Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch has seen over 1,500 Steam reviews with a rating of "Overwhelmingly Positive" within the initial 120 minutes, suggesting swift feedback or questionable review significance.
In an exciting turn of events, the highly anticipated Metroidvania sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has finally been released. The game, developed by Team Cherry, was downloadable and playable for two hours, causing a frenzy among its 12,300 eager watchers, including the game's creator, John Silksong.
The release of Hollow Knight: Silksong was so overwhelming that it temporarily crashed Steam and other storefronts due to the high number of users. This surge in demand is a testament to the game's popularity and the anticipation that has built up over the past six years.
John Silksong, in a recent update, acknowledged the six-year hype, referring to the project as "our daily news." He also expressed his gratitude for the support and excitement from the gaming community.
The game's release has received a mixed response on Steam, with some reviews praising its beauty and excitement, while others express concerns about the game's bugs. One reviewer exclaims "SHAW!" in a positive review, while another reviewer expresses their excitement with an enthusiastic outburst, saying "AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF HOPE, CLOWNING, SILKPOSTS, LIES, TRUTHS, NINTENDO DIRECTS, XBOX BAIT. WE ARE FINALLY HERE, WE ARE READY, WE ARE NO LONGER CLOWNS, SILKSONG IS HERE, SILKSONG IS NO LONGER TOMORROW, SILKSONG TODAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY, SILKSONG IS NOWWWWWWWWW!!"
Despite the initial concerns about bugs, the current percentage of positive Steam reviews for Hollow Knight: Silksong stands at a impressive 97%. The Cherry Team, the developers of the game, have not specified an individual author for the final news update, but Matthew Griffin was noted as responsible for the game's release and marketing in related communications.
As more people delve into the world of Hollow Knight: Silksong, it is suggested that the percentage of positive reviews might change. Regardless, the game's release has undoubtedly created a significant moment in the gaming community, described by some as "beautiful."
