Hollow Knight Silksong Review: A Brutal Beauty Worth the Climb - KGK Gaming

By KGK Gaming | Platform: PC, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation | Genre: Metroidvania / Action Platformer

Team Cherry returns with the second in the Hollow Knight series

Team Cherry’s long-awaited sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, casts Hornet into the depths of Pharloom, setting the stage for a punishing yet captivating journey. This is not a game that holds your hand—it tests your resolve, rewards your curiosity, and leaves a lasting impression.

Why Silksong Stands Out

Art Style That Cuts Deep

Silksong’s hand-drawn visuals are more than aesthetic—they’re emotionally charged. The environments shift between elegance and decay, creating a world that feels alive, hostile, and strangely beautiful.

Team Cherry has kept the unique art style of the first game

Soundtrack That Shapes the Mood

The music is integral to the experience. From ambient exploration to high-stakes combat, the score reinforces the tension and melancholy that define Pharloom.

Story Through Exploration

Silksong avoids traditional storytelling. Instead, it relies on cryptic NPC dialogue, environmental clues, and boss lore to piece together Hornet’s uphill battle toward the Citadel. The narrative is fragmented, but intentional.

Addictive Combat and Exploration

Pharloom is a maze of secrets. Hidden paths, breakable walls, and obscure challenges are everywhere. Bosses are brutal, but the satisfaction of finally defeating them is unmatched. You’ll die often—but you’ll keep coming back.

Where It Might Break You

Soulslike Difficulty

Silksong draws heavily from the Souls formula. If you’re not into high-stakes combat and repeated failure, this game may feel more punishing than rewarding.

Sparse Save Points

Benches are rare, autosaves are limited. Strategic resting becomes essential, and missing a bench can cost you dearly.

Bosses Without Mercy

No health bars. No hand-holding. Just raw pattern recognition and punishment. Some fights feel like brick walls until you master every twitch and tell.

Final Verdict

Silksong is a triumph of design and despair. It’s not here to comfort—it’s here to challenge. For fans of Hollow Knight, Soulslikes, and atmospheric platformers, it’s essential. For everyone else, it’s a test of patience and grit.

KGK Gaming doesn’t do scores—we do impact. And Silksong leaves a mark.

Difficult but rewarding-if you like a challenge