Hollow Knight

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9.1

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  1. da_one23
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This game is an incredible achievement and has got to be my favourite open world game, and they're the best kind. This game has a few pretty major flaws but I think the best way to describe it is that this game is what non - gamers think the average game is like: a sprawling adventure that, at it's core, is not the protagonists, but yours. wrote that for botw but it applies to hk too
  2. KhanJJ
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Que jogo maravilhoso meus amigos, Hallownest é única com diversas regiões para se explorar, o nível de dificuldade do game é extremamente alta, eu diria que é um Dark Souls em 2D hahaha.
    Esse jogo me fez passar raiva ao ponto de gritar e chorar, mas gente, EU AMO ESSE JOGO, eu estou ansioso pela continuação e posso dizer que esse com certeza entra para o top 5 melhores Indies que eu já    Que jogo maravilhoso meus amigos, Hallownest é única com diversas regiões para se explorar, o nível de dificuldade do game é extremamente alta, eu diria que é um Dark Souls em 2D hahaha.
    Esse jogo me fez passar raiva ao ponto de gritar e chorar, mas gente, EU AMO ESSE JOGO, eu estou ansioso pela continuação e posso dizer que esse com certeza entra para o top 5 melhores Indies que eu já joguei.    … Expand
  3. Cartwheelgames
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    I have so many fond memories of this game, when I listen to the music my eyes start tearing up. There is so much hidden power in a vast world with incredible exploration. The story though... You can skip it but if you work for it, wow, the world feels real. Each character Has there own story, past and can be impacted by your actions. The controls and HD rumble are the best I have used inI have so many fond memories of this game, when I listen to the music my eyes start tearing up. There is so much hidden power in a vast world with incredible exploration. The story though... You can skip it but if you work for it, wow, the world feels real. Each character Has there own story, past and can be impacted by your actions. The controls and HD rumble are the best I have used in years. There is so much texture in the world with rich graphics and music which can convey so many emotions or it can really give you a feel for what you are in for. The boss fights and enemy AI are so smart and so fun it just truly is a gem that I will cherish for the rest of my life… Expand
  4. MerijnBras
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This has to be the best game I've played in a long time. Everything works everything clicks. It starts of very slow, but then you start gaining new abilities, so you can go to that one spot you remembered and find a complete different area with new enemies, new amazing bosses and lore. I was pretty hesitant starting with this game, but I've fallen in love, and it would be a shame if youThis has to be the best game I've played in a long time. Everything works everything clicks. It starts of very slow, but then you start gaining new abilities, so you can go to that one spot you remembered and find a complete different area with new enemies, new amazing bosses and lore. I was pretty hesitant starting with this game, but I've fallen in love, and it would be a shame if you wouldn't try this game and fall in love too.… Expand
  5. Fe_nkg
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Gioco stupendo. Semplicemente perfetto in ogni cosa: longevità, dlc, gameplay, aspetto grafico, animazioni, lore, combact sistem, personaggi, dialoghi, ambientazioni, colonna sonora ecct. Un gioco che non ha assolutamente punti dolenti... Un must have! Voto: 9.5 (ho messo 10 approssimando per eccesso)
  6. Hyped
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This game is just perfection. The animation, the characters, the writing, and especially the mood are all just so good. A masterpiece for only 15 dollars.
  7. OrenjiAo64
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Great game. The graphics are beautiful and the combat system is simple but expands as you progress. The story may not be apparent when you begin, but will unfold as you explore new areas and beat new bosses. This game is quite challenging and many of the negative reviews say so. Please don’t post bad reviews saying that you just can’t beat a section of a game. It’s not a problem with theGreat game. The graphics are beautiful and the combat system is simple but expands as you progress. The story may not be apparent when you begin, but will unfold as you explore new areas and beat new bosses. This game is quite challenging and many of the negative reviews say so. Please don’t post bad reviews saying that you just can’t beat a section of a game. It’s not a problem with the game - it’s a problem with the player… Expand
  8. Robo_Jobo
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is a masterpiece! It’s one of those rare games where every aspect of its design seamlessly blends together to create an unforgettable experience. First of all, it's a Metroidvania, a genre based around 2D exploration and combat, and Hollow Knight excels in both categories with flying colors. As the Knight, you descend into the ruins of a once great kingdom trapped in a stasisHollow Knight is a masterpiece! It’s one of those rare games where every aspect of its design seamlessly blends together to create an unforgettable experience. First of all, it's a Metroidvania, a genre based around 2D exploration and combat, and Hollow Knight excels in both categories with flying colors. As the Knight, you descend into the ruins of a once great kingdom trapped in a stasis of decay, Hallownest. Throughout your adventure you meet all sorts of charming characters, dangerous creatures, and fierce combatants. Speaking of combat, it is fantastic. The genius of Hollow Knight's combat hinges on two factors, precision in timing and the soul mechanic. In fights, every swing of your nail has to be performed at the right time. Demanding it may be, it’s incredibly rewarding when you learn the intricate patterns of a combatant and emerge victorious. Next, soul is a substance that you gain from striking enemies. The most effective way to heal yourself is to consume soul, so in order to play defensively you must first engage with enemies. However, you can’t move while healing, leaving you vulnerable. This adds strategic tension to every encounter. The soul system, in tandem with the precise diligence of timing attacks, gives combat a natural ebb and flow. That great foundation leads to some of the best boss fights I’ve ever encountered. A majority of them are exceedingly well designed, wonderfully creative, and immensely rewarding to overcome. Outside of being a challenge, I really appreciate that each boss belongs in the world, they all serve to deepen this game’s outstanding world building. Hallownest as a fictional setting is so well realized and incredibly intriguing, it is a joy to uncover its history and secrets by exploring its labyrinthine tunnels. I love just being in this world. Every time I return to the game there’s an extra little detail to appreciate, or I’ll stumble upon something that I have yet to discover. Hollow Knight uses its ancient ruins, character dialogue, and visual hints as a vehicle to paint a greater narrative. It’s so much fun trying to piece all of these elements together, you feel like an archeologist. Another pillar of this game’s design is exploration, so naturally progression is tied to it as well. On your descent you unearth new abilities by exploring. Theses abilities then reward you by enabling traversal to areas that were previously unreachable. At first you’re subtly lead by a trail of breadcrumbs to the first major ability, but after that it’s up to you to figure out where you want to go. That’s why I love the world design, it has clear structure but encourages the player to approach exploration based on what they value. It’s the most immersed that I’ve ever been in a game’s world. The art direction is also stellar and greatly added to my immersion; the dingy atmosphere, intricately detailed backgrounds (reminiscent of HR Giger’s work), combined with the minimalist character designs, all culminate in a strikingly unique visual identity. The soundtrack is also great, it’s equal parts haunting and jaunty. I can’t compliment this game enough, it’s near perfect in my book. The developers are even great people, Team Cherry is honestly a godsend. The digital version of Hollow Knight is only $15 and it has more content, value, polish, and soul than most AAA games. There are no microtransactions and all of the DLC is free. Its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is currently my most anticipated release. There are some things that you might want to keep in mind if you consider purchasing it. Hollow Knight is one of the hardest games I’ve ever played. The demanding nature of combat, intense boss fights, challenging platforming, and vague storytelling keep it from being accessible for everyone.… Expand
  9. Marshwhitt25
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Hollow knight is in one of my favorite genre's of games, metroidvania. Games like Ori, Metroid, and more games about upgrading and exploring. Hollow knight is more different than any other metriodvania I have ever played, it is freaking hard. The game punishes you for not exploring and upgrading. You have to take the game slow or you will die. This game is full of colorful characters andHollow knight is in one of my favorite genre's of games, metroidvania. Games like Ori, Metroid, and more games about upgrading and exploring. Hollow knight is more different than any other metriodvania I have ever played, it is freaking hard. The game punishes you for not exploring and upgrading. You have to take the game slow or you will die. This game is full of colorful characters and areas and awards the player for finishing a boss with new moves and gives you the idea of "now I can go back to that area!". Hollow knight is a game I can replay over and over, it is a game of patience and learning with almost no game breaking bugs and an amazing soundtrack. 10/10 well done team cherry, can't wait for silksong.… Expand
  10. Javiergamerrdz
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    El Metroidvania Perfecto, sin dudas es una obra maestra de los videojuegos 10/10
  11. Imerinoa10
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Antes de nada, si tienes una Nintendo Switch y todavía no has probado esta obra maestra, te la recomiendo encarecidamente, independientemente de que seas fan del género metroidvania o incluso si nunca antes has probado un juego del género (no te preocupes, yo me he iniciado en el género con este juego).

