aunque sea Indie, pero la calidad que presenta es fantástica. Si te gusta los metroidvania este sin duda es para ti, llevo más de 30 hrs de juego y estoy seguro que me faltan muchas horas más. Hay muchas cosas por hacer y jefes únicos en todo el mapa, además de un estilo artistico único. Conforme avanzas vas conociendo la historia y hay lugares donde es más complicado. SinUn gran juego, aunque sea Indie, pero la calidad que presenta es fantástica. Si te gusta los metroidvania este sin duda es para ti, llevo más de 30 hrs de juego y estoy seguro que me faltan muchas horas más. Hay muchas cosas por hacer y jefes únicos en todo el mapa, además de un estilo artistico único. Conforme avanzas vas conociendo la historia y hay lugares donde es más complicado. Sin duda uno de mis juegos favoritos, me ha encantado!… Expand
  57. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    I don't usually give perfect 10 scores but I sincerely can't think of anything that could improve this game... graphics, music, level design, UI, controls, everything here is just perfect. Hollow Knight deserves to be nailed and hung in a museum.
  58. Collaps666
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Офигительная игра, лучше чем серия Соулс (более дружелюбная к игроку). Приятнее играть на Свиче.
  59. AlphaNerdGk
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania style game set in a world of insectoids. I hadn’t heard much about this game upon it’s launch in early 2017, but after it’s release on the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s E3 conference this year, I heard a lot of buzz about it. I listen to several video game podcasts and every one of them discussed how tremendous this game is. I like Metroidvanias so IHollow Knight is a Metroidvania style game set in a world of insectoids. I hadn’t heard much about this game upon it’s launch in early 2017, but after it’s release on the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s E3 conference this year, I heard a lot of buzz about it. I listen to several video game podcasts and every one of them discussed how tremendous this game is. I like Metroidvanias so I decided to look it up. The art style immediately piqued my interest and the more I heard about how stunning this game is, the more I wanted to play it. I must say, this game lives up to the hype!As with other Metroidvanias, Hollow Knight is a side scrolling platformer. As you clear out one area, you gain abilities that grant access to other areas. Often times, as you gain new abilities, you will have to go back to previously cleared areas to unlock more skills or strengthen existing ones. One feature that is new to the genre is that when you die, you drop all of your coins which are called Geo in this game. In addition, some of your items may break when you die and need to be repaired in order to use them again. You can go back and retrieve your lost Geo by defeating your spirit at the location you died. If you are unable to make it to and defeat your spirit, you lose all Geo. This is a feature similar to that found in the Dark Souls games.
    The game is broken down into different areas. In each area, you will find a cartographer named Cornifier. You can purchase a map of each area from him. He will also tell you that you can buy items to enhance the map from his shop in the small town of DIrtmouth. Two items worth purchasing from his shop are the quill, which will highlight all sections in a region you have actually been in, and the Wayward Compass. The compass does take up one of your item nodes, but is well worth it because the maps do not have a “You are here” indicator on them. The compass fills that role.
    The combat system is rather simple, but effective. You can slash your nail (remember you play as an insectoid so a nail to a bug is like a sword to a human) left, right, up and while you are airborne in the down direction as well. The enemies vary in degree of difficulty from simple mobs to bosses with intricate movement patterns.
    In general, this is not only one of the most difficult platformers I have ever played, it is one of the most difficult games that I have ever played period. The developers did a superb job of making Hollow Knight challenging, but not aggravating.The graphical style in Hollow Knight may not be for everyone, but there is brilliance in it nonetheless. They may be cartoony, but they are very well drawn. I think they animated appearance fits well in a game featuring insectoids and ghosts. Each area features a different base color where the background, the foreground, the enemies and the ground are almost entirely in different shades of that base color. You can notice when you are transitioning to another area because the tones may go from a blueish hue to one that is green. It adds to the charm of the game well. The color of each area matches that areas color after you buy the map for it. Little details like that show the level of care that was put into this game. Despite this being a 2D game, there is depth added by having backgrounds at different layers that move as the character does. This gives the feeling of a quasi-3D game. The lighting, textures and focuses all add to the overall aesthetic separating Hollow Knight from other games in this genre.
    The musical arrangements and sound effects pair terrifically with the what is happening in the game. Normally, I notice the music in a game, but it doesn’t normally make me pay attention to it. In Hollow Knight, the sound enhances the overall gameplay experience. It helps draw the player into the overall experience. Each area of the map has it’s own unique music, which combines with the change in color palette during area transitions perfectly. This game features some of the most situationally appropriate music I have ever heard in a game. The somber tones of one area often become frantic during a boss fight. Another audio feature I like in Hollow Knight is the nonsensical noises that NPCs make when you talk to them. It may be gibberish, but it fits perfectly.Hollow Knight is a fantastic game. In fact, it may be the second best game I have played on the Nintendo Switch after Breath of the Wild. I give a 5/5 for stunning graphics, unique audio and gameplay that is an absolute blast! It is available on Nintendo Switch and PC, so if you game on either one, I highly recommend playing it.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. AllySky
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I've never had a good PC to run any of the good games, I could barely get by, by playing some pixel games or games from the 90's. So finally I was happy to get my hands on this game when it was so suddenly put on the eshop, and to my surprise what I had noticed on the day of its release, it became the best selling game in under twelve hours, so apparently this is something to look forwardI've never had a good PC to run any of the good games, I could barely get by, by playing some pixel games or games from the 90's. So finally I was happy to get my hands on this game when it was so suddenly put on the eshop, and to my surprise what I had noticed on the day of its release, it became the best selling game in under twelve hours, so apparently this is something to look forward to.

