Well, there was like 100 lower rated Metroidvanias that was not coming to GOG, so i do understand it may look suspicious.
Somewhat the very high success of this genre is as well to blame because with increased success in general publishers does not feel the "urge" supplying GOG... but there are always exceptions.
To GOG and their gamers this is important because it does set a certain mark in many terms; pretty much a psychological thing; and as a follow up even more comparable releases may happen. However, if GOG barely can afford such releases (simply barely able to fulfill the publishers expectations) then every single of those mark feels like a herculean feat with insufficient long-term-force.
I simply enjoy it but i am aware... i should enjoy it way more than the ones being spoiled to hard.
Yes, Hollow Knight is one of those "genre defining" leaders which is good and bad at once... because if someone is in the lead they naturally will be treated with no mercy. They can not afford to deliver something weak anymore, else the punishment can be heavy. If it goes well... then it can hit another milestone in some terms.
Post edited August 21, 2025 by Xeshra