Hallownest is a vast world and it’s not always apparent where you need to go, but finding all of the nooks and crannies scattered about is part of the fun. If collecting geo sounds a bit too much like grinding then don’t worry, you’ll likely spend enough time searching where to go next that you’ll you rack up plenty of cash. Soul is used to perform different abilities you’ll acquire throughout the game, such as the ability to heal yourself. In addition to geo, you’ll also receive soul from fallen enemies. This recoil works to your favor while performing downward slashes, allowing you to bounce off enemies much like in Zelda II or more recently, Shovel Knight. There’s slight recoil when you hit an enemy, so you’ll also want to be mindful of your surroundings. Much of the combat revolves around watching for openings-especially with bosses-and going in for the hit. You’re armed with a sword called a nail that you can slash forward, upwards, and downwards. The combat in Hollow Knight is fairly simple. You’ll find geo in chests hidden about, but most of your wealth will come from slain enemies. While map upgrades and charms make exploring Hallownest easier, you’ll first need to go without them to rack up enough geo to buy them. These buffs are limited by the number of slots you have however, so you’ll want to plan wisely as to which ones to equip. NPCs will also sell items called charms that buff your character making it that much easier to traverse, collect items, and increase your resilience to enemies. Upgrading it adds markers for your character and special areas like checkpoints and fast travel points, as well the ability to feel out the map as you explore. Neglecting to do so will leave you with a nigh useless map that doesn’t even mark your current position. Improving your map will likely be the earliest of these you’ll run into. However, NPCs scattered around Hallownest offer a different kind of upgrade in exchange for geo. These abilities are usually obtained after killing bosses and act as permanent upgrades. Like in most Metroidvania titles, areas in Hallownest are blocked off until you discover new abilities. Along the way you’ll run into a slew of enemies as well as a few insectoids of sound mind that are happy to help you on your way, though usually for a price.Įarly on you’ll learn the importance of geo, the game’s currency. You take the role of an unnamed knight of sorts and travel through the world’s ruined underbelly. The game is set in Hallownest, an expansive, yet decaying world filled with the animated corpses of once sentient insects. Hollow Knight is an action platformer in the Metroidvania mold that was partially funded through Kickstarter and developed by Team Cherry, a group of three guys from Australia who bonded over their love of Zelda II.
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