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Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

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Release Date: February 24, 2017

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Hollow Knight is a 2D metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry. The game takes us to a fantasy underground world located bellow the city of Dirtmouth. The place attracts numerous adventurers, who disappear without a trace when they enter it. We play as an adventurer who decides to face the challenge and find riches, fame, and the answers he is looking for in that underground world.

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Hollow Knight for PC and SWITCH is a metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry and crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Initially, the game was supposed to be released on many platforms, including Wii U, but ended up being available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

The Plot

The game takes us to a fantasy city of Dirtmouth, underneath which a precipitous labirynth is located. That labirynth is said to be the remains of an ancient kingdom. It attracts all sorts of adventurers, but as soon as they enter it, they disappear without a trace. The game’s protagonist, the titular Hollow Knight, decides to face the challenge of the labirynth and, by finding its riches, gain glory. He also wants to find answers to the questions that haunt him.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows February 24, 2017

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 September 25, 2018

Xbox One

Xbox One September 25, 2018

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch June 12, 2018

Developer: Team Cherry

Publisher: Team Cherry

Game Series

Hollow Knight

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Hollow Knight Game Series

Hollow Knight Game Series

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Originals

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Player defeats the same boss 1,258 times. He keeps doing this because he has been waiting 6 years for Silksong

Player defeats the same boss 1,258 times. He keeps doing this because he has been waiting 6 years for Silksong

It's been almost three and a half years since players fought the character from Hollow Knight: Silksong in the previous game of the series, yet there's still no news of a sequel.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 14, 2025

Player defeats the same boss 1,258 times. He keeps doing this because he has been waiting 6 years for Silksong
Fans Won't Wait for Hollow Knight Successor; Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Fans Won't Wait for Hollow Knight Successor; Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Creative fans of Hollow Knight recently unveiled their own fan-made expansion. The modification rivals the base game.

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Adam Celarek

July 4, 2023

Fans Won't Wait for Hollow Knight Successor; Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Beloved Game Gets Fan Dubbing; Impressive Project

Beloved Game Gets Fan Dubbing; Impressive Project

Hollow Knight has received a major mod that adds dubbing to the game. In total, more than 100 people participated in the creation of the project.

Files and Mods

Agnes Adamus

April 29, 2023

Beloved Game Gets Fan Dubbing; Impressive Project
PS Plus in November: Bugsnax on PS5, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight

PS Plus in November: Bugsnax on PS5, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight

We've seen the games that will be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers in November. The biggest surprise of the month is that in addition to Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, PS5 owners will also receive Bugsnax.

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Hollow Knight Silksong - Sequel of 2017 Hit Announced

Team Cherry studio has announced the Hollow Knight: Silksong, a continuation of the excellent two-dimensional platformer from 2017.

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Adrian Werner

February 14, 2019

Hollow Knight Silksong - Sequel of 2017 Hit Announced

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Hollow Knight Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 9800 GTX or better, 9 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 9 GB HDD, Windows 10.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Hollow Knight Video Game.

9.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 99% of Critics. There are 70 Critic Reviews.

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God is a Geek: 8.5 / 10 by Mikhail Madnani

Overall, the game itself is a must play on Switch. It includes all content released post launch for the PC version right from the get go. Team Cherry has done a superb job and once those issues are ironed out, this will be a perfect version of a fantastic game.

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Eurogamer: by Vikki Blake

A stern yet scintillating 2D adventure that makes a point of not holding your hand.

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PC Gamer: 92 / 100 by Tom Marks

Hollow Knight is a new classic, with a dense and detailed world full of secrets to discover.

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All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (370,298)

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The main pros of the game

  • Visuals and Art Style: The hand-drawn graphics are widely praised as beautiful and immersive, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Gameplay and Combat: The gameplay is described as excellent, with fluid controls and satisfying combat mechanics. The game is considered challenging but rewarding, with a well-designed difficulty curve that encourages skill development.
  • Soundtrack: The music is frequently highlighted as one of the best aspects of the game, enhancing the emotional experience and atmosphere.
  • Exploration and World Design: The vast world of Hallownest is filled with secrets, lore, and memorable characters, making exploration engaging and rewarding.
  • Replayability: Many players appreciate the variety of content, including multiple endings and challenges, which encourages replaying the game.

The main cons of the game

  • Difficulty Level: While many enjoy the challenge, some players find the game excessively difficult, particularly in boss fights and platforming sections.
  • Lack of Quality of Life Features: s have noted that the game could benefit from more checkpoints and easier navigation, as some areas can feel tedious to traverse.
  • Story Delivery: The storytelling approach, which relies on indirect lore and exploration, can be confusing for some players, leading to a lack of clarity in understanding the narrative.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Multiplayer Options: Players expressed a desire for local co-op or multiplayer modes, as the game currently only offers a single-player experience.
  • Guidance and Tutorials: Some s felt that the game lacks adequate tutorials or guidance, particularly for newcomers to the genre, which can make the initial experience frustrating.
  • Additional Difficulty Settings: Players have suggested that multiple difficulty levels could help accommodate varying skill levels, making the game more accessible to a broader audience.

Summary

  • Overall, Hollow Knight is celebrated as a masterpiece of the Metroidvania genre, with a mix of beautiful aesthetics, challenging gameplay, and deep exploration, despite some criticisms regarding its difficulty and navigation.

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