    I've played Dark souls 1 and 2, both enjoyable games, but I really loved the first one, and I must say, I've gotten similar feelings or emotions of discovery, fear and wonder while playing Hollow Knight.

    For 15 bucks this game is a steal, I honestly think it should have been 30 or more, for its quality, expansive world, and thrill. This game was an instant buy for myself, and many others, so obviously many think this is a must buy game, and I fully agree.    … Expand
  62. RevAustin
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. I played through it twice on pc and jumped to buy it on the switch. Controls are tight and fluid and on switch the game shines. Hollow Knight is a beautiful game with a fully realized world filled with lore, hours and hours of content, and more free content to come. If you are a switch owner who loves platformers, rpgs, orHollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. I played through it twice on pc and jumped to buy it on the switch. Controls are tight and fluid and on switch the game shines. Hollow Knight is a beautiful game with a fully realized world filled with lore, hours and hours of content, and more free content to come. If you are a switch owner who loves platformers, rpgs, or soulslike games (like salt and sanctuary) then this is a must buy.… Expand
  63. keytwitchy
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    This is hands down my favorite 2D game to date. I've always held on to Metroid II: Return of Samus on Game Boy as my favorite 2D game, but Hollow Knight helped me put that to rest. For the amount of content and polish this game has, I would happily pay double, if not triple the current price which is $15. So rather than reading these reviews, if you have $15 and you like metroidvaniaThis is hands down my favorite 2D game to date. I've always held on to Metroid II: Return of Samus on Game Boy as my favorite 2D game, but Hollow Knight helped me put that to rest. For the amount of content and polish this game has, I would happily pay double, if not triple the current price which is $15. So rather than reading these reviews, if you have $15 and you like metroidvania games.. buy it. It's a steal and I have no doubt you'll love it.… Expand
  64. Pakon
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    As charming as it looks, the game is significantly difficult borrowing elements from games like Dark Souls, so be prepared for a really tough and challenging journey to the depths of Hallownest. You are going to die a lot; I mean, A LOT! However, being patient and trying to learn patterns from bosses is of major importance to proceed in the game.

    Each world you explore has its own    As charming as it looks, the game is significantly difficult borrowing elements from games like Dark Souls, so be prepared for a really tough and challenging journey to the depths of Hallownest. You are going to die a lot; I mean, A LOT! However, being patient and trying to learn patterns from bosses is of major importance to proceed in the game.

