Hollow Knight

Great game, challenging (annoyingly so at times) but rewarding. Beautiful to explore, story that doesn't intrude on the gameplay but keeps you informed. It's so very close to the overall vibe that super Metroid has, which is high praise. I've gotten stressed out with this game from time to time but really it's only because I'm being impatient and rushing in a game that wants you to learn and plan and take your time. My criticisms are limited. I don't like that if you die, it can be quite a long distance from the nearest bench back to where you were to go kill your ghost and get your points back. But I can't think of another original platformer released in the last 5 years that's quite this good.

HOLLOW KNIGHT (2017) is one of those games that really have a lot going for it. It's challenging, adventurous, artistic, unique, intriguing, dark, creative, and all very chill. It's a very fun fantasy / adventure sidescrolling platform game, with many vast areas to explore. While it may appear simple (design, art style, characters, minimal story) there is much to do, though it's not always clearly pointed out. This isn't a game for the close minded, but rather one for players willing to ponder and explore.

When playing this game you don't always feel pushed to one direction or forced into questing, but rather can enjoy (or dislike, depending on your play style) an almost open world type of experience. The areas you are given to explore are pretty huge and there are many areas in the game. It is quite a long game oveall, making it well worth the money spent. I enjoyed that game pacing can be either faster or slower depending on your play style. The gameplay is definitely a throwback to classic platformers and really fun to play although it certainly gets challenging at times. It's a very fun game and I can't complain.

The game aesthetics itself are very beautiful, the art is unique and memorable and it has good music. Overall, I would definitely recommend this game to play if you enjoy a good fantasy adventure platformer game. Hollow Knight offers plenty of hours of play, as well as a challenge.

STORY: 9/10 GAMEPLAY: 9/10 GRAPHICS: 9/10 ART DESIGN: 10/10 MUSIC: 10/10 OVERALL RATING: 9.5.

~ DIFFICULTY ~ 🔲 My 90 year old grandma could play it 🔲 Easy 🔲Normal ✅ Hard 🔲 Dark Souls

~ GRAPHICS ~

🔲 MS Paint 🔲 Bad 🔲 Meh 🔲 Graphics dont matter in this 🔲 Good 🔲 Beautiful ✅ Masterpiece

~ MUSIC ~

🔲 Bad 🔲Not special 🔲 Good ✅ Beautiful

~ STORY ~

🔲 This game has no story 🔲 Like playing Temple Runners for the story 🔲 It's there for the people who want it 🔲 Well written 🔲 Epic story ✅ Imagine Kingdom Hearts but on crack

~ PRICE ~

Underpriced ✅ Perfect Price 🔲 Could be cheaper 🔲 Overpriced 🔲 Complete waste of money

~ REQUIREMENTS ~

🔲 You can run it on a microwave/toaster ✅ School computer 🔲 Average 🔲 High end 🔲 NASA computer

~ LENGTH ~ 🔲 Extremely Short (60 minutes or less) 🔲 Very Short (1 - 3 hours) 🔲 Short (3 - 15 hours) 🔲 Average (15-50 hours) ✅ Long (50-90 hours) 🔲 Extremely long (90-110 hours) 🔲 No ending

~ FUN ~

🔲 I'd rather watch paint dry 🔲 Hard to enjoy 🔲 Repetitive 🔲 Actually pretty amusing ✅ Ride of your life

~ REPLAYABILITY~

🔲 Wasn't worth completing 🔲 It's a one-time experience 🔲 Only for achievements 🔲 If you wait a few months/years ✅ Definitely 🔲 Infinitely replayable

~ WORTH BUYING ~

🔲 Remove this from the steam store 🔲 No 🔲 Wait for sale 🔲 Yes ✅ You NEED to experience this game.

THIS GAME IS SO SO SO GOOD ITS AWESOME AND VERY FUN TO PLAY ALONG WITH STUNNING VISUALS AND PLEASING SOUND DESIGN AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF IT HAS AMAZING MUSIC AND GAMEPLAY AND TO THINK IT WAS MADE BY SUCH A SMALL TEAM IS AMAZING THEY DESERVE SO MUCH RECOGNITION FOR THEIR WORK!!!!! THIS GAME IS BY FAR ONE OF MY FAVOURITES AND WILL REMAIN THAT WAY FOREVER YOU MUST BUY IT OR YOU WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT HAVING THE BEST GAME OF 2017!!!!!! do not pirate the game or you die. you must give team cherry the money they deserve for their awesome project.

Hollow Knight is easily one of my favorite games. Its visuals and soundtrack are amazing. The gameplay, story and bossfights are epic. I know the game is very challenging, but that's one of the reasons it's so enjoyable.