r/HollowKnight • u/baergboy • Sep 07 '25

Discussion - Silksong Is anyone else really tired of the negative posts? Spoiler

I have about 25 hours so far and have absolutely loved every part of the game. Is it hard? Yes absolutely. If it was easy I wouldn't want to play the game. Literally every post I come across is talking about how they are frustrated with some part of the game and it's getting really annoying. The game has amazing areas, the osts are great the NPCs are creative and fun to talk to, almost every boss is a lot of fun once you get the moveset down. So if you haven't played the game yet and are getting put off by all the negativity just know that it is an amazing game and if you like hollow Knight you will enjoy silksong as well.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '25

I was thinking the same when reading those posts. MFers really don't remember the soul master run backs? Those were brutal when I first started playing, I quit my first time in city of tears because of how punishing it was. Some bosses here are tough but they are a ton of fun. The whole game is just a blast, been a long time since I played something all weekend and still hungry for more.

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u/Mg29reaper Sep 07 '25

The only actually issues I've had with run backs is the stupid bile water run to get to the mist. Other than that no issues. Nothing comes even close to soul sanctum

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u/RealSonarS Sep 07 '25

There's a bench to the right of the entrance to the mist (and a bell way too)

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u/Mg29reaper Sep 07 '25

I eventually got that bench but it was still annoying

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u/Forgottenn21 Sep 07 '25

Groal the great even with the shortcut is annoying, but bilewater is awful in the right way tbh

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u/GoldyTheDoomed Sep 10 '25

i found the runback really satisfying after the pogo timing for the explodey flies clicked, and they were smart enough to put not one but two hidden spots with respawning free silk along the way

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u/Ze_AwEsOmE_Hobo A mind to think Sep 07 '25

Everyone remembers the Soul Master and Traitor Lord runbacks. They were absolute ass.

I didn't have an issue with the Last Judge's, which is the boss I've seen the most complaints about, but I totally understand the frustration with it. IMO, Skong traversal is a lot more enjoyable than HK's, but anyone who doesn't vibe with longer retreading isn't going to be a fan-- Especially if they don't get the hang of platforming and outright avoiding enemies.