Hollow Knight

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 2078 Ratings

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  1. Bashfulfruit
    Dec 8, 2018
    0
    Freaking INPUT LAG. Wish I had an option to refund this... As a Christmas gift...
  2. 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...
  3. Superlad12
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if anyone here makes a bad review i will change your mind becuase in every game you dont judge at the start and you may have low hp and low attack but those things you get over time and find new people and unlock new things fight fun bosses and even make new friends this game makes you unlock stuff and makes you want to learn and seek more and how i think on the game is that you should try it out and i think the game is good it has lore and stuff you have to unlock and makes you want to unlock more.… Expand
  4. markbatson
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    In this game when you die you loose all your money and have to make it back to where you died to get it back. This mechanic is AWFUL. It's incredibly frustrating and I'm debating quitting the game just because of how terrible this mechanic is.
  5. 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!
  6. 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??
  7. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 2, 2018
    8
    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is. and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either.. Bit I fell in love with hollow knight.. The first couple hours of this game is brutal.. you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre    Hollow Knight
    Cute and Brutal
    Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where you play as a little adorable I don’t even know what it is.
    and before yall go clicking away because this is a metroidvania.. I get it.. I don’t like metroidvanias either..
    Bit I fell in love with hollow knight..
    The first couple hours of this game is brutal..
    you hop down the well and its sink or swim… youre killing these little bug creatures exploring the areas you can with oyur initial abilities.. and the game is just chewing you up and spitting you back out to the last bench you rested on..
    this feels like a 2d dark souls game while youre getting the hand of things, helped by the fact that if you die you drop all of the cash you’ve collected along the way.. to get it back you have to defeat the ghost version of you…
    thankfully though hollow knight does difficulty right,
    This game isn’t unfair, it isn’t annoying.. its challenging in a genuine and addictive way..
    it forces you to learn its rules, learn the patterns of the creatures that surrounds you.. it slowly builds you up.. makes you stronger throughout your journey of uncovering secrets, unlocking new moves and abilities.. slaying bosses.. and exploring this forgotten kingdom.
    Every area here feels so different despite simultaneously feeling connected, they all have their own adorable little enemies that are out to drain your soul, little caterpillar worm creatures for you to save, bosses and secrets to enhance your stats or abilities..
    This is such a special risk and reward game, collecting coins, attacking enemies to gain some soul juice to heal yourself and push forward inching closer to the next checkpoint, or trying to travel to the closest fast travel area to go spend your hard earned money on a new upgrade or map…
    and exploring the world is such a thrull from start to finish… I felt an urge to see it all, despite the game trying its hardest to stop me with its challenging platforming and enemy encounters..
    I couldn’t believe how deeply I fell in love with hollow knight.. pun intended…
    this is by far the best metroidvania game ive ever played.. and every gamer type should give this game a chance at least until its first boss battle.. it was then that I fell in love.. its then when I realized how special of a ride I was about to go on..
    I give Hollow Knight
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  8. Ondik
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Wow. Did not expect this. Awesome combat, progression and sense of discovery. Give me more please
  9. quake2th
    Nov 10, 2021
    4
    Nice graphics, nice music, boring gameplay. This is good for an art museum, not a game.

    The "difficulty" is you spawning 10 screens away from the boss, forcing you to spend 45 minutes to try a boss encounter again. Plain stupid and boring gameplay.
  10. 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
  11. TheAdjuster
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I desperately want to give this game a 10. The metroid-like elements are honed to a tee and the highs of some of the challenges, power-ups, and discoveries are second-to-none.

    But the game doesn't respect your time. Wasting 3 hours in Kingdom's Edge looking for the mapmaker. Wasting 4 hours trying to leave an area that is beyond your ability from a checkpoint. A pointless 2nd phase for the Soulmaster boss that negates the high from the punishing 1st (and should be only) phase--or the grind to even get back to him in the first place! A tedious platforming challenge in the White Palace. The list goes on, unfortunately.

