Hollow Knight

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 2078 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 125 out of 2078
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  1. donmopa
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    A Metroidvania type of game. This game is a must, no matter the platform. This game slowly immerses the player character's evolution into a very complex game. Music is great, graphics are pretty and the thematic is creative. Again, a must-have game.
  2. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    This game is...incredible. Whether you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre or not, this game is a must have. The story is deep and brilliant, the art style is gorgeous, the characters are all easily memorable, the world is huge and packed with secrets, and the combat and bosses are all tuned to perfection. Plus, there have been 4 FREEEEE DLCs added to this already criminally underpricedThis game is...incredible. Whether you are a fan of the Metroidvania genre or not, this game is a must have. The story is deep and brilliant, the art style is gorgeous, the characters are all easily memorable, the world is huge and packed with secrets, and the combat and bosses are all tuned to perfection. Plus, there have been 4 FREEEEE DLCs added to this already criminally underpriced game. Plus, it provides a variety of challenges for any skill of player. When you get good at this game, you KNOW it. The cherry on the top of this ten layered cake is the amount of stuff packed intp Hollow Knight. I have spent over 50+ hours in this $15 game already, and I am not even close to done. If you have a Switch, PC, or any console, this game should be top priority to get.… Expand
  3. Salvale
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    After reaching 112% and beating the game several times, I can definitively say that this is the best game I've ever played. It's easy enough to be turned off by the relatively slow beginning, but by the time you get to the City of Tears, the world opens up and keeps doing so at a consistently impressive pace until the very end. Don't mistake this for a simple case of quantity over quality,After reaching 112% and beating the game several times, I can definitively say that this is the best game I've ever played. It's easy enough to be turned off by the relatively slow beginning, but by the time you get to the City of Tears, the world opens up and keeps doing so at a consistently impressive pace until the very end. Don't mistake this for a simple case of quantity over quality, every area has new enemies, bosses, and mechanics to learn. This game will go on for far longer than you expect and will remain consistently amazing the whole time.… Expand
  4. Alone_Bird
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    A game which includes difficulty, beautiful graphics, great soundtrack, good characters, a brilliant story and amazing gameplay deserves a 10/10... And this game is no exception, Hollow Knight is one of the best games I’ve played this year. Not only does it have all the things I listed above, but it also has loving developers that actually show that they care about the game by alsoA game which includes difficulty, beautiful graphics, great soundtrack, good characters, a brilliant story and amazing gameplay deserves a 10/10... And this game is no exception, Hollow Knight is one of the best games I’ve played this year. Not only does it have all the things I listed above, but it also has loving developers that actually show that they care about the game by also releasing three DLCs...
    I don’t understand why there are a few people hating on the game, but I think it’s a great Metroidvania ,which needs more praise. Hope to see more games like this, because these are games which we need more of....    … Expand
  5. Nihlm
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    This game is by far my favorite game of all time, however it is important to keep in mind my favorite game and the game I had the most fun with are not the same, because the first takes in much more. It has a deep but vague story with character development tied in with even just where the character is. Hornet, a servant to one of the three dreamers, meets you at the beginning and tries toThis game is by far my favorite game of all time, however it is important to keep in mind my favorite game and the game I had the most fun with are not the same, because the first takes in much more. It has a deep but vague story with character development tied in with even just where the character is. Hornet, a servant to one of the three dreamers, meets you at the beginning and tries to prevent you from proceeding, but you prove your strength to her and she leaves as you finally get the dash ability, which is used in every area after that very often both for platforming and dodging attacks from the much faster enemies after that fight, which takes place in the second area of the game. Many people would complain about holding off abilities, but it's a key part of a metroidivania, as well as a good way to keep a steady learning curve. Which takes me to the difficulty. This game is not the dark souls of metroidivanias, but in fact if you played this game with all the bosses and areas the game is significantly harder than any dark souls game. The game may go up in difficulty fast, but it is always steady and gives you a good idea of the mechanics throughout the area up to the challenges, which require everything you've gotten. The map system of this game is often complained about a lot, but if anything it's better for an adventure game. I liked having to find the layout of my room to determine where I was in relation to benches and other things, it made me explore each room all the way many times. It also compliments the fact that each area has a few secrets you can only get to later, which you'll have to remember for later, which is neat. Great game overall.… Expand
  6. PicsL8ed
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Hollow Knight is the game I've been waiting for since finishing Super Metroid and SotN 20 years ago. It is the true successor to both Metroid and Castlevania; the game I always wanted but the game that neither franchise will ever give me again. That being said, know what it is you are getting.

