The sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Team Cherry, debuted with impressive critical acclaim. At the time of publication, the game holds a score of 100 on Metacritic, based on the first four reviews published by specialized media outlets. Its average score on OpenCritic is also high, reaching 98 points.
Despite the limited number of reviews, the praise is unanimous. Critics describe Silksong as an "absolute Metroidvania," highlighting elements such as level design, balanced difficulty, and soundtrack as points of excellence.
Reviews indicate technical and creative excellence
Among the outlets that have published their reviews so far are Gamingbolt, Gamereactor UK, Screenrant, and Multiplayer.it — all of which awarded it a perfect score: 100/100.
Reviews indicate that Team Cherry not only met the high expectations of the public, but masterfully exceeded them. Critics describe the level design as "perfect" and highlight that the difficulty curve keeps players interested throughout the experience. Furthermore, they praise the soundtrack and sound effects, calling them "sublime.".
Initial reaction and expectation of stability of the rating
Despite the extraordinary score on Metacritic, experts expect the average to adjust in the coming hours and days as new reviews are published. Meanwhile, the user score — based on 791 reviews — remains at 8.6, which still indicates a very positive reception.
This discrepancy between critic and audience ratings is common in the first few days after release, especially when the sample of professional reviews is still small.
Notes already published:
- Gamingbolt – 100/100
- Gamereactor UK – 100/100
- Screenrant – 100/100
- Multiplayer.it – 100/100
Silksong is already being considered for GOTY 2025
With its strong initial critical reception, many are already pointing to Hollow Knight: Silksong as one of the main contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year (GOTY) award. Therefore, if it maintains its current performance and the enthusiasm it generates among critics and players, Silksong could not only compete for GOTY, but also join the select group of the greatest titles in video game history.
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