sounds like it was a joke?One of the comments claims that a beta tester said the game was coming in July. If so, holy shit.
sounds like it was a joke?One of the comments claims that a beta tester said the game was coming in July. If so, holy shit.
Iirc from the times I've occasionally dipped in to the HK Discord that beta tester is a notorious jokester, and I'm pretty sure he's claimed Silksong is coming out on X date as a troll move in the past.One of the comments claims that a beta tester said the game was coming in July. If so, holy shit.
The mapping system never bothered me that much, but I felt like the death mechanic (where you lose your currency) runs directly counter to exploration by adding penalties for risk-taking. That's one of my least favorite mechanics in gaming....but still nowhere near the top of my list of hopes for the game.The only mechanic that will bother me if changed or dropped is the whole mapping system. Hollow Knight made players work to map out the world, and I think the system worked in beautiful synergy with the game's openness and focus on exploration. It is one of the details that made it the greatest 2-D Metroidvania of all time.
However, the fact I have heard some complaints regarding that mapping system makes me worried Team Cherry might want to tweak it in some way. Tweaking is fine, but I hope that if they do alter it, the unique system of the first doesn't get replaced by the generic Metroidvania mapping mechanics.
But that is a silly concern overall. I think criticism about mapping came mostly from those who did not like the game, and I trust Team Cherry to deliver yet again on this front and all the others.
I agree with what you see in the death mechanic. It can indeed feel like it punishes exploration. I mean, it is not a game-breaker, and after playing Dark Souls I got more used to it (I went through the trilogy after I played Hollow Knight). But it does work against the exploration focus to a degree.The mapping system never bothered me that much, but I felt like the death mechanic (where you lose your currency) runs directly counter to exploration by adding penalties for risk-taking. That's one of my least favorite mechanics in gaming....but still nowhere near the top of my list of hopes for the game.
My biggest wish is that the game will give you a little more both in the beginning and throughout to give meaning to your quest. I understand that they went with more environmental storytelling, but that meant that I missed a lot the game had to offer.
The map system is great. Could do without the compass taking up a charm thoughThe only mechanic that will bother me if changed or dropped is the whole mapping system. Hollow Knight made players work to map out the world, and I think the system worked in beautiful synergy with the game's openness and focus on exploration. It is one of the details that made it the greatest 2-D Metroidvania of all time.
However, the fact I have heard some complaints regarding that mapping system makes me worried Team Cherry might want to tweak it in some way. Tweaking is fine, but I hope that if they do alter it, the unique system of the first doesn't get replaced by the generic Metroidvania mapping mechanics.
But that is a silly concern overall. I think criticism about mapping came mostly from those who did not like the game, and I trust Team Cherry to deliver yet again on this front and all the others.
He (Graig), has trolled fans in the past about the release date. However, I could totally see him being right this time and maybe even TC being okay with it. Everyone just assumes he's joking, when in reality it's the actual release date. This is a looooong stretch.One of the comments claims that a beta tester said the game was coming in July. If so, holy shit.
Q: Do you know what's happening with Silksong?
A: I do, we've been talking to them, I don't know exactly what's what but I think they were actually hit pretty hard by the pandemic, it's a small team and stuff like that so they've been taking their time but we check in with all these teams all the time so I don't know exactly what the state of the game is or where they're at. I would love to showcase that game when they are ready. They did an edge cover, it was like a year or two ago and then didn't really put more out on it but yeah we've certainly talked to those guys and team cherry is a great studio and we'd love to work with them at some point.
Which means, if some of the core members or their family gets it and has the stronger course then it could inpact them big.Thanks for the update, mazi!
But yeah, it's just speculation by Geoff, which is all we have at this point. My personal speculation is that they were actually not hit very hard by the pandemic (they are a very small team so that issue easier to manage). I just think it's a big game and they are both ambitious and perfectionists. It will come when it does, and I feel it will be soon.
But then, I have been feeling it's coming soon for a while.
Anyway, take your time and don't overwork yourselves, Team Cherry. Stay healthy and creative.
matthew handles handles PR and marketing for team cherry.
nope because the cuphead dlc is being slated as a “world premiere” tooWouldn't "world premiere" necessarily mean it's a game we have never seen before, which is not the case with Silksong?
no, world premiere is just any new trailer/announcement in one of geoff's 17 shows.Wouldn't "world premiere" necessarily mean it's a game we have never seen before, which is not the case with Silksong?
Wouldn't "world premiere" necessarily mean it's a game we have never seen before, which is not the case with Silksong?
I don't know about "usually" but they're occasionally leaked in advance, yeahif the game shadow drops this thursday, then rip every other game for the foreseeable future.
how do shadow drops work on steam? don't they usually get leaked in the steam database?
i will fucking scream if it gets shadow droppedif the game shadow drops this thursday, then rip every other game for the foreseeable future.
how do shadow drops work on steam? don't they usually get leaked in the steam database?
yeah i wouldn't want anyone to be around when that happens cuz my reaction will be very embarrassing.i will fucking scream if it gets shadow dropped
same, i would prefer a heads up. not the biggest fan of shadow drops in general, specially for games i'm already looking forward to.Not sure I would even want a shadow drop. I feel like I need at least two weeks to hype/speculate/discuss with friends/etc.
Obviously I will take whatever they give me, though.
I feel like Leth's done stuff like this before, but maybe I'm just thinking of the times he's liked tweets related to events. I'm not sure if he's ever come out with a more direct tease like thisMan, this news is really throwing me for a loop. I'm stuck between wanting to hype, but also being cautious because of past experiences. It doesn't make sense that Leth would post those comments if it was for anything else but Silksong. He said it himself that he's aware of how his words are taken, and scrutinized by the HK community, so he makes sure (like when he disconfirmed SS being at last E3) that the opportunity never arises.
That being said, people have their own lives to live. Maybe he really is just teasing at another new game he's apart of.
The only other game that he's doing marketing for is Crowsworn, but info for that is being teased for July 10th. Maybe he's doing something completely new and unannounced?I feel like Leth's done stuff like this before, but maybe I'm just thinking of the times he's liked tweets related to events. I'm not sure if he's ever come out with a more direct tease like this
That being said, Leth isn't only doing marketing for Silksong, even if that's what he's most known for and what he has to know everyone will be thinking about
Hm, didn't realize Crowsworn was being teased for the 10th, pretty excited for that at least. Off-brand Hollow Knight or not, the game looks funThe only other game that he's doing marketing for is Crowsworn, but info for that is being teased for July 10th. Maybe he's doing something completely new and unannounced?
Hm, didn't realize Crowsworn was being teased for the 10th, pretty excited for that at least. Off-brand Hollow Knight or not, the game looks fun
Anyways maybe it's something new, or it's just him trolling. Idk, I'm at the point where I'm skeptical of Silksong news no matter the circumstances. Won't stop me from getting my hopes up and actually sitting through Keighley Fest 2022 (or, more realistically, letting it play out in the background), but I'm not getting my hopes up too much. I've done this song and dance too many times for that.
Every day when I wake up in the morning and sit down on my computer to check these boards and I see that this topic has gone up, my heart skips a beat. I swear it!I mean, I like this topic and all...
but I actually hate it.
and you’ve just done that to me tonight!Every day when I wake up in the morning and sit down on my computer to check these boards and I see that this topic has gone up, my heart skips a beat. I swear it!
It just FEELS like the time for this game to reappear. I don't think it'll shadowdrop, though, I think it's too big for that now.
tomorrow riiiight?ok hype thrusters engaged. i can't believe its finally happening
Wait why is it finally happening?ok hype thrusters engaged. i can't believe its finally happening