    I vividly remember playing Super Metroid for the first time. I remember those dark, unfamiliar    Hollow Knight is the game I've been waiting for since finishing Super Metroid and SotN 20 years ago. It is the true successor to both Metroid and Castlevania; the game I always wanted but the game that neither franchise will ever give me again. That being said, know what it is you are getting.

    I vividly remember playing Super Metroid for the first time. I remember those dark, unfamiliar corridors around every corner, finding horrifying creatures I was unequipped to initially handle, getting lost while searching for important items everywhere. It was both an adventure and a giant puzzle; that was the appeal. If you enjoy Metroid but like more modern/guided experiences like Prime, this may not be for you. Needless to say, if you don't enjoy Metroidvanias in general, definitely shy away from this.
    However for those who truly want a 'let's get lost in a deep cave and fight horrifying, difficult monsters' experience, this is the game for you! Speaking of which, I love how difficult the fights get, it's very refreshing and exhilarating to walk towards an open area, see a large, detailed, menacing figure and actually feel tension and hesitation. That's a RARE feeling in video games today. So many devs pull punches to not alienate modern audiences. This game doesn't. If you want to win, particularly later in the game, you have to fight for that victory and earn it. The music, while not super catchy like in Super or SotN, is very well done and fitting for each area. The graphics, while simple, are gorgeous, especially in some areas. Hollow Knight uses actual 2D animation, which is both appropriate for this genre and beautiful; truly a lost art in this age where so many other games settle for 2.5D.

    I gave it a 10, but I have some complaints, all incredibly minor and each only deserving of -0.2 or so off the score, so a 10 feels a little disingenuous, but it's definitely higher than a 9! It feels like a solid 9.5, but the scoring system here doesn't allow for that.

    I will reiterate again, I love how punishing this game is.. in combat. The flow of exploration however is a bit hit or miss, and sometimes punishing in a way I don't like. Don't misunderstand me, it's very serviceable still, but you can royally screw yourself in some situations simply by going left instead of right. Example, I went through the entire Hive area and encountered the boss at the end before realizing there was a single save bench at the start of this new place. If I had just gone left instead of right when I entered, I would have been good. There was nothing in the 'flow' of the level design that made me want to go that direction though. Save locations are pretty important in a game that isn't shy about killing unprepared players. Many of the first saves are marked on signs to help you, cool, however I think most players would have liked a few subtle hints for later ones as well, especially in areas that immediately start with 4+ different routes off the bat.

    The music is also almost 100% ambiance, which is ok and fitting for this game, sure. I would have still liked more than just a handful of catchy tunes though, even if that's just a preference thing. I still can't help but compare this game to Super Metroid and SotN (mostly because it's so well made) but that also makes me feel like something is missing when it comes to BGM. Again, this is a preferential nitpick. The music in it is still good, moody and invokes feelings of wonder and desolation, so it does its job at least!    … Expand
  7. ze-
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    I will have to start this review by saying, you must play this, currently on my main save file i am 80 hours in with 111% out of 112% i have seen almost everything from the first three free expansions and (at this time) a character dlc is coming out, the game is filled with action and amazing challenge, I've only just beat the path of pain and there are still harder things to do! This gameI will have to start this review by saying, you must play this, currently on my main save file i am 80 hours in with 111% out of 112% i have seen almost everything from the first three free expansions and (at this time) a character dlc is coming out, the game is filled with action and amazing challenge, I've only just beat the path of pain and there are still harder things to do! This game is my favorite game of the year and i would say its my favorite game of all time so far, i would recommend this to anyone who likes a great challenge, confusing but fun to find lore, a fill of secrets, and a load of bugs ... no not like that, most of the characters are bugs, this game is a must play in my opinion, if you want the full lore experience i recommend mossbag on youtube… Expand
  8. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with howThis game is a masterpiece. It's simply hard to come to terms with the fact that this game was created by an indie team of 3 people. From the stunning art design and phenomenal sound track, to the tight and excellent controls and mechanics, to the sheer amount of content available (this game is massive), this game is beyond impressive in it's own right, but when you combine it with how small the team who created it is, it's just mind blowing. Every since I first played it I keep finding myself going back to this game and replaying it. It has easily become one of my absolute favorite games.… Expand
  9. claykennedy
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    The game is hard as **** which I kinda like even though I can’t beat the final boss, the gameplay is good, bosses are good. Map design is good. It’s a crime to not play this game. *sigh* bahfanada.
  10. retrorasp
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Backstory (feel free to skip this part):

