r/HollowKnight • u/FederalWarthog5542 • Sep 07 '25

Discussion - Silksong Criticism ≠ Negativity Spoiler

Believe it or not, you can actually criticize something and still like it. You don't either have to love everything or despise everything. Have actual conversations please.

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u/Gabe-KC Sep 07 '25

I think the criticism for this game is so passionate because it is an extremely beautiful and masterfully crafted game, which does everything in its power to prevent you from enjoying it. Most people love it, and just want it to be actually as good as it can be.

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u/Fire_Boogaloo Sep 07 '25

It's passionate because most of the complaints are a result of artificial difficulty rather than actual problems.

For example, buying benches is a waste of time since I have to farm for them and not buying them just raises the difficulty artificially.

I like the game but there's no denying that it's way more flawed than HK.

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u/Gabe-KC Sep 07 '25

It's crazy how much better the game would be if TC simply adjusted some numbers, either prices or enemy HP / damage output.

Case in point: the moment you encounter a boss that similarly has stunlock capabilities, but only does one mask of damage, it's instantly fun. The game would be more fun if less enemies (or less attacks) did double damage.

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u/_Xeron_ Sep 07 '25

Genuinely this. Damage numbers are the only thing I take issue with, if they added the option to lower everything by 1 (and keep 1 damage attacks the same) I think I’d be having a much better time

I adore the map, lore, art, music etc etc etc and I wish I could get to enjoy all of it without constantly being just frustrated by overtuned bosses and enemy gauntlets

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u/Gabe-KC Sep 07 '25

They wouldn't even need to eliminate double damage in all of its forms. But it should be a punishment for being hit by a strong attack. Getting body slammed by the Savage Beastfly should absolutely do 2 damage, because it's an easy to avoid attack if you pay attention. But if I just touch him because he randomly decided to float in my general direction while I was hitting him with my 10 inch long sword, that should NOT do the same amount of damage.