Hollow Knight: Silksong is Now the Highest-Rated Game of All Time

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As I pen this down, “Hollow Knight: Silksong” stands as the top-rated game on review aggregator site OpenCritic. For many years, “Silksong” has been eagerly awaited in the gaming industry, and it’s clear that it generally met the high expectations set for it. The release of “Silksong” was greeted with acclaim from both fans and critics, and its popularity was so immense that it caused numerous digital gaming platforms like Steam and the Switch eShop to crash.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Reviews Make it the Highest-Rated Game of All Time — For Now

Currently, Hollow Knight: Silksong boasts a stunning 98 average on OpenCritic, with an impressive nine perfect scores and one nearly-perfect rating of 98/100. This exceptional score sets it apart as the highest-rated game on the platform, surpassing heavyweight titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Grand Theft Auto 4, Elden Ring, Astro Bot, The Last of Us Remastered, God of War (2018), and Persona 5 Royal. While this debut is undeniably impressive, it’s important to remember that as more reviews roll in, the score for Silksong may drop slightly.

Since the release of Silksong, there have been a few voices expressing dissatisfaction with certain aspects such as the boss runbacks and overall difficulty level. To tackle these concerns, Team Cherry is planning to roll out updates for the game. Meanwhile, enthusiasts have swiftly created mods to reflect their desired adjustments. It’s possible that some reviewers may award lower scores than the perfect ratings Silksong has been receiving, which could cause its average score to dip slightly. However, it seems reasonable to expect that it will maintain a high rating of above 90 when all is said and done.

One important thing to note for fans is that OpenCritic primarily focuses on games released from 2013 onwards, with only occasional exceptions such as Grand Theft Auto 4. Therefore, when you see an evaluation of Silksong on OpenCritic, it won’t be compared directly to a classic game like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which has a near-perfect score of 99 on Metacritic. However, it’s worth mentioning that Ocarina of Time’s rating should also be viewed with some perspective as it was evaluated during a time when significantly fewer game reviews were considered for each title compared to today.

Regardless of how highly or lowly Silksong is scored in reviews, it’s undeniable that the game has already achieved monumental success. Silksong not only shattered records but also surpassed the anticipations of numerous gamers. It has more than earned a spot in the running for Game of the Year.

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2025-09-09 19:25