Hollow Knight (2017)

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Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Wii U · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S

4.48 from 5554 ratings · #24 top rated on Grouvee

14308 members have it in their collection · 1487 playing now · 4889 backlogged · 2132 wish listed

How long? Main story 30h · with extras 45h · 100% 55h (from 200 logged playthroughs)

A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.
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Release dates

  • Feb 24, 2017 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Apr 11, 2017 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac
  • 2017 (Cancelled) (Worldwide) Wii U
  • Jun 12, 2018 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
  • Sep 25, 2018 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Feb 05, 2026 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Dec 31, 2026 (Next-Gen Optimization Patch Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch 2

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BMO

Status BMO Feb 14, 2019

This isn't posted as a reflection of how I feel about other players, it's just something I think is funny as a personal reflection on the number of time I resigned myself to quitting this game before eventually continuing.

This isn't posted as a reflection of how I feel about other players, it's just something I think is funny as a personal reflection on the number of time I resigned myself to quitting this game before eventually continuing.

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This isn't posted as a reflection of how I feel about other players, it's just something I think is funny as a personal reflection on the number of time I resigned myself to quitting this game before eventually continuing.

This isn't posted as a reflection of how I feel about other players, it's just something I think is funny as a personal reflection on the number of time I resigned myself to quitting this game before eventually continuing.

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BMO

Status BMO Feb 14, 2019

I love the Radiance. There's no doubt it is a difficult fight, but every move is so well telegraphed I think this if my favourite kind of boss fight. It feels like a dance rather than a fight.

BMO

Status BMO Feb 13, 2019

I regularly reach a point where I say to myself "I can't go on". I hit a wall and I resign myself to the idea that I need a break, or I need to quit. And then I play some more regardless. I am now less than 600 essences from being able to get my hands on that void heart, …

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I regularly reach a point where I say to myself "I can't go on". I hit a wall and I resign myself to the idea that I need a break, or I need to quit. And then I play some more regardless. I am now less than 600 essences from being able to get my hands on that void heart, which is really only two dream bosses. Ugh, I keep dying, I keep deciding to quit but I keep coming back. Lord help me!

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peter

Status peter Feb 10, 2019 Completed

I just beat the main game this afternoon. The game says I'm 75% complete, and it took about 35 hours. I do plan on going back and getting more of the upgrades and trying to finish at least the second round at the arena. I'm also bad about going back to games once I've rolled credits. It's such a cool …

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I just beat the main game this afternoon. The game says I'm 75% complete, and it took about 35 hours. I do plan on going back and getting more of the upgrades and trying to finish at least the second round at the arena. I'm also bad about going back to games once I've rolled credits. It's such a cool game. At first I thought the game had too many difficulty spikes, and I didn't love how long it took you to get places sometimes. I see how it all fit together in the end though. Most of the time if a boss wasn't all that close to a bench, it was probably an easier boss. If there was a bench nearby, you were going to die 45 times minimum.

Now I need to go see about these secret endings that @Sir_Laguna talks about :)

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BMO

Status BMO Feb 5, 2019

You know, there are a lot of tough bosses in this game, but hands down there is nothing, absolutely nothing, worse than these jerks:

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Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Feb 3, 2019

I have all health masks, all the soul vessels, all the charms, all the powers in abyss versions and I've already defeated The Radiance...

And yet, the final trial of the colosseum is still kicking my ass (T_T)

BMO

Status BMO Feb 1, 2019

When I am done this game, I'm really going to need something real relaxing to play on my Switch. Right now my lineup after Hollow Knight looks like:

  • Rain World
  • Owlboy
  • Monster Boy and The Cursed Kingdom
  • Breath of the Wild

I’d like to find something that’s somewhat more low key. Maybe one of those other than Rain World will …

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When I am done this game, I'm really going to need something real relaxing to play on my Switch. Right now my lineup after Hollow Knight looks like:

  • Rain World
  • Owlboy
  • Monster Boy and The Cursed Kingdom
  • Breath of the Wild

I’d like to find something that’s somewhat more low key. Maybe one of those other than Rain World will do but I’m open to other suggestions.

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peter

Status peter Jan 30, 2019 Completed

I started this game on my vacation. Been playing a couple of hours and have no idea what is going on! It’s fun though.

BMO

Status BMO Jan 28, 2019

Well, got scammed by the banker and she peaced out with my geo. I guess I have to go find her.