![]() That can take some time, and before you know it, you might reunite with a certain character, and that’s where I had to pause and try to recall where I last met this person.Ī game with a lot of grinding and backtracking sounds like a negative, but in Hollow Knight’s case, it’s really not. Once you learn a new trick, you’ll return to the familiar areas to see what paths you can now open. You’ll be searching for maps as you reach new areas and seek out new upgrades. Once you get into the weeds of the game, you will quickly realize its complicated non-linear nature. Usually, it involves a difficult boss battle where I feel underpowered or some inaccessible area that requires a certain ability. I’ve experienced moments where I’d hit a cutscene hinting where I must go next but later hit a snag. If you are truly invested in the world of Hallownest and Team Cherry’s beautiful storytelling, play in longer bursts. Get used to this colour scheme for a while! But this palette is only skin-deep! Uncovering the Plot One Grind at a Time Still, there are so many other elements within the game that kept me immersed. ![]() Yes, there is absolutely no English voice acting in the game, and that might affect your ability to weave together the fragmented story pieces. Many characters speak in a rather poetic fashion, and I found it quite engaging, especially when paired with the cute rambles and babbles these characters voice out as you talk to them. He should give you the lowdown of the lore, right? Well, not so fast! He’s just one of the many building blocks of the game’s vast worldbuilding, and your first doses of the NPCs you meet along the way will likely leave you with a few question marks here and there. Although it’s quite empty, at least you have the town elder to talk to. It won’t be long, though, until you reach the town. Castlevania fans should feel right at home! In the beginning, all you have at your disposal is a sword-like melee weapon called a “Nail”. The environment feels dark, cold, and a bit lonely until you encounter some foul creatures getting in the way of your journey into the unknown. ![]() You have no hints on where you need to go and what your purpose is in Hallownest, the game’s setting. ![]() Like in good ol’ classic Metroid fashion, the game starts you off in some uncharted location. A Grim World with Many Diverse Layers Awaits ![]() I’ve played Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as well as all the Gameboy Advance Castlevania and Metroid titles and my goal is to share how Hollow Knight innovates and why I think this is the best starting game to play for folks new to the Metroidvania genre. However, after more than 60 hours of playing and finishing the game at 92% completion, I can confidently say Hollow Knight pushes the genre forward. This, of course, includes the Metroid and Castlevania games themselves. The Metroidvania classification technically puts it in the same basket as the numerous other indie titles tackling the beloved action-adventure genre. Hollow Knight is a 2D Metroidvania adventure created by indie developer Team Cherry. No review code was used, I purchased the game myself. Release Date: February 24th, 2017 (Steam) | June 12th, 2018 (Switch) System: Steam (Windows) (Also on macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS4) ![]()
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