Hollow Knight: Silksong Review
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Hollow Knight: Silksong — A Symphony of Suffering, Style, and Surprisingly Cute Bugs
After years of anticipation, conspiracy theories, and at least one calendar sacrificed to the void, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally arrives—and yes, it was absolutely worth the wait (please clap).
You play as Hornet, part warrior, part acrobat, part walking “don’t touch me unless you enjoy pain.” From the very first leap, Silksong feels faster, sharper, and more aggressive than Hollow Knight. If the original game was a melancholic waltz, Silksong is a full-on bug-powered mosh pit.
Combat: Thread Carefully (Or Don’t, and Die)
Hornet’s combat style is a joyously lethal ballet. You zip, stab, vault, and retaliate with such speed that sometimes you’ll wonder if the enemies even got a turn. (They did. You just missed it because you were busy respawning.) The new tool-and-ability system adds flexibility without overwhelming you, which is impressive given how often the game overwhelms you.
Boss fights are, once again, masterclasses in controlled panic. Every encounter feels fair, learnable, and brutally unforgiving—like a stern teacher who believes failure builds character and tears build resilience.
Exploration: Get Lost, Love It
The kingdom of Pharloom is gorgeous, eerie, and absolutely uninterested in giving you a map right away. Every area feels handcrafted, filled with secrets that whisper, “You should not be here yet,” moments before proving it. The verticality is especially delightful—Silksong wants you climbing, falling, and improvising your way through danger like a bug-themed action hero.
Art & Music: Bug Opera
Visually, Silksong is stunning. Hand-drawn animations are smoother than Hornet’s trash talk, and every environment oozes personality. The soundtrack? Pure emotional sabotage. It will make you feel brave, curious, doomed, and nostalgic all within a single hallway.
Difficulty: Yes.
Let’s be clear: Silksong is hard. Not “turn down the difficulty” hard—this game politely assumes you will improve or perish trying. But when you finally overcome a challenge, the rush is unmatched. Victory tastes like triumph… and mild disbelief.
Verdict
Hollow Knight: Silksong is everything fans hoped for and several things they weren’t emotionally prepared for. It’s faster, fiercer, and more confident, expanding on the original without losing its soul. It will frustrate you, enchant you, and probably make you yell at a screen—but you’ll come back every time.
Overall, it is a masterpiece woven from silk, steel, and suffering.