Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

February 24, 2017
Windows, Mac, Linux

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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Community Consensus

AI Analysis

Multiple reviews consistently praise the art style/visuals as 'amazing', 'beautiful', and 'fantastic'. The challenging difficulty is mentioned repeatedly, with reviewers describing frustrating but rewarding boss fights. The soundtrack receives specific praise from several reviewers. Great value is highlighted with comments about the low price for high quality content and running well on low-end hardware.

The Verdict

If you enjoy exploration-heavy Metroidvanias and don't mind a steep challenge, Hollow Knight is an easy recommendation at its low price point — it's a beautifully crafted, content-rich game that consistently over-delivers for the cost. However, if punishing boss fights or getting lost in open-ended worlds without much guidance tends to frustrate rather than motivate you, be aware that several reviewers found it wasn't for them despite its undeniable quality.

This analysis was generated by AI based on player reviews and community feedback

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Game Info

Release Date:
February 24, 2017
Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux

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