Summary:
- The developers of the popular video game Hollow Knight, Team Cherry, have revealed that the game was heavily inspired by classic video game franchises like Metroid, Zelda II, and Mega Man.
- They specifically mentioned that the exploration and progression mechanics of Hollow Knight were influenced by the Metroid and Zelda II games, as well as the challenging platforming and boss battles from Mega Man.
- The developers also cited the lesser-known NES game Faxanadu as an inspiration for Hollow Knight's interconnected world design and sense of discovery.