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Hollow Knight

9.4

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description Hollow Knight Overview

A masterclass in the Metroidvania genre, Hollow Knight immerses players in the vast, decaying insect kingdom of Hallownest. It features challenging, precise combat, a sprawling interconnected world to map, and a hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn art style. The game is renowned for its atmospheric depth, subtle environmental storytelling, and a plethora of optional bosses and secrets. As a one-time purchase, it offers an astonishing amount of content, including multiple free DLC expansions.

Its high score reflects its near-perfect world design, tight controls, and the profound sense of loneliness and discovery it evokes, cementing its status as a modern classic.

recommend Best for: Ideal for experienced gamers who enjoy challenging Metroidvania-style games with deep exploration and storytelling.

info Hollow Knight Specifications

Genre	Metroidvania
Platform	PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Developer	Team Cherry
Publisher	Team Cherry
Release Date	2017-03-24

balance Hollow Knight Pros & Cons

thumb_up Pros

check Challenging and precise combat system
check Hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn art style
check Innovative Metroidvania gameplay with a vast interconnected world to explore
check Atmospheric storytelling and world-building

thumb_down Cons

close Steep learning curve for new players
close Limited online multiplayer content
close Occasional save game issues reported by some users
close No additional downloadable content available at the time of writing

help Hollow Knight FAQ

Is Hollow Knight difficult?

Yes, it has a steep learning curve but offers satisfying combat and exploration.

Does Hollow Knight have online multiplayer?

Currently, there is limited online multiplayer content available.

Can I play Hollow Knight on multiple platforms?

It's available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, with plans for a PlayStation 5 release.

What is Hollow Knight?

A masterclass in the Metroidvania genre, Hollow Knight immerses players in the vast, decaying insect kingdom of Hallownest. It features challenging, precise combat, a sprawling interconnected world to map, and a hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn art style. The game is renowned for its atmospheric depth, subtle environmental storytelling, and a plethora of optional bosses and secrets. As a one-time purchase, it offers an astonishing amount of content, including multiple free DLC expansions. Its high score reflects its near-perfect world design, tight controls, and the profound sense of loneliness and discovery it evokes, cementing its status as a modern classic.

How good is Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight scores 9.4/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it one of the highest-rated options in the Video Game category. Hollow Knight scores 9.4/10 due to its exceptional gameplay, immersive world-building, and stunning art style. However, the steep learning curve and l...

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What is Hollow Knight best for?

Ideal for experienced gamers who enjoy challenging Metroidvania-style games with deep exploration and storytelling.

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Is Hollow Knight worth it in 2026?

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What are the key specifications of Hollow Knight?

Genre: Metroidvania
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Developer: Team Cherry
Publisher: Team Cherry
Release Date: 2017-03-24

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Why this score

Hollow Knight scores 9.4/10 due to its exceptional gameplay, immersive world-building, and stunning art style. However, the steep learning curve and limited online content are minor drawbacks.

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