Game Scoop! Game Scoop! 824: Silksong Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Sep 10, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, comparing its unique mechanics to other classics like Metroid. They also share their thoughts on the latest Everyone's Golf, highlighting its missed potential. The evolution of nostalgic gaming experiences gets a spotlight, alongside a humorous look at the relationship between aliens and artificial life in gaming narratives. Plus, they engage in a fun game of Video Game 20 Questions that sparks lively discussions about game history and personal favorites.
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Silksong Feels More Boss-Centric Than Metroid
- Hollow Knight: Silksong shifts focus from exploration to sustained boss combat and challenge.
- The game plays more like a boss-centric Souls experience than a classic Metroidvania early on.
Huge Launch Numbers And Quick Coverage
- Silksong hit almost 550,000 concurrent Steam players on launch despite being on Game Pass and other platforms.
- IGN's Tom Marks rushed to review and is producing a glowing review-in-progress.
Progression Locks Change Player Behavior
- Silksong restricts early upgrades and sequence breaks, forcing players to master encounters rather than grind.
- Maps are optional early, so exploration-driven completionists may find the structure surprising.