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[Switch/PC] Hollow Knight 34% off (AU $11.55 @ Nintendo eShop) or (US $9.89/~AU $13.64 @ Steam)

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[Switch/PC] Hollow Knight 34% off (AU $11.55 @ Nintendo eShop) or (US $9.89/~AU $13.64 @ Steam)
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caprimulgus on 24/08/2018 - 04:29 ec.nintendo.com (1253 clicks)
Last edited 25/08/2018 - 09:58 by 2 other users

Hollow Knight is on sale for Nintendo/PC to celebrate the release of the latest update/free DLC “Godmaster”.

Highly acclaimed Metroidvania, is widely considered to be a bargain / extremely good value even at full price ($17.50 on eShop)! Now at a new lowest price of $11.55 (34% off), plus combine with your previously purchased discounted eShop gift cards (purchased with discounted Wish gift cards!) for an even better deal!

eShop link (AU $11.55) (thanks to sss333):
https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000003207

Or purchase in pesos from the Mexican eShop at an even lower price (MX $98.99/AU ~$7.23), if you are that way inclined!

PC version also 34% off on Steam (US $9.89, AU ~$13.64):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/Hollow_Knight/

Or DRM-free at GOG (AU $12.89) (thanks to somebody):
https://www.gog.com/game/hollow_knight

Metacritic (Switch): 90% (8.8 user score)
Metacritic (PC): 87% (8.8 user score)
Steam: Very positive (94% positive)

Destructoid 10/10
Eurogamer Recommended
IGN 9.4/10
Nintendo Life 9/10
Nintendo World Report 10/10
PC Gamer (US) 92/100
PC PowerPlay 8/10
VideoGamer.com 8/10

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight!

An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

  • Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
  • Includes all of the new items, areas, characters, and bosses from the currently released free content packs; Hidden Dreams, The Grimm Troupe, and Lifeblood. All players will also get access to the final free content pack, Gods and Glory, due later this year!
  • Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
  • Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
  • A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin. The score echoes the majesty and sadness of a civilisation brought to ruin.
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  • bossmode on 24/08/2018 - 04:47
    +4

    Wow, what a great way to start the morning - Seeing this post! Thanks for this contribution, have been wanting to try this game out for some time!

    • cnut on 24/08/2018 - 09:19
      +13

      Fun fact: it’s made by an Australian developer.

      Even more reason to support it! 🇦🇺

  • sss333 on 24/08/2018 - 05:54
    +6

    Switch link

    • Stoibs on 24/08/2018 - 07:00
      +1

      Is there some trick to navigating the Aussie Eshop via a browser like this? I'm still trying to learn the ropes of this thing as a Switch newbie.
      Seems very confusing compared to steam or the PSN; When I search for Hollow Knight myself I'm getting zero results, and the other games I see don't even have a purchase button either =(

      • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 07:08
        +1

        It isn't an online store like PSN/XBL/Steam it's a pos shop window with locked doors. It works in the US but not here.

        Edit/ holy shitballz it just actually worked, I bought Hollow Knight on the webstore.

        • Stoibs on 24/08/2018 - 07:22

          Hehe, yeah that's what I was wondering. The links provided here seem to actually be legit but not when browsing the Nintendo shop manually.
          Was wondering what's up or if there's some sort of hidden way to use this properly.

      • sss333 on 24/08/2018 - 07:24
        +4

        Unfortunately Nintendo Australia only choses to post links to certain games on their website as opposed to having some search function like all the other countries' websites. You can still get to everything if you know the number for the url.

        • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 07:30

          I can't remember if I tried this previously but would it be the same number from the us store but with an au prefix?

        • sss333 on 24/08/2018 - 07:50
          +1

          @Where's_That_Cake: US numbers are normally within a few numbers, UK have the same numbers (other than Splatoon 2), so you can look at the UK website, view source on the page look for the 'nsuid' and that should work with https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/

        • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2018 - 20:43
          +1

          @sss333: looks like someone from vooks read these comments and went for a spot of plagiarism

          https://www.vooks.net/australia-might-be-getting-a-web-based…

        • sss333 on 31/08/2018 - 09:37
          +1

          @Where's_That_Cake: Yeah I noticed that.

          I've been posting direct links since mid-June on here now (there are more that I just reported the deal with the link). So if they were paying attention the whole time they could have figured it out much earlier (likely started in May when a bunch of functionality was added).

          Also Nintendo Australia since July-ish has directly been linking to certain games.