    I'm a 35 year-old professional who has a family, mortgage, and a business to maintain. I don't have time to play video games, and hardly ever touch my PS4 which I've owned for years now. I bought a Switch on a whim with some long-forgotten gift card money I had, and was looking for cheap titles to pick-up to occasionally kill time. Hollow    Backstory (feel free to skip this part):

    I'm a 35 year-old professional who has a family, mortgage, and a business to maintain. I don't have time to play video games, and hardly ever touch my PS4 which I've owned for years now. I bought a Switch on a whim with some long-forgotten gift card money I had, and was looking for cheap titles to pick-up to occasionally kill time.

    Hollow Knight caught my eye on MetaCritic's "best games of all-time for the Switch" list. This intrigued me enough to look it up on Nintendo's eShop on my Switch. As it turns out, Hollow Knight happened to be on sale for $9.99 at the time, to which I thought "Eh...what the hell. Let's give it a shot. It is only $10".

    Fast forward to today:

    I am currently 45 hours into this game, and simply cannot get enough of it. In fact, I still have a long way to go because I have every intention of fully completing this game 100%+. Everything about this game is a pure masterpiece, including:

    *The hand-drawn characters and level designs that are ridiculously detailed, along with the humorous
    dialogue between you and other characters you encounter on your journey.

    *The tight controls that make the navigation of this underworld so enjoyable. Heck, they even make.
    the most challenging of boss battles feel like a fair fight, because you always feel like you are in
    control.

    *The soundtrack/score fits the melancholic aesthetic of the underworld that you fight and explore
    your way through, as well as the sound design of enemies, weapons, and abilities draw you in even
    further.

    I noticed that there are some complaints about the difficulty level of some of the bosses. There are, indeed, difficult foes that will require some time and dedication. There has been a few times where I've fought a boss over-and-over for 1.5 to 2 hours straight, but I always seem to find a combat technique or charm that I was not initially utilizing in order to defeat these foes. Sometimes, you have to continue to explore and find better charms, abilities, and upgrades in order to defeat adversaries you are struggling with. Isn't that just a typical part of this genre?

    In a nutshell: Hollow Knight is the best "Metroidvania-style" game that i have ever played (and I've played ALL the classics). I can't believe I only paid $10 (on sale) for this kind of quality and entertainment. Better yet, I can't believe a team of THREE people were able to come up with this much game, with this much detail, for so little money.

    Just do yourself and by this modern-day classic. I promise you've spent way more money on so so so much less.    … Expand
  11. mmkonst
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played : good gameplay, good music, good graphics, epic boss fights, more than 40 hours and only 15 dollars
  12. Harmony22
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played : good gameplay, good music, good graphics, epic boss fights, more than 40 hours
  13. JakeFlop
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    I’ve always been god awful at video games. My favorite game of all time in Tetris and put me in a COD match and I’d die instantly. Taking on such a challenging game like Hollow knight Probably isn’t the greatest idea is what I thought initially but for $15 I’d give it a shot. This game is amazing, the difficulty curve is perfect and the bosses and platforming improves with me. This gameI’ve always been god awful at video games. My favorite game of all time in Tetris and put me in a COD match and I’d die instantly. Taking on such a challenging game like Hollow knight Probably isn’t the greatest idea is what I thought initially but for $15 I’d give it a shot. This game is amazing, the difficulty curve is perfect and the bosses and platforming improves with me. This game never feels unfair and every death I couldn’t blame on anything except for myself. Sure I spent hours on bosses that others beat easily, but this game taught me about learning patterns and everything comes much more natural now. People say it has a git gud mentality but that’s a good thing as you feel such a rush after every boss it’s the perfect challenge.

