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Topic   Hollow Knight

MrBean
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* 10-Feb-2019(#1)
How in the hell did I miss this kickstarter?!? This has been such a f'ing amazing game! I'm near full game completion and just went and picked up one of the 4000 kickstarter CE's via ebay. I have had such a blast with this and can't wait for the new dlc!

I've been staying up till 2-4am the past few days playing. This is definitely one of those games that I just can't put down. If you haven't played yet, make it a priority!

This game absolutely makes it into my top 25!
Guru
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11-Feb-2019(#2)
I put 55 great hours into this on Switch (not doing everything still)

This one is probably in my top 3 favorite indie games along with Shovel Knight and Undertale
Scott
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11-Feb-2019(#3)
I tried it a few months back but couldn't get into it. I think I just wasn't in the right mood at the time, so I'm going to give it another shot later this year.
Rocket
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11-Feb-2019(#4)
I played about halfway through on pc before my laptop crapped out. Hoping it will go on sale again soon on Switch. What I played was really good.
MrBean
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11-Feb-2019(#5)
Guru wrote:
> I put 55 great hours into this on Switch (not doing everything still)
>
> This one is probably in my top 3 favorite indie games along with Shovel Knight and
> Undertale

I loved Shovel Knight as well, been wanting to go back for a second round with the new content. Undertale ... haven't heard of that one. Must look into it!

I think I'm at like ~45 hours and all I have left is 3rd round at the Colosseum (so frustrating), Nightmare King Grimm (ugh) and the Godhome DLC (haven't started). Well, and the final boss!
Guru
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* 11-Feb-2019(#6)
Careful looking up Undertale. Lotsa spoilers.... also, never heard of it???shock buy it now

FYI, there's Hornet DLC incoming yet to be released
Guru
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11-Feb-2019(#7)
Team Cherry making an announcement about the Hornet DLC this Thursday actually :D
tonymack21
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11-Feb-2019(#8)
for the love of God do not look up undertale. don't research it don't google it.

KCPenguins
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11-Feb-2019(#9)
Hollow Knight DLC free or paid?
MrBean
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11-Feb-2019(#10)
Guru wrote:
> Careful looking up Undertale. Lotsa spoilers.... also, never heard of it???shock
> buy it now
>
> FYI, there's Hornet DLC incoming yet to be released

Alright, bought it!

Yeah I saw the DLC news, perfect timing to be wrapping up. I don't know If I should finish the main story or not? Assuming I should. You can resume playing even after finishing right?
Kommie
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12-Feb-2019(#12)
You can keep playing after you beat it, yes.
Guru
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12-Feb-2019(#13)
KCPenguins wrote:
> Hollow Knight DLC free or paid?

Paid, but if I'm in. Hollow Knight was well worth the 15 bux I paid
Rocket
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12-Feb-2019(#14)
All DLC has been free so far, hasn't it?
Sun
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12-Feb-2019(#15)
Hollow Knight is amazing. On my first completion, I clocked 26.5 hours with 76% completion. I'm up to 30 hours with 84% completion now.
Guru
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12-Feb-2019(#16)
They've stated before that Hornet campaign will be paid DLC....but the other DLC has been free.
MrBean
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13-Feb-2019(#17)
Round 3 of the Colosseum is driving me bat crap crazy! I refuse to finish the game until I beat this! I just made it to the boss with full health and soul, yet died. Thought i was gonna cry... Still might.
Rocket
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* 14-Feb-2019(#18)
A full sequel featuring Hornet on PC and Switch. Hollow Knight: Silksong


https://m.ign.com/articles/2019/02/14/hollow-knigh...
MrBean
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14-Feb-2019(#19)
Rocket wrote:
> A full sequel featuring Hornet on PC and Switch. Hollow Knight: Silksong
>
>
>