    FYI, I beat the game w the True Ending at 95% completion. But I feel about 15 of my 50 or so hours was wasted unnecessarily, hence the 2-point knock to its score.    … Expand
  12. Hugodrummer
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game with a beautiful soundtrack. Can't go wrong with this game.
  13. Ammer1981
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    We live in a great gaming era where indies keep genre's alive and expand far beyond. Hollow Knight is such a case. It's an overwhelming and mesmerizing experience hard to let go. It sticks and tickles. The tone, aesthetics, gameplay and sound really suck you in. It gives you that drive to explore what's next, beyond that boss, era or challenge. For the price it is truly insane what you getWe live in a great gaming era where indies keep genre's alive and expand far beyond. Hollow Knight is such a case. It's an overwhelming and mesmerizing experience hard to let go. It sticks and tickles. The tone, aesthetics, gameplay and sound really suck you in. It gives you that drive to explore what's next, beyond that boss, era or challenge. For the price it is truly insane what you get and the game is perfect for the Nintendo Switch. A must own for all metroid-vania fans. With Hollow Knight you purchase something special. It breathes a special kind of love.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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....
  17. buzzardslicer
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    They are basically giving this amazing game away for $15. The best metroidvania I've ever played.
  18. 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
  19. epicboyblue
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was difficult not to give this game a ten, but there is reason for this. The game lacks a diagonal attack. It is inherently limiting. Also, we have been able to do diagonal shooting or attacking since the early nineties, if I remember correctly. I get it might be more animations, but it forces me to be in specific attack patterns when attacking enemies creating an illusion of difficulty. I say this because the only way I can attack enemies in a left/right/up/down format. The enemies have attack patterns that move in diagonals, which supports the illusion of difficulty because I can only attack in linear patterns forcing me to wait until there the attack is done in order to attack. The environment and level design is linear, even though Mega Man X started slopes. The best part of the game is the world and the lore surrounding this game. The combat isn't the best, but it does give the player a lot to do. That might sound hypocritical, but it does work well. I think the game doesn't do enough to feel like I'm in control, but diagonal attacks are finicky, much like Celeste with diagonal dashing. It is a phenomenal journey going through this game. it feels like an incredible adventure where every step is could lead to me being put in a more difficult situation. The lack of a map makes the journey more intense. It makes it worth the effort to get the map and a quill to write and fill in the map itself. I want to journey through every inch of the world and find the hidden treasures or bosses. I can't recommend this game enough for the price point. The combat is a little limiting, but not enough be detrimental to the game. I loved every second of this game.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. JayMike
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Español ;) Una joya que debía estar en la consola híbrida de Nintendo, port perfecto.
  22. 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.
  23. ERRORCODE-20
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Hollow Knight is so good. But it might be too big for its own good at times. It makes exploration so satisfying but sometimes backtracking can be a bit of a slog since most tram stations are so far apart and the map is so large. That being said this is one of my favorite games ever. Very excited for Silksong.
  24. 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
  25. Collaps666
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Офигительная игра, лучше чем серия Соулс (более дружелюбная к игроку). Приятнее играть на Свиче.
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Took me 70 hours to complete this game. I am not a hard core gamer but this game was so fun to play I wanted to stick with it and play more and more. Simply amazing game. Gameplay is wonderful, music is flipping awesome, and yeah, the art style is the best thing about this game.
    If you see the trailer and think that you would like to play this game, then go and play it, you will not    Took me 70 hours to complete this game. I am not a hard core gamer but this game was so fun to play I wanted to stick with it and play more and more. Simply amazing game. Gameplay is wonderful, music is flipping awesome, and yeah, the art style is the best thing about this game.
    If you see the trailer and think that you would like to play this game, then go and play it, you will not regret it. If you are not into this cartoon-ish games, like you are too old for this thing and only want 30 fps and perfect graphics, then you can go play something else.    … Expand
  29. Phuz
    Nov 3, 2020
    1
    If I throw a skirt and a wig on it won't make me a woman. I'd still have hairy legs and a 5 o'clock shadow. Hollow Knight was all spookily designed, yet gave off no feeling of spookiness at all, just something unpleasant to look at, just like me in a wig.

    For me the character and game world were awful looking. Felt like kiddies halloween drawings with some neon thrown on. The sound    If I throw a skirt and a wig on it won't make me a woman. I'd still have hairy legs and a 5 o'clock shadow. Hollow Knight was all spookily designed, yet gave off no feeling of spookiness at all, just something unpleasant to look at, just like me in a wig.

