Jokes aside, Moon Studios ’ debut title stunned players when it launched (including me), thanks to its carefully crafted gameplay, gorgeous visual aesthetics, emotionally simple (yet powerful) story, and, obviously, its unforgettable fin

Usually, you’re susceptible to attacks when focusing, but the Shape of Unn charm means you can duck away from some enemies, avoiding taking damage while you heal. However, it’s only useful in certain situations and costs two Notches to equip. You can find this charm at the bottom of the Lake of U

This is where the Rancid Eggs come in, hollowknightportal.com as she won't do this for The Knight for money. In Steel Soul Mode, Jiji will be replaced with the Steel Soul Jinn , who pays out good amounts of Geo in exchange for a Rancid E

This is only further confirmed by the area's first major boss — the Dung Defender. You'll need to keep your nose plugged and throw some plastic bags around your shoes before you spend any time in this sewer system. Oh, and watch out for the infected insects attacking

As it’s very sparsely populated, there isn't much to see here. The main draw of the Howling Cliffs is that they're outside and feel like freedom compared to the confines of Hallownest's inner regions. Also, the Stag Nest can be found here, which is a touching monument to one of the nicest friends the Knight will make in their trav

Sometimes I catch myself thinking about how Hollow Knight ’s development story is still one of my favorites in the gaming industry. Not only because it was a Kickstarter project that barely reached its goal days before the campaign ended, but also because it serves as a brilliant reminder of how a simple idea can evolve into something truly signific

The third Simple Key can be found in the Ancient Basin, but this one is very easy to miss compared to the previous two. To reach it, head into the lowest part of the area , where the Mawlurks like to shoot The Knight with goop, and continue to the right until they find the Mawlurk corp

And do not even get me started on those brilliant chase sequences! By recalling all of that, it is hard not to say that Ori and the Blind Forest simply excels by putting all of its elements together in a way that very few games manage to pull off. I mean, it has everything you could expect from a Metroidvania: the drama, the adrenaline, the challenge, the panic, the joy – everyth

Mark of Pride/Longnail: Both charms lengthen the character’s nail, allowing the player to strike enemies from a longer distance. They can even stack their effects on top of each other, giving the Knight the farthest reach possi

There are a few other keys that can be collected in Hallownest that aren't Simple Keys — these are unique items with distinct descriptions that match a single door somewhere in Hallownest. There is only one of each to be found , and all of them are option

After Goldman’s death, his father sent Monroy an email (graciously shared with TheGamer.com) telling her, "Seth had a real dream come true" due to her work with Team Cherry. "He LOVED that game," he said, adding "Seth's soul lives on in a video game and in the hearts of all that knew h

The Hollow Knight subreddit poured out support and appreciation for Goldman and Team Cherry. The news of his passing saddened many, but said that in honor of him they would be thinking of Goldman every time they encountered Seth in game. Wish gran

The number of bugs in this ghost town slowly grows, with residents and shopkeepers returning after you meet them elsewhere. The Grimm Troupe will set up their tents here as well. To top it all off, Dirtmouth’s music theme is somber and sets the tone for the rest of Hallown

Amidst other preparations, Goldman’s father contacted The Marty Lyons Foundation (founded in 1982 by NY Jets Legend, Marty Lyons), a non-profit dedicated to realizing the wishes of children ages 3 to 17 diagnosed with terminal diseases. Krystal DeWitt Monroy, Director of Program Services, resolved to make Goldman’s Hollow Knight dream a reality. Monroy has coordinated several other gaming wishes before, and finds us a "wonderful, generous community". Corresponding directly with TheGamer.com via email, she describes Goldman as a special young man and she "was happy to have coordinated his wi

Dreamshield: Comprising of a defensive shield that orbits the player, this charm can effectively give the player several additional chances to complete the quest if they misjudge an enemy attack. The shield will absorb the impact of incoming projectiles and can even damage enemies who enter its range. This makes it especially useful for defending the player against swarms of vengeflys and primal asp

_Updated on October 22, 2023 by Casey Foot: Though Hallownest is dangerous, it’s still a joy to explore thanks to its stunning environments, the game’s art direction, and masterful music by Christopher Larkin. Team Cherry did a excellent job creating an immersive world with extensive attention to detail. The ghosts of Hallownest’s past haunt every area you explore, whether it’s through the environmental storytelling or the literal enemies that attack you. If the lack of Silksong news has you down, perhaps a revisit of Hallownest will perk you u