Hollow Knight

Published & Developed by independent developer Team Cherry, Hollow Knight is a 2017 Metroidvania (Sub-genre of action/adventure games) video game that was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. By February 2019, the game had sold 2.8 million copies and a sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently in works.

The gameplay involves a 2D side-scrolling camera wherein the player controls an insectoid silent protagonist named “the Knight” who explores an underground fallen kingdom called Hallownest. Also, the players have an opportunity to unlock new abilities as they explore new locations with lore and flavour text that are spread throughout the kingdom.

Watch Hollow Knight’s gameplay here.

25 Best Nintendo Switch games to play

Nintendo Switch remains the latest edition before its successor arrives and it goes out with a bang. It has become the third best-selling console having sold 122.55m units and has surpassed PlayStation 4 and Game Boy. After adding Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to its online version, Nintendo also signed a 10-year deal with Microsoft to port Call of Duty to future consoles if Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard gets approved. While that might take some time, we have curated a list of 25 Best Nintendo Switch games to play whether you are picking the console up for the first time or have been a veteran:

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The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Explore a vibrant post-apocalyptic world in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the best-selling Kirby game and a hit on Nintendo Switch (developed by HAL Laboratory, published by Nintendo). This 3D platformer (first fully 3D mainline Kirby game) sees Kirby inhaling enemies and objects to gain powers, with new additions like Drill and Ranger....

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

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Bayonetta 2

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Minecraft

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Octopath Traveler

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Stardew Valley

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Hollow Knight

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Paper Mario: The Origami King

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Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

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Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus 7

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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Splatoon 3

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Super Mario Wonder

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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