| Hollow Knight | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| PC February 24, 2017 Nintendo Switch June 12, 2018 PS4, Xbox One September 25, 2018 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Adventure, Metroidvania | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$14.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Team Cherry | Team Cherry |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Single-Player (1) | ESRB E 10+ |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 30-60 Hours | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Hollow Knight |
Hollow Knight Latest News
⚫︎ Hollow Knight Fan Creates Incredible Pixel Art of Kingdom’s Edge (GameRant)
⚫︎ Hollow Knight devs initially planned very small game, debated shaving $5,000 off Kickstarter goal days before going live (My Nintendo News)
⚫︎ A Hollow Knight boss fight found its groove thanks to a 17th-century violinist (Polygon)
⚫︎ Haunting Hollow Knight Piano Collection soundtrack launches this week (Destructoid)
⚫︎ Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition brings the action to PS4 and Xbox One this month (Shack News)
Hollow Knight Overview
Hollow Knight is a critically acclaimed 2D action-adventure game developed and published by Team Cherry. It was first released on February 24, 2017 for PC and on various consoles in 2018. It received four free downloadable content (DLC) after its release, with Godmaster being the most recent. Its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is slated for release sometime in 2025.
The game plunges players into the heart of Hallownest, an underground kingdom now in ruins. As the silent, insectoid Knight, players explore this interconnected land, battling the Infection that plagues its inhabitants. Their journey ultimately leads them to confronting the kingdom’s dark past and tragic history.
Gameplay focuses on exploration, as Hallownest is vast and open-ended, with areas only accessible after acquiring specific abilities or tools. Here, players will battle a variety of enemies and bosses, manage resources like health and "Soul" for healing or special abilities, and equip Charms to customize their playstyle.
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Nintendo |
GoG |
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| PlayStation |
Xbox |
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| Price | $14.99 | ||||
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Hollow Knight Gameplay
Combat in Hollow Knight involves using the Nail, a weapon that acts similarly to a sword, to defeat enemies and bosses, with precise timing and movement often playing a critical role. Beyond this, players can also acquire spells for ranged attacks, which consume "Soul," the life force generated from bugs. These resources can be gained by striking enemies.
Exploration is non-linear, with interconnected areas that, in true Metroidvania fashion, become accessible as players unlock more items or movement abilities, such as wall-jumping, dashing, and double-jumping. Progressing involves collecting charms to customize abilities and upgrading equipment to better defeat bosses and gain more powers or access to previously unreachable areas.
Hollow Knight Reviews
Ascending to Near Perfection
Universally acclaimed, Hollow Knight has garnered multiple award nominations and wins, including the prestigious Best Independent Game of the Year at the 2018 Australian Games Awards. On Metacritic, the game boasts a generally favorable score of 90 on the Nintendo Switch with other platforms nearing this high mark.
Destructoid awarded the game a perfect 10 out of 10, hailing it as a masterpiece, especially considering its indie origins and modest budget compared to many triple-A titles. IGN bestowed a near-perfect 9.4 out of 10, praising its rich lore and the fact that even optional content felt substantial.
With a current Metacritic user score of 9.1 Hollow Knight’s art direction and music are consistently praised. While some Metroidvania fans may have desired more depth in combat, the game’s overall quality and atmosphere have solidified its place as a modern classic to many users.
Hollow Knight Announcement Trailer
First Trailer
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