"The most upvoted response to the post stated that the game is probably "a fine game, but the market is currently saturated with side-scrolling platformers so I feel his game may not do as good as he hopes." Another user said the game looked fun, but they "hate to be raining on a parade" and continued that Hollow Knight looked to lack the "innovation and individuality of something like Limbo." They continued: "probably not going to be huge." Yet another said the game looked "cliche.""
"What a difference a decade makes. There were definitely people in the Reddit thread who disagreed that the market was "saturated" with similar games and recognized that Hollow Knight could be something special. Some even expressed interest in buying it based on the trailer. Overall, however, the general consensus seemed to be that Hollow Knight looked fine, but might have a hard time finding an audience. Some said it might get a decent sales boost from appearing on Reddit's front page."
Hollow Knight: Silksong releases September 4 after six years of announcement, multiple delays, and prolonged anticipation. A resurfaced 2015 Reddit thread about the original Hollow Knight included a trailer and a post noting a creator quitting a full-time job to pursue game development. Early community responses were muted and skeptical, citing a saturated market, perceived lack of innovation, and cliche elements, while some commenters saw potential and interest. The contrast between those initial reactions and the franchise's later commercial and cultural growth illustrates significant change in reception over a decade.
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