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Today, we talk about HOLLOW KNIGHT and the metroidvania's fixation on ancient ruins, with a heartfelt nod towards Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Music Credits:

Bloom by Jahzzar

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/

All songs licensed under CC By-SA 4.0

Quizitive by Lee Rosevere

Featherlight by Lee Rosevere

Looking Back by Lee Rosevere

Let's Start at the Beginning by Lee Rosevere

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere

All songs licensed under CC By-SA 4.0