Hollow Knight Review - One of the best Metroidvanias?

[@nedmclennan2607]

The truely groundbreaking thing about Hollow Knight is that it doesn't have to come up with new concepts to be an amazing game. Each concept and design is perfected and it combines all of them into a harmonizing experience. It plays a brilliant song out of notes already played.

[@ChikoChonny]

HK it's the Horizon Zero Dawn nemesis. While both use and mix different concepts of other games, Hollow Knight make this perfectly, while HZD it's just a boring lame game without personality.

[@nedmclennan2607]

Chiko Chonny Yo I see you and I agree but you and this Horizon Zero gotta sort ya shit out

[@EnglishInfidel]

Except for the combat, I can agree.

[@FirebladeXXL]

agreed. this game is sogood because it takes just the best out of every inspiration it took. everything bad that can be said about it are just nitpicks. this is the best game for 15 bucks you can get period.

[@MarioFanaticXV]

Too bad it completely failed at the exploration part of the game... That's kind of an important part of Metroidvanias, you know.

[@AHeckman118]

"You'll have a new obsession for the next week or so." Week he says.

[@gayagenda9465]

Yeah,,, week,,, hahahaha,,,,

[@triangletriangle4520]

its been 2 years

[@iliketrains6707]

"The perfect mix between challenging and frustration" I have sacrificed 15 goats.

[@awwastor]

I have more than two weeks of gameplay on my account. By that I mean over 336 hours.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

I think our first play through was 75 hours and 103% I don't think I could have done it in less time because I couldn't beat the bosses unless I had all the available upgrades

[@garlic_boi]

"The familiar call of a friend in need..." **Zote.**

[@garnetportal4784]

A Potato "The familiar call of a friend in need..." Pfft I should have left him to die

[@belldrop7365]

Garnet Portal And you can. Just another thing to like about the game.

[@stewartsaurus5796]

I left him by accident after initiating the fight, I even went back to save him but uehhh.

[@dvd9578]

Lol xD

[@simonbierschneider8131]

Maamema!

[@AshBarkPerson]

this game has a level of polish that shows the creators really cared about their product and not just the profit. You know how you break all the signs and things in one area and come back to see them fixed? You know that if you enter an area just right you'll see bugs repairing the things you broke? Theres an entire group in that game (The Repairbugs) that just go around fixing the things you break.

[@Shellshock5280]

This game truly was loved by its creator.

[@tyrohellion]

Really?!?!!? I gotta see that

[@stewartsaurus5796]

Actually they are menderbugs.

[@NinjapowerMS]

Bullshit then I did look into it and its true. Holy shit. 80+ hours in and never seen it.

[@TheGauges420]

What? Are you serious? I don't think I'll ever know everything there is to this game... And as much time as I've spent breaking stuff in a room just to have to go right back through it because I had no idea where I was going I can't believe I haven't seen that.

[@SuperRandomizer2000]

Turned out to be a whole game and not a DLC. Team cherry at it again with the brilliance

[@keithredacted8154]

What I also really love about this game is the little things they do. I don't know if this is a spoiler but me and my friend really loved how they designed Cornifer. The map was like our number 1 priority throughout the game. The way you need to find him, follow his map trail and hear his humming in order for you to get the map of the area was our favorite mini game. It really played with our heads. **finds a new area** Me: This area looks pretty neat. Friend: Can you check the map real quick? Game: *You have no map for this area* Me and my friend: **triggered** COOOOOOORRRRRNIIIIIFEEEERRRRR!!! We also really love that they gave a little story to our fast travel buddy. This game really does a good job of making standard game mechanics and putting their own twist to them, making them more memorable, interesting and fun.

[@ingeniousclown]

+Keith Redacted If I went more in depth with this review, I definitely would have dove into those ideas. Everything in the game is more than just another game mechanic; each mechanic makes logical sense in the games world without feeling contrived.

[@keithredacted8154]

Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@bigsim11]

I love that Cornifer is ostensibly some nerdy map dude, but manages to get into the deepest, darkest places of a world full of danger and monsters and stuff completely unscathed. Dude is a badass.

[@SirAuraCrafter]

Keith Redacted I know that I’m a bit late to the party here, but one of the most influential moments in this game to me was when I found Cornifer hiding on the outskirts of Deepnest. He didn’t have any of his normal queues, no humming, nothing. That terrified me. I went into the next room, heard the creepy sounds of the area, turned around, and decided I’d come back later.

[@aspidacctvods]

Hmm hm hm hm hmmm hmmmm hmmm hm hmhmhm hmm hmmm

[@keithredacted8154]

Ugh, this game

[@keithredacted8154]

just watched a bunch of your videos on this and your second channel, you just got a new sub! Keep it up man

[@matthewbuss1804]

Yeah except the devs give no shots about their customers.

[@rimadichman7215]

they do

[@enthymeme4856]

I've never played a true metroidvania game before, but when I saw it, I just knew I had to get it.

[@Seiyol]

I straight-up physically laughed when I read that bit about wanting to hear of others gushing about the game. I do too lol! It's why I'm here! This game is a transcendant masterpiece and deserves all the attention.

[@thechonkulisrift6586]

"hollow knight last about 20-30 hours" Me nervously glances at my 165 hours.

[@timothylowe1985]

It will take me another 20 hours to beat the pantheon of hollownest

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Yeah I took about 60+

[@drewvonilten3906]

Bruh, I'm around 300 something

[@abdullahrehman4516]

Im on 60 and still dont have the wings...

[@thinkricegns]

@@abdullahrehman4516 same for me when i was at 60. im at 106% i need to do NKG and the pantheons

[@charlesajones77]

I spent 50 hours in my first play through. 93% completion. For a $15 game, this has a ludicrous amount of content. I'm 10 hours into my second game, and I'm finding stuff I never found the first time through.

