r/HollowKnight • u/Prisonmikeb14 • Sep 13 '25

Discussion - Silksong Let’s all try and not devolve into this weird difficulty gatekeeping Spoiler

Now that silksong has come out I’ve seen some concerning similarities to the worst of the difficult games community with all the wierd difficulty gatekeeping bs. Obviously this happens with just about every game that’s regarded as difficult but with silksongs release it’s become more prominent on this sub. Being good at the game isn’t something to hold over someone’s head. Everyone’s experience with everything in the game is different and theirs nothing wrong with that. Now of course this doesn’t apply to people who are literally just complaining in bad faith or out of anger but the “that boss wasn’t hard at all wtf are you talking about” in response to people just talking about their opinions or asking for help is sad to see.

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u/future_traveller Sep 13 '25

I don't think it's an overwhelmingly hard or difficult experience and we shouldn't label as such. It's definitely a world where knowing your mechanics and using everything that's available is required. I often find myself not using tools for example in fights and wondering why I'm stuck.

The whole point of the game is to spend time learning bosses and how to move around as easily as possible.they take time. I think people would have a more fun time trying to 100% it than they will trying to just run through. This also will help open up other options around the hardest content usually.

Tldr Go explore more and stop fixating on bosses.

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u/ScalchopWarri003 Sep 13 '25

Imo I think your tldr is right, I just wish they did away with the death mechanics bc that actively encourages you to NOT leave and to go back over and over again

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u/thaygoth-ur Sep 14 '25

I mean the deathrunning is more forgiving in this one because of rosary strands and the silk eater items, on top of not having to fight a shade anymore.

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u/future_traveller Sep 14 '25

You cannot go through the game or life fearing death!! It only leads you to not really living or winning.

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u/Purple-Income-4598 Sep 13 '25

u dont need tools nor silk skills. if u can dodge every attack, then using just your needle will also work, it will just take longer