    The cartoony art is timeless and the art style will allow the game to be enjoyed even 20 years down the line. The sound is great and puts you in the hollow nest universe. Controls are easy to understand but not too dumbed down. Map big and pretty. Good game 10/10    … Expand
  14. Penetrator2
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    Hollow knight is one of the best games of all time. If you like: exploring a rich world, satifying combat and plattforming, get this game.
  15. sarcode
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    This game is, simply, an absolute delight to play. The art direction is stunning. The sound design and music are masterful. The story is well crafted, and the characters are likeable, interesting and human (despite the fact that they're bugs, of course). The gameplay and controls are very tight. Leaving aside the combat, it feels good just to control your character, gaining mobilityThis game is, simply, an absolute delight to play. The art direction is stunning. The sound design and music are masterful. The story is well crafted, and the characters are likeable, interesting and human (despite the fact that they're bugs, of course). The gameplay and controls are very tight. Leaving aside the combat, it feels good just to control your character, gaining mobility upgrades and skill as you learn to traverse the map fluidly, and I believe that is the mark of a truly excellent game.

    Hollow Knight is challenging, but never unfair. Combat and platforming are mixed in equal measures, and sometimes combined. It will genuinely test your skill and reflexes, but you will overcome every challenge and you'll feel accomplished doing it.

    I grew up with Super Metroid and count it among my favourite games of all time. Hollow Knight surpasses it without a doubt. Nice work, Team Cherry. This game is an instant classic.    … Expand
  16. Creeeamy
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Hollow knight is a masterpiece of gaming and a must play for anyone who has the time and patience. Brutal in nature and unforgiving hollow knight may turn away more casual crowds but it's deep and scattered lore and serene world leads the player on a satisfying journey of discovery that feels truly earned. Just as you think you're nearing the end the game unfolds more and more to revealHollow knight is a masterpiece of gaming and a must play for anyone who has the time and patience. Brutal in nature and unforgiving hollow knight may turn away more casual crowds but it's deep and scattered lore and serene world leads the player on a satisfying journey of discovery that feels truly earned. Just as you think you're nearing the end the game unfolds more and more to reveal its truly colossal scope.

    While merciless and unforgiving Hollow Knight rarely delves into "unfair" territory besides 1 or 2 bosses, everything is clearly telegraphed and results boil down to the players ability to react accordingly. People who deem this game too hard or unfair simply need to get some patience, and get good. Hollow knight will constantly push you as far as you can go and demand you go further, and with its fair and ruthless combat you'll find yourself getting there after a handful of tries.

    Hollow knight has no real low points, only highs. Each boss fight is accompanied by moments of quiet serenity where the visuals and atmosphere tell a story of their own, and each boss fight is a rhythmic and hypnotic masterpiece that leaves you searching out every fight you can find.

    The sheer volume of collectables and secrets will lead you searching every crack and crevice trying to find ways around any obstacles, the desire to push onward and find out more about the mysterious world of Hallownest, the Hollow Knight, The Pale King, every character you meet along the way and the silent protagonist the Knight is always there, forever pushing you to listen to every word, and soak in every moment. A masterpiece of gaming in an industry dominated by "open world AAA easy to follow RPG", hollow knight shows that even a 2D game with no structured narrative forcing you, with unforgiving, simple yet deep game play can outshine even the largest AAA game.

