Hollow Knight is an action-driven platform adventure that sends you into a decaying insect realm. Traverse winding caverns, ruined cities, and forgotten highways filled with corrupted foes and enigmatic companions. Discover hidden lore, confront colossal bosses, and carve your path using distinctive abilities and customizable charms. Hand-drawn artwork, a haunting soundtrack, and a dynamic ecosystem draw you into a rich 2D experience. Descend into the depths and shape your destiny!
CORE GAMEPLAY MECHANICS
Combat in Hollow Knight emphasizes timing and deliberate movement. You strike with the Nail, evading enemy attacks through dashes and well-timed jumps. Exploration is rewarded: secret routes, treasures, and upgrades are tucked throughout Hallownest. Boss fights test pattern recognition and adaptability, pushing players to hone techniques and expand their toolset with each attempt. Spells and Soul abilities add tactical options, while upgrades broaden both mobility and offense.
Exploration goes beyond combat to include environmental puzzles and NPC interactions. Gaining abilities such as double jump, dash, and wall climb unveils new zones and secrets. Charms let you tailor playstyle, bolstering strengths or covering weaknesses. The interconnected map encourages revisiting areas with new skills to access previously unreachable rewards and story beats.
Essential Controls
- Arrow Keys: Move and navigate vertically or horizontally
- Z: Jump across platforms and obstacles
- X: Attack enemies with Nail
- C: Dash to avoid hazards or close gaps
- S: Super Dash for extended movement
- A: Focus or travel via Dreamgate
- D: Use Dream Nail or place Dreamgate
- E: Quick Cast spells or abilities
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- Stick It to the Stickman
- Ragdoll Hit
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