There you are, finally sitting in the comfort of your own home all cozy with nom-noms and sweet-stickies (or not). You settle warmly into the cushions like they’re heaven on earth and you begin a fresh game. And soon an hour has passed and you're kind of bored; is it the game? Is it you? Maybe a little too much hype and excitement, you thought you tempered your expectations, but nope, that feeling of dissatisfaction gnaws at the back of your mind and so you turn the game off and play [insert literally any game.].

There's no denying that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the definitive game to play for anyone who wants to scratch their Soulsborne itch. The deflection mechanic, stealth, ninja tools, and a host of other combat moves have contributed to Sekiro being perhaps the most dynamic From Software game around , with entire combat scenarios completely altered at the drop of a hat with the player's acti

Sure, some players may feel that the first game’s charm came from its simplicity and the sequel goes for a more ambitious path, but it is impossible to deny how much smoother platforming feels here, or how deeply combat and progression were refi

Most good Metroidvanias thrive on satisfying players out of the mere act of exploration itself, and Hollow Knight is no exception to this golden rule. Exploring every nook and Hollowknightportal`s latest blog post cranny of this intriguing world is a marvelous experience and something that no self-respecting fan of good Metroidvanias should miss out

Grubberfly’s Elegy: It allows the Knight to deal a special slash attack if they are at full health. This slash attack is far-reaching, allowing the Knight to take out enemies before they even come close to harming t

Obtained from the Grey Mourner in the Resting Grounds, this quest is arguably one of the more frustrating side quests available in Hollow Knight . Several players have failed this quests several times over, being forced to restart the quest over and over again just for a chance to gain that special achievement. Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks that will make the process a lot eas

Praised for its simple yetnuanced combat system, Hollow Knight delivers the perfect balance of difficulty, exploration, and growth. It's a classic Metroidvania adventure, tightly-wrapped in a cocoon of unsettling, dreary horror. However, it's not alone in being a great pick for a dark and creepy Halloween gaming-session. Here are four other titles that not only share similar mechanics, but are equally-suited to the pervading gloom of October 3

Both of the Ori games have been particularly praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric audio. While the tone of the games might not be quite as dark as Hollow Knight 's, Ori's forest-home possess a melancholy, haunting beauty. The various twisted creatures that Ori must contend against are more classic Halloween fare. Some particular standouts are Shriek the insane, half-petrified owl, and Mora the spore-corrupted spider qu

For most who play games, this feeling is completely understandable, unless you’re one of the few super-humans that can game for ludicrous amounts of time (looks at all streamers) then this happens to the best of us. It’s unfortunate when looking forward to a game only to be completely put off by it or feel disinterest in said game. No matter how bad you wanted to play it, it might just not be the time; a blockade. What does one do then? When having waited to buy ‘x’ game only to find disinterest; not everyone can afford games on a weekly basis and there's a massive selection to choose from. The first advice would be to tough it out. Maybe that game isn’t the one for now, but at least there are fallbacks until that moment of inspiration hits.

That’s because Hollow Knight took a beloved, familiar genre and injected a fresh take into it, delivering a massive, interconnected world that cleverly shifts as you progress – not to mention its mysterious story with a quite original mythology and its amazingly quirky charact

Hollow Knight , the Metroidvania action-adventure from Team Cherry, is considered one of the finest examples of its genre. In the game, players take control of a nameless insect-like knight as they traverse the kingdom of Hallownest. It's a dark world, decaying and plague-ridden, with many of its insectoid inhabitants already fallen to the spreading infection. Hollow Knight 's story is just as sinister, and has multiple endings depending on the player's acti

Allowing players to explore a fallen bug kingdom, Hollow Knight is a metroidvania game where players can fight difficult bosses and collect several charms. One of the more infamous unmarked quests in the game involves transporting a pale flower from one side of the map to the other. The catch? The Knight can’t use the stag ways and can’t take any damage. Otherwise, the delicate flower will be destroyed and the Knight will be forced to go back and start from the beginn