…but cuter
OK, so let’s stick with the plagues and ruined kingdoms and existential questions about death and power but make it tiny and adorable. I’m not downplaying Hollow Knight’s brilliance or its relevance to Elden Ring fans—the game has you wandering through desolate, dead cities, slashing sickly creatures, and collecting souls, all things that will feel comfortable to you as a battle-scarred Elden Ring player. The story, soundtrack, and blackened environments work together to create one immersive movement, and combat is subtly complex and very satisfying. You can double jump, for God’s sake. But the little big protagonist is also adorable. Look at its tiny head and giant eyes. Look at it!