          But other than that Nintendo Australia themselves 2 weeks ago (1 week before that article on Vooks) added a page about purchasing games from the web.

          So even in the event they did figure out the method without looking at this post they were quite slow on reporting on it regardless.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2018 - 11:14
          +1

          @sss333: it's not the first time, I've posted stuff at WP and seen it almost word for word pasted there with no source.

        • merajaan on 31/08/2018 - 20:44

          @Where's_That_Cake: You wouldn’t happen to know the web link for Splatoon 2?

        • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2018 - 21:19
          +2

          @merajaan: https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000000812 courtesy of sonatina @WP

        • merajaan on 05/09/2018 - 14:26

          @Where's_That_Cake: Thanks!

  • ce5himm on 24/08/2018 - 06:41
    +1

    Great game. I haven't finish it yet.

  • imnotarobot on 24/08/2018 - 08:19

    Bought the mario switch from TGG, haven't picked it up yet. Will buy this as soon as I get it!

  • Owgasm on 24/08/2018 - 08:27

    I missed the previous sale!
    I’m at work. Gonna go to the car and grab it and ensure I don’t miss out again!

    • RocketSwitch on 24/08/2018 - 10:03
      +2

      Chill man, 3 days left lol

      • Vool on 24/08/2018 - 12:21
        +3

        Might sell out

  • aimon on 24/08/2018 - 08:32
    +1

    I don't know how I feel about this trend of making games hard but not always thinking if it makes things more fun. I want to like this game but the sheer amount of time you need to put in to make little progress is a bit off-putting.

    • dishlex on 24/08/2018 - 12:01

      I have never been able to get through the Soulsbourne games despite enjoying them immensely, I tend to give up half way.
      On the other hand, I have 100%'d (Not 107% and 112% yet unfortunately) Hollow Knight and enjoyed the story and lore very much.
      Sometimes a game just might not be for you though.
      There are other Metroidvania's such as Iconoclasts, Ori & The Blind Forest and Guacamelee (which aren't as difficult as Hollow Knight) that you may enjoy.

      • aimon on 24/08/2018 - 13:11

        Would love Ori to come to Switch but its made by Microsoft :(

  • Callandor on 24/08/2018 - 08:58
    +1

    PC or Switch? I have a PS4 controller for my PC.

    • RocketSwitch on 24/08/2018 - 10:03

      Easy. Do you have time to game on PC? Or are you always on the go?

      • Callandor on 24/08/2018 - 10:42

        I've got time to game on the PC! I assume you're saying buy on PC which is what I was leaning towrads

      • ddhar on 24/08/2018 - 12:30

        Is this game playable on a PC keyboard/mouse? I am keen to try this game but have no console controller on the PC.

        • ToastySteve on 24/08/2018 - 19:10

          My 2c. I played it with Keyboard, Logi F710 and the switch controller and the switch pro controller was my fav.

        • undien on 24/08/2018 - 19:17

          My 2c is keyboard felt more natural to me as I played a lot of platformers with keyboard :)

  • tre180 on 24/08/2018 - 08:59

    Having an absolute blast with this game, I'm actually a bit sad as I've nearly finished it. Difficulty wise its tough in places but never unfair, though in the later stages its sometimes difficult to remember where you're supposed to go as the map is huge. Check a walkthrough guide if you don't fancy loads of backtracking, no shame in that. And the soundtrack and visuals are really lovely.

  • drprox on 24/08/2018 - 09:02
    +2

    Reminds me for obvious reasons of one of my favs shovel knight but I see I can't play this one on my Wii u :(

    • dishlex on 24/08/2018 - 11:56

      Do you have a Wii U Pro Controller? If so, you can use it on your PC and play Hollow Knight on that. http://www.wiinupro.com/
      Also, if you have a PS4 or Xbox 360/One controller, you can use that on your PC as well.
      Hollow Knight's specs aren't very demanding either.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 09:21
    +5

    I happily bought this at full price to support the Adelaide-based development team.

    • dukeGR4 on 24/08/2018 - 18:10
      +1

      ye adelaide numba wan!

    • frankfu1122 on 27/08/2018 - 18:32

      Made the purchase just for this comment.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2018 - 21:04

      I was even happier to support the Adelaide based team at 34% off.

  • 0lllllll0 on 24/08/2018 - 09:37
    +1

    Only switch game I've bought at full price. I was very happy. Until now :( my $6…

    It's a great game. Well worth it for $11! There's free DLC coming soon too I believe

    • dishlex on 24/08/2018 - 11:53

      Godmaster DLC is out today!

