>>719786753 (OP)
I thought Hollow Knight was pretty good, like a 7/10 product, but when Konami rereleased the older Castlevania games, I understood why people had issues with Hollow Knight, because it's just too long whilst also trying to ape a moody atmosphere.
It's highs are pretty high, but it's bogged down with slow progression and paced poorly. It's why the best mode in the game is the Godseeker Pantheons, where you get the thrill of fun bosses over and over.