    A must play experience for everyone who enjoys video games and a good challenge    … Expand
  17. Aver_5
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight took me by surprise. I have never seen a game so artistically driven, yet refined in gameplay. The game is packed to the brim with lore and all considering it was made by three people.
  18. Epicgamerboi
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. Everything has been expertly crafted, the story, art style, gameplay, and difficulty are all done in ways that i cannot even begin to talk about.
    As someone that grew up playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, i have a very personal connection with Metroidvanias, and, in my opinion, Hollow Knight is the only game that manages to surpass Symphony of the Night.

    The story is amazing, i love how it involves the player by making them interpret what happens, there over 100 pieces of optional dialog, created for those interested in a good story.
    The kingdom of Hallownest is massive and beautiful, from the bottoms of the Ancient Basin, the caves in Deepnest, the desolate Kingdom's Edge, and beauty of Greenpath, there are so many places to explore that it becomes a passion to run through the areas and admire the scenery.

    The difficulty is good, yet on the more punishing side. The game has constant difficulty spikes that you can't avoid, some bosses may be easy, while others are incredibly hard. Some hard bosses include the dream versions of older bosses, which are either the same boss from before but with a buff, or a completely new boss that you didn't know about. These ruin the pacing of the game, because dying to the boss means you have to go back and fight it and hope you don't die, making the act of traveling the kingdom to fight the boss very repetitive. (Spoilers) In Godhome, lies the pantheon of Hallownest, a boss rush that contains every single boss in the game. You need to fight and defeat the bosses, except if you die you have to do it all over again from the start, no save spots, checkpoints, nothing. There are some checkpoints, but they are very scarce and still makes you fight the bosses. If you die to a boss after the checkpoint, you have to fight all the bosses that came after said checkpoint to return to that boss. These include two bosses in the end that are completely different from the original ones, the Pure Vessel (harder version of the Hollow Knight) and the Absolute Radiance (harder version of the Radiance). These two are not the same bosses from before, and they are the hardest bosses in the game and if you die to them you have to the entire thing all over again. Aside from that, this game is still amazing and i still love it. While the difficulty is on the more random side of things, i still love this game for what its trying to do, and how it does it.    … Expand
  19. Light34
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    Hollow knight is just a game with any flaws. No cons at all. Beautiful art stile and animations, crazyly well made combat system and music, amazing story narrated mostly by the lore, some of the better game design and gameplay ideas and execution i've ever seen, an enormous world full of secrets ready to be explored, unbelievable replayability, thanks to the crazy number of secrets and toHollow knight is just a game with any flaws. No cons at all. Beautiful art stile and animations, crazyly well made combat system and music, amazing story narrated mostly by the lore, some of the better game design and gameplay ideas and execution i've ever seen, an enormous world full of secrets ready to be explored, unbelievable replayability, thanks to the crazy number of secrets and to the lore peaces coming together in every single run. 4 free dlcs full of content that at least doubles the amount of hours of gameplay of a run. This game is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece, it's like something coming from the heavens with all is RADIANCE.
    It's only 15 bucks and you'll feel guilty to have paid so little for this game, in any case for this game... NO COST TOO GREAT    … Expand
  20. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Best 2D platformer, best indie and one of the best games on Switch. I have no words about how polished this game is.

    It's world is astounding, the gameplay is incredibly smooth and well designed, the characters are great and the visuals are excellent. Also, the lore is incredibly rich. This game also offers a great challenge with trial and error bosses. A must-play game for sure.
  21. WhizzleWhip
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A Master Class in how games of this genre should be made! One of if not the best "metroidvania" style games ever created. And I've been playing video games consistently since the NES
  22. whowe
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Man, this game sucks 99.99% of the time. But the moment you beat the true boss... So much pain and frustration and yet incredibly satisfying.
  23. HuyChu
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This is the first time I have a chance to play the metroidvania style game, and I thought with the real Metroid have not shown up yet,, maybe I should spend some time with this one. just to see is it really good as people said it is, and holly scrap. I exceed all my expectation, the game is so beautiful, the atmosphere, the game play the puzzle is all there, is all fun but tough as hell. IThis is the first time I have a chance to play the metroidvania style game, and I thought with the real Metroid have not shown up yet,, maybe I should spend some time with this one. just to see is it really good as people said it is, and holly scrap. I exceed all my expectation, the game is so beautiful, the atmosphere, the game play the puzzle is all there, is all fun but tough as hell. I am currently 20 hours into there game, and I really think I bearly scratch it 's surface, I did not expect the game with 15$ pricetag would be this big. Just applause.… Expand
  24. lslsl
    May 23, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, it only costs 15$ and it has a lot of content to offer, it have 22 different bosses and more than 100 enemies, the difficulty great for someone who likes challenging games, the platformer system is gonna kick your ass and it have 4 free DLCs offering new enemies and bosses.