    Mi análisis va a estar enfocado en la versión física del título, pues es por la que    Antes de nada, si tienes una Nintendo Switch y todavía no has probado esta obra maestra, te la recomiendo encarecidamente, independientemente de que seas fan del género metroidvania o incluso si nunca antes has probado un juego del género (no te preocupes, yo me he iniciado en el género con este juego).

    Mi análisis va a estar enfocado en la versión física del título, pues es por la que me decanté, y mi valoración final del producto es la siguiente:

    - Nos encontramos con un juego que por sólo 30€ te incluye una carátula reversible con un diseño impecable, el cartucho de juego, UN MANUAL EN COLOR DEL JUEGO Y UN MAPA. No sabéis lo emocionado que estaba al descubrir que el juego venía tan completo, como los juegos físicos de antaño solían ser, y por un precio tan asequible.

    - En segundo lugar el plato importante, el juego en sí mismo. Nos encontramos con una historia y ambientación que son magníficas, presentan un diseño artístico que es completamente brillante. Por otro lado la ambientación musical del mismo es otra obra maestra que funciona incluso de forma independiente al videojuego. Siguiendo para rematar el combo, su duración puede alcanzar perfectamente las 50 horas como mínimo (yo personalmente voy por las 100 horas), presentando también una rejugabilidad alucinante gracias al nuevo modo de juego que se desbloquea tras completarlo por primera vez. El nivel de progreso y dificultad está muy bien medido de principio a fin, cuanto más avanzamos en la aventura vamos adquiriendo más habilidades pero al mismo tiempo los enemigos van siendo más difíciles.

    En definitiva, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida, está en mi top 10 sin duda y lo dicho, si alguien ajeno a este tipo de juegos como es mi caso tiene una valoración como esta, es porque los desarrolladores de este juegazo han sabido cómo hacer un producto en condiciones, muy digno de ser recordado este Hollow Knight.    … Expand
  12. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This is the definition of a perfect game. After you play this, every other Metroidvania just doesn't feel as good. The world, the soundtrack, the characters, the story telling, it has everything. Also the game its very challenging wich is a huge bonus. Absolutely deserves 10/10 score.
  13. ladiebird
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic!

    I picked it up a couple years ago when I first bought my switch, and have played through it multiple times since. It's not perfect, but for the price tag it might as well be. The art style is beautiful and unique, and every area feels distinct in both appearance and sound design. You are never hand-held through an area either, rather gently directed with your    This game is fantastic!

    I picked it up a couple years ago when I first bought my switch, and have played through it multiple times since. It's not perfect, but for the price tag it might as well be. The art style is beautiful and unique, and every area feels distinct in both appearance and sound design. You are never hand-held through an area either, rather gently directed with your skills and upgrades making different areas accessible, or more easily accessible, as you go.

    The controls are tight, and there are so many collectibles, which makes it a very satisfying game to 100% (or 112%). Most bosses are challenging, but their moves can be learned with practice. It can be a difficult game, but from my experience you get better as you learn move patterns, and you can always make things easier for yourself by taking the time to explore and gain new skills/strengthen your weapon and spells before returning to a particularly difficult boss.

    The story is a good one, but also very subtle. You have to go searching for it if you want the full picture. Most clues about the lore are hidden behind lines of dialogue, inside collectibles, or on the lore tablets you encounter. The main explanations that you get to the full story are locked behind optional challenges, such as extra bosses or the platforming nightmare of path of pain. The writing is sparse and placed with purpose, which means your journey is rarely interrupted and therefore your immersion is rarely broken. Characters are also fun.

    Definitely pick it up if you have the chance. The game is very content heavy, with Hallownest expanding more and more with every area unlocked, and free DLC. Super fun to play. :)    … Expand
  14. Lattidela
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is so bast, you can find a lot of new major details at the begining or the ending of the game, the boss fights are so right for the player's capacity to be at the limit, along the game advances you get more and more powers, the story pushes you to keep playing and wanting to fight to improve and to own moreand, the info about the lore it just seems to be endless, its aThis game is so bast, you can find a lot of new major details at the begining or the ending of the game, the boss fights are so right for the player's capacity to be at the limit, along the game advances you get more and more powers, the story pushes you to keep playing and wanting to fight to improve and to own moreand, the info about the lore it just seems to be endless, its a masterpiece to be played by everyone who likes videogames. i have to say it wasnt easy for me to play, or any other player i know.
    this game fullfiles the heart of the player with everything we look in a videogame.    … Expand
  15. 2bitplayss
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    one of the best indies i have ever played not the biggest fan of 2d mazes (metroidvania) im more intrested in big open 3d spaces but im glad i gave this game a shot.
    again not a big fan of metroidvania games but for some reason i really enjoyed this one and i can't wait for a sequel
  16. Catzzen
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    If you wanting to buy Hollow Knight i would recommend it but first you have to know some things.
    Hollow Knight is a really hard game so if you rage easily better dont get it. To that i would also recommend not using Guides but this is your Choice.
    Now i actually start with the Review. Hollow Knight is Fantastic. The Music, Artstyle, Gameplay and also the Story is really nice. At    If you wanting to buy Hollow Knight i would recommend it but first you have to know some things.
    Hollow Knight is a really hard game so if you rage easily better dont get it. To that i would also recommend not using Guides but this is your Choice.
    Now i actually start with the Review.

