Hollow Knight is a 2017 Metroidvania video game created and released by Team Cherry. In this game, the player controls the Knight, a nameless insectoid warrior who explores Hallownest, a ruined kingdom infested by a supernatural disease.

Gameplay

Players in most parts of the game fight against hostile bugs and other creatures. The Nail, used for melee combat, can be used from a close distance to hit enemies. Spells can also be learned, allowing for long-range attacks. Geo currency is earned after defeating enemies. In order to reach the next level, the player may need to defeat tougher enemies and bosses. Some bosses allow the player to gain new abilities.

Story

When the Knight arrives in Dirtmouth, a peaceful town near the ruins of Hallownest above the remains of the kingdom, they find a town that is quiet and peaceful at the outset of the game. Hallownest, which was once a thriving kingdom, becomes overrun by “The Infection”, a mysterious disease that turned its citizens into zombies and undead. A previous ruler of Hallownest, The Pale King, had attempted to seal away the Infection previously in the Temple of the Black Egg. Despite the temple’s magical barriers, the disease managed to escape and the kingdom fell into ruin. The Knight’s mission is to discover and kill three bugs named the Dreamers, who seal the temple door with their dreams. Once the barriers have been removed, the Knight may confront the source of the disease. In this quest, Hornet, a warrior who tests the Knight’s combat abilities in several battles, is a significant adversary.

How long is Hollow Knight?

When it comes to the main goals, Hollow Knight typically takes around 27 hours to complete. However, if you’re the type of gamer who wants to explore every aspect of the game, you can expect to spend approximately 62 hours to achieve 100% completion.

Reception

Hollow Knight received “generally favorable” reviews on PC and PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch version received “universal acclaim”. The combat system was regarded as simple and nuanced, and its responsiveness was praised in the same manner as the movement system.

Hollow Knight had sold over 500,000 copies by November 2017 and surpassed 1,000,000 in sales on PC platforms on June 11, 2018, one day before releasing on Nintendo Switch, where it had sold over 250,000 copies in the two weeks after its launch.