[@dragoxl5]

I was really pissed that I went for a 100% run before fighting the Hollow Knight and couldn't get the first ending lol. Oh well, just another reason to play this game again.

[@linkjmc5683]

I'd say one of the only game that tops it in terms of value is Stardew Valley

[@garrettwade1294]

Jayce Cherry I disagree. While stawdew valley is good for it's price and has lots of content, it's, in my opinion, not as good of content. Lots of the same things over and over. Good game, but I think hollow knight has a better content to cost ratio.

[@linkjmc5683]

@@garrettwade1294 maybe. Both are very close in terms of value, just in different ways.

[@garrettwade1294]

Jayce Cherry I just think hollow knight has much better value. I have over 100 hours in it, and much less in stawdew valley. Of course, that's just my preference in genre I suppose.

[@ShadowHunter002]

Can we just appreciate that for a 15 euro/dollar game you get content equal to at least 30 hours and not even including the free dlc in july. Normally i am not a fan of metroidvania games, however this one is truly an exception. I love the dark souls series and there is one thing i can say for sure, this is for me the bloodborne alternative pc gamers needed. Almost every aspect of the game is perfect and there are little to no bugs. This is the level of perfection every game should strive for, which i think is often very lacking when it comes to 'modern' or even many older games. My favourite platform, metroidvania and indie game of all time. For me it is already GOTY 2017 and i dont think that will change. And keep in mind that i have not even finished the game yet. Oh yes almost forgot, how staggering is it that only 3 people worked on this game, can we just appreciate that for just a moment. Thank you for reading btw hope you have a great day

[@Roboardo]

ShadowHunter002 I actually got sad when I realized that i had explored all of the areas, I was like "no, there must be another area, there's always another area" Btw I had the "You've seen nothing yet" feel 4 times in total: - When I discovered the Crystal Peak - When I discovered the Kingdom's Edge through the hole in King's Station - When I discovered the Howling Cliffs through the Stag Nest - When I discovered the Abyss

[@Horaq]

Little to no bugs? Did you even play the game? There are bugs everywhere.

[@ShadowHunter002]

Horaq 147 different bugs true, but i dont think they need to be fixed :p

[@Horaq]

They dont need to be fixed. They fit perfectly with the game. xD

[@HieuNguyen-nl9xn]

Cost me only 4$ for the game. Worth it !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LotusGramarye]

Hollow Knight is one of like...three games I wouldn't hesitate to call perfect. It's fucking criminal that this game is only $15.

[@VladDascaliuc]

LotusGramarye With free content incoming. I wouldnt mind to pay more for this one.

[@somethingstuffles9084]

I'm curious, what are the other two games?

[@LotusGramarye]

Well I don't remember exactly what I was thinking of when I made that comment, but Resident Evil 4 would definitely be one.

[@MrBorderlands123]

REmake is far better than RE4, opinion discarded.

[@LotusGramarye]

REmake and RE4 are vastly different games so comparing them in the first place is rather silly.

[@toma.7065]

It's actually THE best metroidvania imo - i'd even go so far and say it's better than the originals. The only other game that gives me this feeling of exploring a desolated grim world is the Souls games. Truely astounding how everything in Hollow Knight is created with such an attention to detail. I spend 10 bucks on the game and wish I could spend more.

[@ingeniousclown]

You could always buy some keys and give it to friends/strangers somehow!

[@Mygrandpaspodcast]

I’ve bought it 4 times now lol pc switch ps4 and I bought a friend a copy I needed to give them the money... silksong needs funding let’s hope they actually charge 40 bucks

[@DazzaKris]

I recommend playing Environmental station alpha. I really enjoyed it, hollow knight was my first metroidvania and station alpha was my second. I've been on the lookout for a third but every other game doesn't convince me to purchase.

[@essneyallen6777]

That Boi Agree, I feel dirty having spent only 15€ on this game. I'm gonna get Silksong full price, and I am actually sad that there is not another kickstarter or something similar to repay team Cherry of their work.

[@bubblecheese2506]

Best metroidvania? Really ? Okay, I'll play along. If you can tell me why our bug hero is on a quest to begin with. To me, Hollow Knight is a pointless adventure with a lot of meaningless killing.

[@imienazwisko8742]

0:10 That unintensional pun.

[@TheDictismiT]

Unninthenshional*

[@Mushboom37]

*Unithithibalpanal

[@Star_1984]

@@Mushboom37*U

[@penntopaper9305]

@@Star_1984 *h

[@bbrdbr]

*uhnynntehnnsxhionnahl

[@feartheswarm246]

I know I'll get some backlash from this, but Hollow Knight is probably my favorite game ever. Now, I'll be honest, it's my first metroidvania, and I haven't played several new games due to lack of having the newest consoles, but Hollow Knight's soundtrack, atmosphere, combat, and level design are all spectacular, and I never had a dull moment, even when I was lost. Sure, other games may have better graphics and mechanics, but no other single-player game has kept me entertained and wanting to come back day after day like this game has. Yea, I have more hours on several other games, but that's because they are multiplayer games I can enjoy with friends. Nearly every other game I have ever played as much as Hollow Knight I get burned out on, and can't play it again for weeks. However, this game, even if I don't feel like playing for a couple days, always feels fresh and fun. At the moment my highest percent completion is 104%. And that's on my first ever playthrough! And I can't forget the DLC! Free content with amazing bosses and chilling themes, with the biggest and best coming soon, who can't love it?! This game is a masterpiece in my eyes and my go-to choice for a fun and relaxing (although sometimes frustrating) way to spend my evenings day after everloving day.

