Silksong’s Collection Of Weird Little Guys Rules

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There’s a lot to love about Hollow Knight: Silksong. Conversely, there’s also a lot to throw your controller and crash out about in Team Cherry’s long-awaited Metroidvania sequel. But one thing we can all agree on is that Silksong’s cast of weird little bug creatures are all a bunch of stars. Yeah, some of them are trying to kill you and will probably succeed, but they’re all so full of charm that they steal the show whenever they’re on screen. Hornet may be the star, but she’s got competition for the title of fan favorite.

Silksong maintains the original Hollow Knight’s hand-drawn, almost storybook art style, so even the most badass or grotesque characters in the game have an air of cuteness to them. Shakra, the merchant whom Hornet buys items and equipment from, has been an early standout for players, both for her intense, aura-farming demeanor and the comforting melody she sings when she’s nearby. Hearing Shakra sing is usually a sign of safety, but if an enemy does follow you to her shop, she’ll join the fight and rock their shit.

 

Shakra’s not the only ally Hornet can meet that has stolen the hearts of Silksong players. Garmond and Zaza are a pair of traveling companions whom Hornet can save from captivity in Greymoor. They can then help you in one of Silksong’s tough boss fights, and after hearing Garmond’s regal-as-fuck battle cry, I would trust him to follow me into any battle.

Not every friendship in Silksong starts out as such, though. The Bell Beast is a large creature Hornet encounters in the Marrow. At first, she is trapped in Silk, and you must free her using your Silk Spear, but then she will attack you, and you’ll have to defeat her and eventually tame the beast. Then she becomes a loyal companion who will help you fast-travel. You can even pet her…kinda!

 

Hollow Knight’s cute character designs lend themselves to plushes, pins, and other merchandise, so I’m sure we’ll see some of Silksong’s stars joining the likes of Hornet and the Knight in the coming months. A huggable Bell Beast is an easy sell.

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