Hollow Knight

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Hollow Knight

Team Cherry

Windows; macOS; Linux; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; Xbox One (playable on PS5/Xbox Series via backward compatibility)Paid

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

Hollow Knight is a single-player 2D Metroidvania action-adventure with hand-drawn art and an atmospheric, somber tone. Players explore an interconnected ruined kingdom, unlock abilities, collect items (charms) to customize builds, and face challenging platforming and boss combat. The game emphasizes exploration, discovery, and skill-based combat rather than online or social features.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•High difficulty and occasional dark/scary imagery may frustrate or upset younger children
•Sparse in-game guidance/lore discovery can be confusing for inexperienced players

Positives

•Beautiful
•hand-drawn art and soundtrack
•Deep
•non-linear exploration with meaningful customization (charms)

Gameplay Videos

HOLLOW KNIGHT Full Gameplay Walkthrough / No Commentary 【FULL GAME】4K 60FPS Ultra HD

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Fantasy ViolenceMild Blood

No Interactive Elements

PEGI

Violence (mild/fantasy)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended. Visuals, difficulty and mild violent imagery are inappropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally not recommended. Some younger children may enjoy the art, but combat difficulty, spooky atmosphere and mild blood make parental supervision advisable.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

May be appropriate for mature 9–12 players (ESRB suggests 10+). Recommend parental guidance, difficulty adjustments (if using assists), and co-play or check-ins for younger preteens.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate for most players. Teens will likely enjoy the challenge, exploration, and atmosphere; content is mild (fantasy violence).

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate. Content and challenge are suitable for older teens and adults; no microtransactions or social chat risks.