Hollow Knight

Last updated: 2025-12-19
Summary
  • 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
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Categories

Metroidvania2D PlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationBoss FightsCharacter ProgressionNon-linear ProgressionSoulslike Combat

Emotions

Frustration19%Satisfaction12%Excitement8%Admiration8%Awe6%

Timed cohorts

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Refund churn

Risk snapshot

Fast read on churn risk and the loudest complaints.

63.0% PrecisionMay 3, 2025 → Dec 11, 2025
Total revenue at risk
$7,375

~$996 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Controller Input Glitch

Technical · 17.9% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$7,375
Design
Technical
82.1%$6,053
17.9%$1,322
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Design · 85.7% share
Technical · 14.3% share
Issue · Design
Frustrating Map Mechanics
Share of issues
14.3%
Primary region
Russia
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Furious
Average sentiment intensity