    Hollow Knight is Fantastic. The Music, Artstyle, Gameplay and also the Story is really nice.
    At first the Path is pretty clear but at a certain point you can pretty much go everywhere.
    There are many Things to explore. It can be a whole new Area but also maybe just a little secret.
    The free DLCs are all there and bring some fun Challenges. You can just play it trough once and put it aside but if you are bored you can pick it up again and just try to beat harder Challenges like getting 112%. When i first started playing i was like "Im never going to do that" and well i ended up doing every Boss no hit. The Game also has some flaws so its just a 9.

    Its pretty much a must for everyone that likes Metroidvanias    … Expand
  17. Kathlar
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best games in history. The story, the music, the design, it's crazy how wonderful all of it is. I'm afraid it will take years before any game impresses me as much again.
  18. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Hard, but fair and with a huge world to explore. The controls felt precise and rewarded mastery. The bosses were exciting and varied. The lore was deep and mysterious and the whole experience was engrossing. There were the occasional confusion on where to head next, but that typically didnt last too long.
  19. Davide88
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Everything is perfect, the story, the musics, the longevity of the game...just an amazing game!
  20. ProtoPesce
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. credo sia uno dei giochi più belli a cui abbia mai giocato, è riuscito a farmi provare grandi emozoni e mi ha sempre divertito giocarci. trovo fantastico anche come sembra estremamente "oscuro" come gioco e come non si sappia praticamente nulla di ciò che accadde prima del nostro arrivo a pulveria. attendo con ansia il prossimo capitolo… Expand
  21. nibolet
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    This is a true indie masterpiece. The more you play, the more you want to explore the bug underworld. The game isn't easy from the start, but it gets to a point where it's nearly impossible for unseasoned players.
  22. tvdenimchap
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    This is a difficult game, and Metroidvanias aren't for everyone. But Hollow Knight is a flawless game and deserves full marks.

    The gameplay is fine-tuned to perfection, with incredibly tight movement. The basics are simple, but the skill ceiling is very high. It's very satisfying to move your character about and, even though death is inevitable, at no point does it feel unfair. You'll    This is a difficult game, and Metroidvanias aren't for everyone. But Hollow Knight is a flawless game and deserves full marks.

    The gameplay is fine-tuned to perfection, with incredibly tight movement. The basics are simple, but the skill ceiling is very high. It's very satisfying to move your character about and, even though death is inevitable, at no point does it feel unfair. You'll always know what you should have done differently.

    There are some very tough optional areas and bosses, but for more casual players these can be skipped. The runs from benches (your save points) back to the point of death can sometimes feel frustrating, but personally I never found it too annoying (especially as you get better at traversing).

    The world is masterfully built, and you'll want to explore every nook and cranny. The lore is there if you want to discover it and is incredibly captivating. The soundtrack is superb and the whole artistic direction is really something to behold. A nice touch is how everything makes sense in the game world, for example how you unlock and build your map up, placing markers on it, etc.

    From top to bottom this is a wonderfully put together game, and will reward anyone willing to invest time into it.    … Expand
  23. ophone
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    A game that leaves you in a vast world populated by mainly hostile insects without holding you by the hand. All set in a depressing world in mostly dark colours accompanied by a rather minimalistic musical score.
    This game is hard as the protagonist's nail, but it's not unfair. The controls are just fine. Even if the little insect protagonist died quite often under my control, it was    A game that leaves you in a vast world populated by mainly hostile insects without holding you by the hand. All set in a depressing world in mostly dark colours accompanied by a rather minimalistic musical score.
    This game is hard as the protagonist's nail, but it's not unfair. The controls are just fine. Even if the little insect protagonist died quite often under my control, it was because of my incompetence, whether due to my ignorance of the enemies' patterns or my lack of reflexes.

    If you are a patient gamer looking for an involving game, try out Hollow Knight, it's one of the best 2D games ever made and for its price it's a steal.    … Expand
  24. T_okyo
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight is really good game, that game must have 10, but its a little bit difficult to me so 9. Als you are not finish or starting this game, i have a question why do you read it?
  25. LordJazbin
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    As metacritic said, this is a must play. A work of art you won't forget. The game is hard, and thats great, sometimes abuses of artificial difficulty though.

    World building has to be the best part of it.
  26. ariangoodarzi
    May 20, 2021
    10
    what a god damn masterpiece. t this is one of the best metroidvania games ever. it really reminds of terraira and dark souls ( and bloodborne and sekrio) with its combat and bosses. the story isnt anything cheap. you have to find it and it is exactly told like the souls series. complex but great. the npcs specialy remind me of bloodbornes npcs they have a great charm in them. thewhat a god damn masterpiece. t this is one of the best metroidvania games ever. it really reminds of terraira and dark souls ( and bloodborne and sekrio) with its combat and bosses. the story isnt anything cheap. you have to find it and it is exactly told like the souls series. complex but great. the npcs specialy remind me of bloodbornes npcs they have a great charm in them. the exploration in the game is really really good. the one flaw of the game is some of the dlc stuff isnt really that great nut who cares about the dlc? 10/10… Expand
  27. BL4CKH4L0
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that is undoubtedly one of the greatest games of all time!
  28. LuxrayLloyd
    May 3, 2021
    10
    A 10/10 PERFECT game, it excels in everything it does. Combat: 10/10, Platforming 10/10, Lore: 100/10. Simple AMAZING!
  29. Grize
    Jun 22, 2022
    6
    Hollow knight is like Mario meeting dark souls. Both in story and feel. But Hollow knight is not as dark and is a lot more child friendly. The 2d game looks stunning and the story is just how I like it mysterious but understandable. The boss fights are amazing and the slow but steady area progression and exploration make it worth it. The Art is a masterpiece and I could just endlessly lookHollow knight is like Mario meeting dark souls. Both in story and feel. But Hollow knight is not as dark and is a lot more child friendly. The 2d game looks stunning and the story is just how I like it mysterious but understandable. The boss fights are amazing and the slow but steady area progression and exploration make it worth it. The Art is a masterpiece and I could just endlessly look at the game sometimes even just stop moving and watch and admire the art. The music is basic but that does not make it bad. In fact, Mantis lord OST is one of the best boss fight music in gaming. It fits perfectly.
    The developers really know how to hit the feeling depending on what they want you to feel. And thx to that I could really lose myself in the game and just play for hours

    In the end, the switch version was nice but if you have a pc and a controller to the pc then I recommend getting the pc version. The switch version thx to the controllers feels weird and clunky and really get on my nerves when I am playing against a boss or just trying to do some jumping    … Expand
  30. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    This game was a lot of fun to play. It starts off a tad slow but develops into something exceptional.
  31. miniroo
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Should you get the game?

