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Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Far Cry 3
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Release Date | |
Sep 4, 2025 | Nov 29, 2012 |
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Team Cherry | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Red Storm |
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Team Cherry | Ubisoft |
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Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Indie | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
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Unity | Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine) |
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E10+ (Everyone 10+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$19.99 | $19.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
Progression is centered on Hornet's unique abilities. The Charm system is replaced by 'Crests,' which alter Hornet's playstyle and provide sockets for a wide array of craftable 'Tools' (sub-weapons). New 'Silk Skills,' powerful spells like Silk Spear and Threadstorm, are unlocked by finding Weaver sites. Health and Silk (healing resource) upgrades are found through exploration. |
Jason Brody's progression is tied to the Tatau, a series of mystical tattoos that expand as he gains experience and unlocks skills. Skills are divided into three trees: The Heron (long-range combat, mobility, stealth), The Shark (assault tactics, takedowns, health), and The Spider (survival, crafting, hunting). Skill points are earned by gaining XP from missions, liberating outposts, hunting, and finding collectibles. Crafting is vital for upgrading gear capacity (weapon holsters, ammo pouches, loot rucksacks, syringe kits, etc.) using animal skins hunted from the islands' diverse wildlife. Syringes can also be crafted from plants to provide healing or temporary combat buffs. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game is set in the vast, interconnected world of Pharloom. It is a handcrafted Metroidvania map featuring a wide variety of biomes, including mossy grottos, gilded cities, coral forests, and misted moors. The world is dotted with nearly 100 benches that serve as save points and fast travel locations. |
The Rook Islands consist of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island. The North Island, where the game primarily begins, is controlled by Vaas's pirates and is characterized by lush jungles, beaches, and pirate outposts. The South Island, unlocked later, is controlled by Hoyt Volker's private military company and features more rugged terrain, savannahs, and heavily fortified bases. The total map size is substantial, offering diverse environments for exploration and combat. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
1. Cooperative Campaign (4 Players): A distinct story campaign following four new characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) seeking revenge against their former captain who sold them into slavery. 2. Competitive Multiplayer (up to 14 players): Featured modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Firestorm (capture points and ignite enemy fuel depots), and Transmission (capture radio transmitters). Players could use battle cries for temporary team buffs. A Map Editor was also included, allowing players to create and share their own multiplayer maps. |
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Available Editions | |
The game is available as a single standard edition for a modest price of $19.99. It was available day one on Xbox Game Pass. |
Far Cry 3 had several editions: Standard Edition, The Lost Expeditions Edition (included 2 bonus missions and a Japanese Type 10 flare gun), Insane Edition (Collector's Edition with a Vaas Wahine bobblehead, survival guide, digital content including 'Monkey Business' pack, Lost Expeditions, Hunter Pack, Warrior Pack, Predator Pack). Far Cry 3 Classic Edition was later released for PS4/Xbox One and given free to Far Cry 5 Season Pass holders, featuring enhanced graphics for consoles. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
Team Cherry is known for its extensive post-launch support with free content packs, and similar updates are expected for Silksong to address balance and add new content over time. |
DLC included the 'Monkey Business' pack (4 missions with Hurk and unique monkeys), 'The Lost Expeditions' (2 missions), and various 'Warrior,' 'Hunter,' and 'Predator' packs which offered unique weapons, animal skins for crafting, or multiplayer content. A free 'High Tides' co-op DLC added two new chapters to the cooperative campaign. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by the Dunia Engine 2, Far Cry 3 was praised for its stunning visuals at the time of release, depicting lush tropical jungles, vibrant coral reefs, sandy beaches, and detailed character models. It featured advanced lighting, water effects, and dense foliage. DirectX 11 support on PC allowed for enhanced features like HDAO (High Definition Ambient Occlusion) and MSAA (Multisample Anti-Aliasing). |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | The original score by Brian Tyler features a mix of orchestral, electronic, and tribal elements, reflecting the game's tropical setting and Jason's psychological transformation. The licensed track 'Make It Bun Dem' by Skrillex & Damian Marley is famously used in the 'Kick the Hornet's Nest' mission. Sound design effectively captures the dense jungle atmosphere, wildlife sounds, and intense combat audio. Vaas Montenegro's voice acting by Michael Mando is iconic and widely praised. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | Standard first-person HUD with a mini-map, health (regenerating segments), ammo count, and objective markers. The Tatau on Jason's arm visually represents his skill progression. A radial menu is used for weapon selection and syringe use. The world map allows for waypoint placement and tracking of discovered locations and collectibles. |
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N/A | Accessibility options were more limited compared to modern titles but included subtitle display, customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), and aim assist. The game's design, with clear objective markers and a mini-map, aided general playability. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Refresh Rate) (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, aiming for 120+ FPS.) CPU: Official recommended CPU for a high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A solid mobile CPU is needed to maintain a high and stable framerate in intense combat. GPU: Official recommended GPU for a high-quality, high-framerate 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): An entry-level discrete laptop GPU will easily provide an excellent high-framerate 1080p experience. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official recommended amount. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (DX11, High Settings, 1080p ~30-60 FPS) (High Preset, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p high settings with DX11. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (8GB standard for modern gaming). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 565 @ 3.4 GHz or better developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1GB) or better laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-480M / AMD Phenom II X4 N930 or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i3 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 3 2000 series+ are vastly superior.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M / GTX 570M / AMD Radeon HD 6970M equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will achieve extremely high framerates at 1080p/1440p Ultra.** layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: Official minimum CPU from the Steam page. This is a very low requirement, accessible to PCs from the early 2010s. CPU (Laptop): Most modern laptop CPUs, including efficient U-series processors, will easily meet this requirement. GPU: Official minimum GPU from the Steam page. A very low-end discrete GPU is sufficient. GPU (Laptop): Modern integrated graphics are more than capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p. RAM: 4GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, making the game very accessible. Storage: An SSD is recommended for faster load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4350 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30/40/50 series laptop) layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB (SSD Recommended) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (DX9, Low Settings, ~720p/1080p Low) (Low Preset, DirectX 9) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Any modern laptop CPU will far exceed this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for DX9. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern GPUs are orders of magnitude faster. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX (512MB) or AMD Radeon HD 2900 PRO (512MB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i3-330M / AMD Turion II P520 equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650 equivalent or better. **Any modern integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or entry-level dedicated GPU (RTX 3050 Mobile, etc.) will run this game at high settings 1080p effortlessly.** layersRAM: 2 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (DX11, Ultra Settings, 1080p/1440p 60 FPS+) (Ultra Preset, DirectX 11) CPU: High-end desktop CPU for max settings at launch. CPU (Laptop): Estimated higher-end laptop CPUs. GPU: High-end desktop GPU for ultra settings at launch. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs. RAM: 8GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD recommended for this tier. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD FX-4150 @ 3.8 GHz or better developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (3GB) / R9 280X (3GB) or better laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-2630QM or better. **Any modern mid-range or high-end laptop CPU will not bottleneck this game.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M / GTX 780M / AMD Radeon HD 8970M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will run this game at 1440p Ultra settings with very high framerates.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD. |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~144+ FPS) (Max Settings, 1440p resolution, aiming for high framerates.) CPU: A good mid-range CPU is recommended to ensure the system is not bottlenecked at 1440p high refresh rates. CPU (Laptop): A strong laptop CPU will help maintain a consistent 144+ FPS for a super-smooth experience. GPU: A modern entry-level desktop GPU will be more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p gameplay. GPU (Laptop): A budget-friendly RTX laptop GPU is ideal for pushing high framerates at 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for a comfortable experience with multitasking. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD ensures the quickest possible load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra (Targets 4K, High settings, ~120+ FPS) (Max Settings, 2160p (4K) resolution, targeting 120 FPS or higher.) CPU: A modern high-performance CPU is recommended to push very high framerates at 4K. CPU (Laptop): High-end mobile CPUs are needed to ensure no bottlenecks affect the 4K high-refresh-rate experience. GPU: A modern mid-range GPU can easily handle Silksong at 4K with very high framerates. GPU (Laptop): A mid-to-high-range laptop GPU will provide a flawless 4K high-framerate experience. RAM: 16GB of fast RAM is recommended to provide sufficient headroom at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (DX11, High/Ultra Preset, Likely 30-60 FPS with modern high-end) (High/Ultra Preset, DirectX 11) CPU: Modern CPU recommendation for 4K, GPU will be the main factor. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K. GPU: Modern GPU recommendation for 4K. Game is not demanding for current high-end cards. GPU (Laptop): Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer excellent 4K performance for this title. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: SSD required for optimal 4K experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better (Modern equivalent) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better (Modern equivalent for good 4K) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 (Desktop equivalent in laptop) or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are more than adequate.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile/RTX 4060 Mobile can provide a good 4K experience with some tweaked settings.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD. |
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Spec: 9 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster loading times between areas, though not strictly required. The small file size makes it an easy fit on most drives. Type: SSD | Spec: 15 GB available space (SSD Recommended for modern play). Note: SSD is recommended for faster load times. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is also fully supported. | Spec: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit) Explanation: Original release supported older OS. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware and the Classic Edition. |
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Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on the Unity engine, which is well-optimized for this API. | Spec: DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 11 supported & recommended for best visuals) Explanation: DirectX 9.0c is minimum, with DX11 features available for enhanced graphics. |
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