Hollow Knight V1432 Top !link!

: The community eventually split leaderboards because version 1.2.2.1 allowed for specific "unrestricted" glitches (like dreamer cutscene skipping) that are impossible in v1.4.3.2.

The "top" of this version is defined by players who consistently hit sub-35-minute times in the Any% No Major Glitches (NMG) Best Time (LRT) Patch Version 1.4.3.2 / 1.5.78 33m 45s (est) hollow knight v1432 top

In the Hollow Knight speedrunning community, version (often referred to as v1432 ) is a significant patch for competitive play, particularly for the Any% No Major Glitches (NMG) category. While it is not as fast as legacy versions like 1.2.2.1, it remains a standard for many players who prefer modern mechanics alongside classic speedrunning routes. The game has a Metacritic score of 91/100

The game has a Metacritic score of 91/100 on PC, with praise from critics and players alike. Hollow Knight has won several awards, including the 2017 Indie Game of the Year award at the Indie Game Awards. Version refers to an early PC patch (pre-Lifeblood,

Hollow Knight (Team Cherry, 2017) is a critically acclaimed Metroidvania known for its tight controls, demanding boss fights, and sequence-breaking potential. Version refers to an early PC patch (pre-Lifeblood, pre-Gods & Nightmares) that remains popular among speedrunners due to specific glitches and movement tech later patched out. This paper examines what constitutes "top" performance in v1432 — focusing on world-record speedrun strategies, movement optimization, and boss manipulation.