    Good: -Huge open world to explore, filled with secrets -Simple but fun combat with simple and tight controls. -Charm system enhances game experience and allows you to make the game as difficult as you want it to be. -Plenty of post game content -Great boss fights that reward perseverance, patience and observation. -Beautiful graphics and soundtrack.    Should you get the game?

    Good:

    -Huge open world to explore, filled with secrets
    -Simple but fun combat with simple and tight controls.
    -Charm system enhances game experience and allows you to make the game as difficult as you want it to be.
    -Plenty of post game content
    -Great boss fights that reward perseverance, patience and observation.
    -Beautiful graphics and soundtrack.

    Bad:

    -Checkpoint system is not the best, often requiring one to redo dangerous sections just to face a boss again.
    -Can get frustrating at times, especially with certain bosses and during late game areas.
    -Game could use a better fast travel system.

    Answer: Yes    … Expand
  32. sse85
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    Невероятно душевная и атмосферная игра. Музыка просто выше всяких похвал. Для любителей метроидваний здесь просто море контента и секретов.
  33. Berd
    Aug 12, 2021
    3
    The artstyle is amazing, but that’s about all I really enjoyed about the game. This game is very frustrating, to say the least. When you die, you spend 10 minutes hiking back to your shade just to die again in the same spot. You are almost always completely lost, save points are scarce, and the combat is incredibly bland and boring. You literally just swing in up, down, left, or right toThe artstyle is amazing, but that’s about all I really enjoyed about the game. This game is very frustrating, to say the least. When you die, you spend 10 minutes hiking back to your shade just to die again in the same spot. You are almost always completely lost, save points are scarce, and the combat is incredibly bland and boring. You literally just swing in up, down, left, or right to do a microscopic amount of damage That’s it. It’s simply not fun to play and you just end up losing interest.… Expand
  34. Juax
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Este juego es de los mejores que jugué. me encantan los gráficos, la historia y el gameplay. No quiero contar mucho sobre el juego en si porque quiero que lo prueben ustedes mismos y van a ver que este juego es una locura. lo recomiendo ampliamente
  35. Mrfancy1
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic!
    The game might be hard, but nothing that you cant overcome after a few tries
    And its all worth it The fun of exploring the environments and seeing how the world connects, its all so rewarding The fun of moving around after obtaining all the abilities The joy of ivercoming the challenge The tight controls The story Everything is just great Absolutely worth the 15    Absolutely fantastic!
    The game might be hard, but nothing that you cant overcome after a few tries
    And its all worth it
    The fun of exploring the environments and seeing how the world connects, its all so rewarding
    The fun of moving around after obtaining all the abilities The joy of ivercoming the challenge The tight controls The story

    Everything is just great
    Absolutely worth the 15 bucks
    Never made a better purchase    … Expand
  36. Lossj
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    You dive into a massive 2d world full of mysterious paths that they lead to difficult unforgettable bosses. The combat is so smooth and every exploration you do is worthy rewarding. With a deep lore and multiple endings a free dlc, i can say this the best single player experience i had ever with game. I love hollow knight so much
  37. Darofu
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    EL MEJOR METROIDVANIA JAMAS CREADO Y UNO DE LOS MEJORES JUEGOS DE LOS ULTIMOS AÑOS
  38. flowerfun
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This is not only my favorite Metroidvanias of all time, it's my favorite game of all time. The atmosphere in the game makes the kingdom of hallownest a lot of fun, just as when you thought you have seen it all the game slaps you with a new area or boss. And its story is told brilliantly, the game does not give you any lore dumps but instead tells its story through the environment andThis is not only my favorite Metroidvanias of all time, it's my favorite game of all time. The atmosphere in the game makes the kingdom of hallownest a lot of fun, just as when you thought you have seen it all the game slaps you with a new area or boss. And its story is told brilliantly, the game does not give you any lore dumps but instead tells its story through the environment and character dialogue. Any time you see a thing in the game it gets you to think, to speculate as if you have found something, there are even some stuff in the game that people still make theories about to this day. But what about the story and lore itself? It is amazing, the story one filled with tragedy and sadness with so much emotion, it's not a happy story, it's a dark and hopeless one. And the characters are all likable. The music is godlike and one of my favorite video game soundtracks. The game is very hard and challenging but never feels unfair. The bosses could have used some work though, none of them are bad but their attacks stay the same throughout the whole fight which kind of makes them feel a bit repetitive. Words can not describe how amazing this game is, GO PLAY IT NOW. This makes me incredibly excited for silksong (its sequel).… Expand
  39. HollowKnightFan
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Team Cherry really blew us away. Hollow Knight has a large, sprawling map, with many secrets to be uncovered; weather it's a stash of Geo or a lore tablet, there's always something to find. The gameplay feels so controlled, and combat, against almost any enemy, is challenging. Hollow Knight is definitely a trial of skill and mastery. All for $15.
  40. BongoShalongo
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    First of all, I want to say that everyone who voted poorly for this game either is frustrated at the game's difficulty or doesn't like how you can't save just anywhere, some games are just hard. The critical reviewers also want to be able to fast travel anywhere but that makes the game too easy.

    A summary of this game: Every part of the map is art Fighting mechanics are fluid This    First of all, I want to say that everyone who voted poorly for this game either is frustrated at the game's difficulty or doesn't like how you can't save just anywhere, some games are just hard. The critical reviewers also want to be able to fast travel anywhere but that makes the game too easy.

    A summary of this game:

    Every part of the map is art
    Fighting mechanics are fluid
    This game is VERY hard
    Lore is incredible
    Has 47 bosses
    Has many secrets
    Takes a long time to beat
    Different endings
    The map is absolutely huge
    One of the best games ever    … Expand
  41. Titan_rouge
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is there not to say about this game. Everything about it is so good! The art style is so smooth, & amazing to look at. I've had no problems at all with the controls. I love the story with a passion after finishing the game, how mysterious everything is at the beginning, but at the end you have a much bigger picture picture of everything, but unanswered questions for you to solve. There's an expansive amount of bosses, enemies, & areas to explore. I recommend you play this game immediately, it's worth the 15 bucks.… Expand
  42. PsiFi
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Hollow Knight is an incredible game, it's story, combat, exploration, and platforming are all incredibly fun. Most of the bosses are fun to fight and rewarding when you finally defeat them. The atmosphere is fantastic and each area sets the mood very well. This game is challenging but rewarding when it finally pays off. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it gets going, it getsHollow Knight is an incredible game, it's story, combat, exploration, and platforming are all incredibly fun. Most of the bosses are fun to fight and rewarding when you finally defeat them. The atmosphere is fantastic and each area sets the mood very well. This game is challenging but rewarding when it finally pays off. The beginning is a little bit slow, but once it gets going, it gets going really fast. This is a game I would recommend 100%.… Expand
  43. Baller16
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    This game perfects what a metroidvania should be. It has a world that makes you want to explore every corner to find every hidden secret. It's so good that it makes Super Metroid, one of my favorite games, seem empty and boring.
  44. Mimi0
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece!
    Visual,plot,characters - everything is as great as it can be!
  45. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Hollow Knight is an amazing game with great music, a great, great gameplay, and a great story. However, there is quite a fair amount of backtracking when you die, and the first couple of bosses are kind of a drag, but the pace picks up quite quickly. The story is quite good but is quite difficult to understand if you don't learn it from something else, and even that is mostly speculation.Hollow Knight is an amazing game with great music, a great, great gameplay, and a great story. However, there is quite a fair amount of backtracking when you die, and the first couple of bosses are kind of a drag, but the pace picks up quite quickly. The story is quite good but is quite difficult to understand if you don't learn it from something else, and even that is mostly speculation. The game is full of content (I've played for over 65 hours and only gotten 106% completion) and even has free DLC. Overall Hollow Knight is a great game with almost no flaws.… Expand
  46. Pyronick
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego fantástico, hacía tiempo que un juego no me hacía sentir así, da una sensación completa de libertad, como un mundo abierto, a pesar de ser un Metroidvania, El mejor en su género desde mi perspectiva, tiene un movimiento del personaje muy fluido, buenas habilidades, jefes excelentes y variados, un juego buenísimo.
  47. sourasparagus
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Can't imagine how this could be improved. The map, the bosses, the music, the gameplay, just perfect. Maybe the story reaches a bit too far, but that's a minor complaint. One of the best games I've ever played and certainly on a par with Super Metroid.
  48. Veloso
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game. Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to    A masterpiece.

