Speaking of sequels facing the impossible task of surpassing a masterpiece, it turns out Ori was not the only one! According to gaming critic reviews, Hollow Knight: Silksong managed to climb even higher than Team Cherry ’s original game – and I follow t

According to gamesindustry.biz, Runescape's developer Jagex reported total sales of £50 million ($77 million). The graphics are not the greatest, but it's one of those games where it doesn't matter. Performing tasks like fishing, blacksmithing, mining, and completing quests give Runescape high replay va

This area is home to the Distant Village and the Failed Tramway, which are draped in cobwebs. By using the Dream Nail on a corpse near the tramway, you learn that it apparently couldn't be built because the workers were continuously attacked while building it. Not exactly a place you want to stay around for long. Herrah the Beast can be found in this area too, slumbering in the region she once ru

Sure, some players may feel that the first game’s charm came from its simplicity and the sequel goes for a more ambitious path, but it is impossible to deny how much smoother platforming feels here, or how deeply combat and progression were refi

Each area of Hallownest is visually different and distinct. There are flourishing plants that adorn the Queen's Gardens, while the Ancient Basin is isolated and deserted. Each region of Hollow Knight 's striking world has something unique to offer. Here's each major area of Hallownest, ran

Jokes aside, Moon Studios ’ debut title stunned players when it launched (including me), thanks to its carefully crafted gameplay, gorgeous visual aesthetics, emotionally simple (yet powerful) story, and, obviously, its unforgettable fin

Developer Chucklesfish sourced their cash flow by using crowdfunding. Starbound stayed in the early access phase for a great deal of time, but in the end, it was worth it. According to gamesindustry.biz, Starbound has sold hop over to these guys $2.5 million copies, putting their sales figures in the tens of millions of doll

Gameplay is as open as a Soulsborne title , with players able to pick up a variety of weapons and magical attacks. The game also implements many classic RPG elements, such as classes, backgrounds, and skill trees. For those players who don't want to face the horrors alone, it's possible to play with local co-op. For those who want to be a fresh terror for their friends, there's a versus mode

First off, PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5 will be able to claim a free copy of Bugsnax . Bugsnax is a bizarre first-person game where players have to go around and capture creatures that are all based on food. Bugsnax 's strange premise and catchy theme song have helped it turn heads, and while some may have been hesitant to try the game if they had to pay for it, it being available for free on PS Plus means most PS5 owners have no reason not to give it a shot. PS Plus subscribers can claim Bugsnax for free from November 12 to January 4, 2021. The PS4 version of Bugsnax will not be a part of the PS Plus lineup in Novem

Upon its release, Undertale garnered widespread acclaim, with many critics praising its innovative gameplay mechanics and fantastic sound design. In the years since, it's sold millions of copies, with some reports suggesting that its creator Toby Fox made more than $25m through Steam sales alone . Given that Steam will have taken a cut of the profit and the fact that the game is available on multiple platforms, it seems safe to assume that the true total is higher st

Ori and the Will of the Wisps , along with it's predecessor Ori and the Blind Forest , is a critically-acclaimed Metroidvania platformer. In both games players take on the role of Ori, the guardian of an ancient, magical forest. In classic Metroidvania-style, the world slowly expands as Ori gains new abilities and upgrades. The movement in Ori and the Will of the Wisps is fluid and satisfying, as Ori jumps, climbs, glides, and swims through his forest-h

Add all of that to the fact that Hornet is the playable character in this chapter with brand-new abilities (to love and hate, sure), plenty of challenging bosses are waiting for you in every corner, there are a bunch of quests with even stranger NPCs around, and that Shakra’s voice is simply amazing – and that’s it. You have another Metroidvania masterpi

Sony has also clarified that once a game is claimed from the PS Plus Collection, users can keep that game as long as they are subscribed to PS Plus. So it's not quite like Xbox Game Pass, where a game leaving the service means players can no longer play it without buying it outri

Praised for its simple yet nuanced combat system, Hollow Knight delivers the perfect balance of difficulty, exploration, and growth. It's a classic Metroidvania adventure, tightly-wrapped in a cocoon of unsettling, dreary horror. However, it's not alone in being a great pick for a dark and creepy Halloween gaming-session. Here are four other titles that not only share similar mechanics, but are equally-suited to the pervading gloom of October 3