Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processeur : Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players are losing themselves in the kingdom for well over 25 hours at a time, finding the sheer depth of the world worth every second. This long-awaited journey has resonated strongly with the community, maintaining a 90% approval rating across 400 post-release reviews.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 70 | 59 | 3 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 49 h on median; those who dislike it: 22 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Precise movement and combat mechanics drive the experience, with 59 positive mentions out of 70.
- The art style is universally celebrated, receiving 14 positive mentions out of 14.
- Every melodic arrangement hits the mark, earning 13 positive mentions out of 13.
- The narrative hooks players effectively, accounting for 10 positive mentions out of 11.
Weaknesses
- The scale of the content has left some feeling divided, with 4 negative mentions out of 9.
- Navigation through menus is a point of contention, cited in 2 negative mentions out of 2.
- Occasional friction with the game's steep difficulty is noted in 2 negative mentions.
Who is it for?
This is an essential experience for fans of demanding action-platformers who prioritize tight control and atmosphere. It caters specifically to those who value a lengthy, exploratory challenge over casual play.
Verdict
The game successfully captures the magic of its predecessor while carving out its own identity through refined systems. Despite minor UI hiccups, it stands as a masterclass in the genre, providing dozens of hours of high-quality exploration.
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