Mina the Hollower - Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition
Guide Mina through a cursed island, burrowing beneath hazards and monsters while choosing weapons, sidearms and trinkets for combat in an interconnected world.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.1 / 10
About this game
Mina the Hollower follows Mina's mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow below hazards and monsters, strike with a whip, or choose another weapon with its own move set. Sidearms add combat tools, while equipped trinkets provide different effects. You can also level Mina up to suit your preferred playstyle. Exploration takes place across interconnected areas containing hidden secrets. The world uses 8-bit-style visuals, and its story draws on Victorian Gothic horror. This Nintendo Switch 2 edition also supports HDR output when used with a compatible television.
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AI review
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An appealing prospect for players who enjoy linking evasive movement, weapon choices and exploration.
Burrowing beneath danger could make movement an active part of deciding how to approach combat. Different weapons and trinket effects offer room to shape that approach, while interconnected areas should appeal to players drawn to searching for secrets.
Strengths
- Burrowing offers a movement-based way to approach hazards and monsters.
- Distinct weapon move sets and trinket effects could reward players who enjoy adapting their equipment.
Who it is for: Players who like experimenting with action-game equipment and investigating connected areas for hidden discoveries.
Play notes: The burrowing and weapon designs make movement and combat choices central, which may be less appealing if you mainly want a story-focused Gothic setting.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Interconnected areas and hidden secrets could encourage exploration between battles, particularly for players who enjoy investigating routes. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Players who like coordinating movement with attacks may find useful decisions in when to burrow and which weapon move set to use. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The combination of 8-bit-style imagery and Gothic inspiration may suit players who enjoy horror themes expressed through stylised art. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension For players using a compatible TV, HDR support provides an additional display option. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Yacht Club Games
- Publisher
- Yacht Club Games
- Release date
- May 29, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- minathehollower.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 1
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreAdventure
- Tags
- Equipment-driven ProgressionFast-pacedReplayable3D GraphicsMain Story 20–50 HoursThird PersonRetro StyleExplorationSolo-friendlyTop-downReal-time CombatStory-driven
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- ESRB: Everyone 10+
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideMay 29, 2026
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com