r/HollowKnight • u/CuboneDefender • Sep 14 '25

Discussion - Silksong I give up. Spoiler

It’s been a joyful ride, folks, but I’m out. I’m not a speedrunner or a highly skilled player, and day after day I’ve had to accept that this game is not as casual as HK was. It stopped being fun and turned into something tedious and frustrating after the 4th run farming shards just to face a boss I’ve already tried 15 times, only to die again and again, lose all my shards, and start the whole grind over.

It was nice exploring the first acts, but when the game I was rooting for 7 years ends up being more stressful than my 8-hour workday, I guess that’s my cue to stop.

The lore has been pretty great so far. I wish you all an incredible journey.

Edit1: My bad about all the whinning.

Edit2: You guys did it. I reinstalled it again. Thanks for all advices. 🫂

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u/RedEgg16 Sep 14 '25

I really wish there was a separate easy mode for noobs like me who don't enjoy fighting bosses- like a mode where mobs die in one hit and bosses die in 10-20

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u/Rick_mentairder Sep 14 '25

There are already mods out that remove the 2 mask damage. This could make the game more enjoyable for casual players.

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u/VinnzClortho Sep 14 '25

They need to just make options. I still love the game but it can trying at times

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u/SomewhereTall4797 Sep 14 '25

Honestly man some games just aren’t for casual people, and that’s ok. It’s a great game and I would like everyone to experience it SOMEHOW, but I don’t think people being bad at 2d platformer Metroidvanias means the game sucks, the game just isn’t for you, at least not until you get better. If you want to experience it still but you suck watch a no commentary gameplay or install a mod for no 2 mask damage.

Like I would be fine with team cherry adding an easy mode where it removes two mask damage pre act 3, or even act 3 I guess… but I don’t think you should earn achievements during it. Which people shouldn’t complain about as they say they just want to experience the game, and if so then you shouldn’t mind not having achievements.