    Each world you explore has its own charm with fantastic artwork, mesmerizing atmosphere and gorgeous soundtrack which will keep you engaged for many hours. The story is really dark and deep which gets slowly unveiled as you progress, but bear in mind that the only way to unlock the real ending is to progress 100%, of the walkthrough.

    Overall, Hollow Knight is indeed a masterpiece and a must-have game for the Switch. A unique journey that every gamer should take.    … Expand
  65. Xoren
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This game really surprised me. At first it sends you into the woods (or actually caves) a bit directionless, but the smooth combat and beautiful levels really impressed me after a while. I actually like the fact that you don't have mini-maps of new areas, so it really feels like you are exploring. Striking enemies recharges your soul meter that you can use to heal, so even when low onThis game really surprised me. At first it sends you into the woods (or actually caves) a bit directionless, but the smooth combat and beautiful levels really impressed me after a while. I actually like the fact that you don't have mini-maps of new areas, so it really feels like you are exploring. Striking enemies recharges your soul meter that you can use to heal, so even when low on health you are inclined to fight on, which makes for some exciting moments when you are lost and low on health in some uncharted area. For a metriodvania game it is also surprisingly non-linear and big. I would definitely recommend Hollow Knight if you like platformer/metroidvania games.… Expand
  66. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Great artwork and music, also game-play is excellent.
    Perfect game for switch. This beyond indie game level..
  67. freigeistify
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I've waited over a year for the Switch-Version, after a friend played it on PC and sang his highest praises. It was absolutely worth the wait.

    Im about 20h in and the game runs perfectly smooth (not one-hickup or input-lag so far!) and is simply a perfect fit for the portability and the grab-and-go playstyle of the Nintendo Switch. At the same time it offers a deeply lored and vast    I've waited over a year for the Switch-Version, after a friend played it on PC and sang his highest praises. It was absolutely worth the wait.

    Im about 20h in and the game runs perfectly smooth (not one-hickup or input-lag so far!) and is simply a perfect fit for the portability and the grab-and-go playstyle of the Nintendo Switch.

    At the same time it offers a deeply lored and vast mysterious world that inspires wonder and has SO much to discover, I've not been able to put it down in a week now. The lore is sprinkled over Hallownest in a very subtle way (I get Dark Souls vibes here), making it a joy to unravel and seek every last hint on what went down in the lost kingdom a long time ago.

