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REVIEWMetroidvania · solo

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Six years of waiting. Worth every second.

Hollow Knight: Silksong
PCPS5PS4Xbox Series X|SXbox OneSwitchSwitch 2

YOU’LL LOVE IT IF…

  • Hollow Knight fans who've been waiting since 2019 — it absolutely delivers
  • Metroidvania players wanting a premium, handcrafted 28+ hour world
  • Game Pass subscribers — this is a true must-play at no extra cost

SKIP IT IF…

  • Players who found Hollow Knight too difficult or too slow to start
  • Those wanting a casual or narrative-focused experience

Score breakdown

Combat & Movement10.0
World Design9.5
Atmosphere10.0
Value10.0
Difficulty Curve8.5

The Review

Silksong was announced in February 2019, originally as DLC for Hollow Knight before being expanded into a full standalone game. Players control Hornet, the knight-like character from the original game, in a new kingdom called Pharloom. Team Cherry has shown brief gameplay footage across multiple showcases, demonstrating faster, more aerial movement than the original - Hornet can use her needle and thread to rebound off enemies and surfaces in ways that suggest a higher-velocity take on the Metroidvania formula.

The game has become something of a cultural symbol for prolonged game development anticipation. Team Cherry has remained quiet about development progress for extended stretches. When it does release, it will face enormous expectations - the original Hollow Knight is widely considered one of the best games ever made in its genre. Pricing and final platform list are unconfirmed. Check back at launch.

+ THE GOOD

  • Hornet's combat and movement feel exceptional — faster and more vertical than Hollow Knight
  • Pharloom is a stunning, distinct world with 150+ new enemies and sprawling interconnected regions
  • Generous $19.99 price point — Day One on Xbox and PC Game Pass
  • Packed runtime — 28 hours main story, 65 hours to 100%

− THE BAD

  • Harder than the original at baseline — prepare to die more in the early hours
  • Crafting system adds complexity some players won't engage with
BUYNEXT SAVE POINT

Final word: Buy it.

Hollow Knight: Silksong earns a 10.0/10 (S+) and a BUY. Best on PC. Worth your time? YES.

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