TemplaerDude
I have tried to play Hollow Knight multiple times and I just can’t get into it. I find the art style clashes with the gameplay, it’s difficult for me to tell what is and isn’t a platform to stand on, what will and won’t hurt me. I also just don’t think the Souls-like system really works for me in a side scroller, I had the same issue with Salt and Sanctuary, it just wasn’t how I want to play one of those games.
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Show threadchronicledmonocleMar 8

I also was not a fan of Hollow Knight. My biggest problem was the constant backtracking and not knowing where to go to progress the story.

If you want a great platformer in a similar vein to Hollow Knight that has a beautiful art style and punchy gameplay, check out Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

Show threadMr_Dr_OinkMar 8

Oh! I really enjoyed Hollow Knight. I found that although i sucked at it going in and struggled so much with even the first boss, once i got my head around it it was one of the most rewarding games i have ever played. Trying over and over to beat a tough boss and eventually winning felt great.

I got Silksong recently and just beat act 1. Incidentally the movement controls in Silksong are VASTLY superior to Hollow Knight. You might even enjoy it.

Show threadSv443Mar 8
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is tied first place for me, absolutely amazing game, and it’s quite similar to Hollow Knight I would say. I tried it and just didn’t feel … anything. There wasn’t really anything there to hook me, just mild frustration, so I dropped it.