Hollow Knight
"A near perfect mix of thoughtful exploration, challenging platforming, and brutal combat. Definitely not for those looking for an easier experience, but wholly rewarding to complete."
Metroidvania fit: Perfect Fit. Hollow Knight has an incredible non-linear world to get lost in - boasting one of the largest of any of its
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Time to Beat
- ~25 hours
- Release Date
- 2017/02/24
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Final Verdict
Hollow Knight
"A near perfect mix of thoughtful exploration, challenging platforming, and brutal combat. Definitely not for those looking for an easier experience, but wholly rewarding to complete."
Metroidvania Breakdown
Brutal, but incredibly nuanced boss fights you'll never forget
'Meatboy' level of difficulty that tests your limits
Vast open world with optionally challenging navigation
Lacks a puzzle focus, but not completely absent
Dark Souls style lore you'll likely need to read about online to fully understand
Beautiful hand drawn animations perfectly depict the game's atmosphere
Not particularly memorable, but always appropriate and well orchestrated
Numerous strategies and approaches to keep it fresh, plus a challenge mode