This is well said. After playing Ori (sorry, I know people often compare them), I was at first put-off by the lack of guidance in Hollow Knight. I didn't know what I could do, where I could go, or...
This insect-obsessed game is a full hive of meaningful, show-don’t-tell encounters.
This is well said. After playing Ori (sorry, I know people often compare them), I was at first put-off by the lack of guidance in Hollow Knight. I didn't know what I could do, where I could go, or what I was supposed to be doing at all. I found some bugs, killed them, found a big bug in a room where gates closed us in, and I quickly died. I had no map and no ability to quickly get around; I wasn't really interested. I went back several months later after hearing a friend mention how much they liked the game, and I'm very glad that I did. Sure, Hollow Knight is hard. Like, really hard. I still haven't beaten the final-most boss.
I sometimes listen to the soundtrack on YT and can think back to the amount of frustration I had trying to get to and past the next boss, but I also know the feeling of accomplishment that I got from finally doing so, time after time.
One of the most amazing things about Hollow Knight for me was how large of a game it is for a $15 base price, and how well-done every aspect of it is. The world looks great, it feels great to...
It's a wonderful game for an excellent price.
One of the most amazing things about Hollow Knight for me was how large of a game it is for a $15 base price, and how well-done every aspect of it is. The world looks great, it feels great to play, the sound and music is good, etc. Everything was so high-quality that I was expecting it to be quite short, but it took me over 40 hours to get through everything.
And then even beyond that, they've put out a whole bunch of major, free content updates. I haven't even tried any of them yet, I should really reinstall the game at some point and see what all the new content is like.
I've got ~35 hours into the game at this point, and I am stuck on a couple bosses myself (specifically Hornet 2 and the Watcher Knights). That being said, I agree that the game has been a really...
Sure, Hollow Knight is hard. Like, really hard. I still haven't beaten the final-most boss.
I sometimes listen to the soundtrack on YT and can think back to the amount of frustration I had trying to get to and past the next boss, but I also know the feeling of accomplishment that I got from finally doing so, time after time.
I've got ~35 hours into the game at this point, and I am stuck on a couple bosses myself (specifically Hornet 2 and the Watcher Knights). That being said, I agree that the game has been a really fun time for me. I've had a blast wandering around and unlocking areas and skills. It's a very well-made game, and it runs smoothly and consistently. I almost never feel like if I die it was because of the game's design, but just because I didn't react properly or well enough.
I also have feelings of accomplishment from the things I've overcome to get as far as I have, but at this point, I basically feel like I'm just throwing myself at a wall over and over again. I'm not sure I'll ever finish the whole game, but I do feel like I definitely got my money's worth out of it, and I've enjoyed what I successfully accomplished in the game to date.
I've to agree with the top comment in the article unfortunately. It is not a good teacher, at all. It's just happens to seems like that if you happen to have the same ideas of progression of the...
I've to agree with the top comment in the article unfortunately.
It is not a good teacher, at all. It's just happens to seems like that if you happen to have the same ideas of progression of the author(s).
Quoting the comment:
[...] I've definitely heard stories of people who ended up playing the game in completely the wrong way, couldn't figure out how to progress, and/or simply ended up frustrated in one way or another. [...]
I personally ended up frustrated when I reached a point in which I didn't know where to go anymore because apparently every open way required some kind of approach that I couldn't figure it out.
This trend of praising games that does not "hold your hand" as an euphemism for saying "didn't spend time building a way for the player to not get lost" should really stop.
There is a difference between "not making a complete game" and "show don't tell".
This is well said. After playing Ori (sorry, I know people often compare them), I was at first put-off by the lack of guidance in Hollow Knight. I didn't know what I could do, where I could go, or what I was supposed to be doing at all. I found some bugs, killed them, found a big bug in a room where gates closed us in, and I quickly died. I had no map and no ability to quickly get around; I wasn't really interested. I went back several months later after hearing a friend mention how much they liked the game, and I'm very glad that I did. Sure, Hollow Knight is hard. Like, really hard. I still haven't beaten the final-most boss.
I sometimes listen to the soundtrack on YT and can think back to the amount of frustration I had trying to get to and past the next boss, but I also know the feeling of accomplishment that I got from finally doing so, time after time.
It's a wonderful game for an excellent price.
One of the most amazing things about Hollow Knight for me was how large of a game it is for a $15 base price, and how well-done every aspect of it is. The world looks great, it feels great to play, the sound and music is good, etc. Everything was so high-quality that I was expecting it to be quite short, but it took me over 40 hours to get through everything.
And then even beyond that, they've put out a whole bunch of major, free content updates. I haven't even tried any of them yet, I should really reinstall the game at some point and see what all the new content is like.
The dark souls formula. Works very well for us masochists.
I've got ~35 hours into the game at this point, and I am stuck on a couple bosses myself (specifically Hornet 2 and the Watcher Knights). That being said, I agree that the game has been a really fun time for me. I've had a blast wandering around and unlocking areas and skills. It's a very well-made game, and it runs smoothly and consistently. I almost never feel like if I die it was because of the game's design, but just because I didn't react properly or well enough.
I also have feelings of accomplishment from the things I've overcome to get as far as I have, but at this point, I basically feel like I'm just throwing myself at a wall over and over again. I'm not sure I'll ever finish the whole game, but I do feel like I definitely got my money's worth out of it, and I've enjoyed what I successfully accomplished in the game to date.
I've to agree with the top comment in the article unfortunately.
It is not a good teacher, at all. It's just happens to seems like that if you happen to have the same ideas of progression of the author(s).
Quoting the comment:
I personally ended up frustrated when I reached a point in which I didn't know where to go anymore because apparently every open way required some kind of approach that I couldn't figure it out.
This trend of praising games that does not "hold your hand" as an euphemism for saying "didn't spend time building a way for the player to not get lost" should really stop.
There is a difference between "not making a complete game" and "show don't tell".
To anyone who's interested but hasn't yet played the game, it's -34% off right now on GOG.
Also on Nintendo eShop.
Oh? I might have to but it again then.