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AppWizard

September 27, 2025

Hollow Knight Silksong’s difficulty spikes aren’t bad design, you’re just in the wrong place at the wrong time

Team Cherry has released Hollow Knight Silksong, a sequel that surpasses the expectations set by its predecessor. The game features an expansive world that emphasizes vertical exploration, with a focus on navigating challenges related to gravity. The level design is cohesive and surpasses the original Hallownest, combining beauty and decay in its environments. Navigation can be challenging due to limited fast travel points, and combat encounters are intricately tied to the world design, encouraging strategic adaptation. Animation and movement have received meticulous attention, enhancing player immersion. The narrative is more accessible than the original, intertwining character lives with the world, while balancing whimsy and intrigue. Silksong incorporates unexpected elements and builds upon the legacy of Hollow Knight, redefining expectations for future titles in the Metroidvania genre.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

A Silksong gumshoe meticulously pixel counted both games to directly compare the size of their worlds, and Pharloom looks twice as big as Hallownest

Reddit user Karmyuh is conducting a study on the size comparison between the worlds of Pharloom and Hallownest in the game Silksong, focusing on the character Hornet. Karmyuh found that Hornet occupies the same amount of screen space in both games, allowing for a one-to-one comparison of corridor heights. Additionally, dataminer Zullie the Witch discovered that Armored Core 6 and Elden Ring share a similar scale, despite differences in detail, which has inspired fan discussions about potential scenarios involving characters from both games.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong review

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2D action game developed and published by Team Cherry, set to be released on September 4, 2025, for a price of .99. The game features demanding combat, intricate platforming, and a multiplayer option. It has been reviewed on an RTX 5090, Intel Core i9 12900K, and 32GB RAM, and is verified for Steam Deck. The protagonist, Hornet, navigates the world of Pharloom, which is rich in detail and interconnected environments. The game includes challenging mechanics and requires players to overcome difficult sections, particularly during boss fights. Despite its punishing difficulty, the game offers rewarding experiences and a beautifully crafted world.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

How to beat the Hollow Knight Silksong Savage Beastfly

The Savage Beastfly is an oversized Diptera found in Hunter's March, specifically in the Chapel of the Beast, located in the bottom-right corner. Players must equip the Drifter's Cloak to access this area and should secure the Hunter's March bench before entering the chapel. The Beastfly has two primary attacks: a long-range charge and a triple downward slam, and it summons smaller Beastflies and spike-spouting Kiliks. Players can defeat it by timing their dodges and managing summoned enemies effectively, utilizing tools like the Silk Storm ability and the Reaper Crest for healing and mobility. In the Far Fields, the Savage Beastfly appears in the Fourth Chorus boss arena, accessible after accepting the Savage Beastfly wish quest from the wish board in Bellhart. Players need to defeat the Cogwork Dancers in Act 2 to unlock this quest. Enhancements like the Clawline skill and Faydown Cloak improve mobility during the fight. The second Beastfly retains similar abilities but introduces sticky fireball-spewing Tarflies. Players should eliminate Tarflies quickly and utilize tools like Sting Shards and Flea Brew for effective damage management. Defeating the Beastfly rewards players with a mask shard, completing the quest.

AppWizard

September 10, 2025

All Hollow Knight Silksong endings and how to unlock them

Hornet's adventure in Pharloom features five distinct endings: 1. Weaver Queen - Achieved by defeating Grand Mother Silk at the end of Act 2, resulting in Hornet transforming into a creature resembling her mother, Herrah. An alternate version exists where Grand Mother Silk takes control of Hornet. 2. Snared Silk - Requires players to grant every wish, unlock Hornet's bellhome, move Fleamaster's caravan to Fleatopia, and complete 'Silk and Soul.' This ending involves a climactic battle with Grand Mother Silk where Lace sacrifices herself. 3. Sister of the Void - The true ending, unlocked by obtaining the Snared Silk ending, completing 'The Old Hearts,' and 'Last Dive.' Players must defeat bosses and secure hearts to save Pharloom. 4. Twisted Child - Achieved by defeating Grand Mother Silk while cursed. Players must obtain the Twisted Bud, complete the Rite of the Pollip wish, and avoid curing Hornet to access this ending, which results in a grotesque transformation. 5. Passing of the Age - Requires completing 'Passing of the Age' and obtaining the Sister of the Void ending. Players must find Mister Mushroom in seven locations and navigate a challenging quest, leading to a simultaneous cutscene with both endings.