"Weave your own destiny in a haunted kingdom."
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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Available on Xbox Game Pass
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
About
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the highly anticipated sequel, thrusting players into Pharlom, a vast and haunted kingdom ruled by silk and song. Take control of Hornet, the princess-protector, in this acrobatic action-adventure as you explore, battle, and craft your way to the kingdom's peak.
Story
Captured and brought to Pharlom, Hornet must navigate treacherous landscapes and unravel the kingdom's ancient mysteries. The narrative unfolds with environmental storytelling, NPC dialogue, and quests that delve into Hornet's past and the secrets of this decaying land.
Gameplay
Experience lethal acrobatic combat with a suite of moves perfect for dodging and weaving between enemies. Craft powerful tools and weapons, traverse challenging environments, and face over 150 new foes in this deeply rewarding metroidvania.
Key Features
- 1Explore a vast, interconnected kingdom of Pharlom
- 2Master lethal acrobatic combat as Hornet
- 3Craft powerful tools, weapons, and traps
- 4Face over 150 new beasts, hunters, and bosses
- 5Uncover hidden paths and ability-gated areas
- 6Experience a standalone narrative with deep lore
- 7Discover shocking quests and optional endings
- 8Test your skills in Silk Soul mode for a post-game challenge
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Vast and detailed world to explore
- +Challenging and rewarding combat
- +Deep and engaging lore
- +Beautiful art style and soundtrack
Cons
- -Punishing difficulty with long checkpoints
- -May frustrate players seeking a less challenging experience
Game Ratings
Beautiful hand-drawn 2D art style with immaculate worldbuilding.
Acrobatic combat and rewarding exploration with ability progression.
Deep and engaging narrative with ancient mysteries to uncover.
Stunning orchestral score by Christopher Larkin.
Optional endings, Silk Soul mode, and additional zones.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who enjoy exploration, platforming, and ability progression.
Gamers who thrive on difficult combat and rewarding progression.
Players who appreciate deep and engaging narratives with rich worldbuilding.
Similar To
Metroidvania Gameplay
Hollow Knight
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Punishing Difficulty
Dark Souls
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Atmospheric Exploration
Ori and the Blind Forest
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💡 Did You Know?
Silksong began as DLC but expanded into a full sequel.
Kickstarter backers receive free copies with integrated content.
Features a new composer, Christopher Larkin, for the soundtrack.
The game includes dozens of hours of gameplay to reach the first ending.
Team Cherry is a small indie studio based in Adelaide, Australia.
Latest Updates & Events
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Available on Xbox Game Pass
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
“Critically acclaimed as an exemplar of metroidvania form.”— Comprehensive Research Data
Game Ratings
Beautiful hand-drawn 2D art style with immaculate worldbuilding.
Acrobatic combat and rewarding exploration with ability progression.
Deep and engaging narrative with ancient mysteries to uncover.
Stunning orchestral score by Christopher Larkin.
Optional endings, Silk Soul mode, and additional zones.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who enjoy exploration, platforming, and ability progression.
Gamers who thrive on difficult combat and rewarding progression.
Players who appreciate deep and engaging narratives with rich worldbuilding.
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Silksong began as DLC but expanded into a full sequel.
Kickstarter backers receive free copies with integrated content.
Features a new composer, Christopher Larkin, for the soundtrack.
The game includes dozens of hours of gameplay to reach the first ending.
Team Cherry is a small indie studio based in Adelaide, Australia.
Latest Updates & Events
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Available on Xbox Game Pass
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Game Details
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Publisher
- Team Cherry
- Platforms
- Xbox, PC
- Genres
- Action, Adventure +1
- Atmosphere
- mysterious