[@bradencosier80]

FearTheSwarm dude, hate? No hate for this game or anyone who loves it. Anyone who hates it clearly hasn’t played it. It’s probably my favourite game too

[@scotty2583]

I think youd like bloodborne

[@randomguy6679]

Why would you ever get backlash for that?

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

Pfft I've played other Metroidvania games and titles like Dark Souls, etc and Hollow Knight is still my favorite game and I also agree its the best game ever... Just waiting for Silksong.

[@willmungas8964]

Backlash? What backlash? Who would be stupid enough to give you backlash for that lmao

[@zememerr2329]

Me: (Tries to heal) Soul guys: Haha no (Teleports right behind you)

[@shevrett2658]

Nani

[@starice5095]

Omae wa mou... *_SHINDEIRU_*

[@commentingcommenter1230]

What if you wanted to focus But soul guys said *Haha NO*

[@gustavowadaslopes2479]

Man, I was probably over level against him. 3 nail upgrades and flower shield, tho flower shield makes it Very easy on it's own.

[@bumbig8255]

Quick slash need I say more

[@kicel1252009991_Vankip]

One of the best Metroidvanias? Yep. And the best game of 2017! For me))

[@ThiefSakon]

I agree. HK tops Zelda Botw and Persona 5 for me. Two games others would call perfect.

[@EdelesTTRPG]

On steam ? battlerite.

[@arenkai]

It would have been my GOTY 2017 if I hadn't played NieR:Automata.

[@SIeepwalker1]

One of the best games of 2017 ? No. One of the best games ever

[@redcrimson1028]

Vankip U haven't played much video games at all if u think this is the game of 2017

[@haydenc.1298]

Sometimes it feels like this game was just made to appeal to everything I love. Moody backgrounds, gorgeous scenery, beautifully simplistic animation, lovably lethal character designs, an absolute masterclass in level/world design, hauntingly beautiful music and atmosphere, a sense of overarching interconnectivity in the world, NPC's who consistently charm and surprise, a story that allows the audience to draw their own conclusions, an absolutely sprawling lore that continually raises more questions than answers...all for the cool low price of 15 bucks. I know everyone's already gushed, but I needed to too :)

[@Paradox1012]

This game's lore actually made me cry, not because it's an emotional experience, rather the opposite, it builds up the conclusion of a world. The world that has turned "hollow". it made me slowly realize the stories of the past and made me realize what i was, that everything was for the ideals and morals of every character in the game. even ones that do not appear in the game "present" or "alive" if you will. as well as the fact that each ending represents a moral choice put into the (spoilers) programming of the void that you are. made me feel emotions even after this world ended. The DLC that's coming out will explain the story of hollow nest. I can not wait for it. :D

[@penntopaper9305]

theres a couple times where i straight cried like actual tears for about 20 mins im so attached to these characters it hurts. like, i mean, when i was in the city of tears at that part where you could sit next to quirrel on the bench my brain physically would not let me leave because i knew he was gonna nope out of there as soon as i left the room and i would be all alone again

[@macro144p2]

0:56 “You’ll be having an obsession for the next week or so” Me: I’ve already been playing this game for SIX MONTHS, and you’re telling me it deserves a WEEK of obsession...

[@kaarlomakkarakasa440]

I initially bought this game because it was pretty as hell, and happened to be topping the charts in the Nintendo Switch eshop, but holy hell, I never expected something so good for a mere price of 15€. I've never said this of any other game before, but goddamn, I wish I could've paid more, 15€ is WAY too little considering all the content in Hollow Knight.

[@Ben-fh4dv]

I’ll be honest, while the soul master was definitely very challenging at first, it never felt unfair to me at all. Once you know his attacks, the fight becomes trivial, and it never feels like it was the game’s fault

[@jollax]

I had never even heard about this game until it came out on the Nintendo switch earlier this year... it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Within the first two weeks I had already invested 40 hours into my first play through and it didn’t stop there I fell so in love with this game and played it so much. This game is definitely nothing short of a masterpiece

[@eliottuliocamaradonge2706]

I waited for at least 6 months for it to release on the switch. The moment it was released, I bought it and spent 24 hours of my life on it (in 2 days). I still play it regularly and I love it. I must have, at least, 60 hours of playing !

[@albatross1688]

5:08 I just got around to playing this, but I didn't realize you could do that! I guess an area I originally thought inaccessible actually isn't.

[@LordTactusMe]

There was this game I’ve heard about 2 years ago. It was called Hollow Knight and people were saying it was pretty good. When I bought it on sale for about 4$ or something, started the game and found myself on the King’s Pass edge, then falling to the Dirtmouth and jumping into the well to find myself in the Crossroad... I sure as hell didn’t know what an awesome and expansive journey is ahead of me. Today my hype for the Silksong, a game made by 3 people, is only equal to that for Cyberpunk2077, which sure as hell saying something.

[@milescoe9031]

The unusual thing about this game is that there didn't *seem* to be a "beaten" path. On my first playthrough, I didn't even fight the Gruz Mother for almost a third of the game. There was so much to explore that I wandered right out of Dirtmouth and the Forgotten Crossroads and scarcely returned. It's amazing how different the game can be each time you play it through.

[@thecrimsonaxe6037]

This game is amazing because of the fantastic atmosphere and immersion, but I wouldn't like it without fantastic controlls and movement. The fact that your upgrades aren't merely "Open certain doors" keys but useful movement upgrades that can be used in regular gameplay is terrific. I really wouldn't want to continue if I wasn't rewarded with more awesome movement options.