    Hollow Knight is a perfect mix: non-boring exploration, memorable music, balanced bosses, captivating characters, complex story, just right protagonist and ultimately a perfect ending (no matter what) to the game.
    Easily manages to catch the player looking for a good adventure and many hours of fun. The skills, collectibles and equipment, in addition to being linked to the story, help the player to want to keep playing more and more until reaching the protagonist's full skill.
    The different styles of play are very efficient and very challenging, ranging from a simple parkour to a complex boss rush.
    As the player continues to learn more and more about the game's history, he ends up delving deeper into the universe, making choices that shape the future of characters and change the lives of others.
    The ''New Game+'', in addition to changing some things in the game, leaves a huge concern for the player, who will be able to pass depending on how much effort he made in his first game.
    Hollow Knight is a perfect example of how to make a good game with beautiful art and a cohesive story worth reading, and it's well worth your while to wait for the sequel.    … Expand
  49. capchaba
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hollow Knight reinvented metroid vania.
    This is by far one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life. The game itself starts with no more the jump and hit. It feels like you're really weak and that's the beauty of the game. Every single 'upgrade' you get, you feel much stronger.
    The game is huge, there are five endings and should you want to see them all, you have to get good. I spent easily more than 200 hours and I still didn't finish it all.
    Play it only if you're not afraid of spending hours trying to defeat a single boss.    … Expand
  50. metroidvania
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    This was my favorite game to play and beat of all-time. 140 hours so far, which is a lot for me. Most games I enjoy, beat in 20 hours or less, and never play again.
  51. MMChilly
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    10/10 Have played again. This game is an amazing metroidvania game, and does so much right. The difficulty of the bosses scale just right, so you don't kill them to quickly, but also don't spend eternity on it. The way that the world was put together was perfect with enough bosses to satisfy anyone's needs. The "key" items in the game are far enough away so you get use to the item you just10/10 Have played again. This game is an amazing metroidvania game, and does so much right. The difficulty of the bosses scale just right, so you don't kill them to quickly, but also don't spend eternity on it. The way that the world was put together was perfect with enough bosses to satisfy anyone's needs. The "key" items in the game are far enough away so you get use to the item you just got before needing to learn how to use the next! If you don't play this game, you are just missing out.… Expand
  52. Pineapples2329
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. i bought it twice, played over 80 hours, and there is WAY MORE to do. i still haven't killed radiance. Just buy this game already, stop reading reviews.… Expand
  53. r1mS
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente es mi videojuego favorito. Con diferencia. Con amplía diferencia.
  54. Goonlord
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    When I first saw anything from Hollow Knight I was intrigued by the art style, I'd heard good things online and wanted to go in blind, so I did.

    My initial experience with Hollow Knight was one of feeling lost. I ended up in the Forgotten Crossroads not knowing what to do or where to go, I didn't have a map, a dash a double jump, I had a short weapon and no sense of direction. In all    When I first saw anything from Hollow Knight I was intrigued by the art style, I'd heard good things online and wanted to go in blind, so I did.

    My initial experience with Hollow Knight was one of feeling lost. I ended up in the Forgotten Crossroads not knowing what to do or where to go, I didn't have a map, a dash a double jump, I had a short weapon and no sense of direction. In all honesty, I didn't like it, combat seemed too simple and the feeling of being totally lost with no objective made me feel alienated from the world, I had a hard time feeling invested in the world which I knew nothing about.

    After an hour or so about meandering about I found my way to the False Knight, the boss of the zone and killed them with no real difficulty and decided to push on, I was close to giving up on the game at this point, but there were things I could see and places that looked interesting so I continued.

    I'm so so glad I did, the scenery went from bland and desolate to a lush green forested area filled with lots of tiny crumbs of lore and world-building, that made me want to know more, after fighting the second boss I was sure I wanted to finish it to see what was going on, I was interested in the story but still unsure about the gameplay.

    Until I reached the Mantis Lords. This was the moment the gameplay clicked for me. The patterns weren't hard but they were fast. It was the first real roadblock in the game, it took me a while to beat it but I felt great when I did. That is what every boss fight felt like from then on, Tough but rewarding.

    A few things that I haven't mentioned yet.

    The soundtrack is breathtaking. Every zone has background music that fits it perfectly, From the calm tracks in Queens Garden and Greenpath to the flat-out creepy ambiance in Darknest nothing was out of place. The Boss themes were something else altogether. Without going too deep into music theory I'm just going to suggest you watch 8-Bit music theory's youtube videos on it, I feel It truly made me appreciate the sheer amount of thought that Christopher Larkin put into making the music.
    The story is given to you through the environment and interactables in the world, and there is a LOT of story to unpack, if you're looking for it, quite a few friends of mine were unsure what was going on at the end of the game and went back to find out. A good youtube channel to check out if you're in the same boat is Mossbag.

    Hollow Knight is my favorite game of all time. I got it on offer and I felt like I ripped the developers off. I would have felt the same way if I paid full price.

    What upsets me most about the reviews on here is the fact that so many people give the game negative reviews. It's understandable though I almost never got to the parts which made the game click for me. For me that's the only thing that missed the mark, you're supposed to feel lost because you are, You're supposed to feel weak at first because you are, and that's not quite for everyone, If you can get over it you are in for one of, if not, the best gaming experience you're going to have for a long while.

