Hollow Knight

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 2078 Ratings

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  1. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Genial juego de plataformas 2D Metroidvania que hace las delicias de cualquier persona que le guste el genero. Dificil, artisticamente imponente y largo de narices... Mencion especial la version definitiva de NS que encima la juegas donde quieras....
  2. 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!
  3. shoryukennl
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Don't even like this kind of games but man what a good game. Beautifull design, atmosphere, music and gameplay. Difficult in a good rewarding way. Absolute gem and for the low price a must buy for gamers who like a challenge. One of the best games I ever played and I played a LOT since commodore64 times. To the developers thank you.
  4. Leix1712
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es perfecto. El estilo artistico es perfecto la banda sonora es perfecta la dificultad perfecta todo es perfecto y esta por 15€.
  5. InsaneSeishiro
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    If you even have a passing interest in the metroidvania-genre, this is a must buy.

    Graphics, music and gameplay are all excellent. The world is very unique, story and lore are both fascinating and the characters you meet are interesting. The best thing about the game though, is just how tight the controls are, whenever I died to a platforming section or a boss, it is never because    If you even have a passing interest in the metroidvania-genre, this is a must buy.

    Graphics, music and gameplay are all excellent.
    The world is very unique, story and lore are both fascinating and the characters you meet are interesting.

    The best thing about the game though, is just how tight the controls are, whenever I died to a platforming section or a boss, it is never because the game didn't telegraph what was about to happen. In terms, beating the challanges laid out before you, gives you a real feel of having overcome it with your own skill.

    It even got length to boot, clocking in around 25-30 hours for a casual playthrough, while beeing non-repetative and never lacking in quality, which is just insane for a game that cheap!    … Expand
  6. Bagala
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I really wanted to like the game but had no problems with the game with beutiful feeling in most areas like the feeling of a colapsed society I would ramble on but I'm lazy.
  7. KingBobby
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played! The bosses are all amazing, and some of them are pretty hard. The game is so creative and fun, the gameplay and controls are near perfect, and the soundtrack is astoundingly good. (almost as good as Super Mario Galaxy). If you have a PC, Switch, or PS4, this is a must buy.
  8. Jarr0Jam
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    I'm not usually one to brag about how many hours I've played a game, because I feel like you shouldn't have to put in tens of hundreds of hours into a game to give your opinion on it. I will make an exception for this game as I have put in 60+ hours into it. I never put that amount of hours into a single-player game, and the only games that come close to this number of hours are Mario KartI'm not usually one to brag about how many hours I've played a game, because I feel like you shouldn't have to put in tens of hundreds of hours into a game to give your opinion on it. I will make an exception for this game as I have put in 60+ hours into it. I never put that amount of hours into a single-player game, and the only games that come close to this number of hours are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Smash Ultimate, most of which have been played in multi-player against friends. This is a testament to how much is in this beautiful masterpiece. Each area is so intricately interconnected to the areas surrounding it. Each area has their own architecture and color palette that distinguishes where you are on the map. Controls were buttery smooth for me, and I've managed to beat most of the bosses without any problems that weren't my own fault. Each enemy was fun to fight, and completing the colosseum of fools challenges, where you have to fight most of the enemies you have already fought in a more perilous situation, were difficult yet fun to beat. I don't really have any complaints for this game. It's just that good. Buy it no matter what, especially because its only $15 USD for a 40+ hour game!… Expand
  9. naolux
    Oct 24, 2019
    0
    Bad Switch port, the lightning is set so low and the graphics resolution is so bad compared to the other versions of the game...
  10. kevisiu
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Price-quality relation 10/10, it has at least 40 hours of game and lots of more apart from the story. The map is also incredible, must play indie game
  11. SwitchItUp
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    Fair warning - this game is massive, and takes an average of 30 to 40 hours to complete. If you're looking for a game that is moderately difficult and has a reasonable number of checkpoints - Hollow Knight is not for you. If you're looking for a game which gives you a map, clear instructions, and quick upgrades - Hollow Knight is not for you. If you're looking for a game where you can getFair warning - this game is massive, and takes an average of 30 to 40 hours to complete. If you're looking for a game that is moderately difficult and has a reasonable number of checkpoints - Hollow Knight is not for you. If you're looking for a game which gives you a map, clear instructions, and quick upgrades - Hollow Knight is not for you. If you're looking for a game where you can get lost in the world, enjoy a haunting orchestral soundtrack, and fight your estranged soul for gold - Congratulations! This is the game for you.

