Players of Silksong are reporting serious challenges as they navigate the game’s punishing difficulty. Many have taken to the r/Silksong subreddit to share their frustrations, with some players claiming they are throwing their controllers in response to the game’s tough mechanics.

“[My wife] has spent three days fighting Moorwing without beating it and she’s dropping the game for good. I hope she’ll pick it back up sometime but it’s sad to see all the anticipation die out like this,” writes one player.

The subreddit has seen a flurry of posts detailing various criticisms regarding the game, with one user stating, “Hollow Knight started you off slow and steady; Silksong stabs you and kicks you for crying about it.” Players are concerned about what they describe as an unbalanced difficulty curve, citing issues like bad economy, challenging boss fights, and overwhelming contact damage.

Though some gamers feel the difficulty is overly harsh, others argue that these critiques do not reflect the overall experience of enjoyment within the game.

In the face of adversity, many players are encouraged to adapt by using the game’s tools effectively and exploring to find powerful upgrades that can ease their journey, asserting that perseverance is key.