F YEAH!
Candle_Jack
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14-Feb-2019(#20)
I love the hell out of this game, just wish I could stop dieing on that damn Radiance
Kommie
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14-Feb-2019(#21)
Take your time on it, don't get greedy
MrBean
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14-Feb-2019(#22)
Haha I think I'm on like hour 6 of collesum (3rd round). Always dumb mistakes.
Shane12m
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14-Feb-2019(#23)
I didn’t like how long it takes you to travel to some places and not knowing where the heck to go. Also, not enough stations to revive and having to backtrack when you die sucks. It had moments of briliance for me but got sick of it after halfway through the game
Kommie
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14-Feb-2019(#24)
Shane12m wrote:
> I didn’t like how long it takes you to travel to some places and not knowing where
> the heck to go. Also, not enough stations to revive and having to backtrack when
> you die sucks. It had moments of briliance for me but got sick of it after halfway
> through the game

You must've been doing something wrong as there are mostly shortcuts to every boss in the game.
Shane12m
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15-Feb-2019(#25)
Kommie wrote:
> Shane12m wrote:
>> I didn’t like how long it takes you to travel to some places and not knowing where
>> the heck to go. Also, not enough stations to revive and having to backtrack when
>> you die sucks. It had moments of briliance for me but got sick of it after halfway
>> through the game
>
> You must've been doing something wrong as there are mostly shortcuts to every boss
> in the game.

Yeah I know. I had lots of shortcuts but there was still plenty of backtracking.
MrBean
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15-Feb-2019(#26)
I would have liked to have seen something near end game that allowed you to quick travel to benches. I enjoy back tracking, but there definitely is a lot and sometimes at far distances between stags.
Kommie
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* 15-Feb-2019(#27)
Dreamgate.

Warp before a boss room, or anywhere.


https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Dreamgate
MrBean
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15-Feb-2019(#28)
Haha after multiple days of anger, I sat down and did the collesum without breaking a sweat on first try. Now off to get void heart and finish the game.
TerrHeel
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15-Feb-2019(#29)
Hollow Knight rules. That is all.
MrBean
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16-Feb-2019(#30)
Candle_Jack wrote:
> I love the hell out of this game, just wish I could stop dieing on that damn Radiance
>

Working on this now, last thing prior to god home. Definitely a patience battle. Tried 4x so far, finding that quick focus, deep focus are great to have. Difficult to decide if defense or offense is better.
MrBean
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17-Feb-2019(#31)
Took me about ten tries, just downed The Radiance!
MrBean
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30-Mar-2019(#32)
So I got Undertale per recommendation here. Ehhhhh? Like an hour and a half in. It has a charm to it but is it worth the time?
Guru
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31-Mar-2019(#33)
Yeah. It took 2 playthrough before I truly appreciated it as a gem that it is. The games 4-6 hours long
KCPenguins
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31-Mar-2019(#34)
Would it be worth doing a Nindies thread? Pick a game a month from the eshop that's well reviewed and on sale?
Guru
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31-Mar-2019(#35)
A nintendies thread sounds good
Bofur
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31-Mar-2019(#36)
MrBean wrote:
> So I got Undertale per recommendation here. Ehhhhh? Like an hour and a half in. It
> has a charm to it but is it worth the time?

It's worth the time. The boss fights get harder and harder, and the bullet hell style combat is so cool. Like everyone else has said, it's hard to say what to expect or look forward to without spoilers, but as a player where the "charm" was not enough for me, yes, please keep going. It's worth it.
MrBean
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31-Mar-2019(#37)
Alright, I'll stick with it. Curios to see where it goes.
AceMatt
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31-Mar-2019(#38)
Hollow Knight has been on my list of "games I want to play but just never seem to get around to" list since it launched. Another game I just ticked off that list is Dead Cells, which started in early access a couple years ago and came out in full last year. Been hearing nothing but good things since it came out but I only just started that game up a few days ago, and it's fantastic. Basically elements of Castlevania, Rogue Legacy, and Dark Souls smushed together. It's on the big three consoles and PC; highly recommend checking it out.
Dasgessabel
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31-Mar-2019(#39)
I thought Undertale was definitely over-rated, but I did enjoy Hollow Knight quite a bit.
Kommie
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10-May-2019(#41)
It was always physical for Switch AFAIK.
MrBean
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10-May-2019(#42)
Kommie wrote:
> It was always physical for Switch AFAIK.

