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Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
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Mina the Hollower is a bone-chilling action-adventure game featuring classic gameplay and an 8-bit aesthetic in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era.
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Nostalgic, plot-driven, dark and richly built.
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GOTY ConTENder Blindspots Ep. 4 - Mina The Hollower
Kinda Funny Games · Sep 2026
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EurogamerChristian DonlanMay 20265/5Explore every inch of a cursed island in an adventure that takes inspiration from the greats.
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IGNSamuel ClaibornMay 202610/10Mina the Hollower's retro world is crammed with mysteries worth finding and lively, clever combat I couldn’t get enough of – it’s a big game in a small package, and an absolute masterpiece of an adventure.
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TheGamerJoshua RobertsonMay 20265/5 starsMina the Hollower is an almost faultless game that combines elements of nostalgic classics we know and love with a healthy dose of Yacht Club’s flair and expertise to make it something that truly stands out as a retro-inspired masterpiece.
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Giant BombMike MinottiMay 20263.5/5 starsSomehow, the Dark Souls influences keep Mina from being the best Zelda-style game it could be, while the Zelda mechanics prevent it from reaching the heights of the best Soulslikes.
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TheSixthAxisAran SuddiJun 20267/10Mina the Hollower has the weight of expectation upon it, and it's a game that meets many of them. The retro aesthetic is lovely, the world is well made, the boss fights are varied, and there is a lot to find, but it also has its frustrations. Poor navigation is the main factor that sucked some of the enjoyment out, with the game really wanting a better map to aid you. Still, Yacht Club Games has made a good game overall with Mina the Hollower.
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IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 33 ratings.
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