IS IT WOKE?

Compare only works for titles already in our database with a verdict. If something doesn't show up in the lists below, find it from the home search, run analysis first, then come back to this page.

Switch titles

Category
First title

Hollow Knight

2017

Category
Second title

Overwatch 2

2022

Hollow Knight vs Overwatch 2: Which Is More Woke?

Share this comparison

Overwatch 2 appears more woke than Hollow Knight based on AI analysis, with a difference of about 23 points. Community votes agree with the AI verdict.

GameHollow Knight2017
4Score
Peak Gaming

Community (votes): ~43/100

See full breakdown for Hollow Knight
GameOverwatch 22022
27Score
Very Little Woke

Community (votes): ~90/100

See full breakdown for Overwatch 2

AI vs community

AI verdict

Overwatch 2 is more woke than Hollow Knight (AI).

Overwatch 2 leads by 23 points on the AI scale.

Community verdict

Overwatch 2 reads more woke in community votes than Hollow Knight.

Vote-weighted spread: about 47 points (43 vs 90).

Why the scores diverge

  • The 23-point gap reflects how much ideology steers each story on our six-dimension pass, not just vibes.
  • Overwatch 2 highlight: Character diversity is present but feels somewhat forced at times.
  • Hollow Knight highlight: Dialogue serves the atmosphere and lore rather than overt messaging.
  • Hollow Knight: Characters are well-integrated into the world, enhancing rather than symbolizing diversity.
  • Overwatch 2: Dialogue occasionally leans into messaging rather than organic interaction.

Overwatch 2 reads higher on tokenistic characters than Hollow Knight, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. Overwatch 2 reads higher on cultural normalization framing than Hollow Knight, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. Overwatch 2 reads higher on protected protagonist pattern than Hollow Knight, which nudges the overall profile message-forward.

Browse more

More comparisons

Trending now

Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, Hollow Knight or Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2 scores higher on the AI pass (27/100 vs 4/100).
What do community votes say?
Votes lean more woke on Overwatch 2 (90 vs 43 on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.