
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
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Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets.
Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music. Encounter a cast of bizarre characters, search out secrets in an array of exotic locales, and illuminate the omnipresent darkness in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Hauntingly authentic 8-bit visuals in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era.
Modern touches abound: detailed animation, widescreen visuals, and rock-solid controls!
Leap, dodge, and burrow through the ground to battle monsters or navigate the world.
Lash at foes with your trusty whip, Nightstar- or choose from an arsenal of weapons, each with a totally different move set.
Discover and utilize a reliquary's worth of unusual Sidearms to gain the advantage in combat.
Collect and equip Trinkets to acquire a variety of exotic effects. Level Mina up to suit your unique playstyle.
Electrifying soundtrack by chiptune virtuoso, Jake Kaufman.
Descend into the depths of madness with a bone-chilling, yet heartwarming tale inspired by Victorian Gothic horror.
Explore a huge, dark world brimming with secrets, challenging battles, and interconnected level design.
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America +1 more
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 230 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Wonderful game. Dark Souls meets old game boy Zelda game aesthetic with a lot of love put into it.
4 Bone Ups out of 5
Well, I absolutely loved this game. The combat is really fun, it reminded me a lot of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, which is one of my favorite GBA games of all time. The graphics are amazing. Even though it's pixel art, I don't say this as an insult, quite the opposite, the sprites are clear and detailed enough that you can always see what's going on. You never get that feeling of being confused by tiny objects. The world looks fantastic. Honestly, it's probably the best game I've played this year, tied with Resident Evil 9 for me. I didn't find it particularly difficult, except for the beginning. As a big Soulslike fan, I enjoy a good challenge, so that wasn't a problem at all. For me, it's a solid 10/10. I can't think of a single moment where the game dropped the ball. The early game can be tough for new players, but there are modifiers that let you customize the experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for different playstyles. I had an absolute blast with it. I don't think it'll win Game of the Year, but in my heart, it's definitely a GOTY-worthy game. The combat, music, bosses, and level design are all incredible. 10/10. Loved every minute of it. Also, I'm a big Shovel Knight fan so I may be biased.
Didnt finish it yet. GAME IS PACKED with so much content its AMAZING!! First 3-4 hr where difficult, but than when I started to understand the mechanics, it made me feel like a pro. It's hard to find games that dont tell you what to do this days (The more I played, the more I get bored of tutorials that tell you "how to jump" and the mechanics, instead of teaching them naturally). Would recommend it to people who are: - searching for a challening game - escpeciialy for those who search for REALLY old school video-games - zelda fans who yearned for a new A link between worlds game - those who want a packed adventure with lots of side stuff to do in the overworld THIS GAME DESERVES MORE ATTENTION! Notes: This is the best GO zelda-game I played in recent time :3 ----------------- Minor Spoiler: The Ladder puzzle was really funny and clever! -----------------
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY 米娜可爱成啥了
Putaqueparau. Jogaço, zerei em 3 dias, joguei igual maluco. Deixei de estudar para minhas provas pra jogar essa bomba. O fato de tudo que você faz, seja matar inimigos ou explorar o mundo te recompensar é muito viciante
To me the indie game of the year. Damn, it might even be my overall game of the year, that’s how much this adventure has captivated me. Of course, Game Boy Color nostalgia played a part, but even setting that aside, and despite some moments of frustration, the gameplay is fantastic. The world invites exploration, the characters are lovable and quirky, and the combat, however frustrating it may be, delivers a real sense of satisfaction once you finally overcome a challenge. Add in the numerous side quests, secrets, upgrades, collectible items, and various modifiers, and you can easily spend hours across multiple playthroughs.
If you grew up playing the golden era of XboxLive Arcade indies, and have been craving that old feeling of mechanically competent gameplay, narratively engrossing story and highly polished musical experience, all in a package that might not be the standard in terms of what the overall industry is aiming for, but keeps you coming back over and over again because of how simple to learn but tough to master it is, this game delivers it to you. Easy to see this game becoming a cult classic, or even an all-time classic.
Wowee this game was pretty fantastic. I loved a Link to The Past, and the homages as well as innovations this game creates are stellar. Def deserves the hype. I hope there's a sequel!
Игра просто лучшая в своём жанре. Пока нравится больше, чем Силксонг, хотя это разные жанры. Просто говорю об общих впечатлениях. Столько креатива даже в мелочах. Пока для меня лучшая игра 2026 года.
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