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Beating Simon in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Simon is one of the final bosses in the record-breaking game, Clair Obscur Expedition 33. A slap from Simon humbles you immediately, as if to say, “You think you can finish the game just like that?” Yeah, you’ll need to learn all his combos, prepare for the fight, and be at max level. All these hurdles just make the win as satisfying as possible.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a challenging game by design. Enemies are tough, bosses are tougher, and dying means a long run back. Your character’s kit improves slowly, and the game does not shower you with resources. There are no difficulty or accessibility options, which is where mods come in.

The combination of these mods essentially serves as an additional difficulty option, akin to an easy mode without compromising the game’s integrity. If you’re having a tough time in Hollow Knight: Silksong and don’t want your first playthrough this challenging, there’s no shame in installing these mods. I tried to add something from each of its major aspects, whether it’s combat, exploration, or resource gathering.

Hollow Knight Silksong has taken over the gaming scene in a flash, becoming so popular that its mere soundtrack is beating games like Battlefield 6 and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater on Steam’s top seller charts.

While you can say BF6 isn’t out yet and MGS isn’t that big on Steam, which is true, HKS’ soundtrack was sitting at #7 on Steam’s top seller charts, beating countless other popular titles.

Hollow Knight: Silksong has a very deliberate vignette effect applied to its presentation to tastefully mask the edges of any given moment for a consistent look regardless of where you are in the world. It adds to the atmosphere and mystery, but there isn’t an in-game option to disable it.

If you aren’t a fan of this effect, then modders have already come up with tools to disable the effect entirely or adjust it to your liking. There are a few mods to choose from, but the one from p1xel8ted not only disables vignette in Hollow Knight: Silksong but gives you plenty of control over other aspects as well.

The Last Judge is the final boss of Hollow Knight Silksong and will likely pose a major hurdle for most players. Due to the runback of this boss, multiple attempts are brutal. So, here’s a nice and easy guide on how to beat the Last Judge quickly in Hollow Knight Silksong.

How to Beat Last Judge Phase 1 in Hollow Knight Silksong

Jump Attack

A basic jump attack, and you can simply react and dash out of the way. It’s best to dash behind her and then get 2-3 hits in.

Parrying returns in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and it’s essentially an unexplained combat mechanic that is pretty useful once you get the hang of it and understand when to use it.

It’s a risky maneuver because you’re opening yourself up to attacks, which is why knowing how to correctly perform it is very important. Here’s how parrying works in Hollow Knight: Silksong and how you can get better at it.

Hollow Knight: Silksong has been out for less than a day, yet it has already brought several digital storefronts to their knees. With its breakout success on Steam, especially, it’s no surprise that modders are already enhancing the experience with quality-of-life features, technical improvements, and customization.

Here are my picks for the best mods you can currently install for Hollow Knight: Silksong.

It still feels just a little bit unreal, after all the shadowdrop rumours, supposed release date leaks, and what feels like countless delays, Silksong has finally arrived, with quite a bang, I must say.

Its first order of business was to destroy the Steam Store, tear down the PlayStation Store, and kill a whole lot of other online shopfronts. It even seemingly tore down the Counter Strike and Dota 2 servers for a while, though that might have been a simple glitch, and I haven’t seen it verified yet. But then, I’ve been playing Silksong, so who cares?

Moorwing is one of the hardest early bosses in Hollow Knight Silksong and will prove a challenge even for veterans. This fearsome bird has an arsenal that requires you to stay on your toes. Here’s a complete breakdown and guide on how to beat Moorwing in Hollow Knight Silksong.

How to Defeat Moorwing in Hollow Knight Silksong

Defeating Moorwing is a test of nerves and patience. Moorwing isn’t dangerous because of its moveset, as it actually only has 4 moves that you need to watch out for. The real trouble comes from the fact that it requires around 75 hits, and all of its attacks deal 2 Masks of damage. This makes the fight feel like a marathon where every mistake is punished heavily.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a visual treat that looks stunning regardless of the platform you play on. On PC, it supports ultrawide monitors, but only up to the 21:9 aspect ratio. If you have a monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio, you will have to deal with black bars.

Thankfully, these restrictions have been removed by modders within a day of release, and you can enjoy Hollow Knight: Silksong at proper 32:9 using this simple mod.