[@jakeinator21]

I picked this game up on a whim during a Steam Sale because videogamedunkey showed a picture of its cover art when talking about games he liked. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since my first playthrough of Dark Souls. The world is the perfect balance of depressing and charming, and so interesting to uncover. It rewards exploration just enough to keep you exploring, but not too much so as to make it feel unfulfilling. The soundtrack is just amazing, I purchased it along with the game and I've been listening to it at every opportunity since I got it. Everything about this game is so immersive and enjoyable. There are very few moments in the game that feel cheap or unfair, and I never feel like I die because of the controls or the environment. Every victory feels rewarding. Every fight feels so well tuned and tight. Every area feels so unique and beautiful in its own way and offers its own sorts of challenges and mechanics. The story goes hand in hand with exploration, and that's how stories are supposed to be. I think what I love most about this game, and Dark Souls as well, is that it feels like I'm exploring a world that's actually alive, with a rich history and backstory that you get to experience in much the same way that you experience real life. This game is nearly perfect in every way and I can't sing its praises enough. I can't wait to see what Team Cherry brings us next. They've given us a true masterpiece.

[@AlisonClaires]

jakeinator21 Thank you for putting into words part of what I love so much about this game and saying it so well. ❤

[@Rolly_951]

Dude i love dark souls as well your comment made my decision clear to purchase this game. Even tho im not into these type of games the way you described the feelings of playing dark souls is the same i experienced and will probably feel with hollow knight

[@manulaverdiere]

It's finally out on the Switch and I can finally play this game!! And yes! It is really a good game.

[@sanitysanitation]

You forgot to mention the miniscule price for this game among its many other praises and its impressive depth of hidden lore

[@darkdestructer]

Even 3years later, I gotta say I have NEVER heard a better and fitting soundtrack throughout almost every area in the game. When you enter a room and just stand there for like 5minutes listening to the track you know U found a real gem

[@Seiyol]

It's a weird thing to say that I think a modern Metroidvania makes a solid-fucking argument for dethroning Super Metroid. Hardly even feels real to say such a thing lol Great review. Hollow Knight is going to be remembered in a particularly strong way.

[@nelsonsham2368]

Team Cherry: Sorry to disappoint you, but the new DLC turn out a whole new sequel with new player character, we don't know how to make a DLC... Lmao

[@minecraftmadlad3593]

You complaining?

[@redstonewizard3450]

MinecraftMadlad it’s sarcasm dumbass

[@nelsonsham2368]

@@minecraftmadlad3593 really dude?for real? in the middle of 2020? jesus

[@midnight_gmr8562]

Funnily enough, I beat Soul Master on my second attempt (note that this was after dying to the first Hornet encounter about eight times). Soul Sanctum on the other hand...

[@n4utiius162]

I died to hornet 22 times on my first run

[@n4utiius162]

No joke

[@benjiskitts]

Just picked this up on switch , it’s only £7 in uk on sale .... awesome review 👍

[@c.s.hayden3022]

The subdued use of color in this game was perfect. It really shows they had a confidence in what they were doing. A lot of hand drawn games are eagerly vivid with it and love to shock and awe, but Hollow Knight used the somber tones for an ambience that builds. When shocks of color do come, it creates a much more distinct impression that’s rooted in a place. Lots of character.

[@nepinemi8885]

Incenious clown: hollow knight rewards your thorough exploration with something worth the efforts Path of pain: hold my buzz saws

[@kateparsons4283]

if your stuck (its been 4 months i dont think you are but hey just in case) use hiveblood please it will save you so much time

[@lordzeus2056]

When I first started I thought: "Yeah I'd go through the main story, have a memorable experience, and then I'll be done" Never did I know I would 112% this game and want more

[@ShadwSonic]

The teleporter was never really an A-hole to me... Some of the Godmaster bosses though, yeesh!

[@Lilaph_]

It's incredible that just 3 people made this masterpiece.

[@kuhnandreas5694]

Not only is it a masterpiece of a game. It's only 15$ for at least 30 hours of gameplay. The developers continuously put out new dlc's for the game for *FREE*. Can't wait for the next game from team cherry.

[@masonmunkey6136]

Cries in Silk Song

[@oj-2258]

I just started playing this,amazing game!! Very difficult and the amount of area to cover is a bit overwhelming at times but that makes it ever more fun to play.

[@sunnybunnybeach1753]

after 80 hours i finished hollow knight few days ago. its just amazing game i sneak every corner every boss get all possible achievements ( some are impossible to get ) just cant believe it finished. i want more i want silksong now!!!

[@leonpgut]

IT'S A MASTAHPIECE!

[@Narokx]

This game is ABSURD! I beat the game and did a lot of the DLC, before I found out there was an entire BEE/HONEY area I didn't even know existed!! WTF! This game is incredibly long and rewarding! Nothing groundbreaking, just that everything that they do, they do it masterfully. Wish more game were like that. Polished and great at what they do. Right now there is a lot of Hollow innovation...

[@SpitFyre37]

Hollow Knight is one of the only games I ever played with the audio on. I usually watch KZbin videos while I play a game, but Hollow Knight's perfect ambience made it impossible to listen to anything else.

[@darkerm76]

the Music, the Environment, The Void and getting lost, the action, the path and fining something beautiful. Yeah I love this game so much

[@pelieskola5708]

I have thought... indie has pumped out master pieces like this,celeste and undertale. Almost everyone praises those games. While again triple A games seem to always have that one big problem. And they are never praised like those games that i mentioned. Its really interesting honestly. I'm honestly gonna support indie more. So many masterpieces come from there. And also they always have more memorable charaters.

[@seodongryul]

This is the first video I've seen from your channel, and I have to say that I'm hooked. Your audio quality; funny and quirky editing; the vast vocabulary of your script; and the tone of your voice is PERFECT. I sadly won't be watching your play through because I've bought the game for myself, thanks to your review, and don't want anything spoiled for me, but you have yourself a new subscriber.

