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Should you play Hollow Knight before Silksong?

No, you don't need Hollow Knight to understand Silksong. But if you're new to metroidvanias, Hollow Knight is the gentler place to learn the same skills. Silksong has its own hero and kingdom, so the story stands alone…

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