    Mechanics-wise, the bug protagonist handles reasonably well. He can turn on a dime, attack in the four cardinal directions, and eventually gain other skills such as dash. My only complaints are that his reach is sadly short and his jump is floaty. While there are upgrades to increase his reach, they are found a few hours into the game, meaning that most fights up until that point are hit and runs. As for his jump, the floaty quality only becomes a problem when attempting to attack aerial enemies. As soon as the jump button is released in favor of the attack button, he begins to fall.

    All in all, this is a game that requires commitment. While I still haven't finished it and it isn't on my top five list, I have to admire all of the work that went into making it.    … Expand
  12. GValls15
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Best indie game i have played. I didnt know about indie games but i decided to play Hollow Knight and it was a perfect experience on switch. I will continue playing these kind of games. Pd: Sorry for my poor english
  13. hoppynsc
    Oct 14, 2019
    9
    Superb 'metrovania' game that has you playing as the Hollow Knight, a mysterious being exploring a twisted kingdom to unearth its secrets. A classic game in the genre that is simple to jump into but gets more complicated as you acquire new items and abilities to fully explore the world and battle its many enemies. While it can be challenging at first, with each new area discovered andSuperb 'metrovania' game that has you playing as the Hollow Knight, a mysterious being exploring a twisted kingdom to unearth its secrets. A classic game in the genre that is simple to jump into but gets more complicated as you acquire new items and abilities to fully explore the world and battle its many enemies. While it can be challenging at first, with each new area discovered and monster defeated, you get a nice level of accomplishment. The world itself if wonderfully unique and fun to explore in itself, with gorgeous graphic and sound design. A true, modern classic.… Expand
  14. hello_it_is_me
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    even if the gameplay, story, and graphics were all terrible I would still recommend this game just based on the sheer amount content in it. On my main save file, i have 120 hours and i still have to beat nightmare king grimm, godmaster, and the colosseum of fools. And on top of the base game which was already ridiculously long team cherry made 4 more dlc packs for free. And the one dlceven if the gameplay, story, and graphics were all terrible I would still recommend this game just based on the sheer amount content in it. On my main save file, i have 120 hours and i still have to beat nightmare king grimm, godmaster, and the colosseum of fools. And on top of the base game which was already ridiculously long team cherry made 4 more dlc packs for free. And the one dlc that was going to be paid, they ended up having too many ideas for it and just ended up making a whole new game. And in case you were wondering the gameplay, story, graphics are not terrible there absolutely phenomenal. Like a lot of games excel at one thing and suck at everything else, for example, red dead 2 has amazing graphics, story, and music, but the shooting is super simplistic. But hollow knight isnt like this its sorta just good at everything. also this game is like 15 bucks. so in conclusion, this game is a pretty good i guess.… Expand
  15. yakcm
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    I've never really been one for 2-D platformers, and for a while this game completely escaped my attention, but once I decided to actually play it, I was hooked. the art is all hand drawn, the music is amazing, the characters and even the enemies are incredibly unique, and don't even get me started on the plot. honestly, I wish I could talk about everything I loved about this game, but ofI've never really been one for 2-D platformers, and for a while this game completely escaped my attention, but once I decided to actually play it, I was hooked. the art is all hand drawn, the music is amazing, the characters and even the enemies are incredibly unique, and don't even get me started on the plot. honestly, I wish I could talk about everything I loved about this game, but of course there are downsides. when it comes to bosses, the game is brutal and unforgiving, it's usually not much of an inconvenience to stay patient and learn their patterns, but the satisfaction of beating a really hard enemy is well worth the trial and error. and it can be confusing as to where to go at times, however, the beauty of the game is in exploring all the nooks and crannies, and piecing together the story for yourself.

