Hollow knight has everything I could possibly ask from a game: Smooth gameplay, both in platforming and in combat. I honestly can't say I died at any point I didn't deserve to. Interesting skill based system and items. While there are some skills combinations and builds that offer an advantage, combat system largely lets the player adjust it to his own style. You are encouraged to try different combinations of things, and some niche builds can actually offer an advantage for some of the harder bosses. Challenging. Even finishing the game without any optional bosses or challenges can become difficult and if you really want a challenge this game WILL offer it to you. Story. The world that has been created for this game is one of my favourite parts about it. There are easter eggs and things to notice all over the place and the characters are memorable and interesting. Soundtrack. Probably the best soundtrack in any game I have played during the last decade.
