LogFAQs > #986274652

Man, there are some takes in this thread.

Hollow Knight is amazing. It might not be for you, but that's probably saying that metroidvanias, or at least any over 3 hours long, are not for you. The art is amazing. The variations in the enemies mean that even if you only use normal attacks, the combat is still really good. The exploration is phenomenal. But the one thing that Hollow Knight nails that isn't really being mentioned here, and which is the most important aspect of any game like this, is the movement.

Fluidity is the essence of a sprawling platformer, metroidvania or otherwise, and everything about Hollow Knight simply feels right. Yes, you have to play for a little bit to get some of the movement abilities that contribute so much to that, and most of the people who give up on the game do so before they reach that point. If the game can't sell you on itself before getting to the Mothwing Cloak and the Mantis Claw, then you're probably in the "not for you" camp.

But if it clicks, it will click.

The only metroidvania I had played before HK was Super Metroid, which I hadn't even finished. Since then, I've played 30+, looking for a game that can capture the same feelings. Maybe this week, I'll finally find one.

FFDragon posted...

It's probably the most over hyped game of last generation imo

Outer Wilds says hi.