Hollow Knight Review Summary

Last updated: 2025-12-19
  • Tight and precise combat mechanics
  • Masterful environmental storytelling with art
  • Challenging but fair difficulty curve
  • Memorable and emotionally impactful characters
  • Boss difficulty frustrates many players
  • Platforming sections feel unfair at times
Hollow Knight header

Emotions

What players like:

Common complaints:

Gameplay feedback:

Performance notes:

Recommendations:

Other player notes: