Almost Half Of Hollow Knight: Silksong Players Are Soulslike Fans

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The Game Was Criticized For Being 'Too Brutal'

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  • Analysis reveals that a huge chunk of Hollow Knight: Silksong players play soulslike games.
  • This explains who the game’s target demographic is and why it is so brutal at times.
  • Team Cherry will release an update to manage difficulty in the initial stages of the game.

Hollow Knight: Silksong just released to an enormous player base, showcasing how important indie releases have become for the industry. Amid all the positivity, people have complained about the game being too difficult, and there’s a reason for it.

According to a survey, most of Hollow Knight: Silksong players are also soulslike fans, so the difficulty is something they prefer rather than take it as a negative. This makes the difficulty quite understandable. 

Why it matters: The negative reviews for the game highlight that it can be a bit frustrating at times because it is too difficult for the general audience. However, the target audience admires that part. 

Over half of Hollow Knight: Silksong players are soulslike fans

Alinea Analytics has revealed that over half of Hollow Knight: Silksong players also play soulslike games. These include Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne, with the first one being the most popular among the fans. 

This explains why the difficulty isn’t that big of a problem for most people. Also, this isn’t something Team Cherry has done for the sequel; the original title wasn’t easy either. Nonetheless, the Silksong is a lot more brutal. 

Hollow Knight Silksong Difficulty
Fans describe that Hollow Knight: Silksong can be ‘Brutal’ and ‘Unforgiving’ at times

However, the good news for casuals is that Team Cherry has revealed that the title’s first post-launch patch will balance out difficulty, especially in the initial stages. The patch will also bring in bug fixes and other improvements. 

What are your thoughts on Hollow Knight: Silksong being difficult? Are you also a soulslike fan? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum

 

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