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Mina the Hollower review

PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox; Yacht Club GamesThis brilliant adventure creates a whole world from one character with a unique ability

Mina the Hollower review

TL;DR

  • Features a retro pixel art style similar to Game Boy Color games.
  • Mina's signature move is a burrow-jump used for digging, traversal, and evasion.
  • The game offers a challenging experience inspired by Dark Souls and Hollow Knight.
  • Dying causes players to drop upgrade currency, adding tension to traversal.
  • Progress is rewarded with upgrades, gadgets, and varied gameplay segments.
  • The game blends nostalgia with modern design, offering about 20 hours of gameplay.