Which masterpiece reigns supreme: Hollow Knight or Silksong? It’s a question that divides even the most loyal fans, and now it’s your turn to decide. After swearing we’d take a break from games of this caliber following our emotional investment in Silksong last year, Team Cherry has masterfully lured us back with Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Yes, we thought we’d left the haunting halls of Hallownest behind for good, but the promise of silky-smooth performance and enhanced visuals had us returning like moths to a flame—especially with those tantalizing 'additional effects.' The more we played, the more we were reminded of why we fell in love with this world, its characters, and that endearing little knight in the first place.
And this is the part most people miss: With performance no longer a point of contention, we’re forced to confront the ultimate question—do we prefer Hollow Knight or Silksong? When Silksong launched last year, it seemed like an open-and-shut case. Team Cherry had taken everything we adored about the original and amplified it. Hornet’s agility and combat versatility made the Knight feel almost sluggish by comparison, and the sprawling map made Hallownest feel like a quaint village. We even raved about it in our 10/10 review, calling it 'an improvement on Hollow Knight in every single way.' For context, the original only scored a 9/10 from us.
But here’s where it gets controversial: Revisiting Hallownest on the Switch 2, our preference isn’t as clear-cut as it was last September, when Silksong was still fresh and dazzling. Sure, the map is smaller, but it’s just as intricately designed. The fallen kingdom’s narrative is seamlessly woven into every corner, with a simplicity that’s hard to criticize. And let’s be honest—can anything truly replicate the bone-chilling dread of your first steps into Deepnest? It’s a feeling so unique, it’s almost unfair to compare.
Here at Nintendo Life Towers, opinions are split, so we’re turning to you, our beloved readers. Does Silksong’s innovation secure its place at the top, or does Hollow Knight’s timeless charm still hold the crown? Cast your vote in the poll below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. But before you do, consider this: Is it fair to judge these games as competitors, or should they be celebrated as complementary masterpieces? Let the debate begin!
