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Metroidvania
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
February 24, 2017
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Team Cherry
Publisher(s)
Team Cherry

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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast, ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.

Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!

Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique! An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.

Over 140 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom.Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.

A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin.

Genre(s)
Metroidvania

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Hollow Knight: Where to Find Every Charm Notch

In Hollow Knight, unlocking all of your Charm Notches is a vital part of the game. Here is how to find each and every one of them.

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Hollow Knight: All Merchants and Their Locations

Merchants offer valuable items and services in Hollow Knight, so it's important to know where to find them.

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Hollow Knight: 112% Checklist

This 112% Hollow Knight checklist details everything you need to get the true completion and true ending of the game.

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All Hollow Knight Grub Locations

To get all 46 Grubs in Hollow Knight, reference these Grub location maps and descriptions to earn all Grub collection rewards.

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All Hollow Knight DLC Packs (& How to Start Them)

To start all four Hollow Knight DLCs, players must find special items, go to specific locations, or complete prerequisites to unlock access.

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How To Get & Use Elegant Key In Hollow Knight

The Elegant Key unlocks a new spell upgrade in Hollow Knight, but to get it, you'll have to get a different key for Sly, first.

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Hollow Knight: Where To Find Every Dream Warrior Grave

On the search for more Essence? Here’s everything players need to know about the Warrior Dreams in Hollow Knight.

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Should You Play Hollow Knight Before Silksong?

Consider playing Hollow Knight before Silksong if you never played it or if you want to refresh yourself – but don't burn out on HK before Silksong!

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Where to Go After Beating Hornet in Hollow Knight

After beating Hornet, Hollow Knight players can use the Mothwing Cloak to explore and find new items, locations, and abilities.

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All Hollow Knight Achievements & Trophies

Be prepared to spend a lot of time in Hallownest across multiple playthroughs to get all 63 achievements in Hollow Knight.

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How to Watch the Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement

Learn how to watch the Hollow Knight Silksong special announcement stream, and what we expect to be revealed, with this guide – Shaw!

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Hollow Knight: All Charm Locations

In Hollow Knight all Charms offer strong buffs, but some are better than others - here’s a guide to all Charms Hollow Knight players can find.

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How To Complete All Pantheons In Hollow Knight

If you're having trouble completing all the Pantheons in Hollow Knight, this guide can help you out.

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Hollow Knight: How To Get The Crystal Heart Ability

The Crystal Heart is one of the most useful in Hollow Knight and is required to reach many areas. Here's how to get it and unlock new challenges.

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Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Colosseum Of Fools

Players looking to conquer the Colosseum of Fools in Hollow Knight may want to prioritize the following builds.

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Hollow Knight: Best Locations To Farm Geo

Hollow Knight players looking to get rich should visit the following locations in the Metroidvania to farm Geo.

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Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Grimm

If you are looking for a good build to defeat Grimm in Hollow Knight, you should give these builds a try.

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Hollow Knight: How To Get The Monarch Wings

In a game as complex as Hollow Knight, having all the moves available is critical. Here's how to get the Monarch Wings and gain an extra jump.

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Hollow Knight: How To Get The Mothwing Cloak

In Hollow Knight, there are many abilities that often come in handy to unlock new areas. Here's how to get the Mothwing Cloak for dashing.

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Hollow Knight: How To Get Isma's Tear

Acid is one of the most annoying elements present in Hollow Knight. Here's how to get Isma's Tear to never have to worry about it again.

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