[@fernandoolivera648]

Im in love in love with this game... I love everything of the game, congrats. I had a lot of time without fall in love with a game, not even dragon quest XI liked me soo much like hollow knight... thank u guys for create this game.

[@ciderdonuts]

It is this exact review that persuaded me to purchase this game. The review is great, well spoken and written. And glad I did because this game has a place in my favorite game of all time argument. I still pick it up to this day and play around in Hallownest. Also, I’ve purchased both Oris because of your recommendation (about 1/3 through first game and loving it) and have subscribed to see more of your reviews. Keep them coming!

[@usaskjock]

How this game got ripped off of any and ALL awards for sound design is insane. Single best sound design in a game I have EVER seen

[@hanako_2137]

After over 2yrs this review is still 100% valid. I got Hollow Knight on a sale back in August 2018, I even not knowingly bought it on the same day Godmaster released. My first playthrough without even touching any content packs clocked at over 50 hours when I got the Hollow Knight ending, and little did I know back then that I barely scratched the surface. Right now, with over 450 hours playtime on Steam I still play it - not even because I have a lot of stuff to do (even though I stil have some... troubling things in Godhome to complete), but just because it's such a great game that I play through it again and again on a regular basis. And the devs? They are even better! For just 15 bucks they sell a complete, huge game and all the content packs. But even Team Cherry isn't perfect - they don't know how to make DLCs, so they killed the Hornet DLC. Now they expect me to accept that they are making a full sequel to Hollow Knight instead of a DLC?! And they are even still giving it for free to Kickstarter backers?! But seriously, Hollow Knight is a game so good that I can't even think of any flaw it has! The devs just casually decided to transform a DLC into a full sized sequel, probably even bigger than the original game, how could you not love them? Now if you will excuse me, I shall go back to hurting myself again and again, or as the game calls it - I shall go back to doing all bound Pantheons.

[@WyattGMaverick]

This man straight up pronounced Hallownest as Hollownest for the entire video, and then he dropped that "ORAI" for Ori.

[@ingeniousclown]

Thanks for your comment, Wee-it!

[@kateparsons4283]

@@ingeniousclown HAHA XD this is why i read comments. (:

[@srfl02]

Thanks man, your Let's Play has really satisfied my desire to see a complete, 100% playthrough of HK after 2 other Let's Players simply either got fed up with the game (EggDaddy) and gave up, or are just not done with the game yet. I really got to give you props for your endurance on the DLC boss, but I do wish for a video where you complete absolutely EVERYTHING in the game. Namely the journal and some special, odour-related areas. Hope this video comes about, and hope you have a wonderful time with the future DLCs. I'd be waiting for them too :)

[@ingeniousclown]

I watched his entire series too and was disappointed when he didn't continue his 100% after he initially beat it.

[@akitto1503]

I wish this game has new game + where you bring all charms and items along. I Love to fight all boss with complete charms and abilities :D also your comment about the soul master / Tyrant was spot on XD fighting the radiant was easier than the Soul tyrant .

[@dragoxl5]

Akitto1503 Soul Tyrant was honestly not that bad. Tbh, I had the most trouble with Empty Vessel, which no one else complains about lol.

[@svenwasberg7704]

I also didn´t have that many problems with the soul master. I died 2 or 3 times, but that´s it. The lost kin on the other hand can burn in hell. I wasted at least 2 hours on this guy, because I wanted to beat him with my own skill. I think he is impossible that way. At the end I asked google, changed 1 (!!!) talisman and beat him on the first try. A boss should be doable without the exactly right gear and shouldn´t become a pushover because of 1 talisman.

[@bradencosier80]

I never struggled too much with Soul Master/Tyrant either, and my first playthrough was FULL of struggles.

[@gonzaloibarra9007]

Yeah, until you fight absolute radiance, then you know that tyrant is not that hard

[@MMOplayeerr]

@@svenwasberg7704 It is doable, Its just difficult, also adapting isnt bad. Thats why You can have many charms. Not everything should be attempted in the same manner.

[@PlatinumDustVA]

I may generally do a creative writing task for my english exam about hollow knight, Besides the english you've used in this is spectacular

[@MrEmptyKay]

Oh, and I think you do the game a disservice by leaving out the platforming aspect of the game. It elevates the exploration aspect of a Metroidvania by having you earn the shit out of some of that exploration.

[@RustyGreen21]

6:00 took me about 65 hours, not counting the Boss rush DLC, amazing game EDIT: I forgot I commented on this video, I was just scrolling through the comments and found my own

[@wolfchase2337]

Rusty 75 on my first run not counting godmaster

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

I like Hollow Knight more than Super Metroid and Castlevania Symphony of the Night. I think it's the best Metrovania. Not only is the exploration great but it's got the best combat , best reasons to revisit areas, some of the best platforming sections, etc. It takes a lot of what's superb in a vast array of games and makes them into a super game lol. Shit it even takes the influence of Kirby's True Arenas to make one of the coolest segments to boss rushing. Controversial but provides even more to an already satisfying game.

[@uba754]

I really couldn't agree more with your review. Hollow Knight is a massive inspiration to me as someone doing the indie dev attempt.

[@kiubb9030]

I’m one of those people who double task while I was playing hollow knight I turned everything off becouse I found my self not paying attention to them. I was completely engrossed by the game in every way for like 2 weeks until I got pissed at pantheons and quit

[@Vlaakster]

I've wanted to play this game since getting a switch recently. I haven't played this type of game since playing Metroid and Super Metroid back in the day. I found this video to be an excellent introduction to the game and explanation about what it is, yet completely spoiler free. EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

[@Leolimalps]

oh man, you'll have so much fun with this game. I bought it on Saturday and I cant, I cant stop playing. It is amazing!

