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That, coupled with fact that getting good at the combat takes practice, means I spent my first couple hours just trying to figure Hollow Knight out.But once I picked up the rhythm of its combat and the pattern of exploring its initially restrictive cave systems, Hollow Knight clicked in a way that made me never want to put it down.

Each charm takes up a set number of notches (which you can earn more of along the way) and range from small effects, like extending your attack distance or gathering more Soul on hits, to large trade-off changes, like doubling your health but preventing you from healing at all, which can dramatically change how you play.Thankfully, you can freely swap them out whenever you sit at a bench, which also serve as Hollow Knight’s save points and healing stations. It’s not hard to get lost in the deep, subterranean world of Hollow Knight – and I mean that in more ways than one.

Bosses, thoughtful story, and whole sections of the map can remain hidden, which adds to that feeling of actually exploring this world when you do stumble upon them.The key here is that none of this optional content feels like filler.

What could just be a jump between points instead becomes a quest in itself, and I almost always spoke to The Stag after unlocking a station not to travel, but to hear his gruff but optimistic take on whatever new stop I brought him to.Hollow Knight’s world also undergoes more concrete changes as you progress. The aftermath of Hallownest’s troubled past is left for you to discover and comes through loud and clear, but only if you take the time to listen. If I was having trouble pushing through in one direction, I’d just wander down another until I got stronger (or just better) and decided to face that tough fight again.In fact, a staggering amount of Hollow Knight’s best content is entirely optional.

Art, music, color tone, sound, and a million other little details combine to give each area of the map a distinct sense of place, and those areas jigsaw together in a way that feels intentional and alive.There are far more of these distinct biomes than I ever expected to discover, and the edges of each one blend together with the next in ways that help them make sense in the world. It’s told in a very subtle way, but teaches you so much about Hallownest in the process that I feel like I could practically write a book on it.It’s a tragic tale, one full of fallen heroes and terrible decisions, but it still manages to make time for beautiful, calm, and hopeful moments throughout. It has helped me take stock of what needs to be done alongside the other late-game amenities Hollow Knight makes available for completionists, like maps that will eventually track certain collectibles.But so much of what’s worth finding past the point where you can “beat” Hollow Knight is pure, concentrated lore.

The bubble-filled region of Fog Canyon isn’t technically underwater, but the muffled filter over all of its audio goes hand-in-hand with jellyfish enemies and a brighter blue tone.Hallownest’s capital city, the City of Tears, is a metropolis in a huge cave where it’s always raining.

Even after the 30+ hours it took me to truly beat Hollow Knight, I was excited to go back for more.Having so much to do at any given time can admittedly be overwhelming at points. The simple act of being able to visually track when I need to revisit an area or which paths I’ve yet to go down is a godsend.

The mood and tension of a scene are often driven by that music, and the soundtrack has quickly become one of my favorites.Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania with a well of content to discover that’s as deep as its labyrinthine caves. After my second playthrough, I have a fairly clear picture of Hallownest’s history, but it’s a picture I assembled myself.As much as I genuinely loved being pushed out of the boat and told to start kicking, Hollow Knights’ first few hours can be a predictably sink-or-swim experience as a result. XBOX ONE PC Hollow Knight : une date sur PS4 et Xbox One

Hollow Knight : l'ultime DLC daté avec un nouveau vinyle Some of it through dialogue with the adorable and quirky characters who still reside in this decrepit kingdom, some through important story events, and some just by observing your surroundings and the clues strewn about it.