    For me the character and game world were awful looking. Felt like kiddies halloween drawings with some neon thrown on. The sound wasn't memorable. I couldn't tell you about the boss battles because I never got to one. It just wasn't fun to play, or nice to look at. It controlled so well but was just so unlikeable as a game that I didn't want to play it after a very short time. It didn't give off any sort of atmosphere or vibe, just felt like a neon world of bugs. I know it probably captured the look it was going for as it seems to be trying to achieve that Halloween concept but that is all it achieved, a tacky halloween concept with no substance, or atmosphere.

    Like I say the controls and the characters responses to my joypad movements were exceptionally well done but for me that mechanical response was all they got right. I don't like games that lack cohesion and character and this had neither.    … Expand
  30. 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.
  31. Kaeru
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Ce jeu indé développé par trois personnes démonte bien des productions AAA : une DA absolument sublime, la musique, les environnements, le design des personnages, l'ambiance,... Tout est si bon dans Hollow Knight. Le gameplay es vif, il faut savoir parfois agir vite et avec vélocité. L’univers mystique qui semble être un crossover des productions de Tim Burton et des Miyasaki nous tient enCe jeu indé développé par trois personnes démonte bien des productions AAA : une DA absolument sublime, la musique, les environnements, le design des personnages, l'ambiance,... Tout est si bon dans Hollow Knight. Le gameplay es vif, il faut savoir parfois agir vite et avec vélocité. L’univers mystique qui semble être un crossover des productions de Tim Burton et des Miyasaki nous tient en haleine tout au long de nos découvertes. Il n'y a quasiment pas de dialogues, de cinématiques ou éléments narratifs quelconque; dans Hollow Knight, c'est bien l’univers qui raconter l'histoire. On ne connait même pas le nom du héro ou sa destinée, on arrive en terrain hostile, prêt à explorer un vaste monde.
    Le plus gros défaut du jeu se trouve dans sa difficulté; le jeu n'est pas à mettre dans toutes les mai,ns. Le fait de devoir faire des aller retours incessants quand on meurt est beaucoup trop ch****. Les boss sont hyper durs, quand on meurt et qu'il faut les recommencer, on réapparait sur un banc (point de sauvegarde) et il faut refaire tout le chemin hostile (puisque les ennemis réapparaissent) jusqu’au dit boss en espérant ne pas mourir au risque de devoir tout recommencer. Cette difficulté, bien qu’elle soit voulue aurait du être mois punitive ou compensée .
    Bref, jouez à Hollow Knight si vous souhaitez rencontrer le poésie dans un jeu vidéo et si vous avez une petite quarantaine d'heure à occuper.    … Expand
  32. RealmOTLostStar
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Great game, I didn't struggle much, and I can't wait to play Silksong. Highly recommend this game.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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 :/
  39. Critine
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined, when it was all over.

    Hollow Knight is absolutely flawless in its story despite lacking in guidance.

