Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter campaign that we reported on earlier in December, and though we teased it for the obvious inspiration from Shovel Knight, we were nevertheless intrigued. While the character name and a couple of moves are similar to the excellent Yacht Club Games title, it's certainly a unique project that's gone its own way with an action adventure setup that encourages exploration, along with a particularly stylish look.
We reported that developer Team Cherry had a stretch goal of $50,000AUD to deliver a Wii U version, having been approved as Nintendo developers. It seemed possible assuming there'd be a bump in interest, and thankfully that's what happened in its closing days. The campaign ended on $57,138, meaning that this title is confirmed for the system; Team Cherry posted an update saying "we’ll be achieving a lifetime dream of releasing a game on a Nintendo console".
The PC version is targeting June 2015, with the Wii U version to follow. Check out the videos from the Kickstarter campaign below and let us know whether you'll be keeping an eye out for Hollow Knight next year.
Thanks to all that sent this in.
[source kickstarter.com]
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I'm quite stunned that they picked the Wii U to release this game in a console format.
I'm quite excited about this. I first heard of it just a few days ago and was hoping they'd hit the stretch so I could pledge. It may be hard to tell the caliber of gameplay, but I absolutely love the art direction.
That looks fantastic.
Looks a bit like Cave Story, definitely interested. Will keep an eye put for it.
Awesome, love to hear when games are coming to Wii U. Will most likely pick this up when it is released
If it is even half as good as Shovel Knight then this game will be well worth a purchase!
Great news. This was a KS game I was looking forward to but wasn't expecting the Wii U version to reach it's goal. I'm glad it did though, hopefully the U version isn't too far behind the PC release.
I'm so glad the Wii U goal was met! This game looks so charming.
I'm really surprised that the Wii U stretch goal was reached.
Yes, I chipped in a little with the KS campaign in it's final hours.
@Vriess
Me too, I thought it was a lost cause at this point. Glad to see it made it.
First game I've ever supported on Kickstarter. I'm very hyped for this one!!
Yay! It looks like lots of fun! I have to admit I didn't think it would make it when you showed it before but I'm really glad it did I'm looking forward to its release!
Quite intrigued.
Someone should make 'Silent Knight' and release it for Christmas.
Looks like a "Dark Cute Souls".
They can go ahead and sign me right the heck up for this.
Did not pledge since I thought they would barely make the main goal.
I will get it when it is released. None of my supported projects have appeared yet.
@LazyGamer - Shovel Knight - their obvious inspiration - winning game of the year may have had something to do w/ that
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/nintendo_wins_four_at_the_game_awards_2014_while_shovel_knight_scoops_best_indie_prize
And it sold pretty well too:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/12/shovel_knight_digs_for_victory_with_300000_copies_sold
Colour me interested!
Awesome! I was very close to backing this, but too many games and short on funds lately. Maybe I'll sneak in with the PayPal support later on. I wouldn't mind getting in on the beta.
I backed this with 1hr left on the clock. Game looks fantastic, and that $15 CAD minimum pledge was only $12 USD.
I'll keep an eye out for it, but I'd really like to see something more than a bunch of platformers for the Wii U.
Looks very interesting, be looking forward to it.
Sweet! I was hoping this would slip past the goal
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