Hollow Knight Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 10+
Recommended play time: 45 minutes - 1.5 hours per day
Oy vey, Hollow Knight! My middle son (13) kept going on and on about it for two months until I took a deep breath and learned a bit. It’s like a cartoon, but with a lot of action and a deep story I didn't think kids would understand. Even though I'm not a big gamer, I managed to see why they get so hooked on it. It’s an amazing, dark world, but with a sweet main character.
What is this game
Listen, it's an adventure game, with beautiful graphics that somewhat resemble a cartoon, but don't let that fool you. You play as a small, silent knight (the Knight) on a journey to save a kingdom of insects, yes insects! It's called Hallownest. You need to explore huge maps, fight various monsters (some of which are really tough!), find upgrades like spells and small 'Charms' that grant special powers, and unlock secrets. It's very challenging, and requires a lot of patience. My son experienced quite a bit of frustration with it. It's like 'The Labyrinth' and this is almost an escape.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Focus and Patience","content":"This game requires a lot of concentration and patience. Sometimes they get frustrated when it's hard. It's important to remind them it's okay to take a break,…
- {"title":"Screen Time","content":"This is a single-player game, so there's no social pressure, but it's very addictive. It's important to enforce screen time limits so they don't forget there's a lif…
- {"title":"Visual Content","content":"The graphics might be cartoony, but there are some dark themes, scary parts, and combat against creatures. For especially sensitive children, it might be good to…