Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to the cult metroidvania from Australian studio Team Cherry, this time seen through the eyes of the nimble huntress Hornet. The player explores the vast interconnected kingdom of Pharloom, collects new abilities and silk weapons, and gradually unlocks shortcuts between already-visited areas, which open up in entirely new ways as equipment is gained. Combat is faster and more acrobatic than in the first game, with emphasis on precise timing of dodges, parries, and combining melee attacks with ranged strikes using needles and silk ribbons. The world is full of secret passages, bosses with their own distinctive style, and side quests that reward patient exploration and conversations with Pharloom's strange inhabitants. The music and visual style continue from the first game, but the environments are more colorful and thematically varied, from damp caves to tall towers wrapped in cobwebs and crumbling temples beneath the surface. New ways of moving are also gradually unlocked, such as fast wall-running or an additional jump, which open up previously unreachable corners of areas already visited.

The PlayStation 5 version benefits from more powerful hardware; shorter loading times and a more stable frame rate make precise reactions easier in battles against fast bosses and help maintain a smooth feel of movement across the map. In terms of content, it doesn't differ from other versions – it's the same adventure as elsewhere, just with a more comfortable technical foundation and shorter loading screens between areas.

Why play it: Silksong is the ideal choice for players who loved the first Hollow Knight and want an even more elaborate combat system, more varied environments, and a heroine with a different, more agile style of movement. The difficulty and slower pace of the game will be appreciated by metroidvania fans who want to take their time with exploration, finding hidden shortcuts, and gradually discovering the story of Pharloom, rather than rushing straight to the end credits.