Hollow Knight: Silksong Reviews
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a frickin' huge improvement (over the original Hollow Knight) in every way.
Hollow Knight: Silksong improves on virtually every aspect of its predecessor and adds several new features that make the game a unique experience. The result is simple: this is one of the best titles released so far in 2025. Hornet's journey is highly addictive and shows us that, despite being long and full of anxiety, the wait for Silksong was worth it.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Silksong is an unapologetic metroidvania with extreme difficulty and plenty of backtracking. It’s palatable because the combat is precise, and the battles are fair with one minor exception we will discuss later. The last game that was able to burrow underneath my skin in a similar way was in early 2022 when Elden Ring released, which I don’t think is a coincidence. These two titles share plenty of similarities, but it’s the retro design philosophy that makes both titles so engaging. Silksong is Team Cherry’s Elden Ring Provide players with a massive, sprawling world full of mystery and intrigue. Then encourage exploration through curiosity and not waypoints. Silksong took at least seven years to develop and it shows because the magic comes from exploring Pharloom to the fullest. For the brave souls who are up for the challenge, Silksong will go down in history as a quintessential metroidvania experience.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a grand step forward from a game that was already excellent. With a stronger protagonist and story, improved mobility and exploration and familiar yet very different combat, as a fan of the first game, by the time the credits rolled, it’s a rare case where I immediately just wanted to keep playing more and more. It’s a game that no one should miss this year through and through.
Hollow Knight: Silksong builds on the strengths of its predecessor, improving every aspect of it – be it the moveset, the enemies, the world and level design, the art direction, you name it – and delivers one of the best games of recent years for just €20, making it a more than worthy successor to Hollow Knight.
Review in German | Read full review
Hollow Knight: Silksong finally arrives and makes the wait worth it. Hornet’s fast combat, sharper movement, and voiced dialogue give the sequel its own edge. The world of Pharloom shines with stunning visuals and a powerful soundtrack that makes every area memorable. It’s a demanding but rewarding Metroidvania that stands tall on its own.
Despite being a sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong introduces revamped mechanics to appeal to a different audience. While its unforgiving design offers challenge from the very start, slow progression and various imbalances currently leave it in the shadow of the first game.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Hornet’s tale isn’t likely to be rushed into a film or television adaptation, but it is another example of the growing quality and prevalence of real storytelling in video games. It didn’t have to be that way, either. The game has a wonderful atmosphere, enthralling gameplay, and tons of content, so the developers could’ve gotten by without adding a rich narrative to highlight it all. But they chose to anyway.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is, like its predecessor, a masterclass in video game design. From a fully realised world to polished combat, it's hard to find fault outside of some general gripes around the increased difficulty. Pharloom may march to a different beat when compared to Hallownest, but it sings a similar melody all the same.
In terms of the base game, there are a lot of quality-of-life fixes that make Silksong a more manageable experience for fans of the original Hollow Knight. Team Cherry developed Pharloom with so much love and care that it’s hard to believe that a small team made it. Team Cherry's attention to detail takes Silksong beyond being a great Hollow Knight sequel to competing for a spot among the best games of all time.
The sequel surpassed the original - Silksong achieves what’s often deemed impossible. In story, action, and presentation, it embodies everything a sequel should. However, its heightened difficulty may frustrate, feeling unforgiving to anyone who hasn’t mastered the first game’s toughest challenges.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Team Cherry showcases their finest work in Hollow Knight: Silksong - a masterful Metroidvania that excels in combat, platforming, and exploration, wrapped in stunning audiovisuals and a hauntingly immersive world, offering a punishing yet unforgettable experience that demands to be played.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
All things considered, Silksong is a fascinating adventure—an emotional rollercoaster that dazzles with its audiovisual spectacle, yet at the same time bewilders with a difficulty level that drastically departs from the original. We wholeheartedly recommend stepping into the world of bugs alongside the beloved Hornet, because at its price, everyone deserves to give it a try.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Hollow Knight: Silksong delivers an exceptional, long-awaited Metroidvania experience that combines the thrill of challenge with stunning artistic direction, featuring tough and epic boss battles, breathtaking sound effects, and an immersive soundtrack. All of this comes at a low price compared to other games that cost several times more yet offer far less in terms of quality and content.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Silksong is a bit like that simple pasta dish that manages to evoke childhood memories, only made by a Michelin-starred chef with the finest ingredients available. Going against the grain of the industry, the developers have crafted what is undoubtedly the best 2D Metroidvania ever made , incidentally generating a more powerful impact than any AAA production of 2025.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There's no doubt about the greatness of Hollow Knight: Silksong — It simply is one of the best metroidvania games of all time. But the discourse aroud its difficulty, lack of evolution, and lack of reviews at launch tell a more complicated story.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a fantastic sequel well worth the seven-year wait. It’s bigger, bolder, and far more challenging than anyone could hope. While its steep learning curve may put off newcomers, longtime fans will appreciate how it maintains its solid metroidvania roots while inching closer and closer to a 2D Soulslike. With over 30+ hours of content for just $20, the depth on offer is nothing short of remarkable.
Hollow Knight: Silksong delivers a meticulously crafted metroidvania experience that refines its predecessor’s formula with faster combat, expressive storytelling, and brutally rewarding exploration, though some side content drags down the pacing.
Hollow Knight: Silksong stands out for its beautiful visual design, challenging combat mechanics, and captivating story. Although it can be difficult, its passionate design offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy it at their own pace.
Review in Spanish | Read full review