[@marilaynxoxo66]

Soul Tyrant

[@mirtha1908]

best most fun boss ever

[@gregschmitt7138]

Honestly didnt have that much trouble with him. Worst was the second Hornet fight, I didnt see the bench next to it so I had to run from the tram to the fight every time, or what felt like 50 attempts.

[@marilaynxoxo66]

try fighting him without any nail upgrades or any mask shards, really fun :) in my first playthrough i just sat there for a couple hours because i thought soul tyrant had to be killed to move on.

[@gregschmitt7138]

dsas 99944 OK ya that seems like hell

[@KoopaKrump]

I had a ton of fun with him actually. I decided to be cheeky and rush Dreamnail before everything else, and since I went backwards from the eastern half of City of Tears, I took him on before visiting the nailsmith. That second phase is mad intense when you have a prolonged fight due to low damage. Shaman Stone 10/10 would mash soul blast again.

[@dimitrijestanisic3478]

Some people will say: the game rewards you with abilities and power ups for exploring. I say: it rewards me for exploring and getting all the maps, by letting me sit 2 hours listening to cornifer sleep sounds in his shop

[@liljagsa]

Did he just say Or-eye and the Blind Forest?

[@Supershadow301]

Well, considering he wrote "En con clue sjun"...

[@elvancor]

Hallowed are the Ori!

[@PseudOni_]

I swiped my finger across the screen so hard when I heard that just to find this comment.

[@jacobmarcelo9805]

One of my favorite things to do in this game is speak to the NPCs. Sure, you might get some repeating dialougue after talking to them for 2-3 tims, but something about their dialogue is so charming.

[@spyhy4019]

A game that 'nails' everything Hehehe

[@jaxsonfanta5420]

I payed 15$ for this straight up GEM! I literally could have spent some money going out to eat, or buying this! No dollar amount I have ever spent has ever gone quite as far as those 15 dollars... AND THERE’S FREE DLC!! What game in recent years feels like this game? What controls are this perfect? What aesthetics match or compare to the likes of DeepNest or GreenPath? What story twists you around like this game does? HOW BIG IS THIS GAME? 15 Dollars?!?!? I don’t recall feeling the ways I did as in Hollowknight, oh... and it’s so DAMN difficult.... yeah BUY THIS GAME. Best game within the last 5 years.

[@BADISkettu]

If you liked the Hollow Knight, you should definitely play Ori And The Blind Forest! The controls of that game, like in Hollow Knight, are gorgeous and the story is amazing.

[@EvilIdleHands]

You got me so geeked for this game. I just got it in the humble monthly and am downloading it atm. I figured I'd see what I was in for while it DLed and boy am I excited!

[@comet625]

Hollow Knight and Celeste are 2 of the best games I have ever played. I play on the Nintendo Switch and I honestly think those two are better than Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

@@lordhikari465 Salt and Sanctuary suffers from being an ugly as sin game

[@TheKnightDrag0n]

The music and the end, you will never forget that soundtrack, it triggers PTSD memories.

[@antareklause8779]

Have you played Axiom Verge? It's a phenomenal metroidvania.

[@ingeniousclown]

I have. It's great, but I personally don't think it's phenomenal.

[@kateparsons4283]

ah yes DLC where you play as hornet yes mhm definetly has not changed at all

[@shootbob79ps42]

Currently at hour 94 and still have stuff to do. I need to do Pantheons 3-5 Radiance NKG Path of pain Steel soul All versions of white defender The zote sidequest Doing all bosses on radiant And grey Prince Zote And and the whole playable Hornet thing

[@penntopaper9305]

playable hornet is a whole 'nother game now im so pumped

[@thomasfackiner7698]

Right now I am still doing my 1st playthrough and I have over 100 hours, I beat the game and so far have two endings and I'm trying to get the other 3, this games lore is truly a master piece of work. I cant believe it was only 15 bucks when I got it. If you need to a game to dive into I highly recommend.

[@Finn3112]

I know who you are talking about... it took me two days to kill this ****** without breaking my controller.

[@jalle88]

I ran into him last night, and after an hour of pulling my hair out and screaming curses at this f**kface I decided to explore other areas. :D

[@belldrop7365]

Funny how people hate him so much when I found him one of the easier bosses because he gives you so much time to heal. But then I kept pulling my hair out against the failed champion while other people kept saying it was easy.

[@Topunito]

Funny enough,my dash button on my controller was broken when i first fought him(still is)

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

I thought he was easy. The parasite boss that spawns the flying parasite is fucking aids though

[@slimebob5137]

big chungus Fuck flukemarm, fuck lost kin and FUCKKKKKKKKK the failed champion, it took my 2 hours to beat that fucker and it was mostly luck

[@joeykeilholz925]

With the soul tyrant, my problem was actually that I beat the normal version and thought that I couldn't progress without beating the dream version. I spent hours trying to beat him, getting to the second phase where he is diving sporadically at you, when I clearly was meant to come back later. And this was of course after needing several attempts at the regular version

It's a really good game, but saying better even than Super Metroid... no way man, one simple issue there, in this game you can feel lost so easy if you don't get the map for whatever reason, in super metroid you never feel that.

[@randomguy6679]

Cristian Vásquez Lucic never feel lost in super metroid? Dude, at one point you have to power bomb an underwater tank to progress? How many people really got that without feeling lost for a while first?