    PLAY IT, PLEASE! Not going to waste your time with a review.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. Artbit
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    Hollow Knight è un titolo che sa come catturare il giocatore e che non assomiglia affatto ad un prodotto amatoriale anzi, la produzione del Team Cherry è in grado di far invidia a gran parte dell'universo dei giochi tripla a, insegnando che la passione è fondamentale per la realizzazione di un buon titolo.
    Il titolo ci metterà nei panni di un cavaliere anonimo e silenzioso, che come molti    Hollow Knight è un titolo che sa come catturare il giocatore e che non assomiglia affatto ad un prodotto amatoriale anzi, la produzione del Team Cherry è in grado di far invidia a gran parte dell'universo dei giochi tripla a, insegnando che la passione è fondamentale per la realizzazione di un buon titolo.
    Il titolo ci metterà nei panni di un cavaliere anonimo e silenzioso, che come molti altri avventurieri si cala nelle profondità della terra, a Nidosacro, reame ormai in rovina e che sembra nascondere non pochi segreti, attorno a questi segreti si districherà una trama interessante, ma niente di più. Hollow Knight infatti giocherà le sue carte migliori durante l'esplorazione delle varie aree che compongono Nidosacro, queste zone saranno infatti estremamente caratterizzate da uno stile grafico unico. Sebbene nelle prime ore di gioco sarà percepibile una sensazione di grande oppressione, dato che è chiaro sin da subito che la mappa è enorme, ma (da buon metroidvania) serviranno le abilità giuste per poter esplorare a piacimento le aree di gioco; però nelle fasi più avanzate di gioco proverete una stupenda soddisfazione nel trovare segreti e nuove aree. Ovviamente nei tunnel sotterranei del reame avremo modo di trovare una grande varietà di nemici pronti a farci la pelle e boss sempre estremamente diversi, ma sempre spietati, su cui perderemo parecchie vite; infatti il titolo indie è parecchio difficile, sarà quindi necessario apprendere al meglio il sistema di combattimento, che col progredire del gioco diventa sempre più difficile; oltre ai movimenti (quasi) impeccabili che la produzione australiana ci richiederà (soprattutto durante le boss fight) porteranno a molteplici morti, dopo ognuna di queste, saremo privati del nostro denaro e di parte delle nostre anime (utili per attaccare e per curarsi), potremo poi recuperarle tornando sul luogo del decesso e sconfiggendo il nostro fantasma, fortunatamente non lo troveremo esattamente dove siamo morti, così ci permetterà di affrontare prima lui, per poi vendicarci dei nostri assassini, dopo ogni morte verremo portati direttamente all'ultima panchina su cui ci siamo seduti, le panchine sono dei check point, che aggiorneranno la mappa (tra l'altro molto funzionale), faranno respownare i nemici e ci cureranno, un po' come i falò di Dark Souls. Dopo ogni morte sarà essenziale capire perché siamo stati sconfitti, se per un nostro errore o per un equipaggiamento non adatto, si potranno infatti indossare alcuni amuleti, tutti con effetti diversi e dato che non potremo usarli tutti in contemporanea, dovremo scegliere i migliori e dovremo stare attenti anche al fatto che i gingilli avranno effetti cumulabili, questo aggiunge una componente strategica di spessore, anche perché potremo cambiare amuleti solo mentre siamo seduti sulle panchine. La colonna sonora sarà in grado di accompagnare la nostra solitaria avventura, rendendo ancor più magico questa perla, che fa della cura nel dettaglio il suo maggior pregio, fermandoci qualche secondo in più ad ammirare le varie schermate, ognuna di loro infatti nasconde chicche fantastiche. La sessa cura è stata riposta nel level disign a dir poco perfetto, anche se qualche volta una panchina in più non sarebbe guastata. Indubbiamente epico il titolo sviluppato dal team Cherry rapisce il giocatore e lo stupisce per tutta la sua durata, costuendo un racconto solido, un gameplay impegnativo, ambientandoli in un mondo davvero grande. È un gioco che dovete avere se siete avvezzi al mondo dei metroidvania o dei souls-like.    … Expand
  44. Gizmatronix
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    There is so much to do and it is one of the best games I ever played! De ambient and the bugs are perfect for this awesome game!
  45. SlimeGuy9871
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    Ce jeux est génial, de qualité, l’ambiance, les décors, les combats de boss sont mémorables, sont super, ce jeux nous plonge dans un monde rempli de mystères, je recommande beaucoup ce jeux
  46. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    A great metroidvannia game that will have you exploring beautiful worlds. My only hang up on this game is the lack of story. There was nothing there that would initially hook you to continue playing it.
  47. YanChugunov
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Best Game , in this game, interestno explore the world and there are many memorable characters. Im from Russian
  48. 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
  49. vs17
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with pretty scenarios. Exquisite gameplay that engages in non-stop play.
  50. 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
  51. 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!!!!
  52. Carlinhos_86
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Hollow Knight is a modern masterpiece! It has the whole package: great art design, nice music, an isolated atmosphere with great ambience, interesting characters and totally ACE gameplay that offers an actual and very enjoyable challenge. Plus, it runs buttery smooth on the Switch. Team Cherry nailed the Metroidvania genre on their first try! This game is a steal for it's price.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Meeleepit
