Hollow Knight: Silksong Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 10+
Recommended play time: 1.5 - 2 hours, with a break in the middle
Well, Hollow Knight… my middle son (13) has been driving me crazy about this for years! It took me a while to understand that this isn't just a game, but quite a fascinating story about a small character on a huge journey. It's an action game, with jumping and fighting, but everything looks beautiful and there's a certain exploration aspect. I'm no gamer, you know, but for my kids – I learn everything!
What is this game
So, Hollow Knight is an action-adventure platform game. This means the character jumps, runs, fights with a small sword, and has to overcome obstacles and monsters in different areas. It's not some crazy shooting game with blood everywhere; it's more like a 'journey'. The graphics are drawn, and the story is about a cute character who doesn't even speak and has to save the world from some 'bad thing'. In Silksong, which is the sequel, you play as a different character, Hornet, who is faster and fights a bit differently. There's also an aspect of secrets and things to find. It requires concentration and coordination, and it can be challenging, but my kids say it's really fun to jump and explore.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Breaks Are Important","content":"Even though this is a game that's fun to get lost in, it's very important to take breaks every hour or so. Go to the kitchen, drink water, move around a bit…
- {"title":"Screen Distance","content":"Make sure the kids play sitting comfortably and at a reasonable distance from the screen. The neck and back, and also the eyes, shouldn't suffer. Let them move a…
- {"title":"Age-Appropriate Content","content":"This game is not particularly violent and is suitable for children of the recommended age (10+), but it's still good to talk to them about what they see…
- {"title":"Community Aspect","content":"Hollow Knight and Silksong are mostly single-player games, but there's a large online community around them. It's advisable to monitor what children watch and t…