Over a week after beating Hollow Knight: Silksong , I’ve decided that we’re all focusing on the wrong things. Hornet’s fast-paced movement and range of options are breathtaking, sure, and the game can be maddening. But instead of succumbing to the difficulty discourse , instead of falling into a pit of spikes for a 13th time after a pogo-platforming section, let’s all take a deep breath and give in to the truth about Silksong.

This game is so gosh-darned cute .

Now, cute isn’t exactly alien to Team Cherry; The Knight in Hollow Knight is adorable, a little guy in a big ol’ world, mute with big eyes and small proportions. The Grubs and their babbles entice you to rescue each and every one of them. And don’t tell me you’ve resisted the fuzziness of the Tiktiks or Hivelings .

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