This has been an interesting week in gaming news. Developer #TeamCherry have fully released there #firstgame, Hollow Knight on Linux. Hence the 2D action adventure #platformer had a quick turn around from testing since the late February release. With a Beta for Linux and Mac launching just over a month post release.
So all players can to explore the twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes. While battling a few tainted creatures and befriending bizarre bugs. And trying to solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom’s heart. Making Hollow Knight one of this years must-have platformers. Hence offering up 40+ hours worth of gaming on Linux. And for the $14.99 USD tag, that’s some serious news for anyone looking for the challenge.
“Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps an ancient, ruined kingdom. Many are drawn below the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets.”
Features
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
- Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
- Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
- Over 130 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom. Track down every last twisted foe and add them to your Hunter’s Journal!
- Leap into minds with the Dream Nail. Uncover a whole other side to the characters you meet and the enemies you face.
- Beautiful painted landscapes, with extravagant parallax, give a unique sense of depth to a side-on world.
- Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.
- A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin. The score echoes the majesty and sadness of a civilisation brought to ruin.
So the full release for Hollow Knight is available on Linux via Steam, Humble Store and GOG at $14.99 USD.