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    This game is MASSIVE! Finished it in 38 hours and still a lot to do. Struggled to get into the game but after about 3 hours and upgrades i was hooked. I hate re-spawning of enemies in games but Hollow Knight made it feel natural . Bosses was hard but this added to the fun of the game. The world full is secrets and weird creatures. Lots of twists in this game. Every gamer needs toThis game is MASSIVE! Finished it in 38 hours and still a lot to do. Struggled to get into the game but after about 3 hours and upgrades i was hooked. I hate re-spawning of enemies in games but Hollow Knight made it feel natural . Bosses was hard but this added to the fun of the game. The world full is secrets and weird creatures. Lots of twists in this game. Every gamer needs to experience Hollow Knight. Playable via hand held or Switch Pro Controller… Expand
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. JDaan
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Es un juego simplemente maravilloso, mecánicas precisas e intuitivas, un excelente diseño de mapeado, un mundo bien construido, además de que su arte es magnífico.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. Popovalex
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Очень круто. Геймплей, локации, музыка, атмосфера - все на высоте. Впечатление портит кривые мувсеты у боссов
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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€.
  68. Alexalaparrilla
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    10/10 metroidmania game love the art love the gameplay love the story love the game
  69. 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.
  70. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Great graphics, great soundtrack, great gameplay. For me the game was a bit to difficult. But i guess i'm not a trained gamer. Therefor the game was a bit to long for my personal preferences. That being said, the game is worth the buck!
  71. casualdoggo
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. When I first played the game I thought it was hard and boring so I stopped playing. Months later I played a few hours and got sucked in. Great combat, platforming, stunning score and soundtracks and really interesting story and characters. The beginning might be a bit overwhelming if you are new to the genre. You can really feel the passion the creators have for theThis game is amazing. When I first played the game I thought it was hard and boring so I stopped playing. Months later I played a few hours and got sucked in. Great combat, platforming, stunning score and soundtracks and really interesting story and characters. The beginning might be a bit overwhelming if you are new to the genre. You can really feel the passion the creators have for the game when you play it.… Expand
  72. Pietrovish
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Terminar este juego fue un desafio y muy gratificante. Me encantan este tipo de juegos y una muestra de que los gráficos no lo son todo.
  73. J4v1
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Very good game, the difficulty of the bosses is so great the animation is so fluid totally would reccomend
  74. Pugtato22
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game was amazing in every aspect. The different environments are amazing. The fact that you can be in the fungal wastes which is covered in spores and then 2 seconds later drop down to the city of tears this huge raining city just amazes me. All the bosses were hard (some extremely hard) but felt fair at the same time. They give signals whether it be with sound or an animation that always got you learning their move patterns and trying to figure out when to dodge. I’m reading reviews that are saying they die a lot on the boss fights which is true. 99% of the time you are not going to beat the boss in 1 try. Which in my opinion is good. If you beat the boss in one try is that even enjoyable? I love all the bosses in the game because each one feels different then the others with a unique set of moves to memorize. The overall aesthetic of the game is beautiful too. I also hear complaints of not knowing what to do next which I feel adds on to the charm of the game. It allows you to explore the whole map on your own without shoving in your face where to go and what to do. Sometimes you’ll find yourself not even trying to beat a certain boss but just walking around the map trying to find places you haven’t explored yet. It is a hard game I’ll give it that but throughout playing you start to understand the mechanics of the game and will even be enjoyable for the casual gamer. Oh and by the way it’s $15.… Expand
  75. wetbee
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    I made this account literally just to write a review for this game. I can't sing it enough praise.
    While it starts off slow, not even giving you a goal or an idea of what you are and what you're meant to be doing, once you get past that, it stuns me. Even the beginning amazes me, though it may push some people away. Speaking of pushing people away, the difficulty isn't for everyone. It    I made this account literally just to write a review for this game. I can't sing it enough praise.
    While it starts off slow, not even giving you a goal or an idea of what you are and what you're meant to be doing, once you get past that, it stuns me. Even the beginning amazes me, though it may push some people away. Speaking of pushing people away, the difficulty isn't for everyone. It definitely gets super hard, but once you get a boss down, they're fairly easy. I have ~340 hours in this game and I want more. I've bought this game 5 times and I want to buy it more. The developers, Team Cherry, deserve all of my money. I am absolutely ecstatic for the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and I can't wait to buy that game 5 times as well.    … Expand
  76. ajZaradich
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    One word: Wow!

