An uncompromising vision, Hollow Knight: Silksong intends to surpass its predecessor in both gameplay and difficulty. A new array of tools, locations, and challenging enemies make for a compelling package at twenty dollars. But does Silksong stick the landing with spider grace or do controversial design decisions cut its thread short? The original Hollow Knight is an indie darling. Praised for taking Dark Souls art design and marrying it to the metroidvania formula, it created a world that felt unbelievably lived in. Enchanting forests, crystal caves, and brooding fallen cities, each of them told a story before you ever saw your first boss. It gives me great happiness to say Silksong still has the same magic that took people’s breath away back in 2017. Silksong begins with Hornet, fan favorite character and ally from the original Hollow Knight. She finds herself captured by bugs and far away from home, when a mysterious white butterfly frees her from magical bindings. Hornet quic...