    The art is just gorgeous too, boasting a vaguely Ghibli style of drawing that manages to look cute and beautiful yet sometimes gives you chills down your spine when you fight for your survival in the deepest darkest parts of the game.
    The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in years and captures both the eerily lonely feeling of abandoned cities as well as the blink-of-a-moment thrill of a needle-duel with a boss.
    Also last but not least, the sound mixing is done incredibly well, giving your sense of movement and strength a big boost as every hit, every step and every dash feels real and powerful.    … Expand
  68. alejacma
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    For starters, I'm a big fan of the genre. And this is one of the best Metroidvania games I've ever played if not the best. Actually, it's one of the best games I've ever played, period. I love everything about it: its huge world full of mysteries, weird characters, and a great variety of enemies, its detailed 2D graphics with tons of attention to detail and a very nice use of ParallaxFor starters, I'm a big fan of the genre. And this is one of the best Metroidvania games I've ever played if not the best. Actually, it's one of the best games I've ever played, period. I love everything about it: its huge world full of mysteries, weird characters, and a great variety of enemies, its detailed 2D graphics with tons of attention to detail and a very nice use of Parallax Scrolling, its music and sound effects, the progression system, the soul system, the tight controls, its difficulty level, the fact that I have to find the guy with the map… I don't want the game to finish! Hours and hours of this for just 15 bucks? Shut up and take my money!… Expand
  69. mo12
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    first ever Metroidvania game I ever played and I was astonished by the visuals, the gameplay, and the depth this game has. I would price a game like this at 40+ dollar and somehow it only costs 15$
  70. SilverSlayer
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    I bought this game two days ago on my Switch, I've already played over 16 hours and I have not been able to put it down. This is an awesome game, you constantly keep finding new ways to traverse this wonderful world with the many power-ups you discover, so you never really get bored or tired of it. It's definitely a bit challenging at times, but it is never unfair. The music, theI bought this game two days ago on my Switch, I've already played over 16 hours and I have not been able to put it down. This is an awesome game, you constantly keep finding new ways to traverse this wonderful world with the many power-ups you discover, so you never really get bored or tired of it. It's definitely a bit challenging at times, but it is never unfair. The music, the animations, the enemies, the joy of finding something new to play with, and many more aspects are what make Hollow Knight a very entertaining and beautiful game that you will not regret buying, specially not with it being 15 bucks and having several free expansions.… Expand
  71. MrHero
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Worth every penny you pay. It has so many powers you unlock by fighting bosses and every single time you get one you feel so rewarded. It has a lot of extra content and it's pretty long for its cost. It's simple combat allows it to be appealing to casual players. However, the game can be hard at times so it could not appeal to them as much as it looks. Hollow Knight is one of the bestWorth every penny you pay. It has so many powers you unlock by fighting bosses and every single time you get one you feel so rewarded. It has a lot of extra content and it's pretty long for its cost. It's simple combat allows it to be appealing to casual players. However, the game can be hard at times so it could not appeal to them as much as it looks. Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvania games there are and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  72. Heavydog
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is truely one of the best games I've ever played. It's beautiful, charming and challenging - but fair at any time. There are thousand things to discover and over 140 unique enemies to defeat. It's a masterpiece! Also it's a masterpiece for your wallet. Go buy it now!
  73. kastuasha
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    one of the best 2d games i've ever played/ best art design/very creative game design-combo system.
  74. ElijahBuckout
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    For someone who was never into the Metroidvania genre, who didn't like the excess of indie platformers in the current market, and who had bought this game on sale out of caution, this game turned out to be by now both my most played game on Steam and one of my most revered.

    Outstanding art, music, combat, exploration, and overall gameplay. Difficulty curve has it's moments, but besides    For someone who was never into the Metroidvania genre, who didn't like the excess of indie platformers in the current market, and who had bought this game on sale out of caution, this game turned out to be by now both my most played game on Steam and one of my most revered.

    Outstanding art, music, combat, exploration, and overall gameplay. Difficulty curve has it's moments, but besides that, no complaints.

