Hollow Knight is a game where you play as The Knight, a bug with a nail as a weapon, and explore a kingdom that is full of bug citizens who are dying due to a mysterious disease. The game is beloved for its hand-drawn art, beautiful music, unique story and lore. There are also many lovable characters, like Quirell, Hornet, Cornifer and the Dung Defender. There is also a full story for this game relating to the history of this kingdom and multiple endings are included within downloadable content.
For the music, it is a five out of five. Hollow Knight has some of the best songs for a game. It uses violins and other musical instruments to create beautiful music. There are amazing songs like “City of Tears,” “Crossroads” and “Mantis Lords.” The soundtrack was composed by Christopher Larkin.
For the gameplay, it is a five out of five. It has a really simple moveset but can be used in many different ways. You have to unlock abilities to double jump, dash and launch spells. You can also upgrade some of these abilities. It will also get harder by doing certain things.
When it comes to difficulty, it is a 4 out of 5 stars. Bosses can be incredibly difficult at first but can become easier when you understand the boss. Bosses can be really cool at times. Walking around Hollow Knight’s huge map can be hard to traverse at first.
When it comes to its characters, it is five stars out of five. Hollow Knight has many different characters that all have different stories to tell as the player lets theirs form. The bosses also have pieces you can collect to understand their story. Some of the characters might have a relation to The Knight themself.
When it comes to the art style of this game, it is a five out of five stars. The art style uses hand-drawn art and shaders to create part of the atmosphere. The art style is beautiful and distinctive. Traditional animation is used with hand-drawn art to create its animation.
The game is a 4.5 out of five stars. The animation and art style are good. The music is amazing. The gameplay is simple but effective. The characters are great. The difficulty is alright. Overall, Hollow Knight is a great game and you should give the game a try.