Hollow Knight is an exploration-based game with no single path. Players must collect upgrades, pickups, Charms, defeat bosses, and clear graves. Geo is used as currency and needed for Nail upgrades
Quest begins in Howling Cliffs area after Dream Nailing bug corpse. Players must break two walls and ignite torch to activate quest
Cornifer is a Cartographer NPC found in nearly every Hallownest area. His humming helps players navigate through Hallownest's mysteries. Maps can be purchased from Iselda's shop in Dirtmouth
Spells require 33 SOUL and can be activated using various keys. Soul can be gathered by defeating enemies. Dream Nail allows entering protected memories and collecting Essence. Nail Arts are abilities taught by Nailmasters using special tools
Zote is a shellwood-made nail-wielding traveller seeking glory in Hallownest. Hornet is a princess-protector who escapes from Pharloom's kingdom. Garmond and Zaza are NPCs on quests to find new homes. Elder Hu is a sage who died fighting Mantis Lords
Hollow Knight is a 2D action adventure set in a ruined kingdom of insects. Players explore, battle creatures and befriend bugs in hand-drawn style. Game features a protagonist named Hornet, who escapes from Pharloom's kingdom