    If I could have any wish granted it is that I could forget ever playing Hollow Knight so I can experience it all again for the first time.    … Expand
  55. HugoHerndz
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Before commenting that I think the game itself, I have to say that I have played both versions of the game [PC and Nintendo Switch] and both are absolute wonders, the performance on the switch is super well optimized and does not suffer FPS drops in no point in the game despite having many entities on the screen.

    Now let's move on to what the game has seemed to me: We are facing one of    Before commenting that I think the game itself, I have to say that I have played both versions of the game [PC and Nintendo Switch] and both are absolute wonders, the performance on the switch is super well optimized and does not suffer FPS drops in no point in the game despite having many entities on the screen.

    Now let's move on to what the game has seemed to me: We are facing one of the best MetroidVania in recent years, with an escalation of difficulty according to the tools they provide you.
    It has one of the most charismatic worlds that I have seen in a video game, either because of its characters or because of its landscapes full of life. Taking into account that it is an indie video game, we are facing a clear example that companies that make triple A games do not put the necessary effort in them, mainly because Hollow Knight is **** overwhelming.

    If you like games of this style and you want one that is certainly challenging, this is your video game.    … Expand
  56. Thissuckskl
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Great visuals and sound. But the controls and when they decide when and when not to work is absolutely brutal. Especially since there’s a lot of hard mandatory. Over all tho Team cherry out did themselves and it is a absolutely amazing game.
  57. Third_Era
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    I typically play strategy games and have not played very many Metroidvanias, yet Hollow Knight may be the best game I have ever played.

    Everything about this game clicks together so smoothly. The movement mechanics, story, and art style will keep you hooked until the end. To top if off this game is only $20 and frequently goes on sale. It's not often Nintendo is outdone at their own    I typically play strategy games and have not played very many Metroidvanias, yet Hollow Knight may be the best game I have ever played.

    Everything about this game clicks together so smoothly. The movement mechanics, story, and art style will keep you hooked until the end. To top if off this game is only $20 and frequently goes on sale.

    It's not often Nintendo is outdone at their own genre, but Hollow Knight has succeeded.    … Expand
  58. Haman2628
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful story, beautiful music, beautiful character movement and abilities, beautiful balancing, beautiful lore, beautiful game. It’s now one of my favorites.
  59. koplo
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    i love this game, the animation and music are gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging and a ton of fun and the world truly feels alive and lived in, all that said i do have a few small problems with it, particularly the story and the late game, first the story, while the lore for the game is great, i don't consider watching hours of youtube videos trying to explain it is a good "story", therei love this game, the animation and music are gorgeous, the gameplay is engaging and a ton of fun and the world truly feels alive and lived in, all that said i do have a few small problems with it, particularly the story and the late game, first the story, while the lore for the game is great, i don't consider watching hours of youtube videos trying to explain it is a good "story", there is almost no story in the mid-game and in general the story only really in the start and the end of the game, nothing in between.
    Secondly, the late-game, by the time i was done with the main "story", there were still a lot of things to do and i wanted to do all of them, and for the most part i enjoyed the particularly the godmaster expension, but a lot of the late-game stuff just felt... boring, like there wasn't really anything interesting to do aside from the pantheons and the colosseum.
    Withe all that, hollow knight is still an amazing, worthwhile experience that you should try    … Expand
  60. DoubleAgod
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    This game does everything super well, the combat is simple, yet precise, the visuals, music, and sound design create a perfect atmosphere, and the sense of accomplishment you get from the metroidvania style of progression is huge. There's no world I've ever been sucked into like Hallownest's.
  61. By_Boo3
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite Indie game!!! It’s Amazing, the best Metroidvania in the world, I’m very exited for the sequel :)
  62. supersaiyan99
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Lovely game. It's Hollow Knight,. Honestly at this point, I'm not sure of anyone who's deep into Metroidvanias who hasn't heard of this gem. Beautiful art, beautiful environments, a masterpiece.
  63. Pembroke_Watts
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Easily one of the best indie and Metroidvania games. If you like games like Metroid, I would definitely recommend this game. The game can be quite challenging at times as well. However, hollow knight is not perfect. The shop system in the game in my opinion is not that good, as you will have to go back and forth between shops quite often, which adds quite a bit of unnecessary backtracking.
  64. Voltaico
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    This game deserves 10. It's just the best Metroidvania game I've ever played. The backtracking is the only problem here, but it cannot discredit my score, since soundtrack, characters and challenges are just incredible. Some people say this game will be forgotten, because it is just a standard Metroidvania game. For me, it was a remarkable experience.
  65. Aksys
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Игра одна из лучших метроидваний
    Хороший и глубокий сюжет
    Соблюдённый баланс
    Прекрасные звуковые эфекты,саундтреки
    Хороший гейм дизайн
  66. yarkie
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Amazing game. Love the graphics, music gameplay and atmosphere.
    Can be a bit challenging in places but always worth the time learning the moves and best way to get through
  67. Jopply
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Soundtrack 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Surely one of the best gamesi ever played
  68. Uzzikage
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    What a beautiful
  69. rebster
    May 7, 2023
    9
    My complaint is that you respawn at the last place you saved if you die and the save points aren’t always convenient and you have to waste some time going back to where you were to recover your soul which is frustrating. And also, you can get killed by your own soul. Also don’t know if its an issue with the joy cons but jumping on those teeny tiny purple mushrooms was a real pain.

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

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

    I like that as you learn new skills you start putting the pieces together and realize that you can reach new parts of the map that you couldn’t before. There were only a few bosses which I found annoyingly difficult but the vast majority of them were a fun challenge and I like how they are all very different from each other. Obviously the style of the game is beautiful and the soundtrack is really good. Collecting things is rewarding and I have to say that my favourite part was saving the grubs     … Expand
  70. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    A great game let down by a poor map, and I love the map-drawing thing but getting around the world is cumbersome. And it's easy to get lost. Some great bosses though and a lovely atmosphere.
  71. LainShadow97
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    La verdad hollow knigth es un juego maravilloso la música es hermosa escuchar nuevas melodías al explorar nuevas áreas las peleas contra jefes donde si dominas los patrones de ataques lograrás vencerlos este tipo de detalles y más cosas que puedes descubrí por tu propia cuenta son lo que hace que le de esta puntuación a hollow knigth para mi el juego perfecto
  72. briiiz
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    这游戏最令人惊喜的是如此庞大的美术资源，制作组描绘了一个神秘切栩栩如生的地下世界，当玩家在下面探索时不免会好奇这里到底发生了什么，游戏在音乐方面也是相当优秀，可见制作组花费了多少去打磨他。除此之外地图探索也很有意思，寻找绘图师-填补地图空缺-找到重要boss/技能，这样的逻辑可以说贯通
    整个游戏，而技能的设计虽然不是特别新颖但是很好的做到了类银河恶魔城的特点，每有一个新的技能就意味着有了更多游玩内容，这样一个很好的正反馈循环就诞生了。
    游戏战斗方面虽然有一定初见难度，但是背板就很容易破解，下劈在游戏内的充分运用可以看出作者对这些设计的理解，还有就是攻击吸取灵魂再站定回血这个设计个人认为十分优秀，一方面对于跑图时难度有所把控，另一方面也不会降低boss战难度，同时还可以说是个鼓励玩家进攻的手段。    这游戏最令人惊喜的是如此庞大的美术资源，制作组描绘了一个神秘切栩栩如生的地下世界，当玩家在下面探索时不免会好奇这里到底发生了什么，游戏在音乐方面也是相当优秀，可见制作组花费了多少去打磨他。除此之外地图探索也很有意思，寻找绘图师-填补地图空缺-找到重要boss/技能，这样的逻辑可以说贯通
    整个游戏，而技能的设计虽然不是特别新颖但是很好的做到了类银河恶魔城的特点，每有一个新的技能就意味着有了更多游玩内容，这样一个很好的正反馈循环就诞生了。
    游戏战斗方面虽然有一定初见难度，但是背板就很容易破解，下劈在游戏内的充分运用可以看出作者对这些设计的理解，还有就是攻击吸取灵魂再站定回血这个设计个人认为十分优秀，一方面对于跑图时难度有所把控，另一方面也不会降低boss战难度，同时还可以说是个鼓励玩家进攻的手段。
  73. Im_hyakkimaru
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Platform: Nintendo Switch
    Time: 55 Hrs

