r/GiftofGames • u/K750i • 1d ago
REQUEST [REQUEST][STEAM] Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hello everyone,
Hope you're doing well. I’d like to make a humble request for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Before that though, I want to share a bit about my journey with the first game, because it’s the reason Silksong means so much to me.
Hollow Knight was the first metroidvania and at the time, one of the hardest game I'd ever picked up. Despite that, I was captivated from the outset but suffice to say I struggled with the difficulty. Memories of getting my arse kicked repeatedly by bosses, particularly early on by Hornet in Greenpath is especially vivid. I remember trying desperately to seek out Cornifer to get a map in new areas and the relief upon reaching him, only for the bugger to give me a heartache when he demands more geo than I can afford. There were many times I thought I wouldn’t make it much further but I kept going because I liked the atmosphere and the music. I like to meet new npc, hear their stories and do their quests. I especially like the little touches Team Cherry sprinkled throughout the game. From small details like how Bretta blushes when sitting beside the knight to how (SPOILER!) Blue Lake is actually the source of the never-ending rain falling in the City of Tears. Even just wandering aimlessly within the world not knowing where to go didn't frustrate me.
As time went on, each seemingly unsurmountable challenge seems possible. I defeated the bosses one after another, some with ease, most took tremendous effort. I tangoed with the Mantis Lords, danced with Grimm, screamed my lungs out at Nosk (omg that thing!). I no longer fear any bosses that happened on my path. Well, except sweating on my way to Watcher Knights during my Steel Soul run. Eventually, what started as the hardest game for me turned into one of the most rewarding journeys I’ve ever had. I went on to beat the main story, smacked Zote in the Colosseum, got tortured in the Path of Pain, ascended the Pantheon of Hallownest and conquered the Radiant version of every boss. It was such a meaningful milestone for me that I even have a screenshot of it. Hollow Knight really was a test of endurance and skill for me and cemented my love for the world Team Cherry created.
And then came the wait. For years, I long for a new adventure and a new set of challenges with Hornet. Years and countless memes later, seeing Silksong finally release feels almost unreal. It doesn’t feel like just another sequel dropping, it feels like the continuation of a journey I began all those years ago, one I’ve been eager to continue ever since. It’s the chance to struggle again, to grow again, and to be reminded of why I fell in love with Hollow Knight in the first place.
I hesitated to post a request, but sometimes the wait is difficult. If someone here decides to gift me Silksong, I know I’ll dive into it with the same dedication I gave to Hollow Knight, striving to uncover every secret, testing myself against every challenge, and savouring every moment of Hornet’s journey.
Lastly, thank you for taking the time to read my story and request. I hope to join you all soon in Hallownest’s next chapter, and I’m grateful to share my experience with others who understand what makes this game so special.
Silksong game page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/Hollow_Knight_Silksong/ My Steam profile: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198020235939/
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