Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry's cult metroidvania, this time from the perspective of the agile huntress Hornet. The player explores the sprawling, interconnected kingdom of Pharloom, collecting new abilities and silk-based weapons while gradually unlocking shortcuts between already-visited areas, which open up in entirely new ways as the player's equipment grows. Combat is faster and more acrobatic than in the first game, with an emphasis on precise dodge timing, parries, and combining close-range attacks with ranged strikes using needles and silk ribbons. The world is full of secret passages, bosses with their own distinctive flair, and side quests that reward patient exploration and conversations with Pharloom's strange inhabitants. The music and visual style continue the first game's tradition, though the environments are more colorful and thematically varied, ranging from damp caves to tall towers wrapped in cobwebs and crumbling temples beneath the surface. New ways of moving are gradually unlocked as well, such as a quick wall-run or an extra jump, granting access to previously unreachable corners of already-visited areas.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version runs on more powerful hybrid hardware than the original Switch, offering smoother performance even in more demanding fights while preserving the ability to play both handheld and docked to a TV. Content-wise it's identical to all other releases; the main difference is that this version maintains a more stable frame rate throughout the entire playthrough, including during the toughest boss fights.

Why play it: Silksong is an ideal choice for players who loved the original Hollow Knight and want an even more refined combat system, more varied environments, and a heroine with a different, more agile moveset. The difficulty and slower pace will appeal to metroidvania fans who want to take their time exploring, hunting for hidden shortcuts, and gradually uncovering Pharloom's story, rather than rushing straight to the credits.