SummaryHollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game with an emphasis on traditional 2D animation and skillful gameplay. Journey to Hallownest, a vast and ancient underground kingdom inhabited by a bizarre collection of insects and monsters. Players will forge their own path as they explore ruined cities, forests of fungus, temples of bone and other fanta... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Developer:Team Cherry
Hollow Knight
Released On:
Jun 12, 2018
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
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Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
100% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Sep 5, 2018
100
There's never a low point. Only the desire for more. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 17]
Jul 12, 2018
95
Its epic story and own mythology, its easy but extremely strategic and meticulous gameplay and its perfectly tied soundtrack with the feelings that the visual style brings up makes Hollow Knight a must-have game for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch.
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
90% Positive
5745 Ratings
5745 Ratings
6% Mixed
368 Ratings
368 Ratings
4% Negative
288 Ratings
288 Ratings
Oct 1, 2026
10
Realmente le pondría de 96-99, pero si le pongo un 9 sería no hacerle justicia al juegazo que es Hollow Knight. El género Metroidvania es mi género favorito de la historia de los videojuegos, soy un jugador con muchisimas horas y titulos jugados durante toda mi vida y encontré ya grande uno de los videojuegos que mas me ha gustado en mi vida, que es esté, el que considero el mejor Metroidvania de todos los tiempos. Lo considero un poco mejor que su sucesor a pesar de que el combate pudiera sentirse mejor y con mas posibilidades en Silksong. Es una opinion polemica que esté sea el mejor, generalmente lo discuten los fans de Metroid y Castlevania además de uno que otro que menciona Ori, Blasphemous, Ender lillies. Pero podría hacer una tesis o escribir un libro analizando detalle a detalle cada pieza en el diseño de este juego y sus diferencias con el resto y argumentado a favor de porque esté es mejor. Su combate, su exploración, la construcción de su mundo, lo organico que se sienten las zonas, lo vivas que están, las emociones que puede despertar, su banda sonora, su estilo artistico, cada parte de esté juego es una obra maestra que puede enseñar cómo diseñar videojuegos. Podemos tomar el comienzo del juego, los primeros 5 minutos, y proyectar frente a un grupo en una clase universitaria de una licenciatura de diseño de videojuegos sobre la correcta forma de diseñar un tutorial.
Sep 25, 2026
10
Hollow Knight is more than just a game to me; it’s one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. The atmosphere, exploration, soundtrack, combat, art style, and world-building are absolutely incredible. Every area feels mysterious and meaningful, and discovering something new always feels rewarding. It’s challenging without feeling unfair, and the sense of exploration is unmatched. The world of Hallownest feels alive, beautiful, lonely, and haunting all at once.I’ve played a lot of games, but Hollow Knight is genuinely one of those rare games I’ll never forget. Easily my favorite game of all time.
Oct 20, 2023
90
Hollow Knight is an incredible achievement that combines smart game design, a rich world, and sharp combat, with an enthralling insectoid world and a story just begging for you to find it. Team Cherry’s title is a high watermark for Metroidvanias, as the satisfying abilities and countless collectibles add variety and meaning to exploration, rewarding every discovery. Yet, while the challenge is a rewarding part of the process, I do wish that the title made some concessions and shone a bit of light in the darkness for those first fledgling steps.
Jul 16, 2018
90
Hollow Knight is absolutely a masterpiece. The art style is fantastic, the level designs are outstanding, and battles are challenging and fun. If you enjoy Metroidvania games, don't hesitate trying it.
Jun 29, 2018
90
Hollow Knight is a great adventure action game with essence of the classics metroidvania. Its beautiful art style, the big variety of enemies and epic battles against the final bosses are one of the most important values of the game.
Jun 27, 2018
85
A must play on Switch. It includes all content released post launch for the PC version right from the get go. Team Cherry has done a superb job and once those issues are ironed out, this will be a perfect version of a fantastic game.
Jun 27, 2018
80
Dark and beautiful, you’ll come for Hollow Knight’s visual appeal, but you’ll stay for the challenge and responsive combat.
Sep 30, 2026
10
El primer juego que me hizo valorar el arte de un juego y me dejo reflexionando.
Jun 3, 2026
7
Il limite tra difficile e frustrante è spesso superato da questo gioco; ciò detto, artisticamente bellissimo e narrativamente molto evocativo. Bisogna dedicarci molto tempo per apprenderlo, forse troppo.
Jun 2, 2026
7
Good metroidvania game with charming art and ambience. Exploring the interconnected maps felt very rewarding. They way they interpreted the different factions of bugs to fit the setting is brilliant. However, it really needs an easy mode for people who don't want to bother with combat. Willingly making an experience frustrating does not make a game better, unless it is confined to some specific challenge. Also the dark fantasy not-telling-you-anything lore in this kind of games has become a bit stale.
Aug 18, 2026
4
Sorry, but this game wasted so much potential. Great world, sound and atmosphere. Controls are smooth and it is fun… until you have to walk the same paths dozen of times. There is not teleport or going back to the main city until the game is mostly done. Even then its ver limited. Shopkeeper are scattered on the map. Want to sell something? Walk minutes in boring areas you already know. Worst point: Save points are rare as hell. No save points before the bosses. And they are hard. Think you can explore elsewhere? Forget it. If you die you loose all your money until you return to the exact place again and collect your soul. If you die on the way money is gone. You can put it in a bank, but suprise: The bank is a scam and disappears with all your money. Wow this is so much fun. Want to mark secret places on the map to come back later? Forget it, because you dont have a map. If you are lucky you find the seller, but then you must remember all the special places. Forget it. I missed the map seller several times so I just had to look up the maps online. No fun. Could have been a great game with maps and teleport, but like this I hardly feel like finish it.
Aug 26, 2025
4
Just as any other metroidvanias, it just tries to do its best to waste your time. Empty locations with trivial platforming. Then trivial boss with 3 moves and horrendous hitboxes. Another 10 empty locations with trivial platforming. Three hours of pure slog. Atmosphere is... there. Completely ruined by almost absent gameplay. And no, I won't waste my time beyond first three hours just because "it opens up later". If it needs more than 3 hours, it's not "opening up", it's sunk cost and Stockholm syndrome are kicking in.