  • Jklaro on 24/08/2018 - 09:38
    +1

    Where can u buy Mexican eShop credit from? I use us Canada and Japan but can't workout the Mexican.

  • Saeed on 24/08/2018 - 09:40

    This is a great game, I recommend to people who own a switch for sure.
    Game of the year for me, on the switch

  • merajaan on 24/08/2018 - 09:44
    +3

    I think the most important thing about this post is that it highlights that Nintendo Australia finally did something and we can now actually buy Switch games with just a web browser which is something that other countries have been able to do for a long while!

    Thanks Nintendo Australia, we now know that you actually are capable of doing things other than taking in warranty claims.

  • somebody on 24/08/2018 - 10:21
    +4

    If you're getting this for PC, it's slightly cheaper (AU $12.89) on GOG than on Steam, and the GOG version is DRM-free: https://www.gog.com/game/hollow_knight

    • caprimulgus on 24/08/2018 - 10:34

      cheers, will add it to the description!

  • RocketSwitch on 24/08/2018 - 10:52
    +1

    Damn, that Mexican price is tasty!!

  • OfTheOverflow on 24/08/2018 - 11:28

    As others have said, it's worth noting that this gem is also an Australian game. Support the local scene!

  • OpenHand on 24/08/2018 - 11:42

    Developed in Adelaide! Cracking game, great on the Switch (I have a killer PC but like to play on the go). Well worth the price.

  • npdeee on 24/08/2018 - 11:44

    Awesome game. Bought this last night for full price.

  • McBanjo on 24/08/2018 - 11:49

    This is a great game. Still stuck on the Knight level…..

  • cyrax83 on 24/08/2018 - 12:05

    Shame you can't buy on switch online. I'll buy it later tonight

  • dishlex on 24/08/2018 - 12:07
    +1

    Bapanada!

  • sputnik on 24/08/2018 - 12:24
    -2

    Would this be too complicated for a 5 year old? Looking for some games for a 5yo to play on TV with a 360 controller connected to a NUC.

    • ajee123 on 24/08/2018 - 12:50
      +2

      I wouldn't recommend this game for a 5 year old. Way too hard.

      • sujiferro on 24/08/2018 - 13:58
        -2

        That’s exactly what they need! Games way too easy for kids IMO these days.. :)

    • tre180 on 24/08/2018 - 12:50

      Definitely. Also it'd probably be a bit too scary

  • simulacrum on 24/08/2018 - 13:17

    I was about to upvote this because I bought the game as a result of this post. I now realise it was posted by my mate caprimulgus. If I upvote this will it be considered "artificially inflating the vote count"?

    • caprimulgus on 24/08/2018 - 13:54

      ^ Probably due to same IP address (we work at the same place).

  • sujiferro on 24/08/2018 - 14:00
    +1

    Thanks op, was reading reviews yesterday and thought “will wait for sale”…. TA DAAA

  • eviledward on 24/08/2018 - 14:12

    Man, I've only got $17 or so left after that e-shop card sale recently. Thinking of holding up my credits for Stardew Valley (hopefully on sale next time) or just use the rest for this game.

    Already have like Dead Cells…hmm

    • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 15:05
      -2

      Honestly that game (SDV) was a let down after all the hype. It was like a soulless Animal Crossing.

  • cyrax83 on 24/08/2018 - 15:31
    +1

    Anybody tried purchasing from Mexico? How do you do it?

    • CaptainNewspeak on 25/08/2018 - 05:58

      Switch your region in mynintendo preferences. You need to have a zero balance of credit in your account to do so though.

      • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2018 - 06:56

        Yeah but then you need a Mexican PayPal and a valid way to fund it.

  • backslashio on 24/08/2018 - 16:15
    -2

    This is OzBargain, not MexicoBargain

    • RocketSwitch on 24/08/2018 - 16:21

      Doesn't matter where the bargain is. Bargains for Australians, even if it's in space.

  • TripleJ2 on 24/08/2018 - 17:11

    Purchased on Switch. Thanks :D

  • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 18:40
    +1

    Played it for an hour after deliberating for a week whether to buy it or not and I can honestly recommend this game. It's great.

    • eviledward on 24/08/2018 - 19:11

      was just about to reply to your comment and ask whether it was worth getting this game.

      btw, don't know why you got neg'd, was a fair enough comment about a game you didn't like.

      • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 20:04

        Yeah like I said it's really great. The videos I watched on it don't do it any justice.

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