Hollow Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Team Cherry and released on February 24, 2017. Here are some key details:
Development and Release
- Team Cherry, an independent game development studio, was founded by William Pellen and Ari Gibson in 2012. They started working on Hollow Knight after a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, which raised over AUD$57,000, significantly exceeding its initial goal.
- The game was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in 2017. Later, it was ported to various consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
- Post-launch, Team Cherry released several free content updates which added new quests, bosses, and areas to the game.
Gameplay
- Hollow Knight is a 2D Metroidvania game where players control the Knight, a small insect-like creature, navigating through the underground kingdom of Hallownest.
- The gameplay involves exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. The Knight gains new abilities and items that allow access to previously inaccessible areas.
- Combat is skill-based, requiring precise timing and movement to defeat enemies and bosses, many of which have unique attack patterns and require different strategies to overcome.
Story and Setting
- The game is set in Hallownest, a vast, ancient kingdom now fallen into ruin. The story explores themes of decay, rebirth, and the struggle against a mysterious infection that has corrupted the land.
- The narrative is told through environmental storytelling, NPC interactions, and ancient lore found scattered throughout the game world.
Art and Music
- The visual style of Hollow Knight is inspired by hand-drawn art, giving it a unique, organic feel. The game's art direction has been widely praised for its atmosphere and detail.
- The soundtrack, composed by Christopher Larkin, complements the game's mood, with tracks that range from melancholic and atmospheric to intense during boss fights.
Reception
- Hollow Knight has received widespread acclaim for its gameplay, art, music, and world-building. It holds an aggregate score of 87/100 on Metacritic for the PC version.
- The game has sold over 2.8 million copies across all platforms as of 2020, showcasing its commercial success.
Sequel
- Following the success of Hollow Knight, Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, a sequel featuring Hornet, a prominent character from the original game. This game is still in development with no set release date as of the latest updates.
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