    I honestly don't know why would someone hate this great game.
  25. Zstorm666
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Actually one of the best games I've ever played. It's fun, hard, enemies and characters are really cool. I like how the game puts you in a world that you don't know anything of, and you just have to find the story by yourself, by talking to npcs. Free DLC's add a lot to the game, they're really not useless at all. If you like metroidvania games, I can only tell you : "GO, try it as fast asActually one of the best games I've ever played. It's fun, hard, enemies and characters are really cool. I like how the game puts you in a world that you don't know anything of, and you just have to find the story by yourself, by talking to npcs. Free DLC's add a lot to the game, they're really not useless at all. If you like metroidvania games, I can only tell you : "GO, try it as fast as you can". The game is really cheap for all you have to do in it - it's around 15$ and I spend around 60 hours for my first 100% run, and there is still things to do, like completing all the success or beating all the pantheons. There is also a hardcore mode called steel soul mode where you only have one life if you find the game too easy ;)
    Hope you'll enjoy as I did.    … Expand
  26. zach011
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games of all time. I got this game the day it came out and didn't know about all the great reception it had. I started playing, but i didn't instantly fall in love. I went to the first area of the game, defeated the boss, and didn't know where to go next. This is where a lot of people stop playing which is really sad, because they never get to know whatHollow Knight is one of my favorite games of all time. I got this game the day it came out and didn't know about all the great reception it had. I started playing, but i didn't instantly fall in love. I went to the first area of the game, defeated the boss, and didn't know where to go next. This is where a lot of people stop playing which is really sad, because they never get to know what a great game this is. I put down the game for six months, until a friend told me to play it. I started playing again found the next area, and fell in love with it. I couldn't stop playing for days. There are so many areas and so many items and things to do. The controls are smooth and it just feels good to play. At first, it may seem like there is no story, but as you explore, you find out what happened. The game is hard, but once you beat the bosses and learn there moves, they become easier. So even if you got stuck on a boss, which I did many times, if you keep going you can get through it, and the feeling of beating them is amazing. The game has a mode where if you die, you can't respawn. I think this was a great decision to add because after playing it once, you have already learned the game and the bosses move sets. This mode continues the challenge you may have had on your first time playing. This game starts out calm and slow, but by the end you will have learned and gotten better, doing things you may have never thought that you could do. This game is amazing, I have put over 120 hours into it, and I'm not even close to completing everything in it(over multiple times playing). I think everyone can enjoy this game, and I hope you play it.… Expand
  27. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    el mejor metroidvania que eh jugado solo no es apto paraa novatos tiene buena animacion trama oscura a lo darksouls ojala le bajen un poco esta bien dificil :/
  28. carlslist
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    One of my all time favorite games. Hollow Knight is a mysterious metroidvania masterpiece that nails atmosphere, combat, story, and overall gameplay. The cryptic Dark Souls like storytelling mixed with gothic Hayao Miyazaki art style rewards you for exploring every inch of the huge map. This is a game that will stick with you long after you've completed its 40+ hour ride.
  29. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    lo recomiendo sea que te gusten los metroidvania o no, es un juego que debes jugar aunque sea una vez en tu vida, esperando con ansias el segundo
  30. GoodGamesGamer
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    This game is easily one of the better games the Switch has to offer. It is a huge, fairly open Metroidvania with something around the corner, no matter that be one of the many quirky characters, or a big, powerful boss. This game has much more than that cheap price point may tell you. This isn't just a must have. It's much more than that.
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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