    Hollow Knight has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last 20 years, and I will no doubt play this game for many more years to come. Most of the negative reviews seem to be placed on the difficulty, level design, graphics, or some combination thereof. One of the best things about this game is the story, and I'll try and complete this review with little    One word: Wow!

    Hollow Knight has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last 20 years, and I will no doubt play this game for many more years to come. Most of the negative reviews seem to be placed on the difficulty, level design, graphics, or some combination thereof. One of the best things about this game is the story, and I'll try and complete this review with little to no spoilers. There's so much to discover, even outside of the story, and it's way better to figure this game out on your own in its entirety rather than relying on help guides.

    Difficulty - The bosses in this game range from relatively easy to brutally difficult. Depending on the paths you choose to complete the game, you can also have a harder time than others might have had. The level design of the game does a great job of pushing you towards the "default" path so nothing should really feel unfair. Chances are if you are struggling with a boss, you could have missed something that would have made that fight a lot easier. It's totally cool to take a break by looking around and seeing if you missed anything, or maybe a break was just what you needed in order to collect your thoughts and try again? A couple of commenters mentioned lacking abilities for a game of this type and I could tell they did not play the game in its entirety as they no doubt would have known about things they most likely "missed". Slow down. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

    Level Design - As stated above, the level design will seem to "push" you towards where you need to go. That doesn't mean you won't be exploring, but there are certainly ways to go off the beaten path and beat the game in an entirely different order. Just keep in mind that straying off the path can take somewhat difficult fights and make them an altogether more brutal challenge. The placement of the different "biomes" throughout this little world is very finely tuned, as well are the objects and enemies within them.

    Graphics - This isn't the most graphically intensive game around and I'm not really sure what people are expecting. I have this game on the switch and xbox one, and both versions are beautiful.

    Overall, this isn't a game you can necessarily sleep your way through and beat. There will be trial and error, but nothing is so punishing that it feels unfair. Enjoy the ride because it's nothing short of spectacular if you really give it a try for what it is.    … Expand
  77. AstralOdyssey
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. Team Cherry does an absolutely phenomenal job of creating a fun, immersive and overall incredibly satisfying experience. The atmosphere is top notch for a 2D platformer, companied by the beautiful soundtrack with almost every piece of music being memorable. Bosses are incredibly fun and very few are actually frustrating. ThisEasily one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. Team Cherry does an absolutely phenomenal job of creating a fun, immersive and overall incredibly satisfying experience. The atmosphere is top notch for a 2D platformer, companied by the beautiful soundtrack with almost every piece of music being memorable. Bosses are incredibly fun and very few are actually frustrating. This game rewards skill just about as much as a souls game would and it feels incredible to overcome the challenges that Hallownest throws at you.
    Play it for yourself and see, easy 10/10 experience. Cannot wait for Silksong!    … Expand
  78. FastrMastr
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is the best game I have played so far. It´s an indie metroidvania about a Bug known as "The Knight" who has to do stuff. I´m not going say more about the plot, because it´s all spoiler worthy. The controls are fluid and responsive. The Knight has a nail (basically a sword) that slash forward, upward and downward (but only in midair) and it´s incredibly fun to fight enemiesHollow Knight is the best game I have played so far. It´s an indie metroidvania about a Bug known as "The Knight" who has to do stuff. I´m not going say more about the plot, because it´s all spoiler worthy. The controls are fluid and responsive. The Knight has a nail (basically a sword) that slash forward, upward and downward (but only in midair) and it´s incredibly fun to fight enemies like this. The Knight can also use attacks that take a bit soul (basically just mana) an do more damage than regular attacks. The Knight can also heal himself by "focusing" which also takes a bit of soul. You regain soul by attacking enemies with the nail, which creates a risk-reward combat system which is really fun to engage in. The level design is fantastic as well. The world is massive and there´s lots to do and explore. The game also looks very great, particularly the sprite of the Knight looks great and is well animated. The soundtrack also is great. It´s very atmospheric with catchy tunes being reserved for the boss-fights. The boss-fights are one of the highlights of Hollow Knight. The patterns of the bosses are fun to avoid and they really are a test of your skill. All in all, Hollow Knight is a phenomenal experience that I think that you should try. It´s biggest flaw is that it´s only 15 bucks digitally. I would recommend that you give Hollow Knight at least a try.… Expand
  79. Dan113
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Très bon jeux, dlc gratuit qui rajoute du bon contenu la difficulté est bien dosé et si vous trouver le jeu trop simple jouer en mode âme d'acier
  80. paulito8000
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Hollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. It's a dark souls/metroidvania love chld, but it isn't just "another souls-like" or "another metroidvania", no, it surpasses all those labels and becomes it own unique thing.
    The game has incredibly nice flowing combat, the level and map design is astounding, the overall boss quality is among the highest of the decade, the art is    Hollow Knight is one of the best games I have ever played. It's a dark souls/metroidvania love chld, but it isn't just "another souls-like" or "another metroidvania", no, it surpasses all those labels and becomes it own unique thing.
    The game has incredibly nice flowing combat, the level and map design is astounding, the overall boss quality is among the highest of the decade, the art is whimsical and beautiful and the soundtrack is so good that I bought it on vinyl.
    I recommend this game to anyone who likes exploration, cryptic storytelling and complex bosses.
    (Though this game is pretty tough, but extremely well balanced)    … Expand
  81. KaiserIrgendwer
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    I love that game. It is a masterpiece. You can spend so much time in mastering the combat system, exploring the world and the Story is so deep and good
  82. taffyandtora
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I find hollow knight extremely good Here's why;

