September 9th 2025.
Playing Hollow Knight: Silksong is no easy feat. The game has been receiving some mixed reviews from our readers on the Tuesday letters page, especially in light of the rumored Nintendo Direct. One reader even expressed concern over the possible end of Destiny 2. Welcome to Games Inbox, where we share our readers' thoughts, comments, and opinions. Want to join in on the discussion? Email us at [email address].
Let's talk about Silksong. I'm sure it's no surprise that the game is incredibly difficult. As someone who enjoys Metroidvanias, I was drawn in by the hype and decided to give it a try on Game Pass. And let me tell you, I am so glad I didn't pay for it. The difficulty level is on par with Dark Souls, but it's like Dark Souls 1 in terms of its absurdity. I thought we were past this kind of artificial difficulty. Why do I have to trek for 30 minutes just to retry a boss? And where is the map? Even Elden Ring has a map. It's just frustrating and feels so forced.
And let's talk about the graphics. While the animation is decent, the overall design is rather plain and lacks detail, in my opinion. I'm happy for those who enjoy this style, but for me, it's just not cutting it. Not only is it too difficult, but it's also boring and irritating.
Moving on to some other news, there's been a lot of buzz around the rumored Nintendo Direct. But what's even more annoying than the constant teasing is the fact that the leakers probably know exactly what's going to be announced and are just milking their fifteen minutes of fame. We all know there's going to be a Direct, so why can't they just spill the beans? Are they afraid of getting sued? I highly doubt it. It's probably just a ploy for attention and to keep us all guessing. And to make matters worse, I was really hoping for an Ace Attorney 7 announcement, but they've already shot that down.
Speaking of disappointments, a Destiny mobile game seems a bit too little, too late. I know it's not developed by Bungie, but I have a feeling the series will be coming to an end soon, especially with Sony shutting down Bungie. I used to enjoy Destiny 2 a few years back, but for me, it just felt too slow and repetitive. And don't even get me started on the microtransactions. Plus, I have no idea what the story was about. It took them ages to introduce anything new, and even then, it wasn't anything groundbreaking. Honestly, I don't think they've even added a new alien race, despite all the expansions. They would've been better off with just one or two major expansions instead of all these little ones that add nothing of value.
Now, let's talk about prices. These handheld consoles are ridiculously expensive. For the same amount, you could get a decent desktop PC. Why would anyone spend that much money on a handheld that's almost the size of a laptop and can't even run half the games properly? It almost seems like a scam by Nintendo to make their upcoming Switch 2 seem like a better deal. Of course, that's not actually the case, but it does make you think. Personally, I never had any interest in a handheld console, but if Nintendo announces some new games, I might just have to reconsider. After all, for me, the whole point of a PC is its power, so why limit it by making it portable? And let's not forget about the keyboard and mouse issue, which the Steam Deck seems to be addressing.
And finally, for all you retro game lovers out there, have you checked out Antstream Arcade? It boasts over 1,300 fully licensed retro games, including the three original Star Wars arcade games. It's available on Xbox, PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile. We didn't think of it ourselves, but one of our readers, Aidax89, pointed it out. Happy gaming!
It's no secret that Hollow Knight: Silksong is a challenging game. It's been the topic of discussion on the Tuesday letters page, where one reader expressed their concern about the possibility of Destiny 2 coming to an end. The Games Inbox, filled with our readers' opinions and comments, is a place for gamers to join in on the discussions by emailing us.
Speaking of challenging games, I recently tried playing Hollow Knight: Silksong on Game Pass and let me tell you, it's no walk in the park. As someone who enjoys Metroidvanias, I was drawn in by the hype surrounding this game. However, I soon found myself frustrated with its difficulty. It reminded me of Dark Souls, not only in terms of the level of difficulty, but also in its unforgiving nature. I was surprised to find that there was no map and that I had to trek back to the boss every time I failed. It felt artificial and, quite frankly, a waste of time.
To make matters worse, I wasn't even a fan of the graphics. The animation was decent, but overall it lacked detail and was quite plain. I understand that some may appreciate this style, but for me, it just wasn't cutting it. Not only was it too difficult, but it was also tedious and uninteresting.
Moving on to another topic, I have to say, I find it frustrating when leakers tease us with riddles instead of just sharing what they know. It's clear that there will be a Nintendo Direct soon, but why can't they just come out and say it? Are they afraid of getting sued? I highly doubt that Activision or Capcom would go through the trouble of suing someone for revealing information that would be old news by the time the lawyers got involved. It's just a ploy for attention, and it's even more annoying when the riddles don't lead to the game you were hoping for.
On the topic of games, I can't help but feel like a Destiny mobile game is coming out a bit too late. I used to enjoy Destiny 2, but after a while, I found it repetitive and slow. It took them so long to introduce new content, and when they did, it wasn't anything groundbreaking. For a game that's been around for so long, I expected more. Plus, the microtransactions were a huge turn-off.
Speaking of expenses, the prices for handheld gaming devices these days are absolutely insane. You could easily get a decent desktop PC for the same amount of money, so why bother with a handheld that's almost the size of a laptop and can't even run all the games properly? It almost seems like a scam from Nintendo to make their Switch 2 look like a better deal in comparison. I personally prefer a powerful PC, so the idea of limiting its capabilities just to make it portable seems silly to me.
However, I do have to give credit to the Steam Deck for trying to address the issue of using a keyboard and mouse on a handheld. It's a step in the right direction. On a different note, for those looking to play retro games, I highly recommend checking out Antstream Arcade. With over 1,300 fully licensed games, including the original Star Wars arcade games, it's a great option for those looking for a nostalgia trip. I haven't personally tried it, but it seems to be available on various platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile.
That's all for now, folks! Keep on gaming and don't forget to email us your comments and opinions. We love hearing from our readers.
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