As you can probably see from the reviews, this game gets a pretty mixed-poor rep. I think a lot of this comes from misguided expectations from the game, so allow me to tel you what to expect (without spoilers, I promise!) This is a walking simulator. Do not expect to be doing any fighting or action-style gameplay. The majority of the game is listening to the narrative and exploring the environment, interacting with objects, and uncovering the mystery. That being said, the game was far from boring in my opinion. It features 7 (sort of) main characters other than the player, so it is fairly easy to remember who is who (and as you can see from the trailer they are even color coded!) Personally I thought the characters were incredibly interesting: each one has their own unique personality, and deal with the events of the game in unique ways. Interacting with the environment not only helps solve the mystery but also reveals much greater insight to the cast's background and all of their stories. If you want an action-packed game, move on. If you want an intriguing mystery story onboard a spaceship, this is the game for you, much like it was the game for me!
Hollow knight is an absolutely beutiful, stunning platform metroidvania. With a beutiful art style (which you can see for yourself), brilliant music, interesting and unique enemies and an extremely compelling story, you won't be left disappointed with this game. The game itself will offer some challenge just to complete it, but offers far, far greater rewards for putting in the work and exploring the world, the lore, and many optional objectives. I could literally play this game for hours and not be board (in fact, I have arond 80 hours across several platforms!) At only $14.99 this game is well worth the price, and if you can catch it on sale it is an absolute must-buy!