I finish Super Metroid being a kid in the 90's without internet or magazine, not because I'm a pro gamer, it's because super metroid delivery every item in a methodical way, after getting and upgrade you feel when to use it, in Hollow Knight i spend at least 2 hours of gameplay wandering around where the fuck to go, and after i got and importan upgrade, say like doble jump it's pretty much the game saying, Ok dude you got doble jump, now fuck you. Of course this is my opinion base in my first playtrough, but i have to tell you that i play almost every metroidvania game out there.

[@michatroschka]

S3nd0h thats the difference between a good game and a genius game like Super metroid. didnt try hollow knight though.

[@jamesrandall470]

I have to admit, Super Metroid is my favorite game of all time, and I don't see anything dethroning that. However... This is probably my second favorite Metroidvania ever. I adore it.

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

@ Well, I only had to use the walkthrought once for Hollow Knight, and that was because of those bouncing mushrooms. I'm probably gonna use it more to complete 112%, but in super metroid, just progressing forced me to check walkthrought very often. Super metroid is one of the most frustrating games I've ever played precisely because of the obscure progression, and the god-awful controls don't help. At least the soundtrack and ambiance is extremely good, but hey that's also the case for Hollow knight.

[@evanczthehunter57]

First off IngeniousClown, love your content! Dont stop! (I realize this vid is old, but meh). Anyway, I played HK in 2018, purchasing the PS4 version. Now, quick disclaimer: I am NOT a Metroidvania guy. Well, wasn't. After playing this game almost to 100% (only missing Path of Pain and Pantheon of BULLSHIT), frankly I've become a fan. It quickly rose up my favorite games, and honestly, this game is a f***ing masterpiece. One of the best games I've played in years. For me, I realized it was masterpiece at the Mantis Lords boss fight. People, idc if you're not into Metroidvanias, play HK anyway. You won't regret it.

[@kateparsons4283]

tip if you wanna go finish path of pain use hiveblood

[@rhymesworthadime9555]

We all know the Soul Master is just the worst.

[@Supershadow301]

It's a tie between him and the Failed Champion tbh... Used to be Mantis Lords too, because they were 2fsasts4me

[@mr.cup6yearsago211]

It seems like people always seem to hate either the Soul Master or Mantis Lords fight.

[@aredhanush2300]

@@mr.cup6yearsago211 Because most people are good with one thing , either mantis fight where they have to multitask , or soul master where they have to concentrate on one dude A master design , what is a pushover for one person can block the game for another person , truly interesting Ps. i had trouble with mantis lords because i coudnt git gud very well , i had problem with soul tyrant because i cant concentrate , now as a good player i still have issues with soul tyrant , but not with mantis lords!!

[@kainzow45]

I haven't finished your playthrough yet, but please tell me you eventually figured out that there was a dedicated map button with LB instead of having to go into the start menu each time?

[@ingeniousclown]

It took a while but yes :P

[@gabrielgroenendaal3007]

Hollow Knight is amazing, but I do have a few issues with it. (A) The game makes no effort to "funnel" players in the early and mid-game; i.e. it doesn't indicate where players should go to make progress, not even in broad terms. This can make a lot of the early exploration a series of dead ends that isn't really satisfying. (B) For all the retooling of the Mapping system Hollow Knight implements (where you have to buy maps, then map markers, and even a compass and quill), it'd have been really nice to be able to purchase custom markers for indicating "dead ends" and blocked pathways that you suspect require abilities acquired later to unlock. It would cut down on a lot of the mid-late game backtracking. (C) The 'secret area' (you know if you've played) necessary to unlock the true ending is utter bullshit and is such an abrupt change of pace and design from the rest of the game that pushes the trial-and-error platforming past the breaking point. There are some charm combinations you can use to 'cheese' this area, but ultimately it's incredible frustrating and mars and otherwise consistently excellent level design. Still one of my favorite games of the year. Love it.

[@ytoon3031]

Gabriel Groenendaal I 100% agree with you, the constant backtracking because you don't know where to go is really something that annoyed me more than once, especially when you found out that you miss literally this big ass switch that unlock the new area, and you just live because you thought you haven't the right tool yet in the other end team cherry packed there game with so much content that even when I was totally lost and backtracked like crazy, I still founded lots of stuff I missed before, which felt really good and make worth it the backtracking The fact that you can't pin points of interest was a real pain in the ass during my whole playtrough, and truly the biggest problem of this game I've not complete the [you now what] yet, I'm only at the middle but so far it seems really bullshit to me, the platforming wasn't the main focus the whole game and now the game is just super meat boy, with difficulty spikes that makes no fucking sense, blind jumps, super tight paterns and really few bench to save your progress this is such bullshit because through the game platforming never was a big deal, it was just little sections of difficulty spikes you had to go through and it felt good but here it's just a long-ass section that never end with a difficulty we've never get, this feel just so out of place, the final place should test all your skills you've get through the game, but here, one more time, we never get such things I guess they wanted to do a place filled with ennemies in the first place but haven't enough time or money to do all the assets, so they just did a hardcore platforming zone, and even if that actually pushes your skills to the limit, it's not something you were used to despite all of this, I still kindda like this place but in the same time really hate it I also totally despise funkerman's boss fight (I guess it's it name), it was such a poorly designed boss fight, which is such a big gap between it and the other ones, wich are all masterfully designed boss (maybe the cristal guardian wasn't that good, but he wasn't too bad) also what's the moment you liked the most in the game? For me I think it was zote's boss fight, when you finally get to the end of the warrior's trial, you see this big build-up to the final challenge, to finally see zote, and just when you thought he'll go serious and destroy you, he appear to be the weakest ennemy you've ever encounter, the fight is just a joke, he can't even hurt you but it felt so fresh and unexpected, and it was such a relief, to not have to face any powerful foe, which may have make you lose the trial

[@BVSSIC]

I don't think the place you mention is much of a design difference seeing how much it resembles the dream realms you occasionally get thrown in. Also, that place wasn't actually that difficult. The custom pins would be a great idea. I'll hit the team up and see if they like the idea or not ^^.