    This game beat me hard but I love it.The little knight challenge the bosses over and over again and being stronger，so is the player itself.
  74. Grimm02345
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    This game is f*cking Amazing It was the best metroidvania Game I ever Played It has Fantastic Battles And Bosses And The DLC'S like The god&glory Or the lifeblood or the Grimm Troupe Or the Hidden dreams Are so Great Also The AI In this Game Is incredible But still there An Issues Like you being Lost In the game With nothing But you should be Patient Because Hollow knight Is make youThis game is f*cking Amazing It was the best metroidvania Game I ever Played It has Fantastic Battles And Bosses And The DLC'S like The god&glory Or the lifeblood or the Grimm Troupe Or the Hidden dreams Are so Great Also The AI In this Game Is incredible But still there An Issues Like you being Lost In the game With nothing But you should be Patient Because Hollow knight Is make you exploring The fun And the adventure With Lots of NPC'S who will help you In you're Adventure So I recommend To Play this game… Expand
  75. Leonsjm
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  76. 0zaiko
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game with an incredible atmosphere. The game is challenging, not hand-holding and will put you at your best
  77. MrNothing
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    I love Hollow Knight. It’s a fantastic game with a great art style, music, and gameplay. Hollow Knight also has a lot of content considering the price of the game.
  78. RomanRiabusha
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    This game isn't masterpiece but trully good game, if you have a switch(or other console) play it this is litterally best metroidvania i have played
  79. SilverGalaxia
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    I don't think it's a perfect game, but considering the price I have to give it a 10. The world is huge and is very fun to explore, it's easily one of the best Metroidvanias out there.
  80. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    9
    This game keeps getting bigger even though you think you have explored everything, and yet it still doesn't feel big enough. Where is SIlksong btw?
  81. ferolajr
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. Just the right amount of challenge, exploration and fun, all presented in a beautiful and rich world that many 3D games could only dream of having.
  82. Sabito7966
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    (reviewed on PC, Switch and Xbox one and Series X)
    This game is honestly fantastic, the music, the artistic direction, graphics and combat is on point. The game received free DLC which are all integrated in the base game now. The game contain no microtransactions and it's price is very decent.
    It is one of the most enjoyable game I've played. This game manage to change the metroivania    (reviewed on PC, Switch and Xbox one and Series X)
    This game is honestly fantastic, the music, the artistic direction, graphics and combat is on point. The game received free DLC which are all integrated in the base game now. The game contain no microtransactions and it's price is very decent.
    It is one of the most enjoyable game I've played.
    This game manage to change the metroivania genre and many game are now taking inspiration (when they aren't copying) from Hollow Knight. This game is a classic.    … Expand
  83. Cleansup
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best platforming games I've ever had the honor to play. The world and soundtrack is incredible, and lets not forget about the soulful gameplay.
  84. Bres16
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mucho tiempo, todo brilla en este juego, desde su lore hasta cada rincón de sus escenarios.
  85. MelonGamer
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played definitely a must buy for anyone exploration is good combat is amazing and it has so much to offer
  86. Alcaideeee
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've tried. With one of the best art stile I've seen in my life and with the best soundtrack I've ever heard in an indie game, I can say that hollow knight is an unforgettable experience for all the people who have tried this title, and it will be for those that have not yet done so. The controls are very comfortable and the progress in the game feels real. This doesOne of the best games I've tried. With one of the best art stile I've seen in my life and with the best soundtrack I've ever heard in an indie game, I can say that hollow knight is an unforgettable experience for all the people who have tried this title, and it will be for those that have not yet done so. The controls are very comfortable and the progress in the game feels real. This does not put pressure on you, on the contrary, it encourages you to take everything easy, discovering little by little the secrets that awaits you in its dense and beautiful world. I feel that it is a game that everyone can enjoy, if you have not tried it I really recommend it.… Expand
  87. Damyano
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Gioco fantastico. Grafica eccezionale. E tanta, tanta lore. Lo consiglio a tutti
  88. salvaic
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I love this game, it's simply a work of art that everyone should play. Simply beautiful
  89. 1cosmos
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Absolutely brilliant. From a two person team! Everything about this game is memorable. I will take away half a point for the annoying contact damage.
  90. Desserwolf
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Hollow Knight is peak metroidvania. It's a gorgeous game with gorgeous game design amazing soundtrack and a story that you won't cover on your own. Cannot recommend this game enough.
  91. Uilnslcoap
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Since about 1995, I have been of the opinion that Super Metroid is the peak of its genre. I found it hard to believe something could ever beat it.

    But I played Hollow Knight, and the unthinkable has happened. Super Metroid is now #2 on my metroidvania list. There are no real weak points to the game. The graphics are beautiful, the animation smooth as butter, the music is very    Since about 1995, I have been of the opinion that Super Metroid is the peak of its genre. I found it hard to believe something could ever beat it.

    But I played Hollow Knight, and the unthinkable has happened. Super Metroid is now #2 on my metroidvania list.

    There are no real weak points to the game. The graphics are beautiful, the animation smooth as butter, the music is very effective, the writing is on point both when attempting to be comical and when attempting to be somber (sometimes achieving both in the same sentence).

    There are no words for how excellent the gameplay is. Every inch of ground feels earned (for instance, the abilities to even chart new places on a purchased map or track where you are on the map have to be bought), every skill unlocked brings a rush as the map opens a little further. There are all kinds of side quests and upgrades and challenges and almost none of them feel rote or fetch-y (there's one where you have to go around the map and collect a few things several times and that did feel rote to me, but it was literally the only time I felt that way... and the boss it unlocked was worth it). The exploration is just so consistently rewarding, there's always something worth finding or a path to follow that leads to something worth finding. Exploration and platforming are a joy, but challenging enough to keep you on your toes.

