The video discusses the complex lore and multiple endings of the game Hollow Knight. The narrator congratulates the viewer on beating the game, but points out that the ending they achieved might not make sense due to the game's complex narrative. They mention that the game has five potential endings, each of which can significantly impact the story.
The narrator provides a detailed explanation of the game's lore, starting with a scene at the beginning of the game where the protagonist is shown a glowing orb inside Hollow Knight's body. They explain that the game's story is about the protagonist becoming the next Hollow Knight, a being of pure dream essence.
The narrator describes the first ending, where the protagonist becomes a seal for the Hollow Knight's entrance. They mention that the protagonist's fate is determined by their completion percentage in the game.
In the second ending, the protagonist is rewarded for collecting a large amount of dream essence and discovering the truth behind the Night and Hollow Knight. The protagonist is trapped within the Black Egg, becoming a seal for its entrance.
The third ending involves the protagonist defeating the source of the infection, the Radiance, and becoming the Shade Lord. However, the protagonist's influence over the Shade Lord diminishes, leading to a cutscene where the Shade Lord rampages.
The fourth ending involves the protagonist becoming the Delicate Flower, a powerful object that reacts to the protagonist's death by disappearing and leaving behind a flower with eight petals.
The fifth ending is the most optimistic, where the protagonist spares the Dreamers and the game's future appears clear. The Radiance's plague is no more, and a new civilization can safely thrive under the Pale King's beacon.
The narrator concludes by stating that all endings are equally canon, and that the game's narrative is open to interpretation. They also mention that the post-credits scene likely involves Mr. Mushroom saying goodbye to the protagonist.
1. The speaker congratulates the player on beating Hollow Knight but mentions that the ending they achieved doesn't entirely make sense.
2. The player is told that there are five key endings in total, and their impact on the story can be difficult to decipher.
3. The speaker promises to explain the lore behind every ending in Hollow Knight in the video.
4. The speaker notes that this isn't the player's first time seeing Hollow Knight, as they were unknowingly shown it inside the black egg at the start of the game.
5. The speaker describes a scene where the player defeats the Hollow Knight, is rewarded with its infected insides, and is imprisoned within the black egg for eternity.
6. The speaker mentions that the player has become the next Hollow Knight, but they lack the context to reach a definitive answer.
7. The speaker suggests that the player should complete the game to 100% to gain more understanding.
8. The speaker provides hints and spoilers for each of the endings, warning the player in advance.
9. The speaker discusses the plague ravaging Hollownest and how the king needed a way to quarantine its source.
10. The speaker describes the sealed siblings and the fight in the video, suggesting that there's more to the fight than it seems.
11. The speaker describes the source of the infection, a higher being made of pure dream essence, as the main antagonist of Hollow Knight and the final boss.
12. The speaker talks about the Pale King's wish to stop the plague brought by the Radiance's influence, and how he sealed her away within the Hollow Knight.
13. The speaker discusses the player's control over the fight against the Radiance, and the use of the Hollow Knight's newfound power.
14. The speaker describes the final battle, where the Radiance's light is extinguished, and the world is finally safe from the Radiance's wrath.
15. The speaker discusses the potential rise of a new kingdom in the ruins of Hollownest.
16. The speaker talks about the Godseeker and her mind's power, dragging the actual Radiance out of her boss room.
17. The speaker describes the Godseeker's greatest potential, revealing her to be the actual god of gods, the Shade Lord.
18. The speaker mentions that the player's influence on the Shade Lord has diminished, and the rampage of the Shade Lord is shown.
19. The speaker discusses the disappearance of the infection's influence from Hollownest, and the potential fate of Hollownest.
20. The speaker discusses the Delicate Flower quest task, where the player must traverse the entire span of Hollownest without taking any damage.
21. The speaker describes the Delicate Flower as a powerful object, and how it reacts when given to the Godseeker and completing Pantheon 5.
22. The speaker discusses the Gray Mourner's death and the mystery of the Delicate Flower.
23. The speaker suggests that the Godseeker is probably still alive, and that Ending 5 has the best outcome if the player spares the Dreamers.
24. The speaker concludes by stating that all endings are equally canon, and that the player chooses the path themselves.