[@gabrielgroenendaal3007]

I meant gameplay design, not visual design. It is in this area that the game takes a sudden and unwelcome turn into Super Meat Boy territory with difficult trial-and-error platforming. The rest of the game simply does not prepare you for this kind of challenge and the level of precision and timing necessary to overcome it.

[@android19willpwn]

(A) I actually kind of like that. Having a bunch of places I know I'll be able to get to once I can just do this one thing makes the hunt for upgrades more engaging and the acquisition of upgrades more rewarding and exciting, however... (B) 100% agree there. If I had to make a complaint about the game that wasn't one of the few bullshit bosses (god damn Radiance) or how much of a pain in the ass Deepnest is after the first time, it would be this. (C) While I agree that that area is a drastic shift in gameplay focus, I don't dislike it. Very few parts could be considered "trial and error" (and most of those that can are in the early stages when you're learning about the sawblades). It's absolutely a brutal difficulty spike and that can put people off, but the platforming controls are easily tight enough to support that kind of implementation and the dreams are pretty much *always* brutal difficulty spikes (meaning someone put off by such things probably won't get to that area anyway) so it's not like it's surprising.

[@danielduncan6806]

Yeah, if you need your hand to be held and cannot motivate yourself in any way at all, I guess I can see your first point. Your second point? Yeah, they are adding that in the next expansion. And your third point is purely opinion.

[@r0adrunn3r14]

this moment, when you accidentaly saw the whole map on google but just discovered forgotten crossroads

[@Thirteen13551355]

Ori is a heap of garbage compared to this masterpiece.

[@joeyh31]

Thirteen 1355 it's actually still a great game. Both can be great in different ways. Ori is a much better platformer in my opinion. It is certainly not garbage compared to anything.

[@ingeniousclown]

I think his point that Ori is fantastic, but Hollow Knight just rises that far above it.

[@Thirteen13551355]

ingeniousclown Gaming Nope, I just really disliked Ori 😛

[@Dogman_35]

I've heard Ori can get pretty cheap with it's platforming, which is why I've sort of avoided it a bit...

[@ChikoChonny]

Dogman, the platforming on Ori it's pretty much better than the platforming on HK. HK is more about learning attack patterns while Ori is more "jumping around" based on. Just play both, cause both are fantastic metroidvanias with different styles of gaming.

[@alanale]

I want this game to succeed so much, its so well crafted and charming. I was amazed of how much content it has without getting boring. Easily one of my favorite games ever. Hope it gets a sequel or something.

[@Rainbowgamergirl03]

Well, good news...

[@hugohugohugohugo4800]

Am I seriously the only on who despises the movement, combat and boring enemies? No?

[@Shimi433]

RippleNipple Probably not but I'm curious as to why you despise them. Why then?

[@Shimi433]

RippleNipple Probably not but I'm curious as to why you despise them. Why then?

[@noiteetion9372]

the movement is boring, how far did you get, 10 minutes?

[@hugohugohugohugo4800]

Bemas Cabida+ I feel like there is no physics or weight to jumps and it feels clunky when you attack and your character bounces back. And the fact that most enemies only have 1 or 2 attacks makes for pretty boring combat. But thats just my opinion.

[@Shimi433]

RippleNipple I just wanna ask as to how far are you in the game? And by most enemies I assume the regular ones you come across, they are supposed to be that way considering this is a metroidvania game. With your character bouncing back, it's there as a little mechanic to discourage spamming and add consistency to the fact that you can bounce off spikes and such, plus there is a charm that lets you remove the knockback.

[@moppermop5287]

9:25 Little did he know...

[@SirBonarama5]

Very thorough review. I look forward to viewing more of your work.

[@Hollowdude15]

Hollow Knight is truly one of the best metroidvania game ever created in my opinion and awesome video man :]

[@jonny0s]

Ah there is the review i was waiting for. watched the whole LP.... Loving it! THX

[@CalaTec]

I've got 1200 games on Steam, only 1 played 100%. And now I'm immersed on Hollow knight with over 12hs of gameplay. It is defintely worth every penny and second you spend on it. Just so much content, so much play time, so entertaining, many times hard, but rewarding.

[@72nodes85]

I like animation, especially game animation, and am trying to learn enough to get a job in the field in the future. But the downside is probably that I over analyze *E V E R Y T H I N G* . My first play through was semi-ruined by the fact I was going “THIS GAME IS SO GORGEOUS!!!” Every second I was playing.

[@griffin1182]

When you find out that the devs are still adding like 2 more updates with lots of new bosses and another story, plus 20-30 hours thing is only true if you dont take into account the fact that there are 3 different endings.

[@erickuo2786]

8:18 But... most of the bosses in Hollow Knight has teleport ability lol...

[@ingeniousclown]

That's not even close to correct.

[@simonlego01]

the music of this game is so amazing, one of my most favorite themes is the city of tears, simply brilliant

[@reinlprime]

Please make your top 10 Metroidvania games list. One of my favorites-outside the Metroid series-was Shadow Complex. I’ve always hoped for a sequel, but alas... I can’t wait to play Hollow Knight!

[@MarioFanaticXV]

Have they played 10 Metroidvanias?

[@OleksandrSlepnov]

5:56 Okay wtf I've beat godmaster and never have I ever seen this. God damn

[@jibaro009]

About the music. I love playing this game with headphones. You hear so many details. The environment becomes much more immersive.