No, was digital. Note the pre-order.
Kommie
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10-May-2019(#43)
I'm pretty sure I've seen it.... Or maybe it was a plushie that had a code. I know I've seen a plushie at Best Buy awhile ago that was for Switch.
MrBean
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10-May-2019(#44)
Kommie wrote:
> I'm pretty sure I've seen it.... Or maybe it was a plushie that had a code. I know
> I've seen a plushie at Best Buy awhile ago that was for Switch.

Yah, that's what I bought. Physical box for the plush that had a code.
Kommie
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10-May-2019(#46)
They did just recently announce physical versions for the PS4, Switch and PC. Thankfully it's not fudging Limited Rape Games.
AceMatt
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11-May-2019(#47)
Fangamer is taking pre-orders for physical Hollow Knight copies in both standard and collector's editions on PC, PS4, and Switch.

https://www.fangamer.com/collections/hollow-knight...
MrBean
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* 11-May-2019(#48)
AceMatt wrote:
> Fangamer is taking pre-orders for physical Hollow Knight copies in both standard
> and collector's editions on PC, PS4, and Switch.
>

Gdamnit!

Thank you though, there goes $107.
Master_Z
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11-May-2019(#49)
I got bored after 15 minutes, but then again, platformers like Mega Man have never really entertained me.
Admiral
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13-May-2019(#50)
MrBean wrote:
> AceMatt wrote:
>> Fangamer is taking pre-orders for physical Hollow Knight copies in both standard
>> and collector's editions on PC, PS4, and Switch.
>>
>
> Gdamnit!
>
> Thank you though, there goes $107

Why $107? I'm seeing $64-$69 or something...
Kommie
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13-May-2019(#51)
Maybe a collector's and regular edition?
RVM
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13-May-2019(#52)
I put about 40 hours into it myself. Still, need to go beat the final boss but I was trying to get the void heart. I will probably get just the regular edition. I want the CE but I have put a lot of money into Hollow Knight merc already.

MrBean
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13-May-2019(#53)
Admiral wrote:
> MrBean wrote:
>> AceMatt wrote:
> |>> Fangamer is taking pre-orders for physical Hollow Knight copies in both standard
> |>> and collector's editions on PC, PS4, and Switch.
> |>>
>>
>> Gdamnit!
>>
>> Thank you though, there goes $107
>
> Why $107? I'm seeing $64-$69 or something...

Collectors Edition + Guide
MrBean
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14-May-2019(#54)
RobotVM wrote:
> I put about 40 hours into it myself. Still, need to go beat the final boss but I
> was trying to get the void heart. I will probably get just the regular edition. I
> want the CE but I have put a lot of money into Hollow Knight merc already.
>
>
Hollow Knight merc? Short for merchandise or something cool that I missed?
Rocket
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14-May-2019(#55)
I’m not sure what all I’ve got left besides the fights with Grimm, Traitor Lord, Hollow Knight, and the 3rd stage of the coliseum but I got frustrated a few weeks ago and stopped playing.

I need to pick it back up and get everything finished.
RVM
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14-May-2019(#56)
MrBean wrote:
> RobotVM wrote:
>> I put about 40 hours into it myself. Still, need to go beat the final boss but
> I
>> was trying to get the void heart. I will probably get just the regular edition.
> I
>> want the CE but I have put a lot of money into Hollow Knight merc already.
>>
> |>
> Hollow Knight merc? Short for merchandise or something cool that I missed?

Hollow Knight Vinyl record and plush.

MrBean
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14-May-2019(#57)
Rocket wrote:
> I’m not sure what all I’ve got left besides the fights with Grimm, Traitor Lord,
> Hollow Knight, and the 3rd stage of the coliseum but I got frustrated a few weeks
> ago and stopped playing.
>
> I need to pick it back up and get everything finished.

I think all I had left was Nightmare Grimm. Not sure it's worth the headache to go back now.

The coliseum was a damn blast, frustrating, but loved it.
Admiral
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16-May-2019(#58)
Anyone play Owlboy? I've read good things...and there is a physical copy (and limited edition) at Best Buy. Seems to be fully stocked often...
MrBean
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* 16-May-2019(#59)
Admiral wrote:
> Anyone play Owlboy? I've read good things...and there is a physical copy (and limited
> edition) at Best Buy. Seems to be fully stocked often...

Because I didn't have a big enough back log already ... gdamnit. This looks pretty cool.