    The storyline. When I bought this game for the very low price of £16:99, I didn't expect it to have such a deep story because it was an indie, 2D platformer. I just thought it looked cool and had some challenges. But it really did well with the backstory and enhances the world around you. I find that so amazing that an indie game can be as    I find hollow knight extremely good Here's why;

    The storyline. When I bought this game for the very low price of £16:99, I didn't expect it to have such a deep story because it was an indie, 2D platformer. I just thought it looked cool and had some challenges. But it really did well with the backstory and enhances the world around you. I find that so amazing that an indie game can be as good as 1st party and 2nd party games. The mechanism. I really admire how they made the attack diverse. One minute you are fighting some monsters and the other ur trying to use your nail as a pogo stick. The charms fit well with the setting and all offer different things which start to make the thought of combos.

    The monsters and NPC's. This is a true highlight of the game. The monsters have well-thought attacks to fit with the environment and give the place ambience and The NPC's have empathetic feelings and show great set of personal skills.

    Music. I know at this point I'm just blabbing on but it is so good. The music is great. Really, compliments to Mr.larkin. They fit so well with the background and boss of the area. Its gives of a nostalgic sense for people who have played it for a long time.

    Bosses. The bosses are diverse in there attacks, their own story, and their appearance. It gives off a feeling that there is more (and there will be more when silksong cones out!).

    Map. The map is MASSIVE. It is so well thought about and well designed that it's probably one of the best bits about it. From abandoned depths to great cities, it includes everything.

    The art. I saved the best till last here. The art style is admirable and cure, but still can be threatening and scar. City of years shows so much in terms of what they could do with their cartoony yet formal drawing.

