Hollow Knight

"Tight platforming and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities kept me finding new areas hidden behind tall walls or long gaps. Platforming challenges reminiscent of Mario&s;s red-coin sections acted as stand-out therapeutic sessions. The beautiful diversity of Hollownest&s;s areas kept things …"

"Dark and beautiful, you&s;ll come for Hollow Knight&s;s visual appeal, but you&s;ll stay for the challenge and responsive combat."

"Hollow Knight in its original PC form was exemplary, but now it has landed on Nintendo Switch, complete with all the bells and whistles that have been laden upon the gorgeous adventure since launch, as well as fresh post-release content. …"

"Hollow Knight&s;s sprawling world, precise combat, and wealth of content make its trip through Hollownest engrossing and rewarding."

"Despite not having any new idea to offer, by borrowing some elements "Hollow Knight" has become a quite astonishing metroidvania experience. Its artdesign is perfect and the soundtracks are ear catching. Its mysterious and puzzling environment encourages you to explore …"

"Hollow Knight won&s;t leave you hollow; quite the opposite. This incredible &s;metroidvania&s;, most likely the best example the genre has met in over 20 years, will leave you full with a feeling only a few games have achieved: the feeling …"

"Hollow Night is set in a mysterious, dark and dangerous world, in which the player has to try to survive. A passionate love letter to the genre of &s;metroidvania&s;"

"A unique, technically impressive and mechanically sound addition to the metroidvania subgenre. Hollow Knight is a great challenge, not lacking in any of the quality expected of similar, yet higher profile titles."

"It’s a stunning game, majestic in art design and fluid in combat. It’s difficult at times, but the rewards for getting to the next area far outweigh the frustrations."

"Like Dark Souls? Like Metroidvanias? Then you&s;ll love Hollow Knight! A 2D platformer with a definitive style, Hollow Knight offers a challenging and rewarding experience exploring a lost and desolate kingdom as you grow more and more powerful."

"Hollow Knight is well-crafted and beautiful to look at, with an elegance that is found in few games. From exploring the world to interacting with characters and fighting the minions found within, it kept me on my toes throughout. It’s …"

"Hollow Knight confirms on Switch all the good showed in its PC version: we&s;re talking about one of the best (if not the best) metroidvania of the last years, graced by a gorgeous art direction and a fantastic level of …"

"Hollow Knight has some frustrations, but the urge to see what&s;s in the next room is a constantly compelling imperative moving you forward"

"If it isn&s;t clear, Hollow Knight is not only what I&s;d say is the best game so far this year, it also very well may be the best metroidvania title out there right now, and it is easily one of …"

"Hollow Knight is not just another Matroidvania, it&s;s a whole experience that everyone should try. With its immense exploration, fine controls, marvelous audiovisual component and subtle but well-written plot, Hollow Knight is full of reasons why everyone should give this …"

"Hollow Knight is a big, beautiful, forbidding Metroidvania that&s;s absolutely thick with detail. From its punchy combat system to its charming art and sound design, this is one of the finest adventures you can have on Nintendo Switch."

"Hollow Knight is a visually stunning Metroidvania game that&s;s as fun as it is difficult -- and sometimes a little terrifying."

"Overall, I truly enjoyed the experience this game has brought me. It has given me just the right amount of challenge and yet it&s;s also not letting you get off easy."

"Hard, atmospheric Metroidvania with enormous circumference. Does not take players by the hand and encourages the desire to discover."

"Hollow Knight arrives on consoles after the successes achieved in the PC field last year. Born thanks to the Kickstarter campaign launched by the very small Australian studio Team Cherry, the metroidvania that decides to debut on Switch in its …"

"Overall, the game itself is a must play on Switch. It includes all content released post launch for the PC version right from the get go. Team Cherry has done a superb job and once those issues are ironed out, …"

"Hollow Knight is anything but hollow. Cut from the same cloth as Metroid (and a little bit of Dark Souls), its beautifully gloomy, as well as cute, hand-painted underground world, offers one of the best time sinks ever made; and …"

"Hollow Knight is a satisfactory metroidvania experience, perhaps taking too much inspiration from similar titles. Anyway, it is a must have."

"Hollow Knight is a testament to the everlasting enjoyment of the Metroidvania genre. Its spot on controls, exciting boss fights, and sense of progression pull those willing into a surreal, dark world loaded with secrets. Addiction and obsession start to …"

"Hollow Knight is an outstanding game about exploration that&s;s a joy to play, look at, and listen to. Offering tens of hours of superb gameplay, this release is easily worth the asking price and I encourage anyone who enjoys exploration …"

"It may not be wholly original, but Hollow Knight is without a doubt one of the best metroidvania games out there."

"Hollow Knight stands as a monument to game design, and quite possibly, as the greatest Metroidvania game of all time."

"Team Cherry&s;s Hollow Knight avoid all the traps of the Kickstarter project : with its strong artistic direction, the game offers a deep adventure, but only to those strong enough to get through the cryptic beginning of the game. If …"

"Hollow Knight’s rich world and incredible depth of content will make you want to explore its caves for dozens of hours."

"A stern yet scintillating 2D adventure that makes a point of not holding your hand."

"Hollow Knight is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful 2D games and metroidvania style that has been released so far."

"Hollow Knight is absolutely a masterpiece. The art style is fantastic, the level designs are outstanding, and battles are challenging and fun. If you enjoy Metroidvania games, don&s;t hesitate trying it."