    Exceptional, 9.5/10    … Expand
  75. TheMolester
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. Not only is it a relaxing platform — very welcome in our time of increasingly complex games — but also one with a state-of-the-art animation and soundtrack that resembles a but skme macabre-yet-still-cartoonish version of Cuphead. A must play for gamers of all sorts.
  76. n00dle
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    This is by far one of the best game I've played in many years. The artwork is fantastic, music is topnotch, gameplay simply amazing. There is so much to discover and the game simply get better the more you play it. There are so many secret areas that are discovered by trying different methods and it's so satisfying when you find something new. This is a challenging game but i wouldn't goThis is by far one of the best game I've played in many years. The artwork is fantastic, music is topnotch, gameplay simply amazing. There is so much to discover and the game simply get better the more you play it. There are so many secret areas that are discovered by trying different methods and it's so satisfying when you find something new. This is a challenging game but i wouldn't go as far to say that its painfully hard, it's just a matter of time and getting used to the enemy attack patterns, however I never felt like it was a waste of time. I know nowadays people tend to quit and refund games quite quickly, my own attention span is 0 and if the game is not entertaining enough i'll not hesitate to quit playing it. But please do not make the mistake with this game, it really is worth your time. The game is well worth more than the price tag and its rare to see games this well made in comparison to the big game developers that focus on greedy micro transaction and payable DLC's. it's a indie masterpiece.… Expand
  77. OrobaSpyro
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    One of the best indie games on the Switch. I would certainly give a description of what it contains, but anything might spoil the experience. Just know that it's one of the best Metroidvanias ever, and while it's certainly not an easy game, the difficulty is fair enough. Also, $15 is a steal for a game like this!
  78. captaint
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Definitely MUST PLAY. Apart from the beautiful design, vibrant orchestral score and tons of diferent kinds enemies, Hollow Knight 's action / level / boss design is surprising good. 30 hours to finish the basic game and another 30 hours to beat the hidden boss! Thank you dev so much for the beautiful work!
  79. Genericblue
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    My favorite single player game growing up was Super Metroid and fell in love with the genre. it didn't take long after starting Hollow Knight for me to realize that it was just strictly better than Super Metroid. The game improves on many aspects of SM, whether they needed to be or not. it feels good to control your character, it is satisfying to complete challenges, and it even feelsMy favorite single player game growing up was Super Metroid and fell in love with the genre. it didn't take long after starting Hollow Knight for me to realize that it was just strictly better than Super Metroid. The game improves on many aspects of SM, whether they needed to be or not. it feels good to control your character, it is satisfying to complete challenges, and it even feels great to just sit and take in the atmosphere. Can't wait for the next DLC!… Expand
  80. Therno3456
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    The game is damn adventure. The world is seriously magical and that is accredited to the aesthetic, audio and hands down the best level design in any game I've ever played. The world conjures so much excitement from its modal style and serenity. By modal i mean seriously emotional and compelling. Everytime a big title in a fancy font fades into view onto my screen saying that I'veThe game is damn adventure. The world is seriously magical and that is accredited to the aesthetic, audio and hands down the best level design in any game I've ever played. The world conjures so much excitement from its modal style and serenity. By modal i mean seriously emotional and compelling. Everytime a big title in a fancy font fades into view onto my screen saying that I've discovered a new area, a bolt of excitement goes through me as I simultaneously hear new music, and new creatures' sound effects, see a new colour scheme and feel myself curious to know once more what this region holds.… Expand
  81. Dienforce
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    Want a laugh? Read the negative reviews on this game.

    This game is intentionally difficult, but there is always an answer to every problem. Sometimes, it requires you to experiment and find a playstyle that works for you. That is the genius of this game, the charm system alone makes this game stand out as one of the all-time greats as it allows a huge range of different ways to    Want a laugh? Read the negative reviews on this game.

    This game is intentionally difficult, but there is always an answer to every problem. Sometimes, it requires you to experiment and find a playstyle that works for you. That is the genius of this game, the charm system alone makes this game stand out as one of the all-time greats as it allows a huge range of different ways to combat anything thrown at you.

    Gameplay is punishing to say the least, but it's worth putting the effort into.
    Story is very thin at times but it's like a souls game, once you get into it, it'll suck you in.
    Aesthetics are beautiful, the score works really well to help get you into the headspace for the landscapes you encounter.
    Controls take a bit to learn and seem to be oddly responsive at time, but it seems that's intentional as there are in-game charms that change up response time.

    It has its quirks, but it makes up for them. Definitely worth your time.    … Expand
  82. BossVause
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Im a recent convert to the Metroidvania genre, but i have since gone back and played all the classic ones like Super Metroid and the like, and this stands with those games, and in some ways surpasses them. Don't miss out on this one
  83. quanta
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    A fantastic game in all aspects. A masterpiece. An art statement!

    This game has so much to offer: beautiful art-style and visuals; satisfying, tight controls; challenging yet fun combat and mechanics; fantastic, interesting bosses; an incredible soundtrack (check it out online!); a vast world with incredibly deep lore; numerous, and I mean really numerous different enemies;    A fantastic game in all aspects. A masterpiece. An art statement!

    This game has so much to offer:

    beautiful art-style and visuals;
    satisfying, tight controls;
    challenging yet fun combat and mechanics;
    fantastic, interesting bosses;
    an incredible soundtrack (check it out online!);
    a vast world with incredibly deep lore;
    numerous, and I mean really numerous different enemies;
    fantastic humor.