    All in all, BUY. GOOD GAME    … Expand
  83. IRevolverZero
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Almost a perfect game, very hard though, so be advised!
    Starts off a bit rough for my taste, but the more it draws you in, the more it gives back. Exploration is rewarded, trying out different builds is fun and to top it off the game has amazing world-building.
  84. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    El juego es muy divertido aunque excesivamente difícil, muy bonitos gráficos, la duración es correcta, la banda sonora es espectacular. Lo recomiendo
  85. NazingerZ
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Good looking matroid-vania with an awesome gamefeel and interesting world. One of my favorites game on my N Switch
  86. TheVirtualDude
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing, the discovery is rewarding yet challenging. I beat the black egg and am doing extras now. I didn’t google anything until after beating the egg, my only gripe is I had some hallways highlighted that I had been there when I hadn’t which made me miss badges and the one pale ore I couldn’t find. The tram section was high listed but I was never there.Everything about this game is amazing, the discovery is rewarding yet challenging. I beat the black egg and am doing extras now. I didn’t google anything until after beating the egg, my only gripe is I had some hallways highlighted that I had been there when I hadn’t which made me miss badges and the one pale ore I couldn’t find. The tram section was high listed but I was never there. Amazing besides that one small thing… Expand
  87. joselito_84
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    A truly masterpiece. Every single detail of the game seems to have a ton of work on it.
  88. PressBrave
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    This game offers a vast and captivating world to explore populated by charming characters, challenging foes and stunning art. I can only qualify it as a masterpiece. Would definitely recommend it to any metroidvania or souls-like lover.
  89. animator755
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    A truly must play! The visuals, the atmosphere, the level design, the bosses, an incredible experience all around, would highly recommend! Its been called the dark souls of 2d metroidvanias and it definitely feels that way, don't let that put you off, the game can be tough but never feels unfair, the fact that this was made by an incredibly small indie team makes it even more deserving of praise.
  90. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    8
    In one of the most impressive metroidvanias out there, this game's stark hand-drawn graphics and expansive play actually make you alright with forgetting whatever story is going on, and rather gets you lost in the fun of exploring every nook and cranny of the map. That learning curve though...steep.
  91. rookfire
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This game changed me. I love it. The soundtrack is gorgeous, and the backgrounds and side characters are creative. I loved how I pieced together the lore by journeying through the different kingdoms. The controls are satisfying and I really loved that the game gave me so much freedom in terms of where I wanted to explore or what I wanted to do next. My only complaint is I wish this had anThis game changed me. I love it. The soundtrack is gorgeous, and the backgrounds and side characters are creative. I loved how I pieced together the lore by journeying through the different kingdoms. The controls are satisfying and I really loved that the game gave me so much freedom in terms of where I wanted to explore or what I wanted to do next. My only complaint is I wish this had an Assist mode, like Super Mario Odyssey, or Celeste. But going through the difficult boss battles was really rewarding. This game taught me a lot about myself.… Expand
  92. Harrymcdonald
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Having only recently completing this game, I am still amazed by everything in this game. The atmosphere is just incredible with all of the amazing hand drawn art and sound design. But the gameplay is where this game shines. Just running around po-going off of the enemies is just incredibly fun. The bosses are also amazing, there are over 50 bosses and all except one or two are fun.Having only recently completing this game, I am still amazed by everything in this game. The atmosphere is just incredible with all of the amazing hand drawn art and sound design. But the gameplay is where this game shines. Just running around po-going off of the enemies is just incredibly fun. The bosses are also amazing, there are over 50 bosses and all except one or two are fun. Overall, I believe that this game is one of the best metroidvania games of all time that is on par with even Super Metroid. If you aren't afraid of some challenge… Expand
  93. Richyrik
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Largo, dificil, divertido de principio a fin, lleno de secretos, con unos personajes memorables y con una historia adulta y profunda. Imprescindible.
  94. Poopoobutter
    Dec 13, 2020
    1
    I have enjoyed and beaten 20 different metroidvania but this is the only one I quit playing about 11 hours into it. There is nothing redeeming about this turd of a game. I don't understand the praise.
  95. oAstronauta
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    I decided giving a chance to Hollow Knight and...OMG, this is definitely my favorite 2D game (been playing since SNES/Mega Drive). Actually I’d say it’s one of my favorite games of all genres.
    Thank you Team Cherry for doing a Masterpiece.
    If you are reading this to know if this game is worth buying, please just do yourself a favor and buy it right now.
    Bet you won’t regret it!
  96. C4stel_
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Mi juego favorito de largo.
    Curva de aprendizaje correcta, diversidad de mundos y niveles, armas y amuletos variados y en Switch luce igual de bien, tanto en modo portátil como en dock.
    Pasado hasta el 110%.

    No tiene absolutamente nada malo.

    10/10
  97. Matt09
    May 16, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the greatest side-scrolling games ever made. The game's challenging environment and enemies made it enjoyably frustrating (who wouldn't like challenging game, right?)
  98. Johnnyls
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Wonderful Metroid Vania game. Full of challenges, hide items and skills, in a dark and misterious world .
  99. CrispCicada
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece in my book. It's a metroidvania done right. The gameplay and level design are perfect. I love how the knight moves. He has a nice weight and speed. Later on, you'll unlock more powers which'll make movement and combat easier. The level design is top notch. There's no instant death spikes, cheapouts, or anything that just feels unfair. If you get hit,This game is an absolute masterpiece in my book. It's a metroidvania done right. The gameplay and level design are perfect. I love how the knight moves. He has a nice weight and speed. Later on, you'll unlock more powers which'll make movement and combat easier. The level design is top notch. There's no instant death spikes, cheapouts, or anything that just feels unfair. If you get hit, it's on you. The aesthetics look splendid. I love the hand drawn environments and everything going on in the background. There's so much detail in every single little nook and cranny. This game just simply amazes me. If I had one complaint, it's that the game had a pretty slow start, which kept me away from it for a bit. What a mistake I made. This game was my first metroidvania. I truly started at a high point. I'd highly recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of the metroidvania genre. I hope you all have a splendid day/night!… Expand
  100. FromTheBonfire
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This game is just too good. No words can describe how immersive and captivating this game is, just go and experience it for yourself. If you like "souls-like" games, this game will blow your mind. Please, play it, I couldn't recommend it more.
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 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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