From the creators of Shovel Knight comes Mina the Hollower, a new indie action-adventure game that’s gaining widespread acclaim for its retro style and rewarding gameplay. The title is drawing comparisons to classic Zelda titles and is already being praised as a possible contender for Game of the Year – high praise with behemoth titles like GTA 6 on the near horizon.
When does Mina the Hollower release?
Mina the Hollower officially releases on Friday, May 29 at 12:00 AM EST, though due to the time zone differences across the world, this could mean a slightly early release for some players on the night of the 28th. The title by Yacht Club Games will be available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch platforms for $19.99.
Here’s a countdown for the mousey adventure:
Mina the Hollower Release DateWhat is Mina the Hollower about?
Mina the Hollower follows a mouse named Mina as she adventures through a dangerous landscape to save her island home and find out why her inventions are no longer working. Along the way, Mina has a few tools to aid her in her quest, including a whip and bladed weapons like daggers or hatchets.
One of her most important abilities is “Hollowing”, hence her title, which allows her to dig underground for short distances to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Critics adore Mina the Hollower
Already, Mina the Hollower is gaining attention for its high scores across all early review sites, with a score of 92 on Metacritic. The most common praise for the game is its ability to bring classic video game constraints to build challenges in tandem with modern combat, effortlessly combining those elements for a rewarding gameplay experience.
Atmospherically, Mina the Hollower has, according to early reviews, an almost David Lynch-esque style that feels both calming and surreal. As players travel with Mina across the Tenebrous Isles, they’ll meet both equally cute and unsettling denizens, while discovering secrets that truly lead to interesting places since the game, unlike the retro titles it emulates, is open world.
While it might be a little early to call which games will be included in the line up for Game of the Year this December, Mina the Hollower is already making a good case for its inclusion on that exclusive list.