    It is clear that Team Cherry was able to focus on aesthetics beyond just gameplay and created something really special to be celebrated for years to come.

    Although it has sold decently and it is now picking more momentum with the Switch release, it is still rather underrated and deserves more publicity and recognition. I rate it above some awesome (if different) games I played in the last year like Zelda BOTW, Super Mario Odyssey, Cuphead, Axiom Verge. Only God of War satisfied me as much, if in different ways.

    Do yourself, Team Cherry and the future of gaming a favor: buy this game and spread the word!    … Expand
  84. JeyColins
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    10/10
    One of the best platform games I've ever played!
    This game has so much to offer:
    - beautiful art-style
    - fantastic controls
    - challenging combat
    - good story
  85. Sunshadow87
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores metroidvanias que existen. Jugabilidad: genial. Arte: genial. Apartado sonoro: genial. Ambientación y construcción del mundo: genial. Dificultad: muy bien ajustada y desafiante. Duración: elevada para el genero, especialmente con los dlcs.
    Toma lo mejor de los juegos del genero (estando más orientado a la vertiente metroid) y pone su propio encanto y sus propias    Uno de los mejores metroidvanias que existen. Jugabilidad: genial. Arte: genial. Apartado sonoro: genial. Ambientación y construcción del mundo: genial. Dificultad: muy bien ajustada y desafiante. Duración: elevada para el genero, especialmente con los dlcs.
    Toma lo mejor de los juegos del genero (estando más orientado a la vertiente metroid) y pone su propio encanto y sus propias mecánicas sobre la mesa para un juego que debería estar en la estantería de todos los amantes del genero.    … Expand
  86. keletsito
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Qué decir de este Hollow Knight? Lo he jugado en Switch, no lo conocía y me sorprendió mucho para bien. El juego presenta unas mecánicas muy parecidas a los DarkSouls, pero en un mundo 2D decadente de insectos. Suena aburrido? Puede, pero gracias a sus controles, su curva de aprendizaje y su cuidado diseño, considero que es probablemente el mejor juego de switch (perdóname Link) que hayQué decir de este Hollow Knight? Lo he jugado en Switch, no lo conocía y me sorprendió mucho para bien. El juego presenta unas mecánicas muy parecidas a los DarkSouls, pero en un mundo 2D decadente de insectos. Suena aburrido? Puede, pero gracias a sus controles, su curva de aprendizaje y su cuidado diseño, considero que es probablemente el mejor juego de switch (perdóname Link) que hay ahora mismo en catálogo.
    Si te gustan las plataformas, los retos y los juegos desarrollados cn mimo y detalle, pruébalo    … Expand
  87. SwitchReview
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is a game that made me rage-quit within a few hours, return to it after a month, and then end up buying it for multiple consoles.

    Pros: +Graphics - Amazing. The graphics alone are a 10/10. +Gameplay - This game will make you cuss a lot but you get better each time and I think that's what makes the game so rewarding. +Content - there is a huge map to explore and even    Hollow Knight is a game that made me rage-quit within a few hours, return to it after a month, and then end up buying it for multiple consoles.

    Pros:
    +Graphics - Amazing. The graphics alone are a 10/10.
    +Gameplay - This game will make you cuss a lot but you get better each time and I think that's what makes the game so rewarding.
    +Content - there is a huge map to explore and even after beating the last boss I am still at 55% completion. Also, Team Cherry just recently put out a free DLC.
    +Music - beautiful, gets the job done right each time by setting the mood for each area without being too distracting.

    Cons:
    -Difficulty - maybe? It does give a sense of achievement but it can be really hard to get into at first.

    Overall score: 9.7/10    … Expand
  88. andrew9
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Good game .
  89. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Ambientação imersiva. Supera os jogos nos quais foi inspirado. Combina os melhores e principais elementos "Metroidvania". Aprovado.
  90. Mitchman05
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    This game is like all the ideas of the Metroidvania genre smashed into one, with plenty of playtime for the cost, ridiculously tough and fun bosses and plenty of collectables to collect for 100%. I currently have 116 hours put into it and i still have some stuff to complete, and there will be another free content pack coming up soon with a fun boss rush mode! All in all a very good gameThis game is like all the ideas of the Metroidvania genre smashed into one, with plenty of playtime for the cost, ridiculously tough and fun bosses and plenty of collectables to collect for 100%. I currently have 116 hours put into it and i still have some stuff to complete, and there will be another free content pack coming up soon with a fun boss rush mode! All in all a very good game and I would recommend!… Expand
  91. Cathartic
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    It took me over 45 marvellous hours to reach this game's final boss. I have rarely been so frustrated with my inability to play a game well. The mechanics are beautifully balanced, and there's little here that makes me think of other metroidvania games because the content is original and the characters interesting.
    I found Elderbug amusing, Myla the cute miner fun to visit, Quirrel    It took me over 45 marvellous hours to reach this game's final boss. I have rarely been so frustrated with my inability to play a game well. The mechanics are beautifully balanced, and there's little here that makes me think of other metroidvania games because the content is original and the characters interesting.
    I found Elderbug amusing, Myla the cute miner fun to visit, Quirrel dashing and informative, and the (hopefully soon to be a playable character) Hornet challenging and all-aware.
    Learning the map and discovering new areas without hand-holding was refreshing. I felt like I was building my own world through exploring and DS2 reached areas I hadn't within the first three hours.
    There are limited slots to use power-ups, and choosing what to take and what to deactivate proves difficult in the early game.
    The add-on content boosts the interesting finds and activities that occur in dirtmouth and in many other locations.The Dream Nail means there's additional text from characters and collection challenges. A very hard challenge awaits in the Grimm Troupe tent, The godmaster add-on has just come out!
    Finally, the price point was superb - SO MUCH GAME for under £10. Truly special - this game will continue to be played by me for hours and will probably remain in the top ten switch downloads for months to come!    … Expand
  92. vodkaffee
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    I do not give a 10 so easily, im giving it right now for this game and also Shovel knight, and there is a thing in common with this games, prepare for the cringe, the thing has "love".
    Both games had an amazing support from their developers years after thei release, Hollow Knight was heavily retouched with minor details but adding a lot to the experience (and that's not even mentioning    I do not give a 10 so easily, im giving it right now for this game and also Shovel knight, and there is a thing in common with this games, prepare for the cringe, the thing has "love".
    Both games had an amazing support from their developers years after thei release, Hollow Knight was heavily retouched with minor details but adding a lot to the experience (and that's not even mentioning the 4 free DLCs that add a lot of hours, powers, bosses, maps, extras, charms, monsters).
    A completeley must play if you like metroidvanias.    … Expand
  93. randomPlayer42
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    I just created an account to rate this game.

    Hollow Knight is truly exceptional, from the art style, to the music, the challenge, the lore, the gameplay, the size of the enormous interconnected world. When I read that this game was made by such few people I really asked myself what the big studios are doing sometimes, when such a superior product can be made with so little resources.    I just created an account to rate this game.

    Hollow Knight is truly exceptional, from the art style, to the music, the challenge, the lore, the gameplay, the size of the enormous interconnected world. When I read that this game was made by such few people I really asked myself what the big studios are doing sometimes, when such a superior product can be made with so little resources.

    Like I mentioned almost all aspects of Hollow Knight feel polished, especially the jumping and use of the weapon, which starts out pretty simple, but along the way you find many spells and abilities, that perfectly enhance your arsenal to conquer formerly unreachable paths and areas.
    The enemies are plenty and diverse and really interesting, because of the bug theme which may seem strange at first but is one of the biggest pros, because it's so different from other games. I also have to mention the backgrounds of the areas which are so different and alive that you can't even compare it to similar games, it is just on another level.

