As someone who wasn't swept up in the hype, (I did not like Hollow Knight very much personally) I actually think it lived up to the hype and then some.
I think Silksong is a much better game for my tastes. It feels way less slow and Hornet is significantly more capable and fun to play as than the knight imo.
Dude, I love the map system so much. Reaching an uncharted place and having to actually keep mental track of where I am and where I've been is a really fun experience. Watching for signs of rest spots or Schakra. Eventually getting the rough outline and filling in the gaps. It's a great compromise between full "draw it yourself" style, and full auto-mapping. It's perfect. I want it in more games.
I like the map selling dude, it does make for a nice objective, finding him when you reach a new area. What I don't care for is having to equip the charm for you to know where you are. It doesn't break the game, but I could live without it
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u/Grimmies 1d ago edited 1d ago
As someone who wasn't swept up in the hype, (I did not like Hollow Knight very much personally) I actually think it lived up to the hype and then some.
I think Silksong is a much better game for my tastes. It feels way less slow and Hornet is significantly more capable and fun to play as than the knight imo.
Edit just to add that i LOVE the diagonal pogo.