Gameplay
Hollow Knight has a pretty simple control scheme, at first only being walking, attacking, healing, and jumping. But as you progress through the game you unlock different abilities like charged attacks, dashes, wall climbing, and spells. The way these are introduced is well done as well, preventing newer players from getting overwhelmed by the options. Though, as this is a metroidvania, it does require a bit of backtracking to progress, and at times it makes the game feel long.
Story
The story of Hollow Knight is pretty simple. It follows the adventure of the Knight in their decent into Hollownest, a ruined kingdom beneath the surface of the world. As you explore the various parts of Hollownest, you learn the truth as to what happened. There are 5 main endings, as well as a secret ending you can unlock by completing a certain quest. Each
Graphics
Hollow Knight has a simple, yet charming art style for it's characters, with most of them having simple features. The world is drawn with much more detail, making it worth exploring.
Soundtrack
One of the best things about Hollow Knight is it's soundtrack. It has some of the most beautiful soundracks in all of gaming, with each track meshing well with the gameplay. Below is a sample of the track, City of Tears.
Difficulty
One of the biggest parts of Hollow Knight are it's boss fights. While they start off fairly easy, they eventually become incredibly challenging, and downright impossible for some people. And unfortunately, one of the game's endings are locked behind the hardest fights in the game, the Pantheon, which many people are upset about.
Pricing
Sitting at $15 on steam, it's well worth it's price. It provides hours of enjoyable gameplay, a beautiful soundtrack, and an enticing story, and is overall just a good experience.