There are plenty of other games out there! One of the other simply stunning moments for me was when you have the option of sitting down and listening to Marissa sing. Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood. Audio: http://vm.tiktok.com/UtD5RG/ Deeplings are enemies in Hollow Knight. All good areas but very different tones. Genres:Action. But now whenever I think of booting up HK, I get this feeling in my stomach, sort of a feeling of depression. All Hollow Knight Bosses Ranked Easiest to Hardest (#1-22) - … That is to say - I have to press DOWN (and hold) some milliseconds before pressing the X key. I thought the same thing in the first bit of the game, until I got to Greenpath. It is a very good game, but if it's not doing you any good then no matter how good it is, put it aside. And DOWN+C for downward dash. So much fun, plus the start of the battle where our little ghost has to challenge the lords is just super cool. I do play a lot of multiplayer games, but not for the same reason. 4.9k votes, 255 comments. 2 of the most magical moments were with quirrel, when you first get into City of tears and when you first get into the lake up there, white magical moments. You aren't just being told, you're discovering it for yourself. For Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "When does Hollow Knight get good?" Imo this game is depressing for the sake of its hopeful resolution. Where are you getting the millienia number? Everything about the game is really sad, the lore, music and atmosphere is just really depressing. That's why i love these types of storytelling. I really dug the lore behind Mantis Village, and the Mantis Lords was probably my favorite boss fight. After all these years feeling desensitized to being drawn in from a game, that game took me by surprise. Hollow Knight is about slow methodical play where as Silksong is a lot faster paced. Press J to jump to the feed. They are infants who creep around in the shadows, learning the layout of their home.12 Skitters about, dealing contact damage. Hollow Knight is an action adventure game set in the vast, inter-connected underground kingdom of Hallownest. I felt like the mantis weren't depressing. The game does not seem to recognise simultaneous DOWN+X key press. I have already completed the game, destroyed Radiance, so it's not like I could not get around that, but it still bugs me (no pun intended): Using downward slash is kinda iffy. Absolutely love that guy, I was so happy when we partnered up! A Bug’s (Depressing) Life The game bolds a distinct, melancholic aesthetic that many will instantly fall in love with (but like many dangerous insects, beauty can be a facade for dangerous) The first thing I noticed when I started the game was that Hollow Knight carried a very distinct aesthetic. Be careful not to jump onto them while platforming. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. For some reason obtaining the void heart resonated with me and made me want to have more control over my life. So I was on the same boat as you, I don’t like games that back track a lot but hollow knight is def different. Looking into what the dialogue says is pretty depressing honestly. I'd love to hear your full thoughts there. In a very specific way, Dark Souls could be compared to Hollow Knight. Most areas are quite large, with a few hallways that look quite similar. On the other hand, your health is even more important, so if the game is affecting you negatively, take breaks, or even walk away entirely. Currently i'm in a really shitty situation in life, going downhill since june from last year, and I constantly have to take breaks … Hollow Knight and depression. Hollow Knight. I can't tell you the details because I don't know how far you've progressed, but I felt better after seeing how all the different story threads ended. It does its job, it goes back to sleep. The music is so chipper and the area is full of life and color. In fact, I always saw Hollow Knight's story as a celebration of life. Dont get me wrong, I love this game and its fun to play but I need to force myself to stop playing every couple of hours to take a break from it. I'm a grown ass man and I put on some livestream when playing so as not to feel desolate. Hollow Knight features a labyrinthine world full of nooks and crannies, twists and turns. Hollow Knight is the type of game that does very little hand holding. Some games even lock the door behind you once you’ve decided to conquer a boss, but Hollow Knight seems to do the opposite, sending you … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the HollowKnight community. I’m 15 hours in and I just got to an area called mantis village and I’m almost sure that’s still the beginning lol. Spiritual depression seems to happen to those on a path to self-realization, or those looking to expand their awareness. They are very weak but very quick. Yes you gotta find your way but you feel sooo accomplished when you find something. I'm a big fan of Dark Souls and I often see people saying how desolate and depressive it is, but I never saw it like that. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It was pure immersion, just pure wonder and forgetting. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the HollowKnight community. I did not have that feeling, but the game does have a grim and dark vibe to it, as you said. Press J to jump to the feed. 80/80. That's what it has in common with the Souls series. This is a song that captures many of the feelings I had while playing it. 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