Limited Edition is available for PS4, looks like Switch doesn't even have a listing.
Guru
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16-May-2019(#60)
Admiral wrote:
> Anyone play Owlboy? I've read good things...and there is a physical copy (and limited
> edition) at Best Buy. Seems to be fully stocked often...

I got it on eshop for 15 and am a few hours in but here's my impressions

Graphics are good
Music is good
Story/characters/world is interesting

I guess my biggest beef is that the controls don't feel fluid or responsive at ALL...and this is a platformer. Maybe it gets better? I dunno
Admiral
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21-May-2019(#61)
MrBean wrote:
> Admiral wrote:
>> Anyone play Owlboy? I've read good things...and there is a physical copy (and
> limited
>> edition) at Best Buy. Seems to be fully stocked often...
>
> Because I didn't have a big enough back log already ... gdamnit. This looks pretty
> cool.
>
> Limited Edition is available for PS4, looks like Switch doesn't even have a listing.
>

Not here?

https://www.fangamer.com/products/hollow-knight-sw...
MrBean
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25-May-2019(#62)
I picked up Ori and Owlboy. Have most of tomorrow free for my bday and planning on dusting off the Xbox for the first time in a couple years to play Ori first!
MrBean
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26-May-2019(#63)
Just got 100% on Ori in two sittings. Fantastic game, loved the art style!

Onto Owl Boy soon!
dustin11
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MrBean wrote:
> Just got 100% on Ori in two sittings. Fantastic game, loved the art style!
>
> Onto Owl Boy soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkGsMMscdGY
MrBean
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26-Nov-2020(#65)
Decided to replay this on ps5 with the ps+ collection. What a fantastic game all over again. Feels like I'm flying through this time as I am remembering quite a bit from two years ago.

Why is Silk Song not yet out?!
Kommie
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26-Nov-2020(#66)
Probably cause of Covid. They never really gave any sort of release date, right?

MrBean
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26-Nov-2020(#67)
I don't think they ever gave any type of date sadly.

I feel like I'm enjoying this more on PS5 with the dual shock over the Pro controller on Switch.

Absolutely one of my all time favorite games.
Kommie
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26-Nov-2020(#68)
I first played it on PS4. I've thought about getting it on Switch. Silk Song I think is only slated for PC/Switch

Tad
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28-Nov-2020(#69)
I love this game as well, epic games gave it free and liked what I played but really got into it this month since it was on PS Plus.

MrBean
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9-Dec-2020(#70)
Back to back White Palace and Grim Troupe, first shots. I really wish they would have released more difficult DLC.

Prior play through, I do remember giving up on Nightmare Grimme but pretty sure it'll be way easier this time.
MrBean
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10-Dec-2020(#71)
Wow, third trial of Colleseum... First shot! I remember this taking me a few days. I think it's easier with the dual shock TBH.
Kommie
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10-Dec-2020(#72)
MrBean wrote:
> Wow, third trial of Colleseum... First shot! I remember this taking me a few days.
> I think it's easier with the dual shock TBH.

The JoyCons on the Switch in handheld mode aren't very good for games like this. It's just not very good.

MrBean
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10-Dec-2020(#73)
I used the pro controller when I played on Switch.
Kommie
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10-Dec-2020(#74)
Well that's good. Maybe it's just that you beat it before? Games always seem to be easier the second time.

MrBean
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10-Dec-2020(#75)
Kommie wrote:
> Well that's good. Maybe it's just that you beat it before? Games always seem to be
> easier the second time.
>
>

Yah, more than likely. Which is a bit unfortunate. I'm almost completely done (everything) and less than 30 hours; whereas, original play was 50 hours!
Kommie
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10-Dec-2020(#76)
If I ever re play it, it'll be on Switch since my first was on PS4.

MrBean
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28-Aug-2021(#77)
This was pretty awesome

https://youtu.be/XiyIIbjXWUs
Groo
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28-Aug-2021(#78)
That was Awesome!

TerrHeel
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11-Sep-2021(#79)
Wow, very cool!
MrBean
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21-May-2022(#80)
Still nothing on Silksong... Feels like they abandoned it.

Topic   Hollow Knight