    I don't normally do this and I am sorry for the comparison, but this is one case where it fits: The game is definitely soulslike. The benches in the game serve as the bonfires, that are often times pretty far stretched out, but through shortcuts (which are very cleverly used) and later on increased mobility, become reachable much faster.
    The difficulty is also pretty high, but most of the really challenging stuff is optional and if you take you're time you'll overcome them eventually and get a great sense of accomplishment. The bosses are also a highlight, the start pretty ordinary as bigger better versions of normal enemies, but quickly become unique challenges that often yield great rewards. If you die you'll loose your in-game currency, but you can reclaim it by getting back to the spot and defeating "your shadow".

    A small con is that sometimes you may not exactly know where to go and while it encourages exploration it can also be bit frustrating at times (like darksouls) ;).
    That is no problem tho because if you're really stuck you can look at the online resources and find the way immediately.

    To this date 4 FREE content dlcs have been released to this mind you already massive game for 15 euros (which is already so underpriced it's ridiculous). I am not done with the story yet (20 hours in) and I'll play them when I'm done with it, but I've heard positive things from the dlcs and already look forward to them.

    All in all the pros far outhweight the cons and from all the triple A and indie games I've played in the last 15 years (a ton, almost all major ones) this indie game is one that definitely deserves the 10, if you like the art style and the gameplay from reviews or gameplay pictures, just get it you're in for a treat :)    … Expand
  94. Flamedonine
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    It's absolutely amazing. I got it a couple of days ago and i've already spent almost 20 hours into it! It's really cheap too! Strongly recommend.
  95. sinantos
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    I am about to %100 finish the game having put more than 150 hours into it. It surprises me almost in every corner I turn in the game. Lots of hidden places and collectibles to explore. Amazing sound, music and 2D art. Story telling is similar to Dark Souls, you gain information piece by piece. Game-play could be very difficult sometimes but it gives incredible satisfaction at the end.
  96. fitmmedia
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    It's everything you want in a game: Cool art/animation, challenging yet easy to pick up, fun to play, and reasonably priced. Easily one my favorite games on Switch.
  97. UnwantedCrimina
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    An absolutely beautiful game with great visuals, music, sound effects and overall atmosphere. Took me about 30 hours to achieve the first of many endings and without touching any of the three free dlc's. A ridiculous amount of content for the low price tag.
  98. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    10/10 Best game on switch to date. If you enjoy games with challenging bosses and careful exploration, don't think twice, just get it. If you like games like Bloodborne, this is for you. I was doubtful because I usually don't find 2D games as engaging, but this game changed my mind entirely. With that said, if you're looking for a casual gaming experience, this is not for you.

    I could    10/10 Best game on switch to date. If you enjoy games with challenging bosses and careful exploration, don't think twice, just get it. If you like games like Bloodborne, this is for you. I was doubtful because I usually don't find 2D games as engaging, but this game changed my mind entirely. With that said, if you're looking for a casual gaming experience, this is not for you.

    I could go on, but enough has been said in other reviews. Just know that this game is anything but over-hyped.    … Expand
  99. bobss
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Clearly my personal GOTY of 2018.

    This game is brilliant and makes you want to surpass yourself in every way. It has a nice base gameplay with and incredible gamedesign that pushes the metroidvania to it's finest. The art direction is amazing and serve the gameplay by making you curious and by encouraging the exploration. The only downpoint is that the game is sometimes really    Clearly my personal GOTY of 2018.

    This game is brilliant and makes you want to surpass yourself in every way.
    It has a nice base gameplay with and incredible gamedesign that pushes the metroidvania to it's finest.

    The art direction is amazing and serve the gameplay by making you curious and by encouraging the exploration.

    The only downpoint is that the game is sometimes really brutal and some bosses are quite hard.

    Absolutely must-play if you own a Switch !    … Expand
  100. RealmOTLostStar
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Great game, I didn't struggle much, and I can't wait to play Silksong. Highly recommend this game.
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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