    It is rare that a game nails both exploration and combat so effectively, but Hollow Knight has many dozens of minor enemies and several dozen boss fights, almost all of them fun and interesting to fight against! I am in awe of how the game manages to balance bosses being challenging and fun, while also being mostly different from one another mechanically and completely fair in their telegraphs and your chance to evade or attack. The knight controls like a dream, the combat upgrades are excellent and tailor to a variety of play styles (want to be a tank? a shaman? a rogue? There's a charm for that!), and there's nothing quite like your pulse pounding as the boss takes that final hit and starts its death animation just as you've run out of magic and are down to your last hit point. These might be my favorite 2-D boss fights of any game ever. And again, there are DOZENS of them!

    I'm not sure I have ever seen a gameplay feedback loop so effective (on me anyway). Fight the things to explore the place to find things that help you fight and explore more effectively...it never stops being rewarding.

    If you have even a passing interest in metroidvanias, do yourself a favor and buy this cheap game (it's $15 when it's not on sale! it's worth $60 easy!) that can be explored for literally a hundred hours on a first playthrough and still not yield all its secrets. What an utterly fantastic game. An all-time masterpiece in videogame history, let alone metroidvanias.    … Expand
  92. BlockyDogy
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Loved this game, an amazing introduction to the souls-like genre. Beautiful art and world, engaging combat and story, fun bosses, and areas with just enough challenge to keep you on your toes, but not enough to make you feel like you're stubbing your toe through a cinderblock. Amazing game, would strongly recommend for anyone interested in Metroidvanias. 10/10
  93. TapeSnom
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    The best game ever made. The cultivation of Metroidvanias in a complez lore based ation platformer.
    Simply brilliant.
    Ps: Hornet isn't void
  94. theinfected
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    My favorite game.

    Ever. This game has an atmosphere that really sucks you in and makes you wonder what really happened around here. The combat is great and so is the exploration. The character designs are simple yet so good, conveying what the main characters are about and what they do. The music BANGS and is the best video game original ost I've heard ever. I genuinely cannot think    My favorite game.

    Ever.

    This game has an atmosphere that really sucks you in and makes you wonder what really happened around here. The combat is great and so is the exploration. The character designs are simple yet so good, conveying what the main characters are about and what they do. The music BANGS and is the best video game original ost I've heard ever. I genuinely cannot think of anything wrong with the game except its locking of an ending behind a challenge where you defeat all bosses in the game +a harder version of the final boss, and even then it's not too bad, because of the fittingness of the ending.    … Expand
  95. ronkers
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    kind of hated this game first time i played it but its actually quite awesome amazing love! very beautiful. start of the game was kind of a snoozefest and i think the bench checkpoint system isn't very good. why do i need to spend 2 minutes to reach a boss fight that i'll still probably lose to? idk but still love
  96. futon111
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful art and music, an enormous map that is a joy to explore, amazing atmosphere, aesthetic, charm, and personality, and fascinating, deep lore with a surprising amount of emotional depth, especially for a bug game. (Some parts of the story still get me emotional from time to time) I've played for well over 200 hours and I'm still discovering newThis game is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful art and music, an enormous map that is a joy to explore, amazing atmosphere, aesthetic, charm, and personality, and fascinating, deep lore with a surprising amount of emotional depth, especially for a bug game. (Some parts of the story still get me emotional from time to time) I've played for well over 200 hours and I'm still discovering new secrets and details constantly, even after being sure I know everything. The world of hollow knight feels truly alive, to an extent that I've never seen before in a video game, or in any form of media at all. The combat is simple, intuitive, and challenging, yet allows for an insane amount of mastery and expressiveness. Hollow Knight is easily one of the best games ever created, and it's incredible that a team of 3-4 people who have never made a real game before could do this. It just shows that you don't need a large budget or a giant team of experts to make an impact in the world, you just need motivation and love for what you are doing.
    Of course Hollow Knight is not for everyone (nothing is), and you may want to stay away from this game if you:
    -Don't like a challenge, as Hollow Knight is very hard, and can be frustrating at some points.
    -Want to know what the heck you're doing, as Hollow Knight is exploration based and you will almost never be told exactly where to go or what to do.
    -Get impatient, as Hollow Knight has very slow pacing.
    -Like games that have constant action, as Hollow Knight is a more intimate experience, and will be loved most by people who appreciate the little things in life.
    Overall, this game is a must-play that I will recommend to absolutely everybody who will listen. For only $15, it genuinely feels like stealing to buy this game.    … Expand
  97. leeuk321
    Nov 27, 2022
    5
    Grind, grind, grind. The game has a really beautiful design, and decent gameplay with a good levelling-up system - but that's as far as it goes. The story is almost non-existent, there aren't really any puzzles and there's no interesting characters, dialogue etc. That could be forgiven, but the grinding aspect of the game can't be. You've got to constantly travel all around the world ofGrind, grind, grind. The game has a really beautiful design, and decent gameplay with a good levelling-up system - but that's as far as it goes. The story is almost non-existent, there aren't really any puzzles and there's no interesting characters, dialogue etc. That could be forgiven, but the grinding aspect of the game can't be. You've got to constantly travel all around the world of the game, with extremely limited ways of shortcutting journeys, except for very few locations.

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

    Grind, grind, grind. It's a cheap way of artificially making the game "bigger", and a cynical move by the developers. Fine for teenagers who have adults paying their bills and have mountains of time and patience to do this, but for working adults this game takes liberties. I've had to abandon playing it, which is a shame, because if it wasn't for the grind I'd have loved to have completed it.    … Expand
  98. Quirre
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best and deepest games ever made. Best Metroidvania ever made, without any doubt.
  99. TurtleShell2007
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Was a very fun game to play but the market prices was to high i had to beat the same mine boss every day for 2 days to just earn enough to buy 2 items to progress. After progressing i found out i have to grind for more items. I did enjoy playing the game.
  100. MovesLikeJag3r1
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is easily my favorite game of all time. The sense of exploration and depth in the world as you traverse through creepy, lonely, and lively locations allow for a sense of exploration that I have never experienced in a game before. The characters, while not extremely complex, are charming and fun. Whenever you have the fortune of running into a character, it is always a great time. TheThis is easily my favorite game of all time. The sense of exploration and depth in the world as you traverse through creepy, lonely, and lively locations allow for a sense of exploration that I have never experienced in a game before. The characters, while not extremely complex, are charming and fun. Whenever you have the fortune of running into a character, it is always a great time. The bosses are not extremely challenging but they are fluid and quick. The overall movement is quick and precise, with some of the best handling in a game ever. This is yet to mention the masterful soundtrack that allows the characters, bosses, and locations to shine. Hollow Knight has elevated the metroidvania genre to new heights where I doubt anything will ever be able to challenge its throne.… Expand
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#8 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#15 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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90

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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