Hollow Knight

Developed by Team Cherry, Hollow Knight is a massively successful indie release that has spawned a much-anticipated sequel in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Players will control the Knight as he travels through this side-scrolling Metroidvania on a quest to rid a world of bugs from a mysterious and harmful plague.

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Hollow Knight Tag Page Cover Art
Metroidvania
Released
February 24, 2017
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Team Cherry
Publisher(s)
Team Cherry
Engine
Unity
Franchise
Hollow Knight

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast, ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.

Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!

Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique! An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.

Over 140 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom.Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.

A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin.

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