Silksong One Week Later: Brutal, Beautiful, and Worth Your 5–9 After Your 9

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Grow Up Level Up

Samson Li

99 episodes

14 hours ago

A podcast network about how we stay connected to play, creativity, and curiosity as adults. From video games to movies, music, and more—we explore how entertainment fits into real life. Featuring series like How We Play and Sunset Selects.

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Silksong One Week Later: Brutal, Beautiful, and Worth Your 5–9 After Your 9–5?

Grow Up Level Up

1 hour 5 minutes 50 seconds

2 months ago

Silksong One Week Later: Brutal, Beautiful, and Worth Your 5–9 After Your 9–5?

We’ve spent one week with Hollow Knight: Silksong, and now we’re asking the big question: is it worth your 5–9 after your 9–5? 🎮

In this episode, we share our first impressions of Team Cherry’s long-awaited Metroidvania sequel. From stunning art and music to brutally tough boss fights and frustrating exploration, we cover what makes Silksong both unforgettable and unforgiving.

If you’re debating whether Silksong deserves your free time after work, this review is for you.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hollow Knight Silksong
02:54 First Impressions and Gameplay Experience
06:02 Game Mechanics and Challenges
08:54 Art Style and Visuals
11:52 Sound Design and Music
15:05 Exploration and Map Mechanics
17:59 Gripes and Suggestions for Improvement
33:28 The Hunter's March Challenge
38:59 Exploration and Upgrades
46:05 MORE Gripes and Accessibility
56:22 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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