Is Silksong „cruel” and „artificially difficult”? Devs respond to fans’ accusations

The launch of *Silksong*, the second game from Australian studio Team Cherry, has been a big win, though it’s proven challenging for some players. Aside from issues with the Chinese translation and a lack of explanation for those unfamiliar with the ‘metroidvania’ genre, *Silksong* is noticeably more difficult than the original *Hollow Knight*.







