Hollow Knight: Silksong

Worthy sequel worth the long wait with strong metroidvania gameplay but annoying locked gauntlet sections and increased farming.

Metroidvania with stunning hand-drawn art and brutal difficulty. Meaningful exploration choices.

Improves upon original with more sophisticated combat and movement. Feels like its own thing.

Masterpiece sequel surpassing impossibly high expectations. Exceptional level design, challenging combat, and sublime movement mechanics.

SwitchUp review scored 95%. Highly recommended.

GameSpot calls Silksong equally essential to the original, praising the more acrobatic protagonist, guided exploration, and fulfilling narrative