This is only further confirmed by the area's first major boss — the Dung Defender. You'll need to keep your nose plugged and throw some plastic bags around your shoes before you spend any time in this sewer system. Oh, and watch out for the infected insects attacking

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

They only remain for a second, but any enemies caught in their reach take damage in kind. It is... disquieting, but if you anticipate soaking up a lot of close-range damage, then it's ideal. Perhaps fittingly, this Charm is found in a thorny labyrinth inside Greenp

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

Some obstacles along this route, including some dangerous Gigantic Flukemunga creatures, will have to be dealt with as you try to access the Junk Pit. Try to use abilities like Shade Cloak to avoid detection from these enemies in Hollow Knight . Once you travel to the end of the path, you'll come across a room littered with trash, indicating that you have indeed arrived at the Junk

One of the updates called Gods and Glory introduced many bosses that can only be reached when you find a certain creature within the Junk Pit. Some of the hardest bosses in hollow knight Collectibles Knight can be found here, who give you rewards for their defeats. Normally, the Junk Pit is a relatively unimportant spot to visit on your map, unless you are interested in learning more about the game's l

Platforming up to the Traitor Lord is going to be one of your biggest struggles if you rely on dash-based charms, but it's perfectly feasible if you take your time. If you save Cloth in the Ancient Basin, she will join you in this fight and you can let her do some of the heavy lifting. Be quick on your d

The Metroidvania-style map of Hollow Knight holds many secrets, including a hidden area called the Junk Pit that you can access. The kingdom of Hallownest offers a lot to you, the Knight, as you explore new regions for treasure to help you on your continuing journey. Be prepared to face many bosses in the Junk Pit, as this location holds additional battles added to the game through

Bloodstained is the most recent Metroidvania on this list as of 2019. It falls more in line with the "vania" part of the equation as it is truly emulating Castlevania from the look, RPG elements, castle, and so on. It’s not as ominous as Hollow Knight and it falls on the easier side if one grinds enough. That said it does have a fun gameplay loop filled with lots of secrets to uncover while exploring the castle’s dep

Yoku's Island Express is a Metroidvania pinball adventure. Now, that’s a new genre. It sounds weird but it worked so well. It also stars a bunch of bugs, but unlike Hollow Knight , it’s a lot more upbeat. This may be the best diversion to play immediately after finishing that game. Try not to smile when playing

The only way to access the Junk Pit is to go to the Royal Waterways , where the area hides as a sub-location of this existing region. The Waterways are connected to the City of Tears and the Fungal Wastes, but you can only enter this space when you use a Simple Key item. The Pit will be on the left edge of your map, in a secluded but large room that you drop i

Bug Fables , if the name didn’t give it away, is also about a bunch of bugs. That’s the simple connection to Hollow Knight , but Nintendo fans will especially get a kick out of it for emulating the more classic Paper Mario games. The homage is clear from the gameplay to the paper aesthetic. Don’t sleep on 2020’s secret hit, Bug Fabl

Hollow Knight launched in 2017 and was praised, but it wouldn't be until it hit the Nintendo Switch after the PC release that the fandom really exploded. From the open-ended world to the stylish art to the Metroidvania gameplay, everything hooked players in. They need and want m

Collecting Simple Keys will be nothing new to those who have been exploring the kingdom. Finding these items is one of the best things to do while exploring, but you can also simply pick up along the paths you typically travel to fight main story bosses. The easiest Keys to find are at Sly's Shop and within the City of Tears in Hollow Knight or inside a room near the City Storero

Like Hollow Knight , Guacamelee has a huge focus on combat. You will explore the interconnected world like any Metroidvania i.e. collect new powers to explore new paths, get new health upgrades, and so forth. What makes it different is the wrestling focused in combat with tons of moves to perform and master. The big plus is that it offers co-op. Both this and the sequel are worth checking