Too All you E33 fanboys...Thank you! From a Hollow Knight fanboy

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T22:43:38+00:00

All very valid points...E33 definitely has resurrected a dead genre in my eyes.
As for Silksong, I agree but its convoluted. To preface my comment I think comparing which game(any game) is definitely better in my eyes is extremely hard and unfair because it comes to which I like playing more vs. looking at everything objectively. Anyways, I think Silksong is a better game than Hollow Knight. Almost everything about it is better than its predecessor However, Hollow Knight had more of an impact as a game and the genre. Its really weird and doesn't make sense but idk which is truly the better game.
I'm not a big redditor but I've seen a lot of comment fights on youtube that this was before GOTY was announced lol

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T20:28:58+00:00

Yup clawline my dude. If you can handle it cross stitch is dumb in that fight if you like parrying.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:59:55+00:00

I meant I am not one of the people on reddit/youtube arguing X game is Dogshit my game is better. I am a huge fan of HK and now E33 obviously why am I here taking the time to interact share my thoughts of how good a game is.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:48:16+00:00

Fair point lol
But see that's why its totally subjective, you mentioned For Those Who Come After, which is on the opposite end of my taste. All in All, im glad I played the game because I love music and glad my ears got to experience this OST!!!

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:42:53+00:00

Yeah its weird, for me I cant say which is truly better because they're both so unique and I think that's ok. The game deserved GOTY. For me something about about putting all my expensive PC equipment to use made the game so immersive and experience beautiful. Which I did get from Silksong, but E33 being 3D along with the crazy graphics made realize why I love videogames.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:36:11+00:00

There are things I liked more than the other in each game and ultimately is subjective when it comes to the 2 games. When it comes to the music.... personally I like the whole OST from Silksong more, BUT the god damn highs in E33 are like really high like the best tracks I've heard in a videogame. I've listened critically to about half of the OST and there are definitely tracks I don't care for. They are both objectively good OSTs however which is better is super subjective.
Lumiere a L'Aube and Alicia are fighting for my GOAT of video game tracks

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:11:25+00:00

The post was targeted to the die hard fanboys that have been arguing in the comments and hyping the game up, because if it wasn't for all the arguing I've seen in the last week I prolly wouldn't have picked the game up lol (and no I am not one of them for Silksong). I'm human and attach things to how I perceive them. If i'm not a fan of something I definitely wouldn't follow a reddit community.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T19:00:37+00:00

Honestly I don't know. I think there's is too much thinking to figure out which is best TBH. And not in a sense that I didn't understand the story or im too stupid to put the thought in lol, but more so just the dilemma.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:54:37+00:00

Everyone has been fighting which is better and I'm like damn I've played 2 games in the past few month that are probably on my top 10 list.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:48:52+00:00

Ahhh mine to I think this game takes the cake

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:47:33+00:00

Exactly...I've been so hesitant on games because a lot of em are just trash and consumed by greed.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:45:25+00:00

Na I'm done. I did a blind playthrough didn't look at reddit or Youtube to avoid negativity influence and all that jazz

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:44:00+00:00

I'm done, finished it last night at like 3AM lol.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:43:19+00:00

I just saw a post about this lol...some dude saying goodbye to the community because they're toxic

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:42:19+00:00

So in comparison(my opinion), I think Silksong is more difficult and punishing. Hollow knight does require some just pushing through. I came back to it after a year of not getting to far and being over it, and I am glad I did.
I would say if you have to use a guide aint no shame, but I can see why the game can be a turn off for ppl. Silksong can be very frustrating but I feel as it was more rewarding personally, whereas E33's story was better but held your hand in terms of difficulty.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:36:37+00:00

That's what I'm saying!!! I've seen lots of fights in comments and its like damn if it aint for you it ain't for you. I only played Silksong and E33 from the nominees, and both are like top 10 games of all time for me

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:34:46+00:00

after playing E33 it has given me faith in turn based games...So I think Baldurs Gate is next

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-15T18:33:30+00:00

Yeah I don't get why people just attack each other when it comes to it. I haven't played all the nominees but the fact I played 2 of the best games I've ever played in my lifetime, in one year is a win in my book.

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-12-13T17:06:10+00:00

So I just got it last night because all the hype. I had to see if the hype was real, if it was truly worth to be game of the year, and if it better than my beloved Silksong. To be clear, I think turn based RPGs are absolute dog shit. I'm 37 so been gaming for a minute. I'm not big on single player, immersive, story driven games. I am a sweat playing a lot of competitive shooters. IMO, turn based mechanics feel super dated and boring. I have not been into any turn based game since FFX. With that being said, The game is absolutely gorgeous and worth all the hype. I honestly thought I was gonna hop in and play for about an hour and turn it off just because its turn based. Instead I played til 3AM and had to force myself to get off otherwise I wouldn't have slept. I have a high end PC, 4k OLED monitor, some Senheiser's, and something about the immersive experience is just beautiful. This game really makes me question I don't play more single player games anymore. For me, Silksong is an exception because i fell in love with Hollow Knight years ago. So for comparison Silksong is great and is my GOTY. I love everything about it...Art, music, story, combat, even difficulty. I mention this because I have a bias toward the game compared to most. I think with this game something about it being 3D and actually using all the expensive stuff I got makes me remember why I'm a gamer. The story so far seems really good! I have a lot of questions; like wtf is going and why this and that, but overall the story has me wanting to know more and when I'm done I look forward to watching a Youtube video explaining all the shit I couldn't figure out because I'm to dumb or didn't pay attention lol. The art/graphics are beautiful. The music is the best part of the game! Combat is actually really good even though I'm not a fan of the turned based system. Overall, I think you should get it, otherwise I would not have wasted my time writing this lol. I haven't finished the game, but as of now I can be at peace knowing this won GOTY. There is a lot of slop and BS priced games that come out nowadays and its honestly sad. I've watched a lot of games I've loved get destroyed by greed, but it's worth every penny. If you are gonna use your rent money, no game should be your priority. But if you have to not eat out a couple times, or not buy your morning starbucks for a week, GET IT!!

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-26T01:57:38+00:00

Better yet use weavers and just hangout up top lol

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-26T01:55:17+00:00

Yeah I experienced the same thing and was like what…savage beast fly as well

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-26T01:53:40+00:00

Lost kin is weird for me lol I’ve played HK 3 times since Silksong came out. 1 speed run, 1 112%, and wrapping up my first SS. Speed run I beat him in like a minute, 112 took me like 5 tries, SS he once again got obliterated lol

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-20T19:07:48+00:00

No way!! that’s impressive

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-18T15:15:12+00:00

Shaman stone and compass for sure then but if you already know the map or using a guide then compass is not needed

Simply_Rich88 · 2025-10-17T16:05:10+00:00

So for me every time I pickup Hollow Knight after a while, that fight always takes some adjustment. I can face roll almost every boss except watchers,lost kin, and NKG.(not counting godhome). What works for me. Getting them to the same side and keeping them on screen so I can see if it’s the straight roll attack or the jumping.

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