Game of the Year 2018: #6 – Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

A trinket worth keeping.

Considering the plentiful buffet of new games catered throughout this year, it is easy for one to miss the indie repertoire of 2018. From witnessing an arduous father and son journey in the realm of Midgard to trotting the lands of the Wild West, avid gamers were sure to have been in a race against time to experience the entirety of these novelties. In between these mammoth releases came Hollow Knight’s PlayStation 4 debut, a game that thrives in being both an easygoing platformer and a stimulating Metroidvania adventure. Without a doubt, Team Cherry created a timeless trinket worthy of standing among the greatest titans.

Silence speaks louder than words, and such a phrase is what fills this game’s story with greater intricacy. It’s the subtlety that makes you hungry to move forward and uncover the mysteries of a kingdom left in ruins. It’s the feeling of desolation and sorrow from the elusive characters you encounter throughout the journey, making you think twice if the enemy you are slashing for its soul deserves your needle’s judgement. Needless to say, the game’s charming gloominess is even more appealing due to Christopher Larkin’s evocative soundtrack that never ceases to delight.

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