    There is so much more to talk about with this game, and I would love If I could talk for hours, but the only way to truly appreciate this game is to play it yourself. If you don't like it, that's fine, but I highly urge everyone to play this game, or at least look it up.    … Expand
  16. jleonardobp
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Este es uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos, adictivo, nivel de dificultad alto, en especial con los jefes finales.
    La música y el arte son increíbles, la historia es buena pero recomiendo ver vídeos para entender más, ya que mucha de la historia se adquiere atravez de la ambientación, objetos y pláticas con NPC.
    Parte del juego lo jugue con exploración personal y parte    Este es uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos, adictivo, nivel de dificultad alto, en especial con los jefes finales.
    La música y el arte son increíbles, la historia es buena pero recomiendo ver vídeos para entender más, ya que mucha de la historia se adquiere atravez de la ambientación, objetos y pláticas con NPC.
    Parte del juego lo jugue con exploración personal y parte utilizando una guia.
    Lo único que no me gustó y por lo cual le pongo un nueve es que para poder completar este juego en su totalidad requiere de demasiado trabajo, y el nivel de dificultad se escala a un punto que en lo personal ya no disfruto, en especial el DLC "God Master".    … Expand
  17. wemelchor
    Sep 24, 2019
    1
    Game too hard and atmosphere too shallow to keep my interest. Nothing about the game's theme, story, atmosphere, or setting inspires me to keep playing. Even when I constantly die, the save point is often far far away from the area I am stuck on. I end up getting stuck in one area too often, the game mechanics are too stiff to allow for any room for improving. The game will punish you forGame too hard and atmosphere too shallow to keep my interest. Nothing about the game's theme, story, atmosphere, or setting inspires me to keep playing. Even when I constantly die, the save point is often far far away from the area I am stuck on. I end up getting stuck in one area too often, the game mechanics are too stiff to allow for any room for improving. The game will punish you for even existing or being around. dull forgetable soundtrack, graphics are an eyesore.… Expand
  18. Swooping-Evil
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    One of the most amazing games I've ever played. The world is incredibly detailed and beautyful. The platforming is not too hard but has some challenging moments. The bossfights are difficult but seem rarely unfair. Your enemies will stick to a pattern to which you can adapt and do not seem like random projectile spam. The movement is incredibly sophisticated and feels good to master. TheOne of the most amazing games I've ever played. The world is incredibly detailed and beautyful. The platforming is not too hard but has some challenging moments. The bossfights are difficult but seem rarely unfair. Your enemies will stick to a pattern to which you can adapt and do not seem like random projectile spam. The movement is incredibly sophisticated and feels good to master. The story is subtle yet powerful. The music always perfectly suits the place you are in and creates an incredible ambiance. Eventhough I would say this game is difficult it is completely manageable and fun. I really hope you pick this one up and experience this game for yourself.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. Serginius
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Expectacular juego, muy largo, sorprendente!!! Es quizas el mejor juego tipo metroidvania de la consola. Es una compra que debe hacerse si o si, pues es un indispensable de la consola.
  21. Mizuiro
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    Very fun and well designed game. Recommended. But the difficulty can be crazy stupid in a lot of bosses... I think it should have an option to choose difficult ... I want to enjoy the DLCs but the crazy difficult levels make it impossible to enjoy, only for very hardcore gamers with tons of time and patience.
  22. Nevermorenights
    Sep 9, 2019
    4
    Hollow Knight is an amazing game for its story and its narrative, but if you are a casual player and you want to experience all the game has to offer in terms of art, enemies, bosses, and endings, expect to see the game less as an enjoyable experience, and more as a chore with some bosses and locations easily taking hours just to overcome. I'm all for a challenge, but not if it takes awayHollow Knight is an amazing game for its story and its narrative, but if you are a casual player and you want to experience all the game has to offer in terms of art, enemies, bosses, and endings, expect to see the game less as an enjoyable experience, and more as a chore with some bosses and locations easily taking hours just to overcome. I'm all for a challenge, but not if it takes away from the enjoyment of the game itself.… Expand
  23. RdeRuben
    Sep 5, 2019
    3
    OVERRATED THIS GAME.

    Good things:
    - good gameplay - good bosses - Good dessign draw
    Bad things:
    - The map, the save points, the rute,
    This things take me out of the game about 30 times in all the experience.
  24. PannacottaFugo
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Hollow Knight tries to be a modern Metroidvania and exceeds greatly at it. Simple but very fun gameplay, extremely expansive lore, and amazing boss fights, huge areas that are intriguing to explore, and many different enemies to fight. One thing I don't like much however is the lack of many weapons and ways to attack. Unlike Casltlevania: Symphony of the Night or even Metroid. You got aHollow Knight tries to be a modern Metroidvania and exceeds greatly at it. Simple but very fun gameplay, extremely expansive lore, and amazing boss fights, huge areas that are intriguing to explore, and many different enemies to fight. One thing I don't like much however is the lack of many weapons and ways to attack. Unlike Casltlevania: Symphony of the Night or even Metroid. You got a standard sword that goes in many directions that's length you can extend and that's about it. No sub-weapons or entirely new weapons. Other than that it's an excellent experience.… Expand
  25. bmdemora
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Es bonito, imprescindible, supone un reto y engancha de principio a fin por su ambientación única y jugabilidad.
  26. Metalmike87
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    There is nothing wrong with this game. Little difficult at times but i would call that just challenging. Super fun game that i absolutely loved experiencing. This game will hold a place in my heart forever. I love the soundtrack!!!!
  27. ENERGONX
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Me encanta este juego , esta muy bien echo .La ambientación, el armado artístico , la jugabilidad y la re jugabilidad , son una obra maestra para ser un indie.
  28. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    easily one of the best indie games i have played, it has a LOT of content, i mean a looot
  29. vs17
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with pretty scenarios. Exquisite gameplay that engages in non-stop play.
  30. nightbengal
    Aug 23, 2019
    7
    Excellent gameplay, fine-tuned handling, a great soundtrack and effects, and the animation is smooth and precise, with only a couple occasional 'camera jumps' that do not affect play or movement. The game has a huge world that is fun to explore, which is where most of the enjoyment came for me. If I could rate the game based on these factors alone, it would be a 10.

    The plot, however,    Excellent gameplay, fine-tuned handling, a great soundtrack and effects, and the animation is smooth and precise, with only a couple occasional 'camera jumps' that do not affect play or movement. The game has a huge world that is fun to explore, which is where most of the enjoyment came for me. If I could rate the game based on these factors alone, it would be a 10.

    The plot, however, was unfortunately and obviously an afterthought (admitted by Team Cherry). It is dark and gets darker, sparse in the beginning and really picking up speed toward the end of the game. There are multiple endings, most of which are behind a very serious difficulty ramp late-game that has seen many a player rage-quit and none of which, in my opinion, turn out well for the Knight that is attempting to clean up the mess others left behind. Also, one of the many random NPCs is a character that is obviously meant to be disabled and is busy poking her young with a sharp stick, which some may find disturbing or even triggering.

    This was a fun play until the difficulty got to be too much and the plot issues overwhelmed any remaining sense of achievement. I can only hope the upcoming Silksong pays closer attention to this. Still worth a play, though.    … Expand
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
3
#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
15
#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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