“This is the core difference in Hollow Knight and its sequel. The nameless main character of the first game — whom Hornet called “Ghost” — was a silent vessel, purpose-built to contain the infection consuming Hallownest. Silksong’s Hornet is agentic, has a deep personal history, and makes the choice to fight for the bugs suffering at the hands of the Citadel, even at great personal cost”
“Hornet drives the story of Silksong forward, centering a hero motivated by a second chance at a better life for the citizens of a dying empire”