Hollow Knight: Silksong

[J4MES OX4D 10,381]

Anyone got this yet? Was released at very short notice after 7 years of development the other day and costs less £16/$20. It had 3m wishlists on Steam alone and actually crashed every store front when it launched. Just shy of 600,000 players on Steam in the first few hours. There's even other indie developers moaning about how popular and cheap it is plus how they didn't give enough notice to other studios about the launch. Literally the same situation as when Baldurs Gate 3 angered other bitter devs about the success of their game. 

 

I'm actually playing the original right now and it seems a really unique game. Surprised I didn't pick it up sooner. It's basically a Metroidvania Dark Souls. If I keep at it then I'll definitely grab Silksong even at full price. 

[GazzaGarratt 11,260]

Yeah it seems to have a cult following but I do remember the first one being really well received as back then it felt quite unique aesthetically.

 

I may have a look on console if there is a bundle for the both of them. I'm sure I recall @Stretch616  playing the first one and raving about it. 

[MrBiron 1,502]

12 hours ago, J4MES OX4D said:

There's even other indie developers moaning about how popular and cheap it is plus how they didn't give enough notice to other studios about the launch. Literally the same situation as when Baldurs Gate 3 angered other bitter devs about the success of their game. 

 

 

That's utterly pathetic that other devs are complaining about this game 🙄

[J4MES OX4D 10,381]

On 9/8/2025 at 9:52 AM, MrBiron said:

That's utterly pathetic that other devs are complaining about this game 🙄

It's the usual butthurt ex-Blizzard, ex-BioWare and ex-Sony mob just bitter of their success and going on their usual Bluesky ramblings. As usual, they make a total fool of themselves and then wonder why nobody hires them or buys their crap. 

[phil bottle 10,168]

Its on GamePass but not sure I'll play it, I never finished the original, but kudos to them for selling it at a reasonable price : )

[MrBiron 1,502]

I've tried it because it's on GamePass. I just can't seem to get along with it, same as with the first game. MetroidVania is probably my favourite type of game as well.

[Deby 18]

Personally, I love it! My only complaint is the runbacks before bosses, like in the first HK. And there are one or two areas I really dont like.

I enjoy the difficulty, but for the average player, it can be off-putting. BUT mods are available to simplify the experience (with Nexus Mod)

Otherwise, it's rich in detail and content, and the movements are much more fluid and satisfying compared to the first HK

 

For those who loved the first HK, this is a very good sequel. And for $20 ?? Thanks, Team Cherry!

 

A little fun fact about the game: I learned that one of the game's bosses (Seth) was designed by a young fan with cancer (sadly since deceased) who was able to meet Team Cherry. The boss has the same first name and is the subject of an important quest to complete the game.