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Hollow Knight

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Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania-type game developed by an indie studio named Team Cherry.

Most of the game's story is told through the in-world items, tablets, and thoughts of other characters. Many plot aspects are told to the player indirectly or through the secret areas that provide a bit of lore in addition to an upgrade. At the beginning of the game, the player visits a town of Dirtmouth. A town built above the ruins of Hallownest. The players descend down into the ruins to find some answers to his questions.

The game revolves mainly around the exploration of the in-game world, which requires the players to have some platforming skills. The players have to find secrets that are scattered around the level and battle their enemies. There is a certain degree of backtracking in the game as some areas are locked until the player defeats a certain boss or picks up a specific item. Each area changes as the plot advances so it may be surprising to come back in a certain area.

The Protagonist uses a nail which serves as a replacement for a sword. Players can attack in four directions. The nail is upgradable.

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System requirements for PS Vita

System requirements for PC

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

System requirements for macOS

Minimum:
  • OS: Mac OS 10.7 Lion
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 470
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Mac OS 10.12 Sierra
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 570
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

System requirements for Linux

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

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      Hollow Knight reviews and comments

      My first pc game and it was an amazing experience
      «Blew my mind»
      Probably one of the best games I've ever played, to the point where after I got the achievement for discovering every area, I got legitimately sad that the game was almost over lol. I love the aesthetic of this game, which is helped further by the amazing art style & score, not to mention the general design of the areas, which are visually breathtaking at times. idk when I'll get around to playing the DLCs but I feel like I got enough out of this game without them so maybe next playthrough !!! There were a few frustrating moments (mainly involving some lackluster/annoying bosses) but nothing really bad enough to sour the experience for me :)

      Playtime: ~17 hours.
      One of the best "metroidvanias" out there, with an high emphasis on free exploration and an elegant "soulslike" story about a forgotten realm. Gameplay-wise is just incredible: tight controls, while being balanced and polished in every detail. The graphics are simply stunning, while the OST is the icing on the cake.
      «Beaten more than once»
      «OST on repeat»
      A masterpiece that just overstays its welcome a bit if you go for the true ending. There's just so much shit you have to go through on your way to the final boss it starts to seem like a shitpost and actually made me regret not stopping playing after the first ending. A minor disappointment in the end but still a great game. Will be getting Silksong day one.
      this game is genuinely so gorgeous and fun. i had such a great time seeing all there was to see in the game and exploring and talking to every npc i saw on my travels. i could go on about things i love about this game but we would be here for hours! even if it was a little tricky at times, i think i only got genuinely frustrated once during all 100 or so hours ive played this so far haha
      «Blew my mind»
      «Just one more turn»
      Exceptional in almost every way.
      Godhome is for crazy people
      «Blew my mind»
      «OST on repeat»
      ON PS VITA!!!
      «Can’t stop playing»
      «Sit back and relax»
      It took me three times but I finally got into this game and I'm glad I did. Beautiful animation, fantastic worldbuilding that you want to explore every inch of, LOADS of content so you can play for hours; it's just all around great. If the game is too challenging for you there are mods to make it easier/help you get better at. 
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