{"id":189811,"date":"2021-02-10T00:49:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T00:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/hollow-knights-indie-games\/"},"modified":"2021-02-10T00:49:19","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T00:49:19","slug":"hollow-knights-world-design-sets-the-bar-for-indie-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/02\/10\/hollow-knights-world-design-sets-the-bar-for-indie-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollow Knight’s World Design Sets the Bar for Indie Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Team Cherry’s\u00a0Hollow Knight<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>has become one of the most beloved\u00a0and critically acclaimed indie games of the 2010s. On the surface,\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>is a\u00a0straightforward Metroidvania platformer\u00a0with players navigating a nameless knight through an ancient kingdom. However, much of its success can be attributed to its impeccable world design, gorgeous hand-drawn artstyle, and rich lore.<\/p>\n

While many Metroidvanias have a heavy emphasis on exploration,\u00a0Hollow Knight<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is able to\u00a0inspire a sense of awe in its players as they traverse through the majestic world. Every small detail in the lore and narrative are tightly interconnected with its gameplay and progression systems.\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>succeeds because its intricate world design is linked with the narrative, and they work together to elevate the experience.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a05 Metroidvania Games to Play Before Hollow Knight: Silksong<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the first things that\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>players will notice is how memorable and distinct the artstyle is. The nameless knight has a strong outline and a playful, blank face that’s reminiscent of cartoon characters. Much of the enemies and\u00a0NPCs that appear in the game\u00a0are also similarly striking against the atmospheric backgrounds. With recurring features such as large eyes or simple antennae,\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>characters give players a strong sense of familiarity.\u00a0While the characters in\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>favor simplicity<\/a>, the world design is quite complex, and this slowly draws players in.<\/p>\n

The gigantic world of\u00a0Hollow Knight<\/em> is interconnected<\/a> with a wide variety of areas from overgrown wilds to ruined cities to dark caverns. Each of these new areas feature color scheme changes, different environmental details, and even lighting effects to punctuate the atmosphere that players immerse themselves in. The stark contrast between the cute, light feel of the characters and the dark, gloomy world design draws players in and encourages them to delve further into the underground world. As the nameless knight traverses the world, the hand-drawn backgrounds evoke senses of both wonder and urgency as the color palette shifts and transforms.<\/p>\n

Rather than having the art serve as static backgrounds for exploration,\u00a0all of\u00a0Hollow Knight’s\u00a0<\/em>areas feel alive and ever-evolving along with the player progression. Since each area features a distinct and recognizable design, players will also notice these subtle shifts as they backtrack through the world. The visual design of\u00a0Hollow Knight<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>doesn’t just exist as an afterthought to gameplay, they depend on each other to immerse players into its world.<\/p>\n

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Another key component of\u00a0Hollow Knight’s\u00a0<\/em>success is its richly detailed lore<\/a>. Beyond just the scope of the story, the artstyle and design encourage players to discover as much as they can about the world around them. To accomplish this,\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>is purposely vague and turns the nameless knight into a silent protagonist. Although this decision eventually\u00a0serves a narrative purpose, it also allows\u00a0NPCs to project their feelings and fears onto the player allowing them to experience the world from unique perspectives.<\/p>\n

Moreover, much of the side narratives and lore are only revealed through deeper exploration. Lore can be locked behind environmental interactions\u00a0such as\u00a0monuments or the Hunter’s Journal, a compendium of information about the enemies encountered. Players\u00a0cannot merely depend on cutscenes in\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>to discover information, they must also actively seek it out themselves. As a result, the mystique of the world goes hand-in-hand with Hollow Knight’s<\/em>\u00a0emphasis on exploration<\/a> and discovery.<\/p>\n

Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>manages to make its world design serve an important purpose in both the narrative and lore of the game. Though it isn’t the first indie game to do so,\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>sets a new bar for other games and developers to emulate.\u00a0It’s rare for players to\u00a0experience a game that connects its world design so tightly together with the gameplay mechanics. Neither component feels complete without the other and this is why\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em>has become renowned for its sense of wonder<\/a> and adventure that it instills in players.<\/p>\n

Hollow Knight\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is currently available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a05 Great Platformers on Xbox Game Pass<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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