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Silksong hates you because it wants to teach you to dance

A game already notorious for its difficulty finds art and beauty amid destruction, Lily Osler writes.
A tiny being holding a small sword stands amid a beautiful green clearing.
The grimy aesthetic of Hollow Knight gives way to a lusher appearance in the sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong. (Credit: Team Cherry)

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