Playing: Hollow Knight
Delve into the subterranean kingdom of Hallownest in the bestselling game Hollow Knight, a tale of darkness, decay and above all else, light in the darkness. You play as the Knight, a mysterious wanderer who arrives in the town of Dirthmouth. There he learns that Hallownest was once a vibrant and flourishing kingdom… until the arrival of the infection a disease that is capable of infecting all that has free will. Those taken by this plague trade their lives and sanity for madness and strength. In a desperate effort to contain this infection, the Pale King of Hallownest sealed the infection within the dreaded Temple of the Black Egg in a hope of locking it away forever. The infection, however, still runs rampant throughout the forsaken kingdom. Armed with this knowledge, a few spells and a rusty old nail sword, the Knight sets out on a quest to rid Hallownest off evil… forever.
With the summary complete I can now get to the good part! Hollow Knight is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played! Every move you make is smooth, the combat flows so well and the lore is immaculate! You can upgrade your mail and abilities, which will allow you to take on the strongest of bugs that dare to stand in your way.
The soundtrack reflects the one of the most prevalent themes in Hollow Knight… soul. Tracks such as Dirthmouth, City of Tears and False Knight present a variation of mournful and fast combat tracks that get the blood pumping! It is incredibly diverse experience that has become an iconic title in the gaming world.
My only complaint is the wait for the next Hollow Knight game Silksong. I’m currently in my 